small SUV / Crossover Recommendations...

[Nufy]

I am looking for a new SUV / Crossover for my wife.

We will be test driving a few different models over the next few weeks.

Looking for opinions on the following:

Hyundai Tuscon / Santa Fe
Dodge Journey
Jeep Compass/Patriot/Cherokee
Chev / GM Equinox
Nissan Rogue


Ford Escapes and anything by Kia are out. (her preference)

What would you do ???

Thanks.

[jwslam]

What is your budget? Brand new only? SUV only?

Manufacturers on your list
Jeep Renegade
Nissan Juke / X-Trail

Others
Rav4 / Venza
CR-V / HR-V
Encore
XV crosstrek
CX-3 / CX-5

/inbeforePorscheWagon

edit: highly opposed to the Equinox. It's the most gutless thing I've driven, almost as bad as the current Pathfinder.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/comp...t_2016_choices

[Nufy]

Approx 30K max not opposed to a lease either.

No Porsches / Luxury vehicles.

I suggested a few AWD cars but she declined.

New only.

[mzdspd]

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda...ison-big-test/

My top picks would be:

Mazda CX-5- they just released a brand new model.
Tuscon
CRV
Tiguan- older platform so they probably have lots of good discounts.

[Sugarphreak]

...

[R-Audi]

We have had a Santa Fe since 2014, and love it.... seemed to get more bang for your buck.

[Sonic]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Both Toyota and Honda have launched cheaper lines of CUV's that fall easily into your budget

Honda HR-V
Toyota C-HR

With that said, you really can't beat the CR-V or RAV4 in the cross over segment. Best reliability, best features, best driving feel, best winter traction and handling, best resale. If you go to an out of town dealer you can probably get one on budget

C-HR has no AWD...looks awesome though, like baby NX, I'd consider it if it had AWD and more power.

[Hallowed_point]

Crosstour?

[HuMz]

My wife really likes the new Rogue. Going off memory it has the 2nd best mileage behind the CX-5. Had the most comfortable seats, was the easiest to drive, tons of room for rear passangers, and fully loaded with every option was around $32000.

I liked the Santa fe and CX-5 much better because the engine setups are superior with more responsive handling. However, for someone who wants comfort, reliability, gas mileage, and good bang for your buck I think the Rogue is a good match.

While not on your list, I did have a Rav-4 rental for 3 months and I couldn't find anything in that vehicle that justified the additional price compared to the Rogue.

[tonytiger55]

How long do you intend to keep the vehicle? Year/Mileage?

[btimbit]

Originally posted by R-Audi
We have had a Santa Fe since 2014, and love it.... seemed to get more bang for your buck.

Yeah we love our Santa Fe. Seemed to get more for your money and just 'felt' a lot better than the Toyota and Honda. Those industrious little Koreans have sure come a long way.

If I were to travel back in time though I'd give the Tuscon a harder look too. Neighbor just bought one and it's pretty slick looking for what should have been another boring small CUV

[Prelude_dude]

The struggle with RAV4 and CRV would be the budget. Fully loaded is pretty close to 40k if i remember correctly. I believe even the base models start over 30k.

[Nufy]

Originally posted by tonytiger55
How long do you intend to keep the vehicle? Year/Mileage?

If I lease..till the lease return 3 - 4 years

Buy...Till it drops

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Both Toyota and Honda have launched cheaper lines of CUV's that fall easily into your budget

Honda HR-V
Toyota C-HR

With that said, you really can't beat the CR-V or RAV4 in the cross over segment. Best reliability, best features, best driving feel, best winter traction and handling, best resale. If you go to an out of town dealer you can probably get one on budget

I don't know man. Forester resale is hard to beat and RAV4's are so dime a dozen that it's a buyer's market used. RAV4's are also incredibly mediocre considering you are paying the Toyota premium. There are many better CUV's on the market.

[Skrilla]

5 or so years ao I would have never said this, but Hyundai is a lot of vehicle for the money IMO.

[Sugarphreak]

...

[Aleks]

Originally posted by Nufy
I am looking for a new SUV / Crossover for my wife.

We will be test driving a few different models over the next few weeks.

Looking for opinions on the following:

Hyundai Tuscon / Santa Fe
Dodge Journey
Jeep Compass/Patriot/Cherokee
Chev / GM Equinox
Nissan Rogue


Ford Escapes and anything by Kia are out. (her preference)

What would you do ???

Thanks.

New CRV easily the best overall CUV in its segment right now. CX-5 close second if driving dynamics are important.

[max_boost]

Golf Wagon?

[mazdavirgin]

I think the only vehicles I would look at are the CR-V or CX-5.

Best quality in the segment. Everything else is sub par.

[ExtraSlow]

Merc B-class.