Mazda CX-9
The Mazda CX-9 does relatively bad on the market even though it boasts of the biggest sales increase in this class. Over the course of 2016, it experienced a 478% growth in sales. With an increase as significant as that one, it is expected to get its breakthrough as the year comes to a close. However, it has only sold 6,300 copies as of the moment of writing. If you want to put things in perspective, the Ford Explorer sold around ten times more with its 62,000 copies in the first quarter of 2017. The CX-9 might have a low sales figure, but we daresay that it is definitely the best-looking one in the segment! It is definitely worth a look.
Porsche Macan
When Porsche came out with the Cayenne, its first SUV, it took the automobile world by surprise. The luxury brand has since released the Macan, which is smaller but just as wonderful. According to car magazines, this mid-sized sporty vehicle boasts of great handling and performance. Although it is not very spacious, the premium features make up for it. The 252 hp base unit will set you back by $48.5k.