“Once again, every vehicle on the risers list is a CUV, with four of the five models being of the compact variety,” said Akshay Anand, analyst for Kelley Blue Book Insights. “The fact that none of the models listed had a recent redesign within the last year (with the exception of the Subaru XV Crosstrek launch) speaks volumes as to how consumers are switching to SUVs and CUVs no matter what they own.”

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