Japan's Honda has revealed the fifth generation of the Honda CR-V, a medium-sized SUV, which for the first time in its two-decade history will also be powered by a turbo-petrol engine. In terms of design, it is an upgrade of the current CR-V, placed on a completely new platform. It has a longer wheelbase, a more spacious interior and is generally larger than its predecessor.
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Lexus, too, will apparently add its sizzle to the fast-growing segment of small SUVs. The Lexus UX is a bold vision of the future of compact SUVs, presented by the prestigious Toyota brand at the Paris Motor Show. It marks a new step in the brand's design, and the entry-level crossover is expected to appeal to both young buyers and buyers with deep pockets who want a functional interior and a car for an urban lifestyle.
The BMW X2 is still a concept at the Paris Motor Show, but it is already very conscientiously announcing a new member of the SUV family and will most likely make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The BMW X2 is a sporty version of the X1 crossover, but it has moved away from it in terms of design. He also didn't rush after the X4 and X6 models, as he is more attracted to hatchbacks than coupes. "The concept shows a new and lively design aspect," commented the Bavarians.
Audi brought three new products to the Paris Motor Show, but the most attention is the new Audi Q5, the first in eight years. The second generation of the medium-sized sports utility vehicle is slightly lighter and more spacious than its predecessor, and the newcomer has also come up with a much sportier look. He's stepping into big shoes, as the Q5 was the commercial class champion for quite some time. Audi has high hopes for him, so he left nothing to chance.
The secret is gone. This is the new Land Rover Discovery (2017), which Jaguar Land Rover has self-proclaimed as the best family SUV in the world. Is it true? The representative of the fifth generation of the off-road icon drew its design inspiration from the Rang Rover model and the smaller Discovery Sport model, as well as the concept from 2014, Discovery Vision. The seven-seater SUV will be available in the spring of 2017.
Even before the Paris Motor Show, Mitsubishi unveiled a study of a high-class SUV for the new era - the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept, which brings a hybrid powertrain and a battery with an enviable range.
The Volvo V90 Cross Country is coming. Volvo's 90 family is expanding again. After the Swedish brand, now owned by the Chinese Geely, revealed the station wagon derivative of the V90 model in February, it has now presented a version for the hills – the Volvo V90 Cross Country, which differs from the station wagon in terms of a larger clearance of the body from the road and protective elements. The new Volvo is a combination of elegance and off-road ability.
The fifth generation of the off-road icon Land Rover Discovery will premiere on September 28, 2016. The giant will be presented to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. Land Rover is already teasing us before the release. He showed the first photo, and also sent his ambassador, the adventurer Bear Grylls, into the fight, who filmed an attractive promotional spot. During the free fall, he moved the seats using an app on his smartphone. The incredible power of the new SUV was demonstrated by putting Discovery on the tracks and having three wagons attached. See if he was up to the challenge.
What happens when an inexperienced driver gets behind the wheel of an SUV and thinks he's in control of a car made of steel? Nothing good. True, off-road vehicles are capable of many things and transport us over impossible terrains, but even they are not safe from the indecency of drivers. Don't believe it? Let us present you with a bunch of evidence with videos of incompetent SUV drivers who overestimated their abilities and completely laughed it off and accidentally destroyed the car.
Against Slovenian whitewater canoeist Benjamin Savšek and kayaker Petar Kauzer, the Jeep Renegade SUV would not have a real chance on whitewater, but its ability to cope with the most difficult terrains (including crossing water) is still impressive. He proved this in an attractive demonstration with Aimee Fuller, a well-known British snowboarder, who used a compact sport utility vehicle to tackle the raging water on the water range for the Olympic whitewater descent.
In Geneva, Kia showed the Kia Niro model, its first hybrid crossover, an economical, sleek and mouse-quiet gasoline-electric SUV. It is built on the same ecological platform as the Hyundai Ioniq and is indeed Kia's dedicated hybrid. It is a global model that will attract a lot of interest also on the Slovenian market, where it will appear in the third quarter of 2016. It will be manufactured in Korea, and the design was contributed by Kia's design center in California and Namjanga.
Audi has unveiled the Audi Q2 in Geneva, a compact crossover that is the lowest in the Audi crossover food chain, taking the title of entry-level model. It is a children's version of the sports SUV, which is smaller than the Audi A3 Sportback model, measuring only 4.19 meters in length. But don't let that mislead you, the compact SUV Q2 hides a lot inside. With it, the Germans are targeting young, urban and dynamic drivers.