The first one of the 2011 Crossover Vehicles is the 2011 Toyota Venza. The 2011 Toyota Venza has an all wheel drive system with an active torque control. It has projector beam halogen with an automatic on and off feature. It also highest possible side crash car rating in its class. The airbags in the Venza are mounted on the seats in the front on the driver and passenger sides, front and rear side curtain airbags, and an airbag for the driver’s knees. There is a voice activated navigation system in the car.

The second one of the 2011 Crossover Vehicles is the 2011 Nissan Juke. The 2011 Nissan Juke is the cheapest vehicle out of all the other crossover vehicles. It can seat up to five people and is turbocharged. Its best features are air conditioning, CD stereo with MP3 and Bluetooth connectivity, six air bags, electronic stability control and active front head restraints that help reduce whiplash injury in a collision. It has a customized cargo space where you can load up all of your groceries. It comes with Bluetooth technology that allows you to store all of your important numbers.

The third crossover vehicle is the 2011 Honda Crossover. The 2011 Honda Crossover can get up to 28 miles per gallon on the highway and 21 miles per gallon in the city. It has a hidden removable utility box in the trunk. It also has a drive by mile throttle system. It is known for its safety features like the ability to protect the driver and the passengers in case of a wreck. There is a less chance of a person getting whiplash while in this vehicle. It also has a tire pressuring monitoring system to also help in wrecks.

The fourth crossover vehicle is the 2011 Ford Flex. The 2011 Ford Flex has some really great features. The first feature is the bold style. This style includes grooved door panels, a 3 bar chrome grille, a two toned roof, a greenhouse flowing design, and black leather seats. The second feature is the comfort level. The comfort of the vehicle includes enough seating for seven, a folding center armrest, refrigerated console, plenty of storage room, vista roof, and a capless gas filter. The third feature is the latest technology. This technology includes ecoboost engine, voice activated navigation system, Sync system, Sony audio system, ambient lighting, rear view camera, and active park assist. The third feature is safety. The safety features include six standard airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, and MyKey.

The fifth 2011 crossover vehicle is the 2011 Chevy Traverse. The 2011 Chevy Traverse has some great features too. The first feature is the exterior. The exterior includes blind spot mirrors, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assistant, and 17″ wheels on LS, 18″ wheels on LT, and 20″ aluminum wheels on LTZ. The second feature is the interior. The interior includes comfortable room for eight passengers, a smart slide second row, plenty of cargo space, and the convenience of the cargo space. The third feature is the capability. The capability includes the best fuel economy and great power. The fourth feature is the technology. The technology includes XM NavTraffic, rearview camera system, and ability to stay connected with the Bluetooth technology.

First off, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, coming in at a base of $19,500, this smaller crossover SUV, is designed with the consumer in mind, and is a great entry-level first SUV model. It offers seating for up to 5, has a 2.0L 4 cylinder, 148 HP engine, and can come in either AWD or FWD. The base model includes A/C, cruise control, 7 airbags, electronic stability control, and audio controls on the steering wheel. For consumers considering low price, yet high power, the Outlander Sport, is a great entry level model to consider.

Another model to consider, coming in at a base price of $20,000 is the Nissan Juke. This compact crossover has abundant features to appeal to all drivers, yet is still ranked as one of the least expensive models for consumers, giving you the best of both worlds. It is also a 5 seater model, with a turbocharged 180 HP engine, 1.6L 4 cylinder drive. Consumers can also choose from AWD or FWD in this model as well. It comes standard with CD/Stereo, MP3 and bluetooth connectivity, 6 standard airbags, and offers a leather interior for minimal upgrades. It gets 18 city and 24 highway MPG. For features, fuel, and low price, the Juke is a great model to consider as well.

A little pricer, coming in at $27,200, yet still affordable for a crossover SUV, the Ford Edge, gives a sporty look, and a clean interior finish, to appeal to all SUV lovers. It has been re-designed and gets reduced road noise as well as improved handling on the road and improved braking response times. It offers seating for up to 5 passengers, and has a large cargo space for the soccer mom to carry the equipment and groceries around in. It includes: a capless, fuel-filler system, programmable car key (allowing for programing certain warnings, including low fuel). It is powered by a 285 HP, 2.5L, V6 engine; or, consumers can also choose a 305 HP, 3.7L V6 engine (coming out later in the year). It offer a 15% fuel improvement from earlier models, and gets 20 city and 26 highway MPG. For the “green” choice, clean engine system, and a great looking vehicle, this is another consideration for consumers in the midsize crossover world to consider.

