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At Least 46 OEMs with Nearly 84 Models Target 7.4 Million in Sales by 2022
27-May-2015
North America
Market Research
NEE0-01-00-00-00
AU00043-NA-MR_08597
The aim of the research is to identify and understand the growth of subcompact SUVs and what this trend means for the industry on a global scale. This research aims to provide a detailed overview and strategic analysis of subcompact SUV and crossover market participants, models, and customers in different regions/geographies. A direction is provided in terms of forecasts and growth rates for subcompact SUVs and crossovers worldwide and key target regions. An insight on current and future technology trends targeted by this segment of vehicles is highlighted. Target customer types, demographic trends, OEM strategies, competitive benchmarking, competitive factors, market shares, and product portfolio analysis are captured in this research.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Definition and Segmentation
Executive Summary—Key Characteristics and Offerings
Executive Summary—Subcompact SUV and Crossover OEM Roadmap
Executive Summary—Global Market Opportunity and Forecasts
Executive Summary—Top 20 Subcompact SUV Global Model Analysis
Executive Summary—Top 5 Models and Their Platforms
Executive Summary—Subcompact SUV Target Demographic
Executive Summary—Previous Attempts and Lessons Learned
Executive Summary—Future Outlook and Key Findings
Associated Multimedia
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEMs Compared in This Study
Vehicle Segment Definitions
Total Subcompact Vehicles Market
OEMs Operating in the Target Market
Models Competing for Market Share in the Target Market
Subcompact SUV Philosophy—Capturing White Space is Key
Subcompact SUV Penetration Pathway
Attempts at Subcompact SUV White Space
Subcompact SUV and Crossover Roadmap of NA OEMs
Subcompact SUV and Crossover Roadmap of European OEMs
Subcompact SUV and Crossover Roadmap of APAC OEMs
Subcompact SUV and Crossover Roadmap of Chinese OEMs
Global Market Opportunity and Forecasts—3 Scenarios
Contributing Regional Markets Share—Frost & Sullivan Scenario
Global Market Growth Opportunities—Frost & Sullivan Scenario
NA OEMs—Models and Growth: Conservative Scenario
Models Competing for Subcompact SUV Market Share in NA
European OEM—Models and Growth: Conservative Scenario
Models Competing for Subcompact SUV Market Share in Europe
APAC OEMs—Models and Growth: Conservative Scenario
Models Competing for Subcompact SUV Market Share in APAC
Chinese OEMs—Models and Growth: Conservative Scenario
Comparative Benchmarking of the Subcompact SUV: Dimensions
Comparative Benchmarking of Subcompact SUV Market: MSRP
Comparative Benchmarking of the Subcompact SUV: MPG
Comparative Benchmarking of Subcompact SUV Market: Curb Weight
Comparative Benchmarking of Subcompact SUV Market: Cargo Volume
Comparative Benchmarking of Subcompact SUV Market: Engine
Top 20 Subcompact SUV Global Models—2015 Analysis
Top 20 Subcompact SUV Global Models—2022 Analysis
2022 Top 20 Models and Their Platforms
Subcompact SUV and Crossover Target Demographic
Subcompact SUV and Crossover Target—Millennials
Subcompact SUV—Expected Demographic Analysis
Future Outlook and Key Findings
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations and Acronyms Used
Business Strategy and Innovation Group (BSIG) Research Program—2015 Production Plan
Market Engineering Methodology
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