Mazda CX-5 can easily be described as the sports car among crossovers. It comes with a degree of athleticism that you will not believe unless you have experienced it yourself. It has a 2.0 liter 155 hp (horsepower) four-cylinder engine. It comes with a front wheel drive and a six-speed manual. This may be a power train but you do not get all-wheel drive with it. If you want more zoom in this car you can opt for the 184 hp 2.5 liters four-cylinder engine version. In this version, you also have the option of four-wheel drive.
1. Ford Escape
Ford Escape comes with an up-market and sportier look and this has gone a long way in adding to its curb appeal on the whole. The interiors of the car have the stylish motif that the cars of this brand are famous for. Escape offers you top class features in an effort to stand out from the rest of its competitors in this particular segment. For example, you get three separate four-cylinder engines to choose from and two of them happen to be turbocharged. In all the models you get a six-speed automatic. The chassis is strong and the ride is firm as a result.
2. Honda CR-V
Honda has updated the CR-V and has thus improved the car in every way possible. The exteriors of this car are fresh and as such you get a look that is modern and stylish at the same time. The interiors, on the other hand, are far quieter and made from materials that are soft to touch. The car has improved significantly in terms of handling. The brakes are better and the suspension has been brought back as well. The engine is a new 2.4 liter and four-cylinder one.
3. Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson is blessed with a backseat that has plenty of room and the controls have been laid out in a clear manner as well. The suspension happens to be well tuned as well. All this means that the car has a lot of factors that are going to endear it to car lovers. It is not without a few hiccups, though the blind spots are pretty big and the cargo area can be described as being on the smaller side. It has two engines – a 164 hp 2.0 liter four cylinder one, and a 182 hp 2.4 liter four cylinder one.
4. Jeep Cherokee
This car has had a polarizing effect of sorts on newcomers and purists as well. Among all the smaller cars of Jeep, this easily gives you the best driving experience. The car is solid and not really on the lighter side as such. Its on-road dynamics are pretty good as well.
Following are some other options that need to be mentioned in this regard:
- Kia Sportage
- Jeep Wrangler
- Subaru Forester
- Subaru Outback
- Toyota RAV4
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- Nissan Rogue
- Chevrolet Equinox
- GMC Terrain
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