Whether you want the most economic choice in midsize crossovers, or whether you want the most fuel efficient model, drivers really have to narrow down their list, and consider which features are most important to them before making a purchase. These three models, offer low base prices, are fuel efficient, average seating and cargo space, and great interior features, considering the low price. So, when choosing the Best Crossovers, you have to decide what features make the best models in your mind.

The Toyota Highlander is one of the cars that have already caught the eye of many people . People who wish to have the best 7 passenger crossover must take a look at this SUV from Toyota because it might be what they are looking for.

The Toyota Highlander has a few different models. They are the Highlander, Highlander SE, Highlander Limited, Highlander Hybrid and the Highlander Hybrid Limited.

Toyota Highlander SE

The Highlander is a 7-seater vehicle with a third row of seats. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels that are just big enough for this full-size SUV. This SUV has 7 airbags for safety purposes and a CenterStow second row seat.

The Highlander SE version is more expensive because it comes with a power liftgate, leather-trimmed interior, and multi-stage heated front seats for the people who want to have more comfort in their vehicles.

The Highlander Limited has a wood-grain-style interior trim in addition to the leather trim that the SE version has to offer. It makes this version even more luxurious looking compared to the SE model. The Limited model also boasts a 10-way power driver’s seat, smart key system and the three-zone climate control. The climate control is very useful especially if someone is not feeling well in the vehicle.

The Highlander and the Highlander SE comes in 2 2WD models where one is a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine while the other one is a 3.5L V6 engine. There is also a 4WD model with the 3.5L V6 engine. The Highlander Limited on the other hand comes only in the 2WD and 4WD models with the 3.5L V6 engine.

The Hybrid version of the Highlander is more eco-friendly because it has the EV mode, the ECON mode and the Hybrid synergy drive so that you can be able to drive without harming the environment. While the Hybrid Limited version is just like the ordinary Limited version because everything is designed to make the inside look more luxurious. All other features are similar to the Hybrid.

Another option that comes with this vehicle is that you can choose to have 19-inch wheels, which will make the vehicle that much bigger. This option is a good one because this car looks so much better bigger anyway.

With all the benefits that you get from this car, it would be one of the best choices to get if you are looking for the best 7 passenger crossover that is out in the market right now. The price of the car is very competitive and it will be worth the investment if you ever decide to get one for yourself.

The 2011 crossovers are built for comfort and style as well as fuel efficiency and ruggedness with the ability to handle as well off road as on the highway. Depending on what you are looking for in a crossover vehicle you will soon discover that the crossovers are taking over. We have chose what we believe to be the two best crossover vehicles of 2011.

2011 Acura MDX is first on our list for several reasons the first being that although the Acura MDX doesn’t get the best miles per gallon 16mpg in the city and 21 on the highway, it is one very good looking, dependable and safe vehicle in it’s price range. It comes with a third row seat and enough storage space for most anyone.

The Acura MDX seats seven people comfortably and come with a six speed transmission that can pull a load of 5000 pound like nothing. The Acura MDX rates right up there with some of the most sought after luxury vehicles of today and it’s affordable enough that anyone can drive the Acura MDX which alone puts this crossover at the top of our list.

The only real disadvantage to this vehicle is that the second row seats don’t adjust back and forth for more space and comfort. As for the trim of the vehicle consumers have three choices there is the 3.7L All wheel drive, 3.7L All wheel drive Technology package, and the 3.7L All wheel drive Advance package all three are 4 door.

Next on our list is the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid which just happens the be the number one most fuel efficient crossover available today. The Escape get a whopping 34 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. That is enough to make someone take notice of this very sharp crossover vehicle all by itself. So if fuel economy is what has you looking into the crossover vehicles this just might be the vehicle for you.

The Escape seats eight very comfortably and has a load of features that are comparable to most of the luxury vehicles on the market today including heated leather seats, a review camera that assist the driver with backing the Escape and a voice activated navigation system and so much more.

Such as its safety features the Escape comes with standard anti-lock brakes, stability control, and a perfect score on all government crash test. It has front seat side air bags that are equipped with rollover sensors for extra added safety.

The Escape has a 2.5 Lt 4 cylinder gas powered engine and a battery powered engine that performs just as good as any 6 cylinder gas powered engine. And it has an awesome amount of cargo space, the rear seats lay back and there is even more space. So, even though the Escape may not be the perfect crossover for some, it is definitely one of the most perfect crossover vehicles today.

