“Utility vehicles anyone? The hot gets hotter, as all five risers this week are utility vehicles of various shapes and sizes with an emphasis on off-road capability,” said Akshay Anand, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book Insights. “It’s rare that two brands dominate the charts, but the Discovery Sport and Renegade are all-new for this calendar year, and clearly consumers are paying attention to two storied and rugged brands in Land Rover and Jeep. We expect the two vehicles to garner plenty of shopper interest in the coming months, and hopefully that interest can translate into sales.”

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