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Premium compact SUVs lose momentum as BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes aim higher

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Mercedes wants to focus on higher margin models and move the focus away from the entry segments where vehicle such as the GLA compact SUV (shown) reside.
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The success of cars such as the Volvo XC40, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA had pushed compact SUVs to become the biggest premium vehicle segment in Europe.

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