However, the release of the Nissan Juke in 2010 which was oriented towards Europe and North America was argued to have helped define and start the development of the almost non-existent segment at the time. Its exterior length stood between 4,000–4,110 mm (157.5–161.8 in), sold with either 3-doors and 5-doors, and was offered with an all-wheel-drive option. The first-generation Honda HR-V was released in 1998 mainly for the Japanese and European markets, and has been considered as one of the first subcompact crossover. History Despite its exterior styling criticism, the Nissan Juke was argued to have started the wave of subcompact crossovers.

A study by JATO Dynamics showed that average price of subcompact SUVs sold in 2021 in the European market was €26,366, compared with €20,699 for subcompact or small cars. ĭespite built on the same platforms as subcompact cars and using much of the same technology, customers are shown to be willing to purchase them with a higher price. Other advantages also include higher ground clearance, convenient ingress/egress, larger headroom, and larger legroom space compared to B-segment/subcompact hatchbacks. Īccording to IHS Markit, vehicles from this segment were considered by customers as cheap to purchase and run, offer a 'desirable lifestyle styling' and higher seating position. Depending on the market and the manufacturer, subcompact crossover SUVs typically have an exterior length under 4,400 mm (173.2 in). Crossovers in this segment typically have limited off-road capabilities with the majority adopting front-wheel-drive layout, although many subcompact crossovers offer all-wheel-drive.

Subcompact crossovers commonly use the same platform of similarly-sized subcompact/B-segment hatchbacks or sedans, while some high-end models may be based on a compact cars ( C-segment). Classification of a certain model may also vary between markets due to differences in regional definitions, competition and pricing. It is also known with several other terms depending on the market, including 'compact crossover' or 'compact SUV', which differs with the more common definition of a compact crossover SUV, which is a class larger and belongs to the C-segment.

The segment is also known as ' B-segment SUV', 'B-SUV', 'small SUV', or 'subcompact CUV'. The 'subcompact crossover SUV' or 'subcompact crossover' term is most commonly used in North America, where the ' subcompact' and 'crossover' terms originated from. The best-selling vehicle is the segment in 2019 was the Honda HR-V, recording 622,154 units being sold worldwide. The segment is particularly popular in Europe, India, and Brazil where they account for 37 percent, 75 percent, and 69 percent of total SUV sales in 2018 respectively. In 2019, around 22 percent of SUV global sales were contributed by subcompact crossovers. The segment started to gain traction during early to mid-2010s when the number of models and sales figures rapidly increased in major markets such as North America and Europe. Subcompact crossover SUVs are usually based on a platform of a subcompact (also known as supermini or B-segment) passenger car, although some high-end subcompact crossover models are based on a compact car ( C-segment). Subcompact crossover SUV is an automobile segment used to describe the smallest segment of crossover SUV, a type of sport utility vehicle, below the compact crossover SUV. The Honda HR-V was the best-selling subcompact crossover SUV in 2019. Smallest sport utility vehicle vehicle class

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