Compact Crossovers are on the Rise

Is the compact CUV becoming our answer to Nigerian compact saloon cars? It’s quite clear  the CR-V, RAV4, and Equinox are higher than their midsize sedan counterparts, like the European hatchbacks, they offer the kind of flexibility for cargo space the sedans cannot match, and FWD versions generally outsell the more-expensive, less fuel-efficient AWD-equipped CUVs. […]

Is the compact CUV becoming our answer to Nigerian compact saloon cars? It’s quite clear  the CR-V, RAV4, and Equinox are higher than their midsize sedan counterparts, like the European hatchbacks, they offer the kind of flexibility for cargo space the sedans cannot match, and FWD versions generally outsell the more-expensive, less fuel-efficient AWD-equipped CUVs. In our new age of frugality and tight credit, American consumers are finding the same kind of one-vehicle-does-all economy in a CUV that Europeans find in a four-door hatchback. Well Nigerians are taking a toll for the CUV and Hyundai has hit the road more to compete with the CR-V and RAV4.

In fact there was a rumour PAN Nigeria had considered introducing the Peugeot 308 but of course it was knock out by the introduction of the 408.

Since the CUVs have now been included in the car pool by most Nigerians, it is very likely Nigerian buyers will be tolling along with the American while in Europe the compact hatchback segment will still be maintained.