2. EV SUVs: HOT TO TROT

In 2019, the hot market segment was electric SUVs, initiated by the Tesla Model X. Last year, the Audi e-tron made the best going, outselling all its rivals, including those from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, to reverse positions in the mainstream premium market.

Jato noted that the e-tron’s volume doubled the EQC’s, “which is remarkable considering that Mercedes has a stronger presence almost everywhere”.