The Kona’s modest 4-per-cent year-over-year decline stands out only because of the dramatic upward move by its platform partner from Kia. Mazda’s CX-5 outsold the CX-30 by only 11 units between January and March.įirmly established as top dog among subcompact utilities thanks to outright sales leadership in four consecutive years, the Hyundai Kona is now moving into second-gen form with a slight lapse in total units moved. Suddenly, however, the CX-30 appears ready to take over as Mazda’s top seller, with no CX-3 in the lineup garnering entry-level sales. Launched just prior to the pandemic, the CX-30 didn’t truly get a fair shot at an effective launch. Mazda CX-30: 3,294, up 173 per centīolstering its credentials as a vehicle that deserves widespread consideration, the Mazda CX-30 is finally living up to its true potential. Together with the Qashqai, Nissan presently owns 12 per cent of the segment’s share, down from 23 per cent in the first quarter of 2022.Ģ022 Mazda CX-30 GT Turbo Photo by Brian Harper 3. ![]() That model jumped 27 per cent to 5,918 units. Fortunately for Nissan, Rogue availability this year is much better than it was a year ago. availability grind to a halt, the Kicks is relied upon to shoulder the small crossover load for Nissan in Canada. While only 213 sales off podium pace in this segment, the Taos is currently the most popular Volkswagen in Canada.Īs the larger Qashqai – formerly a segment leader – goes through a transitional phase that sees its U.S. ![]() Like the Atlas and second-gen Tiguan, it’s a hit, a far cry from the unpopular SUV efforts of Volkswagen’s past. In a list full of relatively fresh nameplates, the Volkswagen Taos is the most recent subcompact crossover to come out of the oven. It’s a notable gap, given the recency with which the HR-V actually led the way. Now in its second-generation phase after a 2022 that was Honda’s so-called Year Of The SUV, the HR-V is a long way from the top of the pile. The top eight positions in the segment belong to Asian brands, with one German exception.Ģ023 Honda HR-V EX-L Photo by Brendan McAleer 8. The Ford Ecosport (for which there are no first-quarter figures available, as per Ford’s new policy) never ranks high on this list, and there are no appearances from the Stellantis family, either. ![]() (Supply was so limited across much of GM’s network at the start of 2022, that early 2023 was bound to appear impressive.) More to the point, the Trailblazer’s run-of-the-mill 1,951-unit first-quarter tally speaks to Detroit’s disappointment in the segment. Chevrolet Trailblazer: 1,951, up 95 per centĭoubling last year’s abysmal total isn’t really the most remarkable achievement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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