Faux SUVs: Five all-wheel-drive crossovers
The popularity of truck-based SUVs slumped when gas prices first spiked last decade, and never recovered. Filling their places in America’s driveways came a new legion of vehicles offering similar practicality, but smaller and more economical. Termed crossovers, these vehicles come with independent suspensions for a more comfortable ride and better handling. And although they may not be as rugged as their predecessors, the five here feature all-wheel-drive for extra grip when the going gets slippery.
2013 Audi Allroad Audi’s Allroad is a somewhat lifted wagon, a good choice if you favor a more car-like driving position. It relies on Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system, made famous in World Rally Car competitions, designed more for cornering at speed on gravel than tackling a 30-degree rutted ascent. The car is a bit of a technical marvel and appeals to gadget heads who want to explore the back country.
2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i The X1 looks like BMW’s bigger Sports Activity Vehicles (BMW’s name for its crossovers) bu… [Read more]
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