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Every 2021 Compact Crossover SUV Ranked from Worst to Best

New players including the Ford Bronco Sport and Nissan Rogue are putting pressure on the segment’s best.

Here it is, the vehicle segment (other than full-size pickups) that’s dominating vehicle sales in the U.S. Why is America scooping up more compact SUVs than cars? Well, what cars? Today, many companies no longer sell a sedan here, including Ford, which discontinued the Fusion for 2021. Compact crossovers are everywhere, and lucky for all of us, automakers have responded by making them more capable and fun to drive. Many vehicles in this segment offer more cargo space than sedans, and one even has a powertrain with 302 horsepower.

Of the over 100 different SUVs sold here today, the 17 current compact crossovers present a mix of new vehicles with the latest technology and models ready for a totally new generation. It can be overwhelming to shop through this maze of utility, so we’ve made it easier by ranking them from worst to best. Interested in something bigger or smaller? We’ve ranked those too.

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The Hyundai Nexo is the only compact crossover with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell. It’s less like the Mazda CX-5 or Nissan Rogue and more like fellow fuel-cell sedans such as the Honda Clarity and Toyota Mirai. If you haven’t seen one, it’s probably because the infrastructure to support fuel-cell vehicles is limited to only a few areas, mostly in California. The Nexo is refueled with hydrogen which is then fed into the onboard fuel-cell stacks to generate electricity. Thus, the pricey, high-tech Hyundai drives like the electric car that it is, with smooth power delivery and generally quiet operation. Its 161-hp electric motor drives the front wheels only, as all-wheel drive isn’t available. The silver lining here is range. The Nexo Blue has an estimated range of 380 miles, and unlike other EVs sold today, it can be refueled in about five minutes. Hyundai is giving Nexo buyers three years or $15,000 worth of hydrogen fuel for free.

• Base price: $60,120
• EPA combined: 61 MPGe (Blue)
• All-wheel drive: Not available

Compact crossovers aren’t typically known for their off-road chops, but the Jeep Compass Trailhawk is an exception. Make no mistake, it’s still not a Jeep Wrangler, but the Compass sits between the subcompact Renegade and the Cherokee and is offered with a low-gear crawler mode in Trailhawk models. The standard 180-hp inline-four doesn’t have much scoot, and the laggy six-speed automatic on front-wheel drive models is dated. Even the nine-speed automatic on the four-wheel-drive Compass feels somewhat sleepy when accelerating. It’s comfortable inside but doesn’t offer cabin materials as nice as what you’ll find in the Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5. Although the Compass has 27 cubic feet of rear cargo space; if you want that plus two more inches of second-row legroom in a Jeep, go for the Cherokee for a few thousand dollars more.

• Base price: $25,410
• EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 25/22/31 mpg (FWD)
• All-wheel drive: Optional

Updated for the 2022 model year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a new look, a bigger 8.0-inch touchscreen, and a single-window rear hatch that replaces the funky two-glass piece from before. It has the same powertrain, a 152-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). You can add all-wheel drive to any trim level for $1600. Every Eclipse Cross now comes standard with driver-assistance features including forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and lane-departure warning. Passenger space is about average, but rear cargo space is somewhat limited at just 23 cubic feet. The Eclipse Cross certainly has a look now, but it needs more than that to really stand out in this highly competitive segment.

• Base price: $24,590
• EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 27/26/29 mpg (FWD)
• All-wheel drive: Optional

Unlike other models on this list, the Jeep Cherokee can be tailored from mild to wild across nine different trim levels. Similar to the Compass, the Cherokee can be outfitted for off-the-grid exploration, but the price of an off-road-focused Cherokee Trailhawk is higher than a more capable four-door Ford Bronco Big Bend. Front-wheel drive is standard on most trims, and four-wheel drive can be added for $1500, even on base models. For Latitude, Freedom, Latitude Plus, and Altitude trims, a 180-hp inline-four is standard with a nine-speed automatic. The bigger 271-hp V-6 is standard on Latitude LUX, Limited, and Trailhawk models. Recent updates added cargo room, but the Jeep Cherokee still lags behind the class leaders in terms of fuel economy and driving refinement.