Each car manufacturer has their own crossover design. One of the cars is the Mitsubishi crossover Endeavor. The price range on an endeavor is around $27,000 to $33,000. It comes equipped with a 3.8 liter V-6 engine. This Mitsubishi crossover was added to the manufacturers lineup shortly after the introduction of the Outlander. The Endeavor gets average fuel economy with 15 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.

The Mitsubishi crossover Endeavor comfortably seats five with a nice amount of cargo area. It is well equipped with a nice amount of safety features like four wheel disc antilock brakes, front and side airbags, and an electronic stability control system.

A negative about the Endeavor is that it has not been updated since 2008 besides losing the option for a drive train. Mitsubishi has a larger SUV, the Outlander, which is quite similar to the Endeavor but includes more seating capacity and handles better. The Endeavor does have the nice feature of a wider tail gate which can accommodate up to four feet. It also has 12V power outlets to be able to run a standard plug.

Another nice feature that Mitsubishi offers is a 5 year/ 60,000 mile warranty. This is almost double the amount of other cars in its class. You can buy a Mitsubishi Endeavor with either front wheel or all wheel drive. However, if you intend for your vehicle to be able to go off road, this crossover probably is not for you. It is not built to include a transfer case so its capabilities are limited to major roadways only.

When searching for a crossover vehicle, there are many options on the market. A good crossover vehicle has enough seating and cargo space for a larger family, yet has the handling of a car instead of a clumsy truck. There is no need for a utility vehicle to be ugly either, so style and design are important. When going on vacation or a long trip, comfort is f the essence. This description is exactly what the Mitsubishi crossover Endeavor provides.

When looking for a luxury crossover, for a fair market price, Mercedes consumers are going to be surpised with the Mercedes crossover vehicles they can purchase on the market.

The first of the crossover vehicles produced by Mercedes is the Mercedes Benz GLK Class. It is one of the newest introductions into the Mercedes line of SUV and crossovers on the market today. It offers a redefined exterior, and the most stylish interior, which owners of Mercedes would expect, and still offers a passenger friendly car, offering great safety and comfort features. Coming in at a base price of $34,755 (market price), consumers can find a great looking car with all the power and luxury they would expect from a heavy duty crossover.

There are two models in the GLK class – either RWD or a FWD model (GLK350 4MATIC). These vehicles offer a 268 horse power, 3.5 liter, V6 engine, and offers a seven speed automatic transmission (with TouchShift manual shift control). Both versions come with 19-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, cruise control, 8-way power front seats, and dual zone auto climate control. It also includes standard safety features, including: active front head restraints, side and curtain airbags, and brake assist. – For the ultimate crossover, made by Mercedes, the GLK class is a great choice.

The second choice for Mercedes crossover shoppers is the Mercedes Benz M-Class. Getting 15 city miles per gallon and 20 highway miles, it is a decent choice for fuel economy. It offers a more luxurious interior than the GLK, and the price comes in at a base price of $47,490. It also features a powerful 3.0 liter turbo diesel engine, V6, 210 horse power engine. It also features an 8-speed continuously variable transmission, nickel-metal hrdride battery for a combined 335 horse power delivery. It comes with a navigation system, sunroof, leather interior, wood trims, auto transmission start, satellite radio, bluetooth connectivity, and every other feature you could imagine in the luxury model.

It also offers great safety features including stability control, active front and side head restraints, as well as front, side, and side curtain airbags, for the ultimate protection on the road. Consumers can choose from 6 different colors, and can match the leather interior and the wood trimming to their specifications (for an additional cost). For a great crossover, with seating for 5, plenty of cargo space for stroage, and a drive similar to a sedan, the M-Class is a great choice to consider. However, at such a high price point, many consumers will turn to the GLK class instead.

When looking for the luxury and prestige which Mercedes Benz is known to have in the consumers’ mind, and packing it into a crossover model, consumers can get the brand they want, and the size of car that they need. For a great ride, luxurious features, and the Mercedes name, these crossovers are great for all consumers.

The third safety feature is front seat belt pretensioners. The fourth safety feature is the child seat latch system. The fifth safety feature is 3 point seat belts in the front and the rear. The sixth safety feature is side curtain airbags. All of these safety features are there to prevent injuries if there is a collision while you are driving the Sorento. The Sorento was recently honored with the 2011 Top Safety Pick award. This means that they got the highest rating of 4 for their safety tests.

