SUVs continue to be the best-selling cars in Italy and the registration data confirms this. Specifically, compact SUVs are the trend of the moment and the sales numbers speak for themselves, especially for some models.
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SUVs like the Jeep Renegade, for example, are on the list of compacts belonging to the segment most loved by Italians. The Jeep Renegade from January to August 2022 totaled 18.345 registrations (data UNRAE), with 957 cars sold in August alone.
Sales were also good for the Fiat 500X, another car that is among the most popular SUVs ever, which from January to August 2022 recorded 17.927 registrations, with 506 cars sold in the month of August alone.
And finally, excellent results for VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC registrations, with 17.562 cars sold from January to August 2022, of which 1.720 in August alone. Let's find out in detail the characteristics of these magnificent compact SUVs, available for rent at Simple rental with advantageous proposals in formula Long Term Rentale, to find the one that's right for you. Thanks to this formula, you have a car or commercial vehicle available for a period ranging from 12 to 60 months, in exchange for the payment of a monthly fee.
Jeep Renegade
Among the most popular compact SUVs ever, the Jeep Renegade has recently undergone a restyling that has given a breath of fresh air to its look. The headlights that have been retouched are those equipped with full LED technology and integrate perfectly with an iconic element of this car, the 7-slat grille.
The rear light clusters have also been retouched, and now have a three-dimensional X-shaped cut inside. 4,24 metres long and 1,81 metres wide, this car with a unique and captivating design has a very comfortable passenger compartment, carefully arranged and legible instrumentation, and an 8'' monitor positioned in the centre of the dashboard.
The monitor is dedicated to the UConnect infotainment system compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Jeep Renegade has a wide range of engines, starting with the three-cylinder 1.0 turbo with 120 HP and including the 1.3 with 150 HP, of which there is also a 180 HP version.
Instead, for diesels the only possible choice is the 1.6 Multijet 120 HP, with both manual and automatic versions. This compact SUV is ideal for tackling dirt roads with ease, but it is also a fashionable and easy-to-drive car, making it suitable for the city as well.
Fiat 500X
An excellent alternative for those looking for a model with wheels but not excessively large, the Fiat 500X It has a truly special look, which Italians really like, given the sales numbers in 2022.
The slight update given by the house, which affected the logo on the front, probably contributed to this success. Drivers can choose as always the hatchback body or the Dolcevita with soft top roof, both very popular. The interiors are well-finished and the dashboard features top-quality materials, very pleasant to the touch, as well as a 7'' screen with infotainment and predisposition for Android Auto and CarPlay.
4,26 meters long and 1,80 meters wide, it has a passenger compartment large enough to travel comfortably even in five. Among the Adas assistance systems, the Speed Advisor, the recognition of road signs, the cruise control and the lane keeping are present as standard.
The Fiat 500X engine range consists of petrol units, with the 3 1.0-cylinder 120 HP, Diesel with 1.3 MultiJet 95 HP and 1.6 MultiJet 130 HP, and hybrids, with the mild hybrid 1.5 turbo petrol FireFly 130 HP. Versatile and easy-going, this car guarantees a very satisfying on-board experience.
Volkswagen T-Roc
Successful vehicle, the Volkswagen T-Roc It is a compact SUV, 4,23 meters long and 1,82 meters wide. Although smaller in size than a Golf, it is more muscular but at the same time it is also very welcoming and has a rather large trunk, with a total capacity of 406 liters.
Despite being a recent car, in fact it was launched on the market in 2017, it has already undergone a restyling, which mainly affected the aesthetics and interior contents. All versions have the Composition media with an 8” screen as infotainment, compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, equipped with two USB sockets and Bluetooth.
The engine range includes three petrol versions and two diesel versions. The petrol version includes the 1.0-litre TSI, the 1.5-litre TSI and the 2.0 TSI with 300 hp. For diesel, a 2.0 TDI with 115 hp is available and an even more powerful version, capable of delivering a power of 150 hp.
The Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TDI diesel version is available with all-wheel drive and DSG automatic transmission. The vehicle offers maximum comfort inside the passenger compartment, has a rather large and roomy trunk and offers appreciable performance on the road. While the petrol version is more comfortable, the diesel version is faster, but in emergency maneuvers it can be difficult to control.
Article published on 5 October 2022 - 11:10
