2024 Buick Envista Sport Touring: A Highly Affordable All-New Crossover

Highlight: The Envista shares a platform with the Chevy Trax.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $29. 070 (Base Model –Preferred): $23,495

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; automatic emergency brakes; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a lane keep assistance system; a lane departure warning system; automatic high intelligence auto high beam; a tire pressure monitoring system; OnStar; a rear camera; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a hill start assist system

Standard Equipment (Base): 17-inch wheels; a single zone ventilation system; a push button keyless ignition system; manual operated front seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 11-inch infotainment screen; a flat bottom steering wheel; and cloth with leatherette seating;

2022 Cadillac XT4 Sport AWD: The Brand’s Entry-Level Crossover

Highlight: The vehicle is outfitted with a turbo engine.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $56,455 (Base Model: $37,440)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; automatic emergency braking; a forward collision braking system; a forward collision alert system; front pedestrian braking; a rear parking assist system; rear camera; a lane change with blind spot; OnStar; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport AWD: The Brand’s Compact Crossover

Highlight:  The compact crossover is also available as a plug-in hybrid.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 29,145 (Base Model: $23,295)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a tire pressure monitoring system; a temporary spare tire; and a rear camera  

2020 Buick Encore GS Essence: A New Compact Crossover

Highlight: Our adult bike was capable of fitting inside the compact crossover.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $34,115 (Preferred Model: $24,195) 

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system;  a rearview camera; automatic emergency braking; front pedestrian braking; a forward collision alert system; a following distance indicator; a lane keep assist system with lane departure warning; an automatic high beams; automatic emergency braking; a teen driver safety system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a compact spare tire; and OnStar safety system

Standard Equipment (Select): 18-inch wheels; a 9-speed automatic transmission; a push button ignition starter system; a start-stop fuel saving system; cloth seats/pseudo leather; manual adjustable front seats; a map pocket driver’s seat; a manual operated inside day/night rearview mirror; semi-automatic a/c; a cargo security cover; in-car WiFi system; 60/40 rear seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a leather wrapped three-spoke steering wheel; a capless fuel fill door; and a manual operated lift gate

2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD: The Korean Brand’s Newest Compact Crossover

Highlight: The Kona is outfitted with the same base engine that is found in the Veloster.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $29,850 (Base model: $20,840)

Seating Capacity: 4 (super tight fit in the back seat)

Standard Safety Features:  ABS; airbags; a tire pressure monitoring system; automatic headlights; a blind spot driver’s mirror; a downhill brake control; a hillstart assist control; a backup camera; a remote keyless entry system; stability control system; a traction control system; and a compact spare tire

2018 Nissan Kicks: The Japanese Brand Fresh And Funky Entry Into The Compact Crossover Segment

Highlight: The Kicks replaces the quirky design Juke.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $22,025 (Base Model MSRP: $18,995)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: ABS; traction control; vehicle stability control system; automatic emergency braking; a rearview camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a hill start assist system

IIHS Releases Latest Crash Study On 7 New Compact SUVs/Crossovers

2019 Volvo XC40: The Brand's New Compact Crossover

Base MSRP: $33,200 (T4 FWD); $35,200 (T5 AWD)

What's New: This is the brand's first foray into the premium compact crossover segment.

Standard Features: Volvo's City Safety, which includes pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and deer/moose detection with emergency autobrakes; Wireless mobile phone charging; a 9-inch scrolling infotainment touchscreen; and a dedicated cell phone

Available Features: a panoramic sunroof and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration