Best lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and other assist tech. It rivals systems from Mercedes and Tesla yet comes standard on nearly every trim level.
Fuel Economy: Honda CR-V
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Honda has cracked the magic code that gives the CR-V peppy performance and great fuel economy.
Interior Design/Craftsmanship: Toyota RAV4 Adventure
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Great attention to detail, upscale styling, and colorful accents, which look and feel special in a bland sea of sameness.
Packaging: Honda CR-V
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Small outside, huge inside. Honda’s team always finds more space for people and cargo than any other brand.
Visibility: Subaru Forester
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An expansive, low-sitting front windshield, well-placed driver hip-point, and side windows that rival those of a school bus give the Forester almost zero blind spots.
Front Seats: Jeep Cherokee Latitude
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Plush like your favorite recliner yet reinforced so it doesn’t feel saggy, with firm side bolstering for cornering and adjustable four-way lumbar support for those long drives.
Second-Row Seats: Nissan Rogue
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Rare in this class, the Rogue’s rear seats slide fore and aft, good for either passenger legroom or bringing baby/Fido nearer to the front-seat occupants. Only Nissan attaches the middle belt to the seat, too.
Seat-Back Pockets: Subaru Forester
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Only Subaru offers three distinct pockets on each of the front seat backs. They’re sized to accommodate a laptop, a tablet, and a phone.
Spare Tire: Toyota RAV4 Adventure
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The RAV looks ready for off-roading and is ready for it with the biggest mini-spare, at T165/9018, larger than the Jeep’s T165/80D17.
Rearview Camera: Chevrolet Equinox
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The Equinox’s rearview camera and 8.0-inch touchscreen resolution make “What’s behind me” look mighty important. Has 4K resolution come to reverse cams?
Two-Screen Infotainment System: Subaru Forester
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Should you display navigation or song title details? Subaru’s answer is “yes.” Great functionality.
Infotainment Software: Hyundai/Chevrolet (tie)
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Hyundai’s system has long been one of the most intuitive on the market, but Chevy’s shines for its responsiveness, intuitive layout, and crystal-clear graphics.
Extra Features: Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson astounds with its exceptional feature content. On the $34,120 Ultimate AWD model, 18-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, a surround-view camera system, powered/heated/ventilated front leather seats, heated rear outboard seats, a stellar safety suite, and a thumping 315-watt Infinity stereo are all included. Plus, of course, a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty.
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