2016-01-22

LONDON, Jan. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 56 companies including many key and niche players such as -

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Dongfeng Motor Corporation
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Company

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1 Disclaimers.............. I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.............. II-1 A Prelude.............. II-1 SUVs - Market Traits..............II-1 2007-09 Recession Marks the Beginning of a Long Drawn Period of Volatility & Change in the Automotive Industry II-2 Role of Financial Markets in Global Economic Health II-2 How the SUV Market Responded to the Recession Shock II-3 How the SUVs Market Recovered?..............II-3 What's Hampering a Full-Recovery? II-4 A Reinvented Industry: The Final Outcome of the 2007-09 Recession Crisis..............II-5 Outlook.............. II-6 Developing Markets Continue to be Growth Engines II-6 BRICs - The Current Growth Engine II-7

2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE..............II-8 US, German & Japanese Automakers Lead the Global SUVs Market II-8 Leading Brands in Affordable & Luxury SUV Segments II-8 Chinese Automakers Rapidly Penetrate the Global SUV Market II-8 Automakers Focus on Customer Satisfaction to Gain Competitive Advantage.............. II-9 Consolidation & Collaboration Continue to be the Buzzwords II-9 Select SUV Models Currently in Production II-10 Select Successful SUV Models Produced in the Past II-14

3. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES II-15 Declining Fuel Prices to Intensify Sales of SUVs II-15 Improvement in Credit Facilities to Boost Demand II-15 Rising Average Vehicle Life Drives Replacement Demand II-15 Table 1: Average Age (In Years) of SUVs in the United States for the Years 2010 & 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-16 Stringent Emission Standards & Consumer Preference for Low Vehicle Maintenance Drive Demand for Fuel Efficient SUVs II-16 Manufacturers Incorporate Turbochargers in SUVs to Achieve Fuel Efficiency.............. II-17 Select SUV Models Equipped with Turbocharged Engine II-17 Green House Gas Emissions and Fuel Economy Standards for Vehicles in Select Country/Region II-18 Increasing Sales of SUVs Squeeze Market Space of Sedans II-18 Table 2: US Passenger Vehicles Market (2011 & 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of New Vehicle Retail Registrations by Body Style (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-19 Compact SUVs Witness Robust Demand II-19 Luxury SUVs to Witness Strong Growth II-20 Hybrid Luxury SUVs Rise in Popularity II-20 Rise in Demand for SUVs in Recreation & Motorsport II-21 Growing Use of SUVs in Remote & Rugged Areas Drives Demand II-21 Favorable Demographics to Drive Growth in SUVs Market II-21 Table 3: World Population Prospects for the Years 1950 through 2100 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-22

Table 4: Top 25 Countries Worldwide in Terms of Population: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-23 Mushrooming Strength of Middle Class Segment in Developing Markets Creates Strong Opportunities II-24 Table 5: Global Middle Class Population (in Millions) by Geographic Region: 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-25

Table 6: Global Middle Class Population by Geographic Region: Percentage Share Breakdown for 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-26

Table 7: Middle-Class Consumer Spending Across Developed and Developing Regions (2013 & 2030P): Percentage Breakdown by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-27 Growing Urbanization Levels & Increasing Personal Mobility Needs Boost Market Prospects..............II-27 Table 8: Total Population Worldwide by Urban and Rural Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-28

Table 9: Total Population Worldwide: Percentage Breakdown by Urban and Rural Population for the Years 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-29

Table 10: Percentage of Urban Population in Select Countries (2010 & 2050) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-30 Select Mega-Urban Regions Worldwide (2035) II-31 Improving Road Infrastructure Bodes Well for Market Growth in the Long-Term.............. II-31 Major Issues.............. II-31 Growing Sales of Pre-Owned SUVs Continue to Depress Manufacturers.............. II-31 Vehicle Recalls: A Red Hot Button Issue for Auto Manufacturers II-32 Table 11: SUV Recalls by Manufacturer in Thousand Units (2014 & 2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-32

