Small SUVs Take Center Stage at Los Angeles Auto Show, Says Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- New subcompact SUVs Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 top the list of vehicles debuting this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, says Edmunds.com, the premier destination for car shopping. The unveilings underscore the surge of interest that car shoppers have shown in compact and subcompact SUVs. Edmunds.com sales data shows that the segment has doubled in market share over the last decade.

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"For many car shoppers, compact SUVs check the boxes for many 'must have' features: a reasonable price, generous cargo space and utility, and good fuel efficiency, all with a commanding view of the road," says Edmunds.com Sr. Analyst Jessica Caldwell.

When the Honda HR-V debuts in Spring 2015 as the little brother to the popular Honda CR-V, it will stake its case against competitors on the vehicle's interior space. The HR-V assumes the platform of the Honda Fit, which already boasts superior roominess among subcompact sedans. The HR-V also promises cargo space that's more on par with the larger class of compact SUVs.

The Mazda CX-3, meanwhile, will try to stake its claim in the subcompact segment as the stylish – yet affordable – choice among its competitors. Edmunds.com favorably compares the interior design to the luxury Audi A3, with stitched and padded vinyl and multi-colored tones that are a departure from Mazdas of the past.

Other vehicle debuts at the LA Auto Show highlighted by Edmunds.com include:

2016 Ford Explorer – Unlike the subcompact SUVs debuting at the LA Auto Show, the Ford Explorer offers a traditional option for shoppers who want a bigger ride. New features in the 2016 Explorer include both front and rear view monitors and electronic park assist systems to guide drivers into tight parking spots.

2016 Toyota Mirai – The Mirai will be the first production vehicle with a hydrogen fuel cell to hit the market. The zero-emissions vehicle will be welcomed by green car enthusiasts, but owners will have initial trouble finding many locations to fill up while Toyota works to build a critical mass of hydrogen fueling stations in the U.S.

2016 Jaguar F-Type – The new F-Type will have the luxury and performance of its earlier generation but with a few new features, including standard all-wheel drive on R models and optional manual transmission on rear-wheel drive V6 models.

Edmunds.com's full coverage of news and debuts at the 2014 LA Auto Show can be found at http://www.edmunds.com/auto-shows/los-angeles/2014/.

Feature videos of all the top debuts at the 2014 LA Auto Show can also be found by subscribing to Edmunds.com's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/Edmundsvideo.

About Edmunds.com, Inc.
Car-shopping website Edmunds.com serves nearly 18 million visitors each month. With Edmunds.com Price Promise^®, shoppers can get an instant, upfront price for cars and trucks currently for sale at 10,000 dealer franchises across the U.S. Car shoppers can browse not only inventory listings at Edmunds.com and on its acclaimed apps, but also comprehensive car reviews, shopping tips, photos, videos and feature stories. Named by Maritz Research as one of the most trusted online consumer review sites – and the only automotive site listed in the top ten – Edmunds.com welcomes all car-shopping questions on its free Live Help Line at 1-855-782-4711 and [email protected], via text at ED411 and on Twitter and Facebook. Based in Santa Monica with a satellite office in downtown Detroit, Edmunds.com can also be found on Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google+ and Flipboard.

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