Best small crossover?

"Nymphicus Hollandicus" (nymhicus-hollandicus)
11/14/2015 at 12:54 • Filed to: None

My mom’s lease for her Hyundai Elantra (may post an Oppositelock Review of that soon) is up in may and she wants a small crossover. She’s enlisting my help so she’ll pick a car that she really likes and doesn’t think she likes.

Right now the forerunner is the Subaru Crosstrek. I told her to look at that since it is literally a car that’s raised up a little bit and she loves it.

Others she likes.

Toyota Rav4

Hyundai Tucson

Honda HR-V

Ford Escape (neighbor’s recently got a Lincoln MKC, and they love it)

Ones she probably won’t consider.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Jeep Renegade

Jeep Compass/Patriot

Nissan Juke

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Which crossover in the class would you say is the best pick and why?

DISCUSSION (19)

SVTyler > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 13:36

The Mazda CX-5 is a pretty nice car for the money. Quality interior, fun to drive, a bunch of safety technology, and it’s a Mazda so it’ll be pretty well put-together.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 13:36

I’d personally go with a Forester XT because I’m an enthusiast and WRX engine. I’m guessing she doesn’t really care about cars, so I’d say Mazda CX-5 is the best besides the Fozzy. The HR-V is also a good choice, because the packaging is unbelievably good. I’m 6’7” and I can get into the front seat comfortably, then go sit in the rear comfortably without moving the seat. Lots of cargo room too.

TL;DR if she likes cars get an XT if not get a CX-5 or HR-V (but it really depends on what your mom is looking for in a vehicle)

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 13:46

Mazda CX-5 or CX-3. My aunt has a 2016 CX-5, and she absolutely loves it. The CX-3 is essentially a Mazda 3 that’s up higher and looks cooler inside and out. It’s awesome.

Under_Score > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 13:50

The RAV4 is good. My mom has a previous generation model; I hated it at first, even though I helped her pick it out (I wanted her to get an Outlander, because Mitsubishi is pitiful), but it’s a great car. The current generation is so much nicer, and it’s now much safer than it was before.

shop-teacher > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 14:10

The CX-5. It has a really nice interior, plenty of power, rides pretty nicely, and is actually fun to toss around a bit.

Full disclosure: We own one, it’s my wife’s DD, but I love it.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > SVTyler
11/14/2015 at 16:19

I’ll bring that up to her, it may be a good choice especially with its fantastic fuel economy. I’ll also bring up the CX-3, since I’ve heard nothing but great reviews.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Van Man, rocks the Man Van
11/14/2015 at 16:25

She is really just looking for something comfortable and nice looking that gets good gas mileage. In that case the Forester XT is out. She does love the idea of a Crosstrek though.

The CX-5 and HR-V are good picks too.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Under_Score
11/14/2015 at 16:27

I think the Rav4 is a great car, its pretty much one of the best cars you can get if you just want a car. I mentioned the Outlander (and Sport) but she doesn’t think Mitsubishi is a good brand.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > shop-teacher
11/14/2015 at 16:29

I see if she’ll look at it, I also think she should look at the CX-3 too.

Funktheduck > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 17:32

CX-5 or CX-3. I know several people with the CX-5 and they all love it. Only one had a weird thing with a transmission sensor. I love my 3. It's been a great car so far.

Under_Score > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 18:07

Mitsubishi is really underrated to be honest. Their cars aren’t that bad, and dealers sell them at extremely low prices.

shop-teacher > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 18:14

Yes, she absolutely should.

Patrick George > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 18:26

The Mazda CX-5’s my favorite in that segment.

I haven’t driven a CX-3 yet, but I’ve heard very good things. I will say it’s pretty small though. I’d probably pony up a couple more bucks for the bigger one.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Under_Score
11/14/2015 at 18:31

I told her that! She just took one look at the Outlander Sport and she said she didn’t like it! Maybe we’ll go to a dealer, just maybe.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Funktheduck
11/14/2015 at 18:32

Our neighbors had a CX-5, they only drive Mazdas so I’m sure they’re great.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Patrick George
11/14/2015 at 18:39

My neighbors had a CX-5 and they loved it. She’ll probably get a CX-5 since it’s the right size for her. I’ll still try to sway her towards a CX-3 since they look really cool.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 19:40

If I can add, an Outback may be good too. Does she often need to carry lots of people/stuff? Because that’s makes a big difference.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Van Man, rocks the Man Van
11/14/2015 at 20:21

Nope she doesn’t. In fact I’ve discouraged her from buying anything larger than a mid-size crossover because anything larger is just pointless and an unnecessary waste of money.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Nymphicus Hollandicus
11/14/2015 at 20:41

Then definitely a CX-5.

But let us know what she actually does buy!