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............. II-33 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) - A Definition II-33 Vehicle Classification System..............II-33 SUV Design Classification..............II-34 Classification System in Key Regions II-34 Segmental Definition..............II-34 Types of SUVs.............. II-35 Mini SUV.............. II-35 Compact SUV.............. II-35 Mid-size SUV.............. II-35 Full-size SUV.............. II-36 Extended-Length SUV..............II-36 Luxury SUV.............. II-36 Crossovers.............. II-36 Decoding the Difference between SUV & Crossover II-36 Popularity and Multi Utility Features Override Criticism and Concerns.............. II-37 Table 12: Vehicle Stats (Average) in the US II-38

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-39 Hyundai Commences Plant Construction in China II-39 Audi Introduces SUV Q3 Variant in India II-39 Hyundai Rolls Out Creta in India II-39 Lamborghini Plans to Build New SUV in Italy II-39 Nissan Introduces Terrano's Special Edition II-39 Maruti to Rollout 5-seater SUV, XA Alpha II-39 Jaguar Unveils New High End SUV..............II-39 Tata Motors to Extend SUV Portfolio II-39 Chevrolet Unveils Updated Captiva 2015 in India II-40 Rolls-Royce Announces Plans to Roll out its First SUV II-40 BYD Launches Dual Mode Electric SUV, the Tang II-40 SsangYong Unveils First Tivoli Compact SUV Model in Korea II-40 Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out New Crossover SUV, GLE 63 Coupe II-40 Honda Unveils HR-V..............II-40 Rolls-Royce Plans to Launch Off-Road SUV II-40 Mazda Rolls Out MAZDA CX-3..............II-40 Mahindra Unveils New Version of Scorpio SUV II-41 Renault Rolls out Duster AWD Compact SUV in India II-41 Skoda Introduces Upgraded Version of SUV Yeti II-41 Porsche Unveils Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition in India II-41 Volvo to Launch New XC90 SUV in India II-41 Ford Unveils Edge.............. II-41 Hyundai Rolls Out Small SUV Concept for China II-41 Hyundai Launches New SUV Santa Fe II-41 Nissan Launches Rogue Crossover SUV II-41 Ford Introduces EcoSport..............II-42 Maruti to Launch 4 New SUVs in India II-42 Mahindra Increases Production Capacities of Quanto, XUV500 and Rexton.............. II-42 Mahindra Launches QUANTO..............II-42

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY..............II-43 Fiat Joins Hands with Tata..............II-43 Mahindra Withdraws From Brazilian Passenger Vehicle Sector II-43 General Motors Recalls 780,000 Crossover SUVs II-43 Jaguar Recalls 65,000 SUVs for Door Latch Issue II-43 FCA US Recalls Faulty SUV's..............II-43 Ford Recalls 200,000 Transit Connect Vans and Escape SUVs II-43 Chrysler Recalls 4,220 Units of SUV's over Headlight Issue II-43 Nissan Recalls 768,000 SUVs and Crossovers II-43 Fiat Acquires Chrysler..............II-44 Mahindra Recalls 2300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500 and Xylo II-44 BMW Recalls 6,400 X5 SUVs..............II-44 General Motors Recalls 51640 SUVs II-44

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS..............II-45 Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Germany) II-45 Dongfeng Motor Corporation (China) II-45 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group (Italy) II-45 Ford Motor Company (US)..............II-46 General Motors Company (US)..............II-46 Great Wall Motor Company Limited (China) II-46 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)..............II-47 Hyundai Motor Company (South Korea) II-47 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (India) II-47 Maruti Suzuki India Limited (India) II-48 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Japan) II-48 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-48 Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) II-49 Volkswagen AG (Germany)..............II-49 Volvo Car Corporation (Sweden) II-49

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE..............II-50 Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-50

Table 14: World Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-51

Table 15: World 14-Year Perspective for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-52

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES.............. III-1 A.Market Analysis.............. III-1 SUV Market: An Overview..............III-1 Outlook.............. III-1 Table 16: US SUV Market (2011 & 2014): Percentage Breakdown of Vehicle Registrations by Body Style (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2

