Dhiren’s Auto News June . 2017 Vauxhall Crossland X
The Crossland X is very similar in size to the Mokka, but while that is a traditional SUV with butch looks and the option of four-wheel drive, the Crossland X is front-wheel drive-only. Under the skin the Crossland X is closely related to the Peugeot 2008, and it will use the same range of engines: a turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.6-litre diesel after a deal between the two manufacturers. Inside, the Crossland X features many of the features SUV buyers look for, including an elevated driving position and good all-round visibility. It feels quite a bit roomier than the Mokka X, helped by larger windows. The list of standard equipment includes alloy wheels, cruise control, dual-zone climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring. It’s expected to be offered for less than the £17,640 of the Mokka X. An entry point of around £16,000 would keep it competitive with key rivals such as the Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008. 2017 Skoda Karoq
– Skoda has revealed its new small SUV – the Karoq. This replaces the Yeti. The Karoq name continues Skoda’s
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In this month’s article we’ll bring you new SUV models to be launched in late 2017 to get market share in a competitive vehicle sector group
theme with Alaska and is a reference to the language of Alaska’s indigenous people; the Kodiaq is the name of an Alaskan bear. The Karoq is extremely similar to its Volkswagen group sister car, the SEAT Ateca in size. We’d expect the engine range to be inherited from the rest of the Volkswagen Group – so expect to see a selection of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. The range will likely kick off with the same 1.0-litre turbo petrol, with a 1.4-litre petrol sitting above that. The diesel range will consist of 1.6 and 2.0-litre units, as with most of the rest of the VW crossover range. The new SUV is set to arrive on sale in late 2017 and prices yet to be announced. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi is taking renewed aim at the profitable SUV market with this new Eclipse Cross. It’s planned to go on sale in the UK early next year, where it will face competition from the Seat Ateca, Kia Sportage and, of course, the benchmark in the sector the Nissan Qashqai itself. The Eclipse Cross certainly apes many of the hallmark features of modern SUVs - namely an oversized front grille, body cladding around its lower edges and a muscular, aggressive look with a coupé-like sloping rear. Two, likely popular, engine options will be available in the UK - a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel. Mitsubishi is promising a tablet-style infotainment screen in the middle of the dashboard – controlled via a touchpad – alongside a head-up display and “futuristic” interior design on the inside. The prices are not announced but a starting price of around £18,000 seems likely for the Eclipse Cross, similar to its competitors.
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