Automakers Switching US Websites to Lead With Crossover/SUV Lineup

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 07/22/2018 at 23:38 • Filed to: Observations

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I noticed this a couple weeks ago with Hyundai followed by BMW and now Kia. Not long ago, when you went on their sites, the sedans were the first cars shown in the lineups. Now, the utility lineup leads the way and may even be the first car shown on the sites . I’m w ondering how long until brands like Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes, and especially Subaru and Ford make the flip.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Wobbles the Mind 07/22/2018 at 23:57

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I’ve noticed this too.  Not good man

AestheticsInMotion > Wobbles the Mind 07/23/2018 at 00:27

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Take a look at Lotus’s lineup to cleanse your palette

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 07/23/2018 at 01:12

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I need to make enough money that I only need to shop for Lotus vehicles . #LifeGoals

Gerry197 > Wobbles the Mind 07/23/2018 at 02:50

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I was at conference in Europe recently, seems like crossovers are taking over there as well.

I suspect all websites across the globe will go this route eventually. 

pip bip - choose Corrour > Wobbles the Mind 07/23/2018 at 06:25

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never noticed

BahamaTodd > Wobbles the Mind 07/23/2018 at 07:51

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I always wondered about the BMW site. The sedans had separate links while all X models were acc essed by a single link.

Under_Score > Wobbles the Mind 07/23/2018 at 08:40

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I didn’t even know a new Santa Fe was out; why are they cutting the third row out, though? Three row vehicles with good third row space such as the Pilot and the Atlas have been successes, so why abandon that track?

Wobbles the Mind > Under_Score 07/23/2018 at 10:09

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Hy undai has a large 8-passenger coming out next year (Hyundai Palisade). Kia has the Telluride coming out which is slightly smaller than the Palisade but bigger than the Sorento and new Santa Fe.

B asically the Sorento and new Santa Fe go against Outback, Edge, and Murano while offering a small third row.

The Telluride is in line with the Ascent, Highlander.

The Palisade will be against the Traverse specifically as that class is going bigger .

This will kinda help explain how muchbof a size gap is in some of these “ competitors.” Example: The c urrent Rogue and RAV4  are the same size as the outgoing Santa Fe Sport.

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/here-are-the-size-segments-for-mainstream-utilities-20-1822568061

Under_Score > Wobbles the Mind 07/23/2018 at 13:03

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I know they’re trying to vary sizes, but I think Hyundai should stay in the 190-inch ballpark and not go up to 200+. My mom had an MPV and what made that great was that it could fit in the garage and it was easy to drive. Once the vehicle is above 190 inches in length, it’s  just difficult.