Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

CR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 43

SUBCOMPACT AND COMPACT

$20,000-$35,000

MIDSIZED

$30,000-$40,000

LARGE

$40,000-$60,0000

PROS

Versatility, ease of parking, agility,

fuel economy

CONS

Noisy, stiff ride; lackluster power

SUBCOMPACT

Best overall Subaru Crosstrek,

Nissan Rogue Sport, Hyundai Kona,

Honda HR-V

COMPACT

Best overall Subaru Forester,

Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, Nissan

Rogue, Toyota RAV4

Fuel-efficient Subaru Forester,

Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4

Sporty Mazda CX-5

PROS

Versatility, good interior and cargo

space, ample power, composed ride,

third-row seat, quiet cabin

CONS

High price, mediocre fuel economy,

handling can be clumsy,

challenging to park, rear visibility

Best overall Ford Expedition, Toyota

Sequoia, Chevrolet Suburban



OVERALL

SCORE

73

Hyundai

Kona



OVERALL

SCORE

96

Subaru

Ascent

SUVs

Subcompact and compact SUVs blend versatility, passenger space, and safety features with
decent fuel economy. Midsized and large versions offer more cargo and passenger room, but fuel
economy can suffer. All-wheel drive is almost always available and is often standard.

PROS

Versatility, good interior and cargo

space, ample power, third-row seat in

some, composed ride, quiet cabin

CONS

Can get expensive with options,

handling can be clumsy, poor

fuel economy, can be challenging

to park, rear visibility

Best overall (two-row) Hyundai

Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge

Best overall (three-row)

Subaru Ascent, Kia Telluride,

Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento,

Honda Pilot



OVERALL

SCORE

82

Mazda

CX-5

1 2 3 4 5

WORSE BETTER