Consumer Reports lists the five best new crossovers

The American publication Consumer Reports has published its annual ranking of the best new cars in the crossover and SUV segment. All five winning models represent the Japanese and European auto industry.

The leader in the class of subcompact crossovers according to the American classification is the Subaru Crosstrek. The basic version of this car is equipped with a 2.5-liter boxer engine producing 180 hp, paired with a CVT. Its main advantages are symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard, high reliability and good

The Subaru Forester with the same power plant took second place in the compact crossover segment, and the first place was taken by the hybrid Forester with a power plant with a total power of 194 hp. and average fuel consumption of 6.7 liters per 100 km.

BMW X5
BMW Lexus NX
Lexus Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Subaru Forester
Subaru Toyota Grand Highlander
Toyota

The only three-row crossover on the list is the Toyota Grand Highlander. The model, introduced in 2024, became Toyota’s second best-selling vehicle in the United States after the RAV4. In the American market, the car is offered with a 2.4 turbo engine producing 265 hp. and a hybrid power plant. Its maximum power in the Hybrid Max version is 362 hp.

In the premium segment, the Lexus NX received high marks for handling and reliability. Its hybrid version is ranked first in its market segment. The German BMW X5, as the publication notes, “remains one of the best luxury SUVs they have ever tested.” The gasoline version with a 3.0 inline turbo six (375 hp) scored the highest score in its class.

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