Crossover can mean many things, but the list of 2012 crossovers below refers to SUV-styled cars with similar dimensions but added practicality over the standard supermini and small family hatches on the market.
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Very popular, very stylish, surprisingly cheap and comes with the choice of extra seats, however its seats don't fold flat.
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BMW X1
BMW X1
Plenty of equipment and has sharp handling, but it's not that practical.
As usual you can expect premium interior and plenty of street credit.
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Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento
Good strong engine and loads of space.
It is also very cheap to buy, but its drive is a little unsettled and its kit is a bit basic, particularly in entry-level models.
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Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage
Great muscular style and quite cheap for what it is. Steering isn't great and the engine range isn't that extensive.
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Vauxhall Antara
Vauxhall Antara
Bulky and sportier exterior with loads of interior space. A bit expensive and not very powerful.
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Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman
All the perks of the classic Mini models but with added space. A bit boring to drive for a crossover.
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Ford Kuga
Ford Kuga
Comfy to drive and has a stylish appearance, but in terms of practicality it lacks a little.
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Nissan Juke
Nissan Juke
Small but powerful, popular and stylish. Interior practicality lacks a little because of its size.
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Peugeot 3008
Peugeot 3008
Stylish, good emissions and spacious. Lacks a little in the response handling department.
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Skoda Yeti
Skoda Yeti
Good all-round drive and very spacious. A lot of wind noise on the road.
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Hyundai ix35
Hyundai ix35
Plenty of gadgets and very reasonably priced. It lacks a little in terms of a comfortable ride.
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Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi ASX
Reasonable price and offers plenty of space. It is quite bland compared to competitors.
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Ssangyong Korando
Ssangyong Korando
Quite stylish and quite cheap. Not very powerful and interior is a bit tacky.
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Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4
Cheap to buy, good levels of equipment and nice to look at. Though it is nice to look to it lacks distinctive styling features.
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Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4
Good for the family and handles well on and off-road. As a Toyota, it is typically hard-wearing and the build quality is solid.
However its ride is a little noisy, and in essence is a family car.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Plenty of equipment and a powerful engine range.
But it is expensive for a crossover its size, especially in terms of entry-level price.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan
Fun to drive and offers a comfy and equipped cabin. A bit pricey compared to competitors.
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Volvo XC60
Volvo XC60
Smooth and responsive ride as well as plenty of space.
However cheaper variants lack basic equipment and when compared with competitors is very dissapointing.
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Volvo XC70
Volvo XC70
Comfortable and on a whole well built.
But it is expensive and lacks the responsive handling that a lot of its competitors offer.
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