• Base price: $28,005
• EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 26/23/31 mpg (FWD)
• All-wheel drive: Optional 4WD

Of GMC’s current selection of pickups and SUVs, the Terrain is the second best-selling model behind the full-size Sierra trucks. A refreshed 2022 GMC Terrain will go on sale soon, with new front and rear bumpers, LED headlights and taillights, and updated interior bits. The current Terrain uses a 170-hp turbocharged four-cylinder and nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is offered on SLE and SLT trims for extra. The ride is on the firm side and, like its Chevrolet-badged Equinox sibling, the build quality inside leaves something to be desired—at least given the GMC’s price point. A 7.0-inch touchscreen is standard, while SLT trims get a larger 8.0-inch display. While we appreciate the standard touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, including a 4G LTE data connection with a Wi-Fi hotspot, the Terrain interior is too much like a tundra of low-quality plastic and rubber.

• Base price: $26,195
• EPA Fuel Economy combined/city/highway: 27/25/30 mpg (FWD)
• All-wheel drive: Optional

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Топ 10 лучших компактных кроссоверов на 2021 год (рейтинг мини suv)

Компакт-кроссоверы отличаются уменьшенными габаритами кузова, что упрощает маневрирование на узких улицах. При этом машины обладают дорожным просветом от 200 мм, позволяющим въезжать на бордюры или двигаться по грунтовым либо лесным дорогам без риска повреждения днища. В этом рейтинге собраны самые маленькие кроссоверы на рынке. Наливайте кофе, чай и читайте внимательно!

Наш выбор:

Марка и модель авто	Цена на авито
1. Renault Kaptur	от 1,115 млн руб.
2. Peugeot 2008	от 1,599 млн руб.
3. Hyundai Creta	от 1,062 млн руб.
4. Citroеn C3 AirCross	от 1,374 млн руб.
5. BMW X1	от 2,24 млн руб.

Сводная таблица лучших компакт кроссоверов

Самые маленькие кроссоверы на 2021 год

В число малогабаритных автомобилей с увеличенным дорожным просветом и приводом на все колеса входят:

• Duster и Kaptur от французской компании Renault, построенные на унифицированной платформе B0;
• новый Peugeot 2008, отличающийся рабочим местом водителя, разработанным в соответствии с технологией 3D i-Cockpit;
• Hyundai Creta, являющийся одним из лидеров сегмента субкомпактных кроссоверов на российском рынке;
• Citroеn C3 AirCross, с 90 вариантами окраски кузова и 5 версиями отделки салона;
• Volvo XC40, оборудованный бензиновыми двигателями мощностью до 249 л. с.;
• BMW X1со спортивным характером и системой интеллектуального управления силовой установкой, тормозами и рулевым управлением.

Renault Duster

Российским покупателям предлагается Duster первого поколения, претерпевший модернизацию в 2015 г. На территории Европы продаются машины новой генерации (под брендом Dacia), которые отличаются конфигурацией панели кузова и списком двигателей.

Версия для РФ оснащается атмосферными бензиновыми моторами (1,6 или 2,0 л) либо 1,5-литровым дизелем с наддувом. На автомобилях используются механические коробки (5 или 6 ступеней) или 4-скоростной автомат. Базовая версия имеет привод на передние колеса. Стартовая цена – от 865 тыс. руб.

Для отделки салона использован жесткий пластик, который легко отмывается от загрязнений. Базовая версия не предусматривает кондиционер и имеет неокрашенные внешние пластмассовые детали кузова.

Задний диван оснащен складной раздельной спинкой, позволяющей увеличить вместимость багажного отсека. Автомобиль в базе обладает минимальным набором опций безопасности (подушка в руле, инерционные ремни безопасности для водителя и всех пассажиров, система ABS с электронным распределением тормозных усилий с усилителем для экстренной остановки).

