Have you ever wondered why some SUVs look as if a chunk of their rear end was chopped off and smoothed to resemble a sleek fastback? Well, this is the latest coupe-SUV fashion trend in the automotive design that has been steadily gaining popularity since the success of the 2000s Infiniti FX. This athletic profile allows drivers to single themselves out and pretend as if their family hauler is actually all about sporty elegance and not people carrying. In today’s episode we will acknowledge the trend by featuring the newest models of the 2021.
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Infiniti QX55: infinitiusa.com/vehicles/crossovers/qx55/reservation.html
With 4700 units allocated for the US market, the spiritual successor of the original FX coupe-SUV has already collected almost 5000 pre-orders. The new Infiniti QX55 shares its platform and drivetrain tech with the current QX50 SUV, but sports a much more aggressive exterior styling, sporty 20-inch wheels, and standard AWD.
Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupé: porsche.com/international/models/cayenne/cayenne-models/cayenne-gts-coupe/
Advertised as the most race-ready trim of the Porsche hierarchy, the GTS finally makes it to the third-generation Cayenne range, both in SUV and Coupe-SUV body styles.
Renault Arkana & Arkana e-Tech: en.media.groupe.renault.com/news/new-renault-arkana-the-hybrid-suv-coupe-for-europe-236b-989c5.html
Sitting between Kadjar and Koleos SUV in terms size, the coupe-like Renault Arkana arrives to the European market, borrowing the platform from the South-Korean Samsung XM3. With fresh underpinnings, the SUV offers a raised ride height of 7.5-inches, plus it also gets a sloping roofline, rugged skidplates and higher wheel arches.
Audi Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback: audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/sporty-practical-and-elegantthe-q5-sportback-and-the-sq5-sportback-tdi-13375
The first Sportback member of the Q5 family borrows the styling cues from its recently facelifted SUV sibling, but offers customers a reduced drag coefficient, courtesy of the sharply sloped roofline. All Sportback models get standard LED headlamps with optional matrix units, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a large 12.3-inch driver’s display.
DS 4 Cross 2021: int-media.dsautomobiles.com/en/ds-4-refinement-engineered
The new arrival from the Peugeot premium branch, DS4 is placed somewhere in the gray area between a raised-hatchback and a subcompact coupe SUV.
Cupra Formentor: cupraofficial.com/cars/cupra-range/formentor.html
Though honestly speaking the Formentor looks a bit too squarish for a Coupe-SUV, Cupra is adamant about slapping this popular moniker on its first standalone model. The compact combines streamlined body lines with a dynamic rear spoiler, aggressive air intakes, and several copper exterior accents, like those on the grille and the wheels.
Genesis GV70: genesis.com/kr/en/models/luxury-suv-genesis/gv70/highlights.html
The Genesis GV70is the most elegant crossover from the Korean premium brand so far, that takes the winning formula of the GV80 but puts it in a smaller package and reshapes the roofline.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé: mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/gle/coupe.html
The current, 4th generation of the SUV is the pinnacle of passion for performance that is leaps ahead of the famous forefather. Its most athletic coupe version, AMG GLE 63 S, is equipped with an economical 4.0L V8 biturbo.
Audi e-tron S Sportback: audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/innovative-dynamic-and-electricthe-audi-e-tron-s-and-the-audi-e-tron-s-sportback-13106
Just like the regular e-tron SUV, the Sportback version of the model debuts in the S performance guise this year. 2021 Audi e-tron S Sportback is already on sale in Europe, bit according to the recent media reports, it is unlikely to make it to the US shores.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: hyundai.news/eu/model-news/hyundai-ioniq-5-redefines-electric-mobility-lifestyle/
Built on the dedicated E-GMP platform the Ioniq 5 is a mid-size CUV that inaugurates the all-electric Ioniq subbrand by Hyundai. It was inspired by the 1975 Pony hatchback, the company’s first production car, but has a clear focus on the future.
