The best crossovers of 2024: which car to buy to avoid disappointment

Crossovers are versatile cars that have recently become mainstream. These models with SUV styling are the perfect choice if you are looking for reliability, comfort, and quality.

There are many all-terrain vehicles on the car market, but not all of them are the epitome of the ideal price-performance ratio. Experts have published a rating of the best crossovers for drivers who want to combine more practicality with low operating costs

Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek is a cross between a hatchback and a full-fledged SUV. The Crosstrek has all-wheel drive and high ground clearance as standard, so it is surprisingly efficient in rural areas and difficult conditions. It comes with a wide range of technologies as standard, including Subaru's EyeSight safety technology.

Kia XCeed

The Kia XCeed is a model that offers quality practicality. The interior design of the XCeed may seem a bit outdated to discerning connoisseurs of futuristic design compared to the latest models of the brand, such as the Niro. The Kia XCeed comes standard with an infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, cruise control, and a parking camera. The car has a spacious 426-liter trunk.

Ford Focus Active

Withstanding the competition of SUVs, Ford Focus is the embodiment of tradition and practicality. If you can't choose between a family hatchback and one of the brand's many SUVs, such as the Ford Puma or Kuga, the Focus Active will be a compromise. In addition to some exterior styling changes, the Ford Focus Active is equipped with updated suspension components that make it better able to handle poor road surfaces and off-road conditions.

Honda Jazz Crosstar

The Honda Jazz offers impressive efficiency and maneuverability, but it's not the most exciting supermini. That's where the Jazz Crosstar comes in with its trendy design and robust equipment. The Jazz Crosstar is equipped with a 1.5-liter e:HEV hybrid powertrain.

Dacia Sandero Stepway

It's not quite a full-fledged 4x4 like the Dacia Duster, but the Dacia Sandero Stepway has the same level of reliability and comfort as its SUV counterpart. Based on the standard Sandero (which, in turn, is based on the previous generation Renault Clio), the Sandero Stepway is quite agile in handling, although sometimes a little more power would be nice.

Smart #3

The Smart #3 is the second full-size model to emerge from the brand's abrupt relaunch. This all-electric crossover can cover more than 320 km on a single charge. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 3.7 seconds thanks to a twin-engine powerplant with a capacity of 422 hp.

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda has long had a reputation for providing excellent family cars, and experts advise paying attention to the Kamiq. This crossover is quite small in appearance, but it is designed with such skill and quality to ensure maximum practicality. Power comes from 1-liter or 1.5-liter gasoline engines, and both are quite economical with official WLTP combined economy figures. The car also has enough space for five passengers, and the 400-liter trunk will be useful for family travel.

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