Here’s a collection of the small crossovers found sprouting up at both shows.
Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB
- Where: Shanghai
- Vehicle type: Compact crossover concept
- Seats: 7
- Base engine: 4-cylinder engine with 224 hp
- What’s cool: With beefy tires, roof-mounted lights and an integrated roof box up top, what’s not to like?
- Where: Shanghai
- Vehicle type: Subcompact crossover
- Seats: 5
- Base engine: Undisclosed
- What’s cool: While unrelated to the Chevrolet and Geo Trackers of the 1990s and early 2000s, the name seems like a good fit given its small size. But it won’t be headed for the U.S.
- Where: Shanghai
- Vehicle type: Small crossover
- Seats: Undisclosed
- Base engine: Undisclosed
- What’s cool: A larger version of one of the best-selling subcompact crossovers seems to be a logical next step for the nameplate. And it’s coming to the U.S.
Hyundai Venue
- Where: New York
- Vehicle type: Subcompact crossover
- Seats: 5
- Base engine: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine
- What’s cool: Hyundai says it’ll be offered with a 2-tone roof. Inside, there’s an option that combines a denim shade of cloth and leatherette.
- Where: New York
- Vehicle type: Compact crossover concept
- Seats: 4
- Base engine: 2 electric motors
- What’s cool: The punny name, for starters. But kudos to Kia for rolling out what truly looks like a concept car, complete with seats so red they might just burn retinas.
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