Dodge Journey Guide Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Minivans' presence on roads shrinks as crossovers rise Overall vehicle sales are down this year, so many segments are posting fewer sales than last year. But minivans have had even bigger declines than large and midsize SUVs. Through the end of November, the minivan market was down 19.5%, while large SUVs were down less than 1% and midsize SUVs were down 12.7%. Minivans now account for 4% of the overall market, down from just under 7% in 2004, according to Power Information Network. "It's under extreme pressure from crossovers," says Tom Libby, senior director of industry analysis for PIN. Crossovers have SUV convenience but are built on a car chassis, which provides a smoother ride and better fuel economy. READ MORE HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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