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The Best 4×4 SUVs You Can Buy Today

For those not interested in a carlike ride or soft-roading capability, these are your choices.

With America’s appetite for crossovers and SUVs veering off the top of the charts, it’s getting harder and harder to find a «real» off-road-capable 4×4 SUV. Many, but not all, new SUVs have some ability to send the engine’s power to all four wheels, but that doesn’t mean they have true 4×4 or four-wheel-drive (4WD) capability. Technical director Frank Markus explains the difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and 4WD here. Meanwhile, here are the best 4×4 SUVs you can buy today.

2021 Ford Bronco

Well, you can’t exactly buy one today, but the highly anticipated Ford Bronco 4×4 SUV is scheduled to return late this year. What we know: It’s expected to be a body-on-frame challenge to the Jeep Wrangler and to be an immensely capable off-roader. Based on the next-generation Ford Ranger midsize pickup, we anticipate the 2021 Ford Bronco to come standard with four-wheel drive and feature a removable roof and detachable doors. Like its predecessors, the 2021 Ford Bronco will be offered in two- and four-door configurations. Like the Ford Ranger, the Bronco will likely come standard with the EcoBoost 2.3-liter turbo-four. In that pickup, the engine makes 270 hp and a potent 310 lb-ft of torque. It’s believed that Ford’s 2.7- or 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6s will be offered as options. A plug-in hybrid is also expected to join the Bronco line. The only transmission available will likely be the 10-speed automatic found in the Ford F-150 and Ranger. Everything old is new again.

2020 Jeep Cherokee

In the compact 4×4 SUV range, there really isn’t much competition for the Jeep Cherokee in terms of off-road chops. The only vehicle in its segment to offer proper 4WD (though AWD is available, too), the 2020 model received no major updates after a comprehensive set of improvements in 2019. This means the five-passenger SUV continues to straddle the entry-level people mover and rough-and-tumble off-road segments, with a variety of trim levels intended to satisfy a wide range of buyers. The most off-road-capable trim remains the Trailhawk 4×4.

The Trailhawk comes standard with a 271-hp/239-lb-ft 3.2-liter V-6; a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder good for 270 hp (and a substantial 56-lb-ft torque advantage) is optional. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard. It also comes with a mechanical locking rear differential and various off-road drive modes for added traction and performance. In a rigorous comparison against the off-road-oriented Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD, we came away impressed by the go-anywhere capabilities of the Cherokee Trailhawk, as it comfortably dispatched a series of mud, rock, and clay off-road obstacles. Off-road on a budget? This is your rig.

2020 Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler was probably the first make and model that popped into your head when you thought 4×4 SUVs, and for good reason. Our 2019 SUV of the Year was among the best-selling 4WD SUVs last year. The Wrangler is a legend. Our pick for pure off-roading, however, is the Rubicon 4×4, available in either two- or four-door configurations with electronically locking front and rear differentials, a two-speed (high/low) transfer case, and a front anti-roll bar disconnect feature. A standard 285-hp/260-lb-ft 3.6-liter V-6 can be paired with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 270-hp/295-lb-ft 2.0L turbocharged I-4 is available. A 260-hp/442-lb-ft turbodiesel V-6 engine makes its debut for 2020 (automatic transmission only), and an eTorque mild hybrid is now available with the I-4 or V-6 on Sahara Unlimited. New Willys Edition, Freedom Edition, and Black and Tan packages now join the options list. Like the 2020 Porsche 911, remastering a master is a tightrope act, but Jeep has walked a mile—and then some—for its loyal customers with mile-high expectations.

