View the top-ranked 2021 Compact SUVs at U.S. See how the 2021 Honda CR-V, 2021 Mazda CX-5 & 2021 Kia Sportage compare with the rest. The Chevrolet Equinox is another value choice in compact crossovers. It’s a little tight on space compared to rivals, meaning it’s not the best for families, but if you’re just looking for a small, affordable crossover for commuting and running errands, the Equinox is worth a look. 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. The Hyundai Tucson is a stylish, practical, and spacious compact crossover SUV—and one that includes lots of tech features inside the cabin. This 2020 Hyundai Tucson.

With compact crossovers supplanting sedans as the heart of the American car market, no manufacturer can afford not to match the others model for model. So, of course, Ford builds an Escape Hybrid.

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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.

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