There's not a more competitive segment these days than the compact and mid-size crossover SUV one.
One of the oldest nameplates, and best sellers, is the Ford Escape, which was recently upgraded and remains a hoot to drive but lacks some sophistication and refinement.
The Honda CR-V offers stellar packaging and has been a crowd favorite for years.
Hyundai's Santa Fe Sport gets a fresh look for 2017 and offers a lot of bang—but for a lot of bucks once options are piled on.
The Mazda CX-5 is the enthusiast's best bet, but its tight interior makes it a tough sell for some families.
And then there's the Subaru Forester, which has a commodious interior, a great safety record, and excellent fuel economy.
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There's a RAV4 for just about everyone, and while we applaud Toyota for adding more safety technology for 2017, the competition is worth a good look, too. |
The 2017 Ford Escape foregoes a bit of utility in the name of style and sportiness, making it one of the better crossovers to drive. |
It's hard to imagine a compact crossover better aligned with the needs of most buyers than the 2017 Honda CR-V. |
The 2017 Mazda CX-5 takes a lot of small steps forward, but are any of them big enough changes to sway buyers? |
One of the best small SUVs, the 2017 Subaru Forester is a good value, with remarkable interior volume, thrifty fuel economy, and top safety scores. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $24,410 | $23,750 | $24,045 | $24,045 | $22,595 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| LE FWD (GS) | S FWD | LX 2WD | Sport FWD | 2.5i Manual |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2017 Ford Escape | 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2017 Honda CR-V | 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2017 Mazda CX-5 | 2017 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2017 Subaru Forester | |
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