Table 17: US Private and Commercial SUV Market (2014): Number of Registered SUVs by Select US States (In Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2 Reviving Economy to Encourage Growth Prospects in Short to Medium Term.............. III-3 Stringent Emissions Standards Spur Sales of Electric SUVs III-3 The Green Movement..............III-3 Compact SUVs Witness Robust Demand III-4 Competitive Scenario..............III-4 Japanese Automakers Make Their Mark in the US SUV Market III-4 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in the US III-5 Leading Players..............III-7 Table 18: US SUV Market (2014 Q4): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-7

Table 19: US Midsize SUV Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7 Leading Brands.............. III-8 Table 20: US Large SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 21: US Midsize SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 22: US Small SUVs & Crossovers Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 23: US Large Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 24: US Midsize Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 25: US Compact Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 26: US Small Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11 The US Automotive Industry..............III-11 US Economy: Held Back by the Lack of Finality on Debt Ceiling III-11 Structural Changes in Consumer Wealth & Spending Creates Long-Term Challenges to Growth III-12 Outlook for the Domestic Automotive Industry III-14 Product Launches..............III-14 Strategic Corporate Developments III-15 Select Key Players..............III-16 B.Market Analytics..............III-17 Table 27: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-17

Table 28: US Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-18

2. CANADA.............. III-19 A.Market Analysis.............. III-19 Outlook.............. III-19 Leading Brands: Statistical Highlights III-19 Table 29: Canadian Large SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-19

Table 30: Canadian Midsize SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-19

Table 31: Canadian SUV/Crossover Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 32: Canadian Small SUVs & Crossovers Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-20

Table 33: Canadian Large Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 34: Canadian Midsize Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21

Table 35: Canadian Compact Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22

Table 36: Canadian Small Luxury SUV Market (2015 H1): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-22 B.Market Analytics..............III-23 Table 37: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-23

Table 38: Canadian Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-24

3. JAPAN.............. III-25 A.Market Analysis.............. III-25 Outlook.............. III-25 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in Japan III-25 Product Launches..............III-27 Corporate Development..............III-28 Select Key Players..............III-28 B.Market Analytics..............III-29 Table 39: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-29

Table 40: Japanese Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-30

4. EUROPE.............. III-31 A.Market Analysis.............. III-31 SUV Market - An Overview..............III-31 Outlook.............. III-31 Compact SUVs Witness Strong Demand in Europe III-31 European Debt Crisis & the Automotive Industry III-32 The Crisis Identified..............III-32 EU Debt Crisis Remains on Shaky Ground III-32 How the EU Auto Industry Reacted to the Negative Shocks of the Sovereign Debt Crisis..............III-33 Over-indebted Households, A Fallout of the Crisis, Hampers Consumer Spending on New Cars III-33 Outlook for the Domestic Auto Industry III-34 B.Market Analytics..............III-35 Table 41: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 42: European Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-36

Table 43: European 14-Year Perspective for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-37

4a. FRANCE.............. III-38 A.Market Analysis.............. III-38 Outlook.............. III-38 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in France III-38 B.Market Analytics..............III-39 Table 44: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 45: French Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-40

4b. GERMANY.............. III-41 A.Market Analysis.............. III-41 Outlook.............. III-41 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in Germany III-41 Product Launches..............III-42 Key Players.............. III-42 B.Market Analytics..............III-43 Table 46: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 47: German Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-44

4c. ITALY.............. III-45 A.Market Analysis.............. III-45 Outlook.............. III-45 Product Launch.............. III-45 Corporate Development..............III-45 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group - A Key Player III-45 B.Market Analytics..............III-46 Table 48: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46

Table 49: Italian Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-47

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM..............III-48 A.Market Analysis.............. III-48 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in the UK III-48 B.Market Analytics..............III-49 Table 50: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 51: UK Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-50

4e. SPAIN.............. III-51 Market Analysis.............. III-51 Table 52: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 53: Spanish Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-52

4f. RUSSIA.............. III-53 A.Market Analysis.............. III-53 Outlook.............. III-53 Table 54: Russian Passenger Cars Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Vehicle Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-53 B.Market Analytics..............III-54 Table 55: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 56: Russian Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-55

4g. REST OF EUROPE.............. III-56 A.Market Analysis.............. III-56 Outlook.............. III-56 SUV Models Currently in Production in Select European Countries III-56 Volvo Car Corporation (Sweden) - A Key Player III-57 B.Market Analytics..............III-57 Table 57: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 58: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-58

