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Goodbye Toyota Corolla Cross: Peugeot 2008 promises success in Brazil; Hyundai Creta, the sales leader, will have a 165 hp turbo engine. Duster will be above Kwid; Renegade will be replaced by Avenger.
The year 2024 is being marked by launches of compact SUVs in Brazil, with a market hotter than ever. Check out the new mini SUV models from Hyundai, Jeep, Peugeot and Renault are coming with two feet in the door to destroy the sales of rival Toyota Corolla Cross. These machines promise to boost the automotive market in Brazil.
The releases of these Compact SUVs in 2024 promise to boost sales in the Brazilian automobile market. With updated models and new engine options, car manufacturers Hyundai, Jeep, Peugeot and Renault are investing in design, comfort and technology to attract consumers and surpass rival Toyota.
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Hyundai Creta Facelift: The Best-Selling Compact SUV in Brazil
The Hyundai Creta, Brazil's best-selling compact SUV, has undergone an update for the 2025 line. The model received the brand's new Global visual language, with new full LED headlights, redesigned bumpers, 18-inch wheels and interconnected taillights .
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Inside, the finish features hard plastic, but the interior space is good and the equipment list is complete. The highlight is the 1.5 horsepower 165 turbo, associated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
Jeep Avenger will replace the Renegade
The Jeep Avenger arrived to act as the entry-level model in the automaker's catalog. In terms of appearance, it has full LED headlights and taillights, wheels up to 18 inches with a diamond finish and two-tone paint. Inside, the Avenger features a more minimalist finish, but with quality materials. The internal space is good for four adults and one child, and the equipment list is complete.
Regarding the engine, the Avenger will use a combustion option: a 1.0 three-cylinder turboflex engine with direct fuel injection, which generates 130 horsepower. The transmission is an automatic CVT type, which simulates up to seven gears.
Peugeot 2008: The Second Generation of the Compact SUV
The Peugeot 2008 is the second generation of the compact SUV that has been offered in Europe since 2020. Now, the car will be produced in Argentina, alongside the compact 208. The new 2008 stands out for its beautiful design and promises to be a sales phenomenon in Brazil. Inside, it follows the quality standard presented in the new 208, with an above-average finish and a complete list of equipment.
Regarding the engine, the new 2008 will have two options: a 1.0 turboflex engine with 130 horsepower and a 1.3 turboflex engine with 185 horsepower. Both belong to the Estelantes group and equip several of the group's models in Brazil. The compact SUV is already undergoing final tests in Brazil and will be presented in the second half of this year, with prices between R$130.000 and R$180.000.
Renault Duster: The Third Generation of the Compact SUV
The Renault Duster, a successful compact SUV in Brazil, has reached its third generation in Europe. Now, the model, which belongs to Dacia, will be part of Renault's new revolution in Brazil. The new Duster is larger than the Kwid and is positioned between it and the brand's new mid-size SUV, which will be launched in the coming years.
The design of the new Duster is very beautiful and attractive, with full LED headlights and taillights and 17-inch wheels. Inside, the finish has improved considerably, maintaining the good internal space characteristic of the model.
Regarding the engine, the new Duster will continue to use the 1.3 horsepower 170 turboflex engine, coupled to a simulated eight-speed CVT automatic transmission. The new generation of Duster will be positioned above the Kwid, with prices between R$140.000 and R$170.000.
If you are thinking about purchasing a compact SUV, keep an eye on these news and choose the model that best suits your needs. Don't forget to leave 5 stars and activate CPG notifications to keep up with all the latest news from the automotive world. To the next!