2020 Land Rover Defender

Like the Ford Bronco, the release of the Land Rover Defender has been highly anticipated. Features editor Christian Seabaugh drove several through western Africa and came away saying, «The Defender expertly balances modern construction, technology, and comfort with the off-road capability, performance, and payload that hardcore rock crawlers and overlanders demand.» He continued, «A P300-badged 296-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 is standard for the U.S. market; a P400-badged mild hybrid with a 3.0-liter turbocharged I-6 and an electric supercharger is optional. The hybrid powertrain makes a healthy 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. All Defender powertrains are paired with an eight-speed automatic and permanent four-wheel drive. The high-output 2.0-liter turbodiesel I-4 making 236 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque in the D240 models are not headed to America.» The U.S. will, at least, get a plug-in hybrid version of the Defender in the near future. Like both the Bronco and the Wrangler, the Defender is available in two-door (90) and four-door (110) forms.

2020 Land Rover Discovery

Redesigned for the 2017 model year, the Land Rover Discovery’s off-road prowess dates back to its 1989 introduction. Many might remember the iconic yellow Camel Trophy competitive and support vehicles. Today, the five- or seven-passenger 4×4 SUV is offered with either a 335-hp/332-lb-ft supercharged V-6 or a 254-hp/443-lb-ft turbodiesel V-6. Regardless, both are paired with an eight-speed automatic. The turbodiesel is a real stump-puller, but it runs out of breath on the highway. For serious off-roading, we recommend the HSE Luxury trim that features adjustable air suspension and a two-speed (high/low range) transfer case that gives it proper four-wheel drive. The selectable auto terrain response automatically adjusts to the terrain, recognizing, for instance, deep sand and adapting the driveline to best traverse it. Off-road, the Discovery has few peers.

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Speaking of icons, the ever-boxy Mercedes-Benz G-Class (née Geländewagen) may be seen more often chugging down Rodeo Drive, but its original and true mission of pounding the terrain into submission remains intact. As it was from the beginning, the recently redesigned/re-engineered G-Wagen is built in Graz, Austria, by what is now Magna-Steyr. It is offered with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine in two forms of power: 416 hp/450 lb-ft of torque in the G 550, and a whopping 577 hp/627 lb-ft in the G 63. All that power is routed through a nine-speed automatic with a two-speed transfer case and electronic locking front, center, and rear differentials. An electronic adaptive suspension system designed to improve the G-Class’ performance both on- and off-road is optional on the G 550 and standard on the G 63. As Seabaugh wrote in a thorough First Drive, «It’s always daunting, reinventing an icon. But Mercedes nailed it.»

2020 Toyota 4Runner

Recently updated infotainment and safety systems have brought the five-generations-mature Toyota 4Runner into modern times, but it’s what hasn’t changed that makes it a terrific off-road companion, especially in either TRD Off-Road or TRD Pro trim. The former is equipped with an electronically controlled locking rear differential, a crawl control feature, and the Multi-Terrain Select set of off-road driving modes. The latter further adds Fox shocks with remote rear reservoirs, unique front springs, a skidplate, and 17-inch wheels. The rugged body-on-frame midsize 4×4 SUV is powered by a 4.0-liter V-6 making 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is the only available gearbox. Despite its off-road cred, it’s also a reasonably comfortable daily driver that can seat up to seven passengers across three rows.

Toyota Land Cruiser

With a history going back nearly as far Jeep, the storied Toyota Land Cruiser carries decades of 4×4 SUV experience. Although it has morphed into a somewhat luxury-oriented SUV with room for up to eight people, it remains an old-school, body-on-frame, live-axle 4×4 that’s intended to take on tough terrain with a mechanically limited-slip center differential and two-speed transfer case. The Land Cruiser is powered by a (thirsty) 5.7-liter V-8 that produces 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. The only transmission is an eight-speed automatic. Features of note are Toyota’s legendary Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which hydraulically adjusts the front and rear stabilizer bars, increasing wheel articulation and traction when the terrain is uneven. There’s also an array of cameras that provide front/side/rear views of the tricky or potentially damaging trail. Because of the Land Cruiser’s full-size dimensions, an off-road turn assist—when activated—applies brake pressure to the rear wheel on the inside of the turn. This creates a rolling pivot point, similar to how a tank turns. Want to get there, wherever there is, in comfort and style? The Land Cruiser’s got you covered.

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