Automobile trends are a reflection of the times in which one kind or style of vehicle dominates a market. The current dominant auto trend is the Crossover SUV vehicles. During the years in which the economy and American’s finances were still flying high, not only were Sports Utility Vehicles the status symbol vehicle for people from every socio/economic strata.
From high quality high output audio systems, to ultra expensive magnesium or brushed steel, extra large (22′”s and 24”’s) wheels rims, and the ultimate in conspicuous consumption, multi-display output DVD entertainment systems and video displays in passenger sun visors and headrests. For a while there the full size and the extra large size SUV were king, and with all the toys, bells, and whistles that you could ever want available, and it was good to be king!
When gas prices began climbing a lot of Americans began selling off their gas guzzling SUV’s in favor of more fuel economical vehicles. At that point many of the people who purchased SUV’s for business or work purposes such as contractors, caterers, and people that needed the enclosed cargo space of their sport utility vehicles started looking for alternative vehicles. The question is “Which Crossover SUV is the best crossover SUV for the money?” The answer to that question is subjective, the best value monetarily or in terms of up front costs, may not be the most fuel economical, have the largest cargo space, nor the best performance. Many auto manufacturers have stripped down their SUV’s and crossover vehicles to lower the base cost of their vehicle to compete with comparable vehicles in their class.
Chevy Equinox
In terms of fuel economy, the best crossover SUV for the money, of the top ten rated crossover vehicles , is the Chevy Equinox which boasts the highest MPG performance. The Equinox has a 4 cylinder motor which is why it performs so much more efficiently than other vehicles in it’s class. For those who don’t want to sacrifice power, luxury features, or overall performance may prefer the Ford Edge crossover SUV to the Equinox as Ford gave their crossover a lot of value added features such as a 3.7 liter V6 motor for better performance and the acceleration that many people expect from an SUV.
What makes the Ford Edge better than the majority of it’s competitors is how the whole package of features comes together, the intelligent technological features, re-tuned all wheel drive suspension, and user-friendly in dash interface, coupled with a well insulated quiet interior and the basic package of features which comes standard, make the Ford Edge by far the best crossover SUV for the money.