5. ASIA-PACIFIC.............. III-59 A.Market Analysis.............. III-59 Asia-Pacific - Growth Engine of Global SUV Market III-59 Outlook.............. III-59 Partnerships & Collaborations - Big Boost for the SUV Industry III-59 B.Market Analytics..............III-60 Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-60

Table 60: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 61: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

5a. CHINA.............. III-63 A.Market Analysis.............. III-63 Outlook.............. III-63 China - The Dominant Market for SUVs III-63 Table 62: Chinese Passenger Car Market (2014 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Vehicle Sales by Body Style (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 63: Chinese SUV Market (2012 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by SUV Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-64 Strong Demand for SUVs in Third- & Fourth-Tier Cities III-65 Easy Finance Availability Encouraging the Chinese SUV Market III-65 High Preference for Used Cars Remains a Major Issue III-65 SUV - A Highly Competitive Market III-65 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in China III-66 GWM - The Clear Leader in the Chinese SUV Market III-68 Table 64: SUV Market in China (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 65: SUV Market in China (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-69

Table 66: Luxury SUV Market in China (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Leading Luxury SUV Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69 Automotive Industry: An Overview III-69 Despite Recent Slowdown, China Remains World's Largest & Most Important Auto Market III-70 Product Launches..............III-71 Select Key Players..............III-72 B.Market Analytics..............III-73 Table 67: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 68: Chinese Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-74

5b. INDIA.............. III-75 A.Market Analysis.............. III-75 Outlook.............. III-75 SUV - Emerging as Prominent Segment within Passenger Car Market III-75 Proposed/Upcoming SUV Launches in India (2015 & 2016) III-76 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in India III-77 Small/Compact SUVs: A Major Category of the SUV Market III-78 Contribution of Premium & Luxury Models in Total Revenues Soars III-78 Product Launches..............III-78 Corporate Developments..............III-80 Key Players.............. III-80 B.Market Analytics..............III-81 Table 69: Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 70: Indian Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-82

5c. SOUTH KOREA.............. III-83 A.Market Analysis.............. III-83 Outlook.............. III-83 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in South Korea III-83 Product Launch.............. III-84 Hyundai Motor Company - A Key Player III-84 B.Market Analytics..............III-85 Table 71: South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

Table 72: South Korean Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-86

5d. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC..............III-87 A.Market Analysis.............. III-87 Outlook.............. III-87 Small SUVs in Demand..............III-87 SUV Models Currently in Production in Select Asian Countries III-87 Car Makers Offer Huge Discounts to Increase Sales III-88 Australia: Compact SUVs Dominate Car Market III-88 Indonesian SUV Market..............III-88 B.Market Analytics..............III-89 Table 73: Rest of Asia Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-89

Table 74: Rest of Asia Pacific Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

6. LATIN AMERICA.............. III-91 A.Market Analysis.............. III-91 Outlook.............. III-91 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in Latin America III-91 B.Market Analytics..............III-92 Table 75: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-92

Table 76: Latin American Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-93

Table 77: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2007, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-94

6a. BRAZIL.............. III-95 A.Market Analysis.............. III-95 Outlook.............. III-95 Corporate Development..............III-95 B.Market Analytics..............III-95 Table 78: Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95

Table 79: Brazilian Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-96

6b. MEXICO.............. III-97 Market Analysis.............. III-97 Table 80: Mexican Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97

Table 81: Mexican Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-98

6c. REST OF LATIN AMERICA..............III-99 Market Analysis.............. III-99 Table 82: Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99

Table 83: Rest of Latin American Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100

7. REST OF WORLD.............. III-101 A.Market Analysis.............. III-101 Outlook.............. III-101 Select SUV Models Currently in Production in Rest of World III-101 South Africa: Volatile Fuel Prices Trigger Shift towards Small SUVs.............. III-101 B.Market Analytics..............III-102 Table 84: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-102

Table 85: Rest of World Historic Review for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) Market Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-103

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 56 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 208)

The United States (23) Canada (9) Japan (9) Europe (68) - France (8) - Germany (10) - The United Kingdom (15) - Italy (4) - Spain (4) - Rest of Europe (27) Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (80) Latin America (11) Africa (5) Middle East (3)

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