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The Toyota Highlander is the best selling mid-size crossover SUV worldwide, with almost 400,000 units sold in 2018.[1]

Mid-size crossover SUV is a car classification, used to describe the segment for the second largest group of crossover SUVs, a type of sport utility vehicle, based on a unibody chassis and unibody platform. The term 'mid-size crossover SUV' comes from North America, where it uses the term 'mid-size',[2] and crossover SUV, examples of body styles that both originate from the United States. Mid-size crossovers are generally based on the platform of a mid-size car (large family car or D-segment[3] in Europe), however luxury models, or larger mid-size crossovers may be based on an E-segment/full-size platform. Mid-size crossovers are positioned between the smaller compact crossovers, and below the larger full-size crossovers.

In 2021, mid-size SUVs have been dominating in the US car market, reaching 3 million units for the first time ever, giving mid-size SUVs a total share of 20.1% in car sales.[4] In Europe, luxury crossovers are the highest-selling in the large SUV segment. In 2021, mid-size crossovers, or in Europe 'Large SUVs' account for 2.9% of the car market. Sales are up by 6% since 2020.[5] In 2020, mid-size crossovers accounted for 2.6% of car sales in Europe, with just under 315,000 units sold.[6] The segment of mid-sized crossovers is mainly popular in the United States, where the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the best-selling large crossover.

The Toyota Highlander/Kluger is the best-selling mid-size crossover SUV, totalling 387,869 units in 2018.[1]

History[edit]

The BMW X5 (E53) was the first mid-size crossover being introduced in late 1999, with 2000 being its first model year.[7] The E53 was primarily sold in North America, as built in the United States. A multitude of mid-size crossover SUVs started production recently after the X5 had started production, such as the Toyota Highlander, Buick Rendezvous, Pontiac Aztek, and the crossover Chrysler Pacifica. The second-generation Kia Sorento, and Hyundai Santa Fe are early examples of modern mid-sized crossovers.

Because of the significant expansion of this segment, multiple manufacturers have been discontinuing, replacing, or renaming their minivans/MPVs, to replace them with mid-sized crossovers, as with the Peugeot 5008 and the Renault Espace.

Characteristics[edit]

Mid-size crossovers are in the D-segment of SUVs, and are generally on a platform based on D-segment cars,[8][9] while multiple luxury vehicles are based on an E-segment platform. Multiple vehicles in this segment, such as the Subaru Outback, or the Jeep Grand Cherokee have off-road capable abilities, with general usage of four-wheel-drive[10] or rear-wheel-drive, whereas more city-oriented vehicles in this segment, like the Citroën C5 X or the Peugeot 5008 use front-wheel-drive.[11] A significant amount of cars in this segment use third row seating, while a multitude of models use second row, or possibly may have an option of either.[12] Upscale SUVs in this segment generally offer a third row seating option, whereas speed-oriented cars in this segment generally exclusively offer a second-row option. Generally, depending on the market, or definition, mid-size crossover SUVs usually have an exterior length between 4,700 mm (185.0 in) and 5,100 mm (200.8 in).[13][14][15]

Luxury SUVs in this segment, referred to as 'mid-size luxury crossover SUVs', or 'premium mid-size SUVs', are in the E-segment, and are equivalent to the European executive car, American mid-size luxury car and full-size car classifications.

Terminology[edit]

The term 'mid-size crossover SUV' comes from North America, and uses 2 car body styles, 'mid-size', a term that originated from North America,[16] and is a class for middle-sized sedans, hatchbacks, and station wagons, and 'crossover SUV', a term that also originated from North America and is for sport utility vehicles, simply SUVs, based on a unibody chassis, first used on the AMC Eagle.[17][18]

This segments can be known 'D-SUV',[19][20] 'D-segment SUV'[21] or 'Large SUV'.[22][23] Car classification differs due to market, pricing, source, or competition.

Markets[edit]

Worldwide[edit]

Toyota Highlander/Kluger (387,869 sold)
Ford Explorer (301,553 sold)
Jeep Grand Cherokee (268,567 sold)
Best selling vehicles in 2018[24]

United States[edit]

The term 'mid-size crossover SUV' originates from the United States, where the term 'mid-size' and 'crossover SUV' originate from. In the United States, mid-size crossovers sell better than anywhere else in the world.[24][25] In 2021, sales were up 11% from 2020, giving mid-size SUVs a 20.1% share in total car sales in the US, up from 18.8% in 2020. For the first time ever, sales of mid-sized SUVs had reached 3 million units.[24]

Jeep Grand Cherokee (264,444 sold)
Toyota Highlander (264,128 sold)
Ford Explorer (219,871 sold)
Best selling vehicles in 2021[25]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ a b Munoz, Felipe (2020-05-11). Global SUV boom continues in 2018 but growth moderates (in en). JATO Blog. Retrieved on 19 June 2023.
  2. ↑ 'Mid-size' car definition by Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary. K Dictionaries (2005). Retrieved on 25 January 2019.
  3. ↑ Munoz, Felipe. Learning About Cars: The 'D-SUV' Segment. Fiat Group World.
  4. ↑ US Mid-sized SUV segment. CarSalesBase.
  5. ↑ European Sales 2021 - Large SUVs. CarSalesBase.
  6. ↑ European Sales 2020 - Large SUVs. CarSalesBase.
  7. ↑ BMW X5 (E70).
  8. ↑ Learning about cars: The 'D-SUV' segment. Fiat Group World.
  9. ↑ The segment division among SUV. Pistonudos.
  10. ↑ AWD Vs. 4WD: What Are They And Which Is Better?. Forbes.
  11. ↑ What is Front-Wheel Drive in Cars?.
  12. ↑ What is a mid-size SUV?. Kia. "A midsize SUV is an SUV vehicle with 2 or 3 rows of seats that slots between compact and full-size SUVs, striking the best balance for most families."
  13. ↑ How to figure out what size SUV or crossover to buy (in en-US). Driving (2020-06-11). Retrieved on 2021-02-13.
  14. ↑ New large SUV and 4x4 cars comparison with dimensions and boot capacity. AutoDimension.
  15. ↑ What SUV sizes and price points are available (or coming soon)?. CarTelligent.
  16. ↑ 'Mid-size' car definition by Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary. K Dictionaries (2005). Retrieved on 25 January 2019.
  17. ↑ Roy Lunn – Inducted 2016. Automobile Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved on 5 July 2017.
  18. ↑ What Is a Crossover? | News from Cars.com (in en). Cars.com. Retrieved on 2021-02-13.
  19. ↑ Learning about cars: The D-SUV segment. Fiat Group World.
  20. ↑ The segment division among SUV. Pistonudos.
  21. ↑ A, B, C, D, E and M: Different car segments explained. TimesDrive.
  22. ↑ Best Large SUVs in Australia. WhichCar.
  23. ↑ Top 10 best large SUVs to buy 2023. AutoExpress.
  24. ↑ a b c Munoz, Felipe (2020-05-11). Global SUV boom continues in 2018 but growth moderates (in en). JATO Blog. Retrieved on 19 June 2023. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "FM" defined multiple times with different content
  25. ↑ a b US Mid-sized SUV segment. CarSalesBase.
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