The reason for this sudden shake-up is the rapid rise of small, electric SUVs. More than a third of new compact SUVs sold in the U.S. are now electric, compared with 15 percent of sedans.
The smaller end of the SUV market is growing rapidly, with plenty of cheaper compact SUV or mini SUV models available that offer SUV practicality for the price of a small hatch.
The Sportage has been a staple of the compact segment for some time ... it now is associated with a small SUV. Its styling may scream that it is still edgy and exciting, but underneath the ...