Compact suv challenge
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Competition is fierce in the hot market for compact SUVs and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Here are highlights and lesser lights of Honda’s 2019 CR-V.
By Fred Meier
May 9, 2019
In our 2019 Compact SUV Challenge testing seven compact SUVs, the
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan got high marks for drivability, but also finished
mid-pack in real-world gas mileage.
By Fred Meier
April 8, 2019
By Patrick Olsen
September 13, 2018
In our 2017 Compact SUV Challenge, we pit our previous winner, the Ford
Escape, against updated rivals and the best-selling Nissan Rogue.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
September 13, 2018
As the compact SUV becomes America's family car, automakers are
building in more family features. Here are nine of our favorites.
By Fred Meier
September 18, 2017
With gas still relatively affordable, compact SUVs are booming in sales
popularity — hence our 2017 Compact SUV Challenge.
By Kelsey Mays
September 18, 2017
Another competitor in our upcoming 2017 Compact SUV Challenge is the
redesigned 2017 Mazda CX-5; check out a photo gallery here.
By Brian Normile
September 11, 2017
Mazda has redesigned the CX-5 for 2017, and our First Drive found at least
five reasons it should be on your compact SUV shopping list.
By Fred Meier
August 1, 2017
By Patrick Olsen
March 29, 2017