Consumer Guide Automotive presents its Best Buy Awards to six 2012 compact SUVs. These Best Buys represent the best balance of attributes and price within the compact-SUV class. Also check out our current Best Buy and Recommended selections for other vehicle classes.
Check out Consumer Guide’s current crossover Best Buys
Best small crossovers:
2012 Best Buy: Hyundai Tucson
Base MSRP: $22,650; Consumer Guide Rating: 68
2012 Best Buy: Volkswagen Tiguan
Base MSRP: $22,840; Consumer Guide Rating: 77
2012 Recommended: Ford Escape
Base MSRP: $21,240; Consumer Guide Rating: 64
2012 Recommended: Kia Sportage
Base MSRP: $18,500; Consumer Guide Rating: 65
2012 Recommended: Subaru Forester
Base MSRP: $20,595; Consumer Guide Rating: 70
2012 Recommended: Toyota RAV4
Base MSRP: $22,650; Consumer Guide Rating: 68
In order to stay current with the latest automotive trends and help consumers select the best vehicle for their needs, the Editors of Consumer Guide® Automotive test drive more than 150 new vehicles each year. We select the top ones in each class as Best Buys. This is our highest ranking.