THey set themselves up for this critique when every vehicle you mention they compare to is significantly larger. Should compare to Q3, X1, Evoque, Disco sport, all the Asian compacts, Mercedes GLA, etc
2016 Range Rover Sport HSE
2015 Lincoln MKC Reserve 2.3 AWD
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata GTPRHT
2011 Lotus Evora S
2008 Isuzu Ascender LTD