Top 10 Most Popular Crossovers

The Niro competes with other small SUVs and crossover vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. With a base price of under $23,000, the Niro won't break the bank, while still offering far better mileage than any of its competitors. Like all Kias, the Niro comes standard with all the basics one would expect for a compact car and then some. At the other end of the spectrum, the top-of-the-line Niro comes positively loaded with the kind of items that were only sold in luxury cars a few...

The Hyundai Kona competes with other ultra-compact SUVs and crossovers, such as the Chevrolet Trax and the Ford EcoSport. With a base price comfortably short of $20,000, the Kona offers far more style than is normally offered in the class, while also leading the way in technology with tons of safety and convenience options to offer. Hyundai continues to offer one of the best warranties in the business, with a 5-year unlimited warranty plan as well as a 10-year powertrain warranty.

The 2019 Ford Escape is a sleek, rakish, modern design, yet it is surprisingly roomy inside. The Escape's turbocharged powertrains standout in its class, offering more power than competitors such as the Nissan Rogue or Kia Sportage. Ford's technology in the Escape is impressive with the SYNC 3 infotainment system, driver assist features and AdvanceTrac stability control. With a starting price around $24,000, the Escape is very attractive to those who are looking for a practical and sporty...

Starting at around $25,000, the 2019 Chevy Equinox is a very affordable option that rivals Honda's CR-V and the Ford Escape. The interior features a 7-inch screen infotainment system, high tech Bluetooth connectivity features and sophisticated, classy appearance touches to make it look much more expensive than it is. With available turbocharged power or economical diesel options under the hood, the Equinox makes for an attractive family and cargo hauler.

Starting at around $25,000, the Santa Fe competes with other small SUVs such as the Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4. Meanwhile, the long-wheelbase Santa Fe XL starts at just under $31,000 and is more competitive with mid-sized SUVs such as the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Nissan Pathfinder. Both Santa Fe and Santa Fe XL boast new, updated styling that makes them look modern and cutting edge, without overdoing it. Fuel economy is competitive, besting many other vehicles in their class. The...

The Volkswagen Tiguan goes up against a long list of strong rivals like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester, and it stands out even in that crowd for its very refined, efficient engine, crisp handling and cleanly styled, technology driven interior. Feature-wise, with the Car-Net system, Fender audio and Bird's Eye view parking, the Tiguan also leads the front of the pack in terms of included entertainment and technology.

The Subaru Forester brand is known for building go-anywhere vehicles that provide a healthy amount of driver satisfaction and technology. Keeping with this philosophy, Subaru re-vamped the Forester, aimed again at those who wish to master roads less travelled while maintaining urban practicality. Under the hood Subaru added a few horsepower, increased chassis rigidity, and included the addition of several electronic drive settings on Sport, Limited, and Touring models designed for poor...

The 2019 Ford Edge is a well-designed midsize crossover SUV, with a long list of standard options, and performance to rival its competition. The Edge is best compared to the Nissan Murano, the Kia Sorento and the Chevrolet Equinox, but Ford offers a more powerful set of powertrain options, as well as competitive fuel economy. Passenger volume, rear legroom and cargo capacity in the Edge are among the best in the category.

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 competes with the likes of the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape. Even in this crowd, it's one of the sportiest-driving models, with surprisingly good fuel economy ratings, even from its new turbocharged engine. The CX-5 also stands out for offering a great ride quality and a flexible, spacious interior. The CX-5's infotainment system, with Bose sound, is one of the most feature-packed in its competitive set, too, with features such as...

Honda has further evolved its successful formula for the compact CR-V by wrapping it in an even more attractive skin and adding a 1.5L turbocharged engine that is both fuel efficient and powerful. Increased ground clearance, best-in-class interior space and rear legroom, and available all-wheel drive make the CR-V one of the most versatile machines in the segment.