Reasons Behind the Growing Popularity of Compact SUVs


In recent times, the demand for compact SUVs has grown a lot. More and more people are opting for this segment as the market shows increased sales all across the board for compact SUVs. But, what is the reason behind the vast appeal of these vehicles?

The Affordability Factor

Earlier, when SUVs were originally introduced in the market, they were quite expensive for the general population. Today, the scenario is pretty different. The purchasing power of the population has increased, and as a result, the preference for compact SUVs.

The Dynamics of Handling

Most of the compact SUVs that are available in the market today boast of a monocoque construction, which makes them as dynamically capable. What this means is that someone driving a compact SUV gets the benefits of the rugged nature and bold styling without having to compromise on the handling, high speed stability, or enjoying a comfortable ride.

The Feeling of Safety

The rugged looks of the SUV manage to give people a feeling of extra safety. Apart from this psychological factor, these days, most compact SUVs also come with superior safety features that ensure the well-being of the driver and the passengers inside the car. For example, you have the Nexa Suzuki S Cross that comes with safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, Suzuki TECT body frame for effective absorption and release of crash energy to ensure passenger safety, and full frontal, frontal offset, and side impact compliance, among others.

Seating Capacity

Being a compact SUV, these vehicles offer slightly more space and comfort as compared to a hatchback or sedan in the same range. Some compact SUVs also come with 7-seater options, though the 5-seater ones are definitely more popular among car buyers.

Soft Roaders

It is a fact that most compact SUVs are not equipped with 4x4 hardware and ladder-frame construction, which means that they are not comparable to traditional off-roader vehicles. However, thanks to their rugged build and higher ground clearance, they are much more capable for off-tarmac driving as compared to sedans and hatchbacks. So, for the people who drive quite regularly to the countryside that has pretty bad road conditions, a compact SUV could be the perfect car for driving.

Strong on Luxury

The standard perception of an SUV is that it is built for one job and one job only – going off-road. For that reason, the interiors were kept utilitarian and no-frills to a large extent. But since compact SUVs are used in urban environments as well, the interiors, the seating, and the features are well taken care of. Citing the example of Nexa S Cross again, it comes with features like Push Start Stop, Cruise Control, SmartPlay infotainment system, detailed Multi Information Display, and a lot more.

Ground Clearance

Most compact SUVs tend to offer better ground clearance as compared to sedans and hatchbacks. This makes it easier to drive them over water logged areas or bad roads. This is quite an important advantage to have when it comes to driving on Indian roads. A higher ground clearance also helps you avoid several minor damages as well.

Looking at these aspects, it isn’t difficult to understand why compact SUVs have grown in popularity in the last four years or so.

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