The Big Test: 2015-2016 Subcompact Crossovers - Motor Trend
Cars were two-box sedans that efficiently used all the space allotted by the car's wheelbase, and because of the poor quality of the pre-interstate highway American roads, these sedans rode high for better ride quality. Ride & Handling On the ride front, it's tough to beat the Subaru XV Crosstrek. Thanks to the longest wheelbase and the most ground clearance in the group, the Crosstrek's ride impressed us on our driving loops. "Most comfortable ride yet," logged associate editor Scott Evans. Objectively, the XV was near the back of the handling pack—thanks to its economy-oriented CVT, the tall crossover lapped the figure eight in 28. 0 seconds at a 0. 60 g average. The Jeep Renegade is another ride quality standout. The Renegade's ride is firm yet forgiving. "Jeeplike" is probably the best way to describe it. At the track, the Renegade lapped the figure eight in a lengthy 28. 4 seconds at 0. 61 g. Associate online editor Benson Kong said it offered "sharp and immediate braking and steering reflexes. The HR-V lapped the figure eight in 28. 0 seconds while averaging 0. 62 g, and the Chevy took 29. 2 seconds at 0. 56 g. The pocket rockets from Mazda and Nissan were best in test for handling. The CX-3's ride is stiff but never punishing, with digital director Chris. Source: www.motortrend.com
