Full-sized vehicle segment is on the rise

Large SUVs and MPVs, despite their small volume in China, are gradually gaining popularity in the country, attracting foreign and domestic carmakers to enrich their lineups with such models.

The full-sized SUV segment is on the rise, as the vehicles serve the needs of Chinese customers who want more room and a commanding seating position, said Volkswagen China Passenger Cars Brand.

One example is Volkswagen's Teramont, a full-sized SUV made by the German carmaker's joint venture SAIC Volkswagen. More than 60,000 were delivered in the first eight months of 2018, one of the biggest success stories for the Volkswagen brand in China.