Small car buyers who want to demonstrate their sense of the zeitgeist are picking up today Mini SUV to. The first legs in shrink format already need an update, but new models are constantly being added. Five examples of current new releases.
With the city SUV Q2, Audi is completing its Hochbeiner fleet: the crossover based on the A3, but shorter at 4,19 meters, is intended to attract young city dwellers in particular. The interior and trunk are quite generous, 405 liters fit in the luggage compartment. The basic engine for the 1,2-ton SUV is a three-cylinder turbo engine with 85 kW / 116 PS (from 22.900 euros).
The most daring look in the segment is the new Toyota C-HR (from 21.990 Euro with the 85 kW / 116 PS strong turbo gasoline engine): With a strikingly jagged body, it should attract younger customers from the beginning of 2017. The Japanese provide him with a modern, additional argument: The 4,36 meter long SUV is also available with hybrid drive (90 kW / 122 PS).
The Opel Mokka is one of the most successful mini SUVs in Europe. To keep it that way, it has recently been revised: New optics, LED headlights, the current infotainment generation and an additional engine from the Astra (turbo petrol engine with 112 kW / 152 PS) are designed to make the 4,28 meter-long Mokka X, like the SUV, now means to secure its place in the growing competitive environment. As usual, the basic version starts at 18.990 Euro.
In view of increased competition, Peugeot has also revised the 2008, the previously rather slender mini SUV now looks more like off-roaders. In addition, the 4,16 meter long Frenchman now facilitates smartphone connection and prevents rear-end collisions. As before, buyers must invest at least 15.500 euros (three-cylinder turbo gasoline engines with 60 kW / 82 PS).
Actually a class of its own, but due to the lack of direct competition, here is the freshest among the high-build little ones: With only 3,70 meters in length, the Suzuki Ignis (11.990 Euro) ranks below its competitors and wants to be particularly good as a city car with adventure charm positioning - the Ignis has four-wheel drive as an option. Suzuki promises in the micro SUV available from the beginning of 2017 a variable and everyday interior that can accommodate 5 people and up to 267 liters of luggage. (Hanne Schweitzer / SP-X)