The second Kia Crossover is the 2012 Sportage. The Sportage can get up to 21 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. The tank on the Sportage can hold up to 14.5 gallons of gas at a time. It can tow up to 2,000 lbs on its hitch. This SUV also has some great safety features. The first safety feature is the full length side curtain airbags. The second safety feature is the rollover sensor. This means that the SUV can sense if they is a wreck and it rolls over. The third safety feature is the 3 point seat belts in the front and the rear. The fourth safety feature is the advanced airbag system. The fifth safety feature is lower anchors and tethers for children. This is the latch that makes it easier to safely secure a child in their car seat. The sixth safety feature is seat pretensioners in the front. The seventh feature is headrests can move forward in a wreck. The Sportage was awarded the international truck of the year.

The third Kia Crossover is the 2012 Sedona. T’he Sedona can get up to 21 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. The tank on the Sedona can hold up to 14.5 gallons of gas at one time. It can tow up to 2,000 lbs on its hitch. It has a power assisted steering system. The Sedona also has some great safety features. The first safety feature is six airbags. The second safety feature is a seat beat latch sensor. The third safety feature is 3 point seat belts in the front and rear. The fourth safety feature is seat belt pretensioners in the front. The fifth safety feature is headrests that move in case of a wreck. The sixth safety feature is lower anchors and tethers for children. The Sedona was made to help to avoid having a accident.

All three of these Crossover SUV are great vehicles especially for families. No matter which vehicle you get, it is going to be one of the safest SUV’s that are on the road at this time.

It may be intended for the financially suburban mom who secretly longs for a cartoon-like sports car. The “financially stable” part is important since this vehicle starts out at $42,000, placing it squarely in the luxury bracket. For their money owners get pretty much everything they could want, as long as they will not be hauling around tall people in the backseat constantly, and are not in search something to haul or tow lots of cargo. As with many other luxury sports utility vehicles, this Infiniti crossover suffers a little from the sacrifice of practicality for style.

Up front on the inside there is the trendy twin-cockpit layout and leather covered seats which are standard. Bluetooth, power adjustments for the front seats and USB also come standard. The sound system has 11 speakers and a 6 disc CD player. As for the rest of the 5 passenger cabin, well, there is the whole problem with the rear seating. There is not much in the way of leg-room, nor is there much in the way of cargo room. The cargo space is 26 cubic feet with the seats up. With them down, however, there is 62 cubic feet of cargo space. There is also a power liftgate.

The dash features the monitoring system, with cameras all around the vehicle to help with blind spots and low speed collisions, and the navigation system.

The standard Infiniti FX 35 starts out with power; it has a 303 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 and there is an upgrade to a 390 HP V8 with standard all-wheel drive. The basic FX 35, however, is a rear-wheel drive that can get to 60 in less than 7 seconds. The suspension is built for rough terrain so this is not merely a city SUV. With 4-wheel disc brakes and 21-inch tires, this Infiniti Crossover stops when you want it to and corners extremely well. While there is room for improvement the mileage is not as bad as it could be; the rear-wheel drive FX35 gets a 16 in the city and 23 on the highway. Unfortunately, it only runs on premium gas.

The safety features include a system that starts to brake for the driver if an imminent collision is detected as well as several airbags, front and side-impact up front and side-impact in the back, in case that braking system does not do the job. It also has a lane-departure warning system and pre-crash seat belts.

Like all Infiniti vehicles, the FX 35 comes with a 4-year/60,000 mile basic coverage warranty.

Most of the Best Luxury Crossover sold today offer a V6 engine, offer a fuel efficient ride, and are typically available in AWD or RWD, depending on the manufacturer, and the design style chosen for the crossover. Whichever suits you, here are a couple of the Best Luxury Crossover being offered to consumers today.

The Volvo XC60. This midsize crossover seats five passengers comfortably, offers abundant storage capacity and cargo space to lug around gear or the groceries, and the rear seats can fold down for additional storage space. The exterior is recognized by unique LEDs, and strong shaped rear fenders. It offers over 9 inches of ground clearance, and although it offers a rugged look, it is not advertised as an off-road model. The interior is recognized by a prestine Swedish design, the center console is covered with a light stain oak material.

Offers a beautiful dual color leather interior, and navigation system, satellite radio, auto start, and all the luxurious features a consumer could ask for at their fingertips. It offers a powerful 281 hp V6 engine, for a smooth ride, and offers exceptional steering and response times. It offers an exceptional crash rating, and additional safety features which can’t be beat. For a great luxury crossover, with gorgeous interior finishes, the XC60 is a great choice.

