Top Crossovers
![Top Crossovers for 2017]
Part car and part compact utility vehicle, crossovers are completely fun, versatile, jacks-of-all-trades. They’re also one of the fastest growing segments of the automotive world, and it’s easy to see why. Outfitted with features like all-wheel drive, roomy interiors, and the capability to haul a good amount of cargo, crossovers appeal not just to the adventure crowd but to families as well.
These crossovers are some of our favorites. All are fun, functional and fully loaded with options and tech that make them a blast to drive.
Honda CR-V — It has the most cargo space of any small SUV and one of the classiest interiors, yet it’s still fun to drive. Best of all, it offers the most advanced active safety systems in the class, along with an advanced infotainment screen that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities.
Kia Sportage — Kia’s new Sportage has won over a lot of critics for its long list of standard features, simple and versatile infotainment system, spacious accommodations, and generous cargo space. A 181-hp 2.4-liter four, six-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive are standard on EX and SX; all-wheel drive is optional. The SX Turbo offers a 240-hp 2.0-liter turbo four.
Jeep Renegade — It’s easy to see why the little Renegade is so popular when you look at how it’s equipped. Standard features include 1.4L I-4 160hp intercooled turbo engine, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, 16″ styled steel wheels, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability, power windows, power locks.
Ford Escape — The standard features of the Ford Escape SE include EcoBoost 1.5L I-4 179hp intercooled turbo engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control electronic stability.
Nissan Rogue — With an aggressive, redesigned exterior, the Nissan Rogue is a stunner. Sharp edges cut from the hood and headlights into sweeping, sinuous lines that flow backwards over aerodynamic wraparound LED taillights. Rogue serves up a stylish first impression with signature LED Daytime Running Lights as standard equipment. Available LED headlights add a high-end touch, flowing into sculpted, muscular fenders to create an unmistakable presence.
Mazda CX-5 — The CX-5 is a perennial favorite of the crossover crowd. Standard features of the Grand Touring version include SKYACTIV-G 2.5L I-4 187hp engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), integrated navigation system, side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 19″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, distance pacing, ABS and driveline traction control.
Hyundai Tucson — The standard features of the Hyundai Tucson SE include Nu 2.0L I-4 164hp engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability.
Toyota RAV4 — First introduced in 1994, the RAV4 continues to be a crowd pleaser. Standard features of the XLE version include 2.5L I-4 176hp engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, distance pacing, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability.
Subaru Crosstrek — Based on Subaru’s long-running Impreza platform, the Crosstrek packs a lot of capability into a small package. Standard features of the nicely-equipped Premium version include 2.0L H-4 148hp engine, 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, all-wheel drive.
