Subcompact Suvs VEHICLE RATINGS

Subcompact SUVs VEHICLE RATINGS

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CR Recommended score Road-test mpg Overall Predicted reliability Owner satisfaction Engine noise, seat short on lower-back support, Ride, fuel economy, easy-to-use controls, plug-in hybrid only provides brief electric ! 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 84 87 29 4 4 braking. propulsion and battery robs cargo space.

! 2021 Hyundai Kona 77 71 26 5 3 Agility, braking, controls. Ride, noise, acceleration.

! 2021 Mazda CX-30 75 64 27 5 4 Fit and finish, fuel economy. Controls, engine noise, tight quarters, visibility.

Agile handling makes it fun to drive, very fuel efficient, small footprint makes it easy Very snug cabin with tight rear seat and narrow to park, standard forward collision warning ! 2021 Mazda CX-3 73 64 28 5 2 driving position, it is loud. and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

Stiff ride, loud inside, tinny feel, seats are Practical, with roomy seating and plenty of insubstantial and short on support, feels ! 2021 Honda HR-V 71 66 29 5 2 cargo space; very fuel efficient. underpowered.

Ride, noise, base trim lacks advanced safety Fuel economy, braking, controls, visibility. 2021 Kia Seltos 63 72 28 3 3 features.

Practical with a modest footprint, relatively quiet for the class, fuel economy, Slow acceleration, tight rear seat. 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport 59 72 26 2 2 straightforward controls, standard advanced safety features.

55 Interior room, mis-range torque, fuel Rear and side visibility, agility, front-seat 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 66 27 2 3 economy, controls. comfort.

It's underpowered, 25 mpg not competitive among peers, uncomfortable ride, minimal cabin Compact size makes it easy to park, decent amenities with a short options list, hampered 2021 Chevrolet Trax 48 55 25 3 1 rear seat room for its tiny dimensions. visibility, unsupportive front seats, infuriating touch-screen infotainment system.

Ride, noise, acceleration, cargo space, 2021 Ford EcoSport 45 61 24 2 1 Handling agility, easy to use controls, access. transmission, neither forward collision warning nor automatic emergency braking are available.

Anemic engine and excessive idle vibration; Jeep's esteemed brand image, lots of upscale nine-speed automatic is neither smooth nor options available, Trailhawk version can responsive; stiff, jittery ride; restricted view out; 2021 Jeep Renegade 37 56 24 1 1 tackle some off-roading, standard safety uncomfortable front seats; unimpressive fuel features. economy. - Reminds you of Luigi from the movie "Cars," Stiff ride, transmission is neither smooth nor 31 tight turning circle and compact dimensions responsive, noisy, unsupportive front seats, 2020 Fiat 500X 50 23 1 1 make it easy to maneuver, upscale feature hampered visibility, touchy brake pedal, idle availability. vibration. 2022 Volkswagen Taos -Not Tested NA NA 2 4 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Not Tested NA NA 3 2 Sport Consumer Reports | CR.org SUBCOMPACT SUVs | RATINGS | PAGE 2

HOW TO READ THE from CR’s Annual Auto Surveys, most relevant. We buy and test more Why Some Vehicles Are Not Rated RATINGS completed by CR members. than 50 vehicles each year, driving Certain models have been redesigned them for thousands of miles and or extensively freshened since our Recommended Vehicles, indicated Predicted Reliability is our putting them through multiple tests last test, or are new. All are scheduled with a check mark (!), are the determination of how well a model will and evaluations. The results of these to be included in future road tests. models with the highest Overall hold up, based on the problems that tests make up our road-test score. Scores that meet the threshold in members reported in CR’s Annual Some tests, such as those for What Our Ratings Symbols Mean their category. Auto Surveys, which include data on braking and fuel economy, are 1 2 3 4 5 around 329,000 vehicles. measured with instruments; Make + Model refects the vehicle WORSE I BETTER we tested and its engine Owner Satisfaction is based on the categories such as seat and ride Green Choice L displacement. percentage of surveyed owners who comfort, noise, and ft and fnish are said they would defnitely buy the graded by our experts. The usability This new designation, developed in Overall Score refects a vehicle’s same car again. rating is a combi-nation of our collaboration with the Environmental performance in our road tests; the To determine the reliability and testers’ assessments of the ease of Protection Agency, indicates which latest results from the reliability and owner satisfaction predictions, we performing everyday driving tasks, as cars, SUVs, and minivans are among owner satisfaction sections of CR’s use a model’s latest three years of well as cockpit ergonomics and the top 20 percent cleanest-emitting exclusive Annual Auto Surveys, the data, provided it hasn’t been interface design. The energy cars. Green Choice vehicles are availability of active safety features redesigned or signifcantly updated. consumption of electric vehicles is designated with a green leaf icon. (forward collision warning, In cases where we have insuffcient expressed in a miles-per-gallon automatic emergency braking with survey responses, or when a model equivalent rating (MPGe). Energy pedestrian detection and at highway is all new or redesigned, we use our consumption for plug-in hybrids is Go to CR.org/ speeds, and blind spot warning), and, expert judgment based on brand listed in electric and gas modes. newcarbuyingguide o if available, results from government track record and similar models. for advice on whether you and insurance-industry crash tests. Highs and lows give a quick LEARN should buy or lease Road-Test Results includes CR’s summary of a model’s notable your next new car, and Survey Results refects fndings test fndings that we feel are the strengths and weaknesses. other car shopping tips.

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