It seems you can't read anything these days in the car business (including at AutoSpies.com) without stumbling upon an article touting the introduction, success, features, flexibilty and downright perfectness of small suv's and crossovers.
You see them everywhere and companies like Ford and GM say that future crossovers are the linchpin of their success or failure, in the future.
It seems you can't read anything these days in the car business (including at AutoSpies.com) without stumbling upon an article touting the introduction, success, features, flexibility and downright perfectness of small suv's and crossovers.
You see them everywhere and companies like Ford and GM say that future crossovers are the linchpin of their success or failure, in the future.
But after testing virtually EVERY one that is either out on the market or coming soon, the Spies have to ask the question...
Why do they get such CRAPPY gas mileage?
Let's take for example one of these new Crossovers...the Ford Edge.
In our tests around town the new Edge got a measly 17MPG.
Just as a comparison, we tested the new Chevy Tahoe and it brought back a respectable 15.5MPG around town.
And, it's TWICE the size and cargo space of an Edge.
Plus, it even has a third row seat!
So if that's the case, why downsize?
Now we're not just picking on the Edge here because many other small SUV's and Crossovers are no better.
Vehicles like the Acura RDX, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Honda Element, GMC Envoy, Dodge Nitro, BMW X3 all do better than their larger brethren, but not much better.
Hardly enough, to get you to walk away from vehicles like X5's, ML's, GX's, Tahoes etc.
And the worst part is that most require premium gas!
We'd love to hear your opinion on this subject.
Especially, since $4.00 per gallon gas is just right around the corner.