No matter how great it may be if everyone could have cool sports cars, the unhappy reality is that most people just need a practical, reliable, fuel -saving daily driver. And for many, it means buying a crossover or SUV. If you are in the new market, the good news is, you have a funny number of options. The bad news is that with so many options, the choice is not always easy, especially if you have not given careful attention to the segment in the last couple of years.
To help narrow the search, our friends Consumer Reports have compiled a list of its best rated cross -laws, actually evaluating a few tests, owner satisfaction, expected reliability and security. Of course you don’t want to buy a car just because CR Says it is best, but at least this list should help to narrow your potential. Let’s take a look at what has come to the top five CRs.
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Hyundai Tucson Plugin Hybrid
Hyundai Tucson – Hyundai
The Hyundai Tucson plugin hybrid was actually bound by the Honda CR-V hybrid, while the Consumer Reports occupies a CR-V hybrid one third between the compact cross and the Tucson Phev. However, for absolutely clear reasons, Hyundai enters Honda on this list. CR-V hybrid also costs less but CR There are still many beautiful things to say about Tucson.
As long as the spring on the Phev version, Tukson offers a 33 miles of electricity range, which should include most of the daily driving without required to stop and charge if you run out of juice. It is also convenient and spacious and offers quite responsive handling at the same time. In addition to the price, the biggest negative thing for the Tucson Phev is that if you do not hold the battery charging, the gas mileage will not be as good as a regular hybrid. Well, it’s a strange Hyundai pseudo column switch.
Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback – Subaru
Subaru Outback is not a hybrid, so if you are looking for a gas mileage of the best possible SUV, you will definitely want to miss Outback. By the way, it still suited the consumer reporting test. Technically, it is a more raised wagon than a crossover, but at the moment it is basically just a difference without difference. The roof line may be smaller than some competitors, but it is still a practical carrier with plenty of space for your belongings.
CR testers praised almost everything about Outback, starting with a comfortable ride, seats and driving position to visibility and transmission. By the way, you will probably want a spring -based engine with a turbocharger engine because the base engine is quite slow. In addition, not all controllers are the most intuitive, and the outdated and entertainment system could take seriously upgrades. Fortunately, 2026 He received a big upgrade with the next generation Outback (photo above), which is probably worth waiting for.
Toyota Crown Signia
Toyota Crown Signia – Toyota
You were probably hoping to see the Toyota’s best new SUVs you can buy, but you probably didn’t expect Crown Signia. In fact, many people who read it probably didn’t even know that Toyota had done an SUV called Crown Signia. And yet, it was good enough that it is also the consumer reports “the best -rated medium -sized crossover”. Like Outback, you can say it’s a more raised wagon, but okay.
As long as you like the way it looks, you will get a great gas mileage from her hybrid force. There is no hybrid plugin option, but you can still drive it at low speed using only an electric motor. This hybrid system also means that it can travel 530 miles without stopping gas. However, the engine can be slightly loud with accelerated, and several controllers are not particularly intuitive. However, it is worth looking at Crown Signia, even if you have never heard of it before.
Toyota RAV4 Plugin Hybrid
Toyota Rav4 – Toyota
While most of you probably didn’t even realize that Crown Signia even existed, you should live under a rock so you don’t know about RAV4. And if you want the best RAV4, it will be difficult for you to beat the hybrid version of the plugin. It also overcomes the Tucson Phev range that allows you to drive the entire 40 -mile charge, while being the fastest new RAV4 market. Also, you know, it’s a RAV4 and well tested while proving reliable.
However, the current RAV4 is quite old compared to most of its competitors and should be quickly changed. So until the user reports He still praised his fuel economy, EV range, reliability, driving and control, and you will probably still feel his age. He also has no best brake segment, and you can find the sound he creates in the opposite way. Oh, and success in finding the desirable RAV4 at your local salesman.
Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester – Subaru
Toyota may have taken two of the top three places on this list, but the first place goes to Subaru Forester. Recently, this has been a controversial reorganization, and many people do not like a new appearance, but as long as the style is not a problem for you, at least give it a test drive. Heck, even if you are sure you hate style, you still can’t be hurt to drive, just to see what you think about it personally.
The newly presented Forester Hybrid is the one you need to get, at least as much as you can afford the price increase of $ 7,000 compared to the base model. It becomes a much better gas mileage, but it is also quieter inside and feels pepper than a non -hybrid version. However, whether you can justify a higher price or find it, the gas -powered forester is almost as valued. Actually, the Consumer Reports are not valued by a hybrid, not a hybrid forester taller than the RAV4 hybrid, which really says something when you consider how much you consider, how much BC I care about the gas mileage.
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