FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE HAVING CROSSOVER FOR YOUR FAMILY

Crossovers are specially designed vehicle which reflects the feel of SUV and gives the extra space for the cargo like a pickup truck.

Why Crossovers?

If you are looking to move from a sedan to some big vehicle for your family with more seating space and luggage carrying capacity then crossover is the best option for you. Crossovers are better fuel-efficient, affordable prices, smoothly maneuverable, excellent speed transmission capability, and are more practical with so many customize options than SUVs.

Best Crossover of 2021:

In the market, there is immense competition between different manufacturers with the same products of different specifications. All are trying to capture the maximum market in which some are successful too. Out of these successful crossovers of 2021 some are as follow:

Mazda CX-30 2021: This crossover earns a 9.5/10 rating in the market, Mazda CX-30 is very close in size and specifications as compared to CX-3 but it is more modified and offers many unique features that make it a perfect crossover.

Specifications:

  • 5-liter four-cylinder that generates powertrain of 186-hp with six-speed automated transmissions
  • Also available with turbocharged technology of 2.5-liter engine that maximizes the power up to 250-hp.
  • On the speed track test, it takes 8.1 seconds to reach 60 mph. the turbo CX-30 takes only 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph.
  • The fuel economy of this Mazda crossover is 25-mpg in the city while 33-mpg at the highway.
  • Beautifully designed interior with handsome spacing and comfortable drive.
  • It comes with a display screen of 8.8-inches and Mazda connected features through a Mazda mobile app. With the help of this feature, the owner can fully operate the key functions of his vehicle such as lock and unlock, start the engine, and monitor their vehicle.
  • The automated braking mechanism in an emergency with the detection of a pedestrian.
  • Warning of lane-departure and lane-keeping assist.
  • Powertrain warranty up to 60,000 miles within five years.

Price:

  • The base model of CX-30 available for $23,225
  • The most preferred model is ‘Select’ available in $25,000
  • The premium model in 429,875
  • Turbo $31,225
  • Turbo Premium $33,400
  • Turbo premium plus $35,225.

Among all the above models one thing that should be improved is the horsepower which is low in this above price tag.

Hyundai Kona: it takes start with the three models but due to their hot looks and comfortable interior designing they manage to earn the EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD. The Hyundai Kona is not only stylish but also has many crispy options with smooth handling and a turbocharged engine. In 2021 Kona loses two paint colors i.e. Lime twist and Sunset orange but fortunately managed to pick the night model which gives stunning looks with the turbocharged engine.

Specifications:

  • The models such as SE, SEL come with an engine power of 147-hp and they required 9.2 seconds to reach 60 mph.
  • Limited and Unlimited models available with turbocharged four-cylinders and thus generates power up to 175-hp and it takes 6.6 seconds to achieve the speed of 60 mph.
  • Fuel economy of Kona normal models gives 33-mpg in 200-mile highway fuel test while with turbocharged it manages to give 33-mpg.
  • In the economy models of Hyundai Kona, a 7.0-inches touchscreen is installed while in upper models it gives a display of 8.0-inch, with the navigation feature.
  • Safety of Hyundai Kona includes high beam headlights, lane-keeping alert, and emergency brakes.

Price:

  • SE $21,685
  • SEL $23,485
  • Night $27,385
  • Limited $27,485 most demanded model of Hyundai Kona.
  • Unlimited $29,335

Kia Soul: Overall rating of 8.5/10 Kia soul with its compact model gives stunning looks and offers great fun to the customers with boxy shape comfortable roomy cabin. It gives tough competition to its rivals such as Hyundai Kona and Kia Seltos but due to its cheaper price gets the edge over them. Kia soul provides the new feature of Rear Occupant Alert via beep or notification on the owner’s mobile if it feels some movement in the back seats.

Specifications:

  • There are two engines with different capacity is available with Kia Soul, one known as the base with generating 147-hp 2.0-liter four cylinders. This engine reaches 60-mph in only 8 seconds.
  • The second type is the top-spec Turbo model in which a powertrain of 201-hp generates and it is supported with the 1.6-liter four cylinders and seven automatic gear transmission. It reaches the 60-mph mark within 6.4 seconds fast.
  • Talking about its fuel economy test, this Kia soul not disappoints its manufacturers by giving 35-mpg on the highway and 25-mpg in the city.
  • It is available with a 7.0-inches touch display that has the features of SiriusXM satellite radio, navigation support, and traffic monitoring.

Price:

  • This Kia Soul in 2021 is available in six models but the most prominent models in the market is X-line and GT-line with the same price tag of $22,965.
  • The most expensive model is Turbo that is available at $28,825.

Volvo XC 40: on the customer rating this crossover model gets 9.5/10. This model is known for its fun drive and supreme interior designing with extra cabin space. The lows of this vehicle include less power generation, not good fuel economy as well as undefined infotainment display.

Specifications:

  • A new feature of Blind spot monitoring.
  • Rear cross-traffic alarm.
  • Auto folding exterior mirrors.
  • Rear sensor for parking
  • Two USB port
  • The engine of XC 40 available in T4 and T5 types that generate 184-hp and 248-hp with the support of four cylinders.
  • T5 with more powertrain and all-wheel drive capacity gives the speed mark of 60-mph in 6.2 seconds.
  • This crossover also has the towing power of 3500 pounds that is very rare in this category.
  • The average fuel consumption of XC 40 is only 22-mpg in the city and 30-mpg at the highway. In the case of T4, the engine gives 23-mpg in the city and 32-mpg at the highway.
  • It can carry 23- carry-on suitcases with rear seats folding
  • The XC 40 gives their customers a large display of a 9.0-inch touch display screen built-in with an easily accessible button while driving.
  • A highly safe car with the certification from( NHTSA) and (IIHS) in safety pick and emergency braking feature, and adaptive cruise controls.

Price:

It is available in three models in which R-Design is most preferred in the market. The prices of the respective model are:

  • Momentum $34,795
  • R-Design $40,045
  • Inscription $40,545

References:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_(automobile)
  2. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15380025/best-small-compact-suv-truck/