The 6 Best Small Crossovers of 2012

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Hyundai Tucson
2012 Best Buy: Volkswagen Tiguan
Base MSRP: $22,840; Consumer Guide Rating: 77

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
2012 Recommended: Ford Escape
Base MSRP: $21,240; Consumer Guide Rating: 64

2012 Ford Escape
2012 Recommended: Kia Sportage
Base MSRP: $18,500; Consumer Guide Rating: 65

2012 Kia Sportage
2012 Recommended: Subaru Forester
Base MSRP: $20,595; Consumer Guide Rating: 70

2012 Subaru Forester
2012 Recommended: Toyota RAV4
Base MSRP: $22,650; Consumer Guide Rating: 68

2012 Toyota RAV4
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.
The Consumer Guide Best Buys of 1970
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