Some very well-regarded crossovers compete with the latest Tucson.
The Ford Escape is still a best seller after 11 years on the market; it rides a little more crudely than some crossovers, but it has a rugged look and a Hybrid version to draw in the crowds.
The Honda CR-V is new this year, with an evolutionary look and drivetrain, which means good interior room and likely, unexciting performance.
The Nissan Rogue could pass for the Tucson's cousin, and is nicely finished but has a CVT that makes the least of its four-cylinder engine.
Toyota's RAV4 stretches the envelope with six-cylinder and seven-seat options.
The Kia Sportage, meanwhile, is the Tucson's corporate cousin.
Its sport-shoe styling and optional turbocharged engine set it apart from the Tucson, as does UVO, its Bluetooth-driven voice controller for phone and audio.
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One of the most improved crossovers, the 2012 Hyundai Tucson has size and value in its corner. |
If you're keen on green in crossover form, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid earns good gas-mileage ratings, but its styling and handling are showing their age. |
The 2012 Honda CR-V is a great family vehicle, with a thoughtfully designed and comfortable interior, and improved refinement, but it lacks the confident, sprightly feel present in past CR-Vs. |
The Kia Sportage cuts a rakish new figure and spins out 260 turbocharged horsepower for a total image reboot--watch the options, though. |
The 2012 Nissan Rogue's comfortable ride and versatile layout make it a good fit for a value-conscious small families--but it's far from exciting to drive. |
The unlikely Toyota-Tesla partnership has produced what may just be the best battery-electric vehicle below Tesla's own Model S luxury sedan. Its power, 100 miles of real-world range, and interior space add up to a very appealing electric crossover. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,145 | $21,440 | $22,495 | $18,500 | $22,070 | $22,650 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 2WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | FWD Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||||
| FWD 4-Door Manual GL | FWD 4-Door XLS | 2WD 5-Door LX | 2WD 4-Door Base | FWD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door I4 (SE) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | Sport Utility | 4 Door |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Continuously variable ratio | Automatic w/OD |
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