The Audi Q5, is known for solid brand name recognition, design, and high performance luxurious model vehicles. This vehicle provides a similar ride to a smaller luxury sedan in the Audi familiy, hte A4, yet offers the seating for 5, and the power of a crossover. The exterior of the car is easily distinguished from those of American made vehicles, in the design style, and the texture used on the design frame. The wheels make for a sportier look, and the tinted rear window allows owners to store anything inside, without anyone knowing what’s inside. The interior offers a beautifully placed center console, with all digital features.

It includes a navigation system, which can be voice activated, digital fuel gauge, oil gauge, tire pressure gauge, and all other safety gauges for the driver to know when maintenance is required. An auto start transmission, a clean all leather interior, and center console and glove compartment offer a beautiful wood trim feature. It also offers the optimal MMI to sync the radio with MP3 players, and connect to your favorite tunes wirelessly.

It also comes with a sunroof, which runs nearly the entire length of the vehicle’s interior. It also boasts a powerful engine, which Audi has become known for. It is a 3.2 liter, V6, 270 horse power, and uses a six-speed automatic transmission. For a great ride, beautiful interior, and quality looking exterior, the Audi Q5 stands above the competition.

Either of these models provide the ultimate luxury for any crossover drivers needs. Although they will put the consumer back in their checkbooks, these beautiful models are well worth the cost for the Best Luxury Crossover on the market today.

The two that get a mention here are the R350 BlueTEC Crossover and the GLK Class Sport Utility Crossover.

R350 BlueTEC Mercedes Crossover

Think of this as a way to kick the tires and pop the hood without leaving your house. The R350 BlueTEC Mercedes is powered by a 3.0 liter, Turbodiesel, V6 powerhouse. There are a few things to know about the engine for this vehicle however. With the design of this TEC turbodiesel engine, you get less noise, smell and emissions due to the injection of AdBlue. By putting this in the exhaust the BlueTEC is able to reduce smog causing agents. All in all you are helping be greener.

The transmission is a seven speed, and you get 210 horsepower to top it all off. For fuel economy, there is a modest but not the worst in its class 18 miles per gallon for city streets and 23 for the interstate. With this crossover, you can accommodate up to seven passengers.

Safety Features of the R350 BlueTEC Crossover

One of the drawbacks of this vehicle is that some of the more impressive safety features are not available with the standard package. So you get brake assist, hill start assist and the advanced tire pressure monitoring features with the standard trim package, but there’s more. For instance, the upgrade includes options such as blind spot assist and rear view camera. These are features that are standard on a good majority of other types of competing SUVs.

GLK Class Sport Utility Crossover

The 2012 version of this vehicle is powered by a 3.5 liter, V6 engine. This in turn generates 268 horsepower. You also get a seven speed automatic transmission. The fuel economy is not as good for the GLK as it is for the R350. The GLK only gets 16 city miles per gallon and 22 for the highway. Some of the features include a 4MATIC system that is an all wheel drive function that assists the vehicles in handling corners.

The rave reviews are that the GLK rides like a car but has the capabilities of an SUV. Also, for a Mercedes Benz this particular crossover has a low starting MSRP. Experts and consumers agree the performance is up to par with what you would expect from this car manufacturer. The main drawbacks are limited space for the third row seating and for cargo space. Otherwise, the GLK passes with flying colors.

Safety for the GLK

The safety testing for the 2011 version of this vehicle had the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) award, making the GLK a Top Safety Pick. The results for 2012 should be the same as there have not been any major changes made. These tests were for the front, rear, side and even roof crash tests. The GLK’s standard electronic stability control helped with the rating as well. Of the two Mercedes crossovers, the GLK comes standard with more safety features.

Feedback for Both Mercedes

One of the main complaints that consumers have had about the R-Class is that it does not fare well in tight spaces such as parking situations. Although the rear doors are meant to give passengers a wide space to get out, this only makes it difficult to use these doors in compact spaces. On the plus side, the R350 is noted for being spacious and having a luxurious interior with the highest quality interior materials. Of course, consumers and experts agree the outside look is sleek and classy, as is the standard with Mercedes.

The GLK also got high marks for the look of the interior and exterior. Drivers felt this had a sturdy feel and offers good handling and balance. Reviews also cite Mercedes for crafting the GLK to have plenty of impressive standard safety features. On the downside, reviews noted the GLK offered far less passenger and cargo space than much of the competition on the market today. As if opposite of the R-Class, drivers did not like the small size of the rear doors and also felt the fuel economy wasn’t as efficient as it should be.

The bottom line is that either of these would still make an excellent choice if the price tag isn’t too much for your budget. A Mercedes crossover could be the perfect addition to your family.