When it comes to SUVs, people often think that this is what the car looks great and consuming fuel.
But with the development of technology and design, the smaller SUV, also called compact SUV or crossover is still a powerful and versatile of an SUV, and the fuel savings surprising.
Lexus RX450h
When launching a new generation in 2013, with the design of spindle grille create unique imprints, RX continued the success of small SUVs / crossovers with the position of the Lexus cars in this segment are customers selected goods bought in the last 10 years. To do that, in addition to a reputation for quality and elegance of the Lexus brand, can not fail to mention the savings of the hybrid. The fuel consumption of the compact SUV for only about 8.4 litres/100km in the city and 7.8 litres/100km for the highway. That is because the RX 450h is a full-hybird cars, equipped with the ability to use the optional electric motor only, or traditional gasoline engine, or a combination of both when operating.
3.5-liter V6 Atkinson feels no less powerful V8 engine with a power of 295 horsepower. Electric motor is started at low speed when running or short distances, have the ability to recover energy when the car brakes, and for the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Besides driving mode ECO mode fuel economy, Lexus RX 450h is equipped for sport driving mode Sport mode when the driver wants to experience strong driving feel, with changes such as the dashboard switch from blue to red, tighter steering, and successfully transition the station is also a priority for extracting power out of the engine.
Appearance of a new generation RX retains the sporty appearance of the roof is low clawed back, but modern style and refined in the more angular. Besides the design highlights the new grille, the vehicle also has a keen exuding from xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights come shaped L. In the cabin the perfect sound, the interior is equipped with premium leather, with metal accents are concentrated in the center console area. Cabin of the particular RX and Lexus cars generally have more flashy competitors in its segment equipped, but often feels a bit old. RX steering feel is also characteristic of the Japanese cars, focusing on the lightness and softness.
Mazda CX-5
Form of Mazda compact SUV is the first vehicle equipped with SKYACTIV technology firm, to help improve performance and increase fuel economy. SKYACTIV technology independently developed by Mazda, not only outwardly but also upgrade strengthening, traction and mileage per liter of fuel, and to prove that to have fun driving experience there is no need to sacrifice fuel efficiency, and compact size does not mean that interior space will be less crowded facilities.
The engine SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter with 13:1 compression ratio, the highest in the world for a series production model, provides 155 horsepower power. Transmission choices are 2 automatic or floor, all with 6-speed and optional 4 wheel full motion. In the competition for fuel consumption, CX-5 financing and confident than rivals at 9 litres/100km for the urban and 7.35 litres/100km for the highway when equipped with automatic transmission and front wheel drive. In the full version drive, fuel consumption is 9.4 litres/100km and 7.8 litres/100km urban road highways.
Appearance of the CX-5, Mazda vehicles as well as subsequent follow new design philosophy called KODO (Soul of Motion), replacing the design language Zoom-Zoom (Emotion of Motion), look angle addition, sports and more mature, most visible in the grille and headlights. This design based on the stunning Shinari concept sedan version, and the version of the Minagi SUV. The body lines and neat definitive, wide wheel cavity suitable for large tire size 17 or 19-inch. Design of column C and the outside diameter rear looks modern and sporty bring visibility is best in the segment. The interior of the CX-5 is also impressed with the facilities and spacious. Rear luggage space can accommodate not only smart but also large, with the rear seat folded 3 independent, 40/20/40 rata in accordance with the size needed for various items, which CX-5 to be a competitor on every surface in the comprehensive compact SUV segment.
Toyota RAV4
Toyota's small SUV, the new RAV4 has an appearance totally changed. The exterior lines are now on the new generation of powerful and more personal, and the thin frames and borders subtle, making the car look more modern and youthful, out of shape generation backward existed before too long. It can be said with new looks nicer, RAV4 now can be confident when standing next to the other competitors in the segment. Although the design of the previous generation obsolete with the advantage of a space inside the car quite extensively over the new design, but also the fact that there are not too many sacrifices for his cabin space of 2013, when the seat is very comfortable and convenient for families, and especially the perfect sound for a general price range cars.
Space for luggage compartment can easily accommodate children's strollers, bags or bulky sports equipment. Other changes in the most visible exterior that is no longer suspended tire side rear door style in the 90s in the last century anymore, but has been pushed under a car in today's modern style. The back door is not open beside another type that has been converted to open up, with many different levels of increase can customize.
Maybe those who love the experience of driving a V6 engine would be disappointed if this version is no longer on the new generation RAV4, but 4-cylinder engine, 2.5 liter 176 bhp with 6-speed automatic transmission can be easily meet the demand for daily commute or long road trips, especially for a basic family. With ECO mode drive mode, RAV4 fuel consumption is very pleasant for an SUV, with about 8 litres/100km for the whole drive. RAV4's interior has been updated in quite a lot of materials and colors, look more modern and elegant. In the new generation, the RAV4 is no longer optional 3rd row seats again, causing the vehicle to become a true compact SUV. For those who want an SUV with 3rd row seat, Toyota Highlander is a more logical choice.
BMW X1
The smallest model in the BMW X series is a mixture of driving feel of a sports sedan and the versatility of a true SUV. With the arrival of BMW's Efficient Dynamics technology, and feature brake energy recovery with the aim to increase the driving fun but still ensure fuel savings, X1 has a fuel consumption of about 9 , 8 litres/100km and 7.1 litres/100km urban expressway. The engine is a 4 cylinder TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter, 240 horsepower combined with Steptronic automatic transmission 8 levels. Besides, there is a 3.0-liter engine 6-cylinder.
Appearance X1 has style and character of a BMW, the emphasis seems healthy and muscular. Pair of fog lights below the headlight is a characteristic details in line X. Big wheel recesses and highlight the contours of the body chrome car looks sporty elegance. Despite being the smallest model of the X line, but when viewed from the front X1 still looks strong of an SUV, accented with the familiar phrase grille and a pair of round headlights with LED pretty cool sheathed. LED tail lights as horizontal pipe line next to the door handles add to the impression of wide width bodywork. The upgraded version of the X1 include xLine, strong emphasis on the looks of the interior, the BMW xLine symbols on leather and attach the external body kit, grille Titanium Silver Shaded, 18 wheels -inch Y-shaped and more upgrade options for the materials more luxurious interior.
Sport Line versions also have the exterior changes, including a body kit, air intake slots, gloss black grille, the black chrome exhaust, 18-inch wheels double spoke. Furniture includes sport seats with red rims, sports steering wheel and gear lever with the new red sewing, and other details aluminum emphasis on performance and sporty driving feel. More advanced is the M Sport package makes bold sports personalities are also equipped BMW X1.
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