Top 2012 Crossover SUVs

Up until relatively recently most people who think of SUVs would normally think about a vehicle that had a body of a truck with a larger cabin. These vehicles would have the ability to tow heavy loads and handle rough terrain with ease. They would also consume a lot of gas, look just like a truck and be quite heavy to handle, which is why they started to fall out of fashion somewhat in the 1990s. This caused consumers to move away from regular SUVs and start looking for something new, and this came in the form of the crossover SUV.

A crossover SUV is a vehicle that has many of the features of an SUV but it is more family friendly and much more comfortable to drive in. Crossovers will also have better fuel efficiency, they are easier to drive, they look better, they are ideal for using on roads and they can often have a moderate capacity for towing. As you can see crossover SUVs have many of the benefits of an SUV without some of the drawbacks.

Top Crossover SUVs for 2012

Crossover SUVs for 2012 are in demand as more drivers want that extra space in their vehicle without having to drive something that resembles a truck. When you are thinking of purchasing this kind of vehicle you need to compare different models and think about their safety record, their fuel efficiency and their performance in general. These are the main aspects of a crossover SUV that you need to base your search on. From here you can then start to look at the various features of crossover SUVs in order to make your final decision. There are three crossover SUVS for 2012 that really stand out from the crowd – the Ford Flex Crossover 2012, the Subaru Forester 2012 and the Buick Enclave 2012.

Ford Flex Crossover 2012

With a starting price of just over $29,000 the Ford Flex is a crossover SUV that is packed with features and has been a firm favorite with many drivers since 2009. Inside the Ford Flex you can opt for two or three rows of seating opt for two and the seating capacity will be reduced from 7 to 6; however this will give taller people much more leg room inside. As well as the features that you would expect in a vehicle like this such as an automatic parking system and CD player the Ford Flex also has a twin entertainment system which is perfectly keeping the children busy on long journeys and a refrigerator on the second row of seats. The safety features on the vehicle include front and side airbags, traction and stability control, rear parking sensors and anti-lock disc brakes. Together these help to make the Ford Flex a safe vehicle with a good braking distance. Go to the Ford website here http://www.ford.com/crossovers/flex/ to read more about these features in greater detail.

If you want to know more about the performance and efficiency of this vehicle you will be able to get 17 miles per gallon while in the city and up to 24 miles per gallon on the highway. To read more about the performance of this vehicle take a look at the Edmunds review which is located at http://www.edmunds.com/ford/flex/2012/#fullreview.

Subaru Forester 2012

The Subaru Forester 2012 is one of the more compact crossover SUVs but it is still able to perform well despite its size. It has an all wheel drive system that will give you the power that you need thanks to its four-cylinder engine. Inside the Forester there is enough room to seat five people, which makes it feel a little bit more like a compact. However when you consider that this gives way for a more comfortable ride you will find that this can be a great choice of vehicle for a small family who does not need as much space inside their vehicle.

Features of this crossover SUV include: the Vehicle Dynamics Control System which will help to prevent skidding, cruise control, keyless entry and tilt steering wheel. If you are concerned about fuel efficiency you will find the Subaru Forester 2012 will leave a lot of its competitors lagging behind. It can achieve up to 19 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway which means you will get more miles for your money. Visit the Subaru website here http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/forester/index.html for more information on this crossover SUV.

Buick Enclave 2012

The Buick Enclave is a good crossover SUV for anyone who is looking for a stylish vehicle that has a great interior with plenty of space. This crossover SUV not only looks good but it also drives like a dream and thanks to the quieter engine you will have a much more relaxing journey. The large interior means that eight adults can sit comfortably inside thanks to the bench seat in the second row which is an optional extra which you can enjoy at no extra cost. To make driving this crossover a breeze there is rear parking assist, remote steering and a camera at the rear to ensure that you are always parking safely.

As far as performance is concerned the fuel economy of this vehicle is 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. So if you are looking for reasonable fuel consumption you'll find it in this crossover. The safety features on the vehicle includes: airbags in the front seats, curtain airbags down the full length of the interior and stability control. When the vehicle was safety tested it was given a rating of ‘good’ and earned itself a rating of five stars. To read more about the Buick Enclave 2012 take a look at the review on the Edmunds website which you can find here http://www.edmunds.com/buick/enclave/2012/#fullreview. At http://www.buick.com/enclave-luxury-crossover-suv.html you can also check out the full specifications and more about the Buick Enclave.