A selection of models from the popular SUV and crossover category, which account for more than 50% of new car sales in our country
By Aris Galanopoulos
PORSCHE
The full range of Porsche SUVs, which just a few days ago welcomed the renewed generation of the large Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe to Greece. Together with them, the smaller Macan creates a trio of dynamism, luxury and comfort.
BMW
BMW’s range has been completely renewed: the star is the new X1, which is also offered as an electric version (iX1) for the first time. A new presence is that of the beastly XM, which surrounds the well-known X2, X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7, as well as the electric iX3 and iX.
CITROEN
An important presence for Citroen and with very good sales is that of the small SUV C3 Aircross. It’s followed by the midsize C4 X and the facelifted C5 Aircross. At the top of the range stands out the large C5 X crossover.
HYUNDAI
Awaiting the launch of the new generation Kona, Hyundai’s full range of crossover and SUV models has the latest addition to the impressive electric crossover Ioniq 5. Meanwhile, the small crossover Bayon continues, as well as the new Tucson, as well as the larger Hyundai Santa Fe.
RENAULT
The French Renault impressed the market with the arrival of the new Austral, a family and high quality new SUV model. Along with it, it continues the stylish and practical Captur, which has petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and LPG options, as well as the Arkana coupe-SUV.
Audi
Audi offers 14 different SUVs and crossovers. It starts with the A1 Allroad and Q2, while continuing with the Q3 and Q3 Sportback, the electric Q4 and Q4 Sportback, and the mid-size Q5 and Q5 Sportback. Bigger are the Audi Q7, Q8 and the Q8 e-tron and Q8 e-tron Sportback. Separate options are those of the A4 Allroad and A6 Allroad.
TOYOTA
For Toyota, the newest SUV arrival concerns the new Corolla Cross, while the mini Aygo X is also offered with crossover features. With them in the range are the small SUV Yaris Cross, the compact C-HR, the medium RAV4, and the large , Toyota Land Cruiser. The Toyota bZ4X electric SUV will also be coming soon.
VOLKSWAGEN
Volkswagen offers many SUV and Crossover options, starting with the small SUV T-Cross, continuing with the small crossover-coupe Taigo and ending – as far as the compact part is concerned – with the T-Roc (and a convertible). There are also the larger Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace, the flagship Touareg, but also the electric ID.4 and ID.5.
MINI
MINI’s representation in the crossover and SUV category naturally concerns the successful Countryman, which is available in petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions with an electric range of up to 51 km.
MERCEDES
The full range of Mercedes SUVs, which initially includes the electric EQA, EQB, EQC and EQS SUVs. We are waiting for the renewed generation of the GLA, the new GLC has arrived and we are also waiting for the new GLC Coupe, while the renewed GLE, GLE Coupe and GLS are coming. The GLB, G-Class and E-Class All Terrain continue.
NISSAN
In the Nissan range, the new generation Qashqai is the big star, while the small SUV Juke is offered for the first time as a pure hybrid. Newest arrival is that of the new X-Trail, while we await the purely electric Ariya.
JAGUAR
Jaguar could not be missing from the SUV category, with the purely electric I-Pace standing out. From there, the range consists of the compact E-Pace and the large F-Pace.
SKODA
Skoda continues in our country with a full range of SUVs, in which the electric options of Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe stand out. In the most conventional options, we find the small SUV Kamiq, the small and medium Karoq and the medium Kodiaq. Also available is the Scout crossover version of the Octavia Sports Wagon.
Kia
Complete renewal for Kia’s SUV range, with newer arrivals of the new generations of the Niro, the Sportage, and the electric EV6. Apart from these, the company has the mini Picanto X-Line, the small Stonic and the small-medium XCeed.
LAND ROVER
Another four-wheel drive company, Land Rover, recently launched the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. It also has the compact Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport, but also the larger Range Rover Velar, Land Rover Discovery and Defender.
PEUGEOT
At Peugeot, the SUV models are among the best-selling on the market. Stand out in the range are the small SUV Peugeot 2008, which is also purely electric, the renewed small and medium SUV 3008, the 7-seater Peugeot 5008, but also the newest, impressive 408.
SUZUKI
Suzuki has renewed the S-Cross, which now has a hybrid option, as well as the commercially successful Vitara. The two models are flanked by the mini-crossover Ignis, the medium-sized Across, while the famous Jimny continues its course as a professional.
Source: Skai
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