Crossovers were once somewhat of a dirty word among purists, representing the industry’s adoption of a quirky sedan and utility vehicle mashup that teetered between a marketing gimmick and true. Small crossovers Small SUVs are among the hottest vehicles in today's market, thanks to virtues like reasonable pricing, excellent versatility and a just-right size. They've even begun to supplant.
- Year after year, compact crossovers and small SUVs get better as carmakers dump billions of dollars into development and R&D. Boy, is it paying off. There are some awesome rigs running around the streets. It’s tough to pin down the best of this awesome segment, but we’ve given it a go.
- Volkswagen T-Cross. Volkswagen has watched and waited as its rivals have rushed to cash in on.
Safest Small Cars and Crossovers
A common misconception goes like this: the bigger the car, the safer the occupants. Although there’s some validity to this notion, it’s not the only factor to consider when shopping for a safe new vehicle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, several small cars and crossovers on the U.S. market can help avoid crashes or offer protection if one becomes inevitable. The IIHS rates cars for crashworthiness and highlights those that earn top scores and offer some level of crash-avoidance technology.
Small Crossover 2020
Small Crossovers 2020
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