This is X1 is about the same size as the X3, only a lot lower. So in a way it can do battle with the Q5 and GLK, altough probably those will be tackled by the next generation X3. However here, while the Kuga seems to have quite a success, almost doubling in sales the next SUV which is the Audi Q5.

Also the top 10 sales charts is clearly dominated by C and D segment SUVs, which means that indeed small SUVs are a hot thing right now, or at least they sell more than big ones. The first big SUV, down in 15th place, is curiously the Toyota Land Cruiser, ahead of the BMW X5 in 17th.