3 Best CrossOvers for Car Shoppers in 2021 | Hilton Car Supermarket
A crossover is a vehicle that crosses the borders between a family automobile, a hatchback, a utility vehicle, and even an off-roader. And because you can buy some for as low as £10,000 when new, they are more affordable than some superminis and bigger family hatchbacks. The best part is you do not have to compromise on any desirable features with these. They offer everything from comfort, practicality, sportiness to style and performance.
What could be a worrying factor for a new crossover buyer though is extensive inventory at showrooms. Therefore, it pays to take some detective work and pick the one that best suits your lifestyle. Today, we have handpicked the very best crossovers in the UK market. Some of these are honestly fun to drive, while others give precedence to passenger comfort principally.
Renault Captur
The new Renault Captur is a step ahead in almost every department compared to its predecessor. It is slightly larger than before, so you can enjoy more legroom and a bit more luggage capacity. Of course, you can slide fore and aft the rear seats to increase the boot space, which hovers between 422 and 536 litres.
As we enter inside the new Captur, we find the interior is more lavish and tech-filled. We are talking about the high-resolution 9.3-inch portrait touchscreen for the top model, standard adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and so on.
One great thing about the Captur is the availability of five engines (three petrol and two diesel). These offer a power output between 95bhp and 153bhp. Those looking for an environment-friendly option with more range can opt for a new E-Tech plug-in hybrid model.
The diesel variants deliver up to 58.9mpg, while the petrol and hybrid models are ideal for city driving.
Skoda Kamiq
The Kamiq is Skoda's third utility vehicle, and perhaps it is the best among all. Boasting the brand's signature styling, it is an up-to-date, rough-looking crossover built on the same platform we find in the Volkswagen Polo, the Skoda Fabia, and the Skoda Scala.
The interior is firmly built, featuring user-friendly controls and an abundance of soft-touch materials. Along with 400-lire of luggage capacity, it has some good smart facilities such as an ice scraper hidden in the fuel filler cap.
In the power department, Skoda offers two petrol engines; a turbocharged 1.0-litre churning out 94hp or 113bhp and a 1.5-litre petrol yielding 148hp with cylinder-on-demand technology, aiding in saving fuel.
What makes it more desirable is the wide range of standard features such as touchscreen infotainment system, DAB radio, LED headlights, air condition, and three sets of ISOFIX points.
Ford Puma
Just as the new Captur borrows its platform from the Clio, the new Ford Puma shares it with the Fiesta, which is good news for drivers. It will not be wrong to say it is one of the best vehicles to drive in its class owing to its fantastic steering, refined chassis, and polished six-speed transmission.
The power comes from a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol generating either 124bhp or 153bhp. While the performance is energetic, the Puma doesn’t compromise on fuel efficiency, delivering approximately 50mpg. It is partly due to the new mild-hybrid tech that saves energy during driving to aid the combustion mill in traffic and acceleration.
The Puma is not all about performance; Ford has also given due diligence to the interior, offering a large 401-litre boot space. It is even bigger than what we get in the Ford Focus. Besides, a washable 80-litre storage box under the boot floor makes it a truly practical crossover.
Ford has also fully ensured the safety of Puma’s occupants and this is the reason it has got a five-star Euro NCAP rating, with a 94% score for adult occupant protection.
Other Highly Desirable Crossovers of 2021
Besides these three best crossovers, you should also consider the Citroen C3 Aircorss, Peugeot 2008, Volkswagen T-Cross, Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-30, SEAT Arona, Kia Soul, Dacia Duster, and Honda HR-V.