The result is a vehicle with ride and handling attributes reminiscent of a sedan, but with the styling, practicality, and commanding seating position of an SUV. It is built on a car platform but has the ride height and styling of an SUV. As the name implies, the crossover is a cross between two vehicle types. But in short, a few notable distinctions separate the crossover from other vehicular forms.
SUV to help buyers decide which vehicle is best for them. We have explained the differences between a Crossover vs. But what exactly is a crossover? This is a common question among buyers, especially those also considering traditional SUVs. With all the hype surrounding these vehicles, and the sheer variety of crossovers available, it seemed appropriate to highlight the best crossovers out there. The sales trends for small crossovers, full-size crossovers, and even luxury crossovers reflect a cultural shift toward these vehicles, leaving everything but full-size trucks (still the top-selling segment) in their rearview mirrors. Hyundai’s Highway Driving Assist, which pairs more advanced lane centering with adaptive cruise control, is optional.Over the past decade the crossover SUV has fully toppled the once-dominant sedan in popularity, and that explosive growth shows no signs of slowing. Automatic emergency braking, hands-on lane centering, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the board, and the 8-inch display includes wireless connectivity. The 2022 Kona also gets an 8- or 10.25-inch dashboard touchscreen. The 2022 SE’s standard continuously variable automatic transmission replaces a six-speed automatic the new CVT pairs with Hyundai’s 147-horsepower, 2.0-liter four cylinder engine and front-wheel drive, good for a combined EPA rating of 32 mpg, up from 30 mpg for 2021.
Hyundai updated the Kona for 2022 with new styling, more room and improved technology, and it also takes the top spot on this list - even with a price increase over the 2021 model. Price: $22,395, including $1,245 destination chargeĬombined fuel economy: Hyundai Kona | photo by Jennifer Geiger Cheapest New SUVs (With Automatic Transmission)ģ 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport S: $22,690ġ0 2022 Subaru Crosstrek: $24,920 2022 Hyundai Kona SE ) Adding AWD to most of the SUVs below costs around $1,500-$2,000.
(You can find the Venue on our companion list, the 10 Cheapest Cars You Can Buy Right Now. All prices also include an automatic transmission.Īffordable subcompacts like the Nissan Kicks and Hyundai Venue may look like other subcompact SUVs and are marketed as such, but they don’t offer AWD, whose availability we required to make this list. Prices and EPA combined fuel economy estimates are for front-wheel-drive versions of all the SUVs except the Kia Seltos, which comes with all-wheel drive on its base (LX) trim level, and the Subaru Crosstrek, which comes standard with AWD on all trims. They’re ordered by base price, from least to most expensive, and all prices include the SUV’s destination charge, but not any cash incentives or taxes. So perhaps it’s not surprising that all 10 of the models in our cheap SUV list are subcompacts. Related: Here Are the 10 Cheapest New Cars You Can Buy Right Now Even though most subcompact SUVs don’t have much more passenger space than your typical small car - and many of them have even less cargo space - they do have the higher seating position, more rugged look and available all-wheel drive, features many shoppers want at a relatively affordable price. Automakers have been rushing to fill their lineups with SUVs, and the subcompact SUV class has grown considerably as a result.
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