There are a number of entry-level new SUVs under $20,000 out there that straddle the line between the compact and mid-size segments.
1) 2016 Dodge Journey
The 2016 Dodge Journey offers seven-passenger seating like a minivan but also comes with the option of all-wheel drive as well as more crossover-like styling. The Dodge Journey’s 173-horsepower, 2.4-liter base motor is reasonably thrifty with posted highway mileage of 26 mpg, but the 3.6-liter V-6 that is also available with the Journey provides a much more appealing 283 horses while only dropping a single mile per gallon in its highway rating. Four- and six-speed automatic transmissions are offered with the Journey, and the SUV can be configured to haul up to 68 cubic feet of cargo. The Dodge Journey’s base price has edged just above $20,000 for 2016, but still hits the mark in every other area.
2) 2016 Jeep Patriot
The 2016 Jeep Patriot is maybe the slightest costly go romping proficient SUV available. The Jeep Patriot can be requested with the Freedom-Drive II Off-Road bundle, which introduces a low-run four-wheel drive framework, slide plates, slope drop control, and a couple of other off-road treats. Obviously, a less forceful all-wheel drive framework is additionally offered with the vehicle for the individuals who will limit its goes to cold parkways and blustery byways. The passage level Patriot’s 2.0-liter, four-chamber plant creates 158 torque, while its accessible 2.4-liter four-barrel is useful for 172 steeds (and is required for Freedom-Drive II). Transmission decisions incorporate a five-speed manual and a persistently variable programmed, and efficiency for the base motor is recorded at 23 mpg city and 30 mpg thruway.
3) 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a case of style and moderateness crossing at the same point. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport – which can situate five travelers, and pull up to 49.5 cubic feet of rigging with the back column collapsed forward – is likewise very fuel productive, conveying 25 mpg in unpredictable driving and 31 mpg on the parkway when requested in front-wheel drive trim. The ease at the fuel pump is made conceivable generally by the base model’s 148-strength, 2.0-liter four-barrel, alongside its accessible constantly variable programmed transmission. A five-speed manual and front-wheel drive are standard with the minimized SUV, while the previously stated CVT and all-wheel drive can be requested as choices.
4) 2016 Kia Sportage
The 2016 Kia Sportage is an incredible looking, all around prepared smaller SUV that simply happens to cost about $22,000, which is more costly than our objective, yet esteem cognizant purchasers will presumably concur it’s justified regardless of the spend too much. The Kia Sportage is eminent for its solid rundown of standard components, furthermore for the accessibility of the amusing to-drive SX trim. The five-traveler Kia accompanies 54.6 cubic feet of aggregate payload space, and it offers purchasers a decision between one of two four-barrel motors. The first is a 2.4-liter, 182-strength unit, while the second uproots 2.0 liters however makes utilization of a turbocharger to push out an extremely respectable 260 torque. Mileage for the base model Kia comes in at 28 mpg parkway, and the turbo adaptation of the SUV conveys just 2 mpg less for the same measure. A six-speed programmed transmission and front-wheel drive are standard no matter how you look at it, and all-wheel drive can be requested as a choice.
5) 2016 Nissan Rogue
The 2016 Nissan Rogue offers athletic great looks and a lot of components at a beginning cost of about $23,000. This minimal SUV offers efficiency evaluations that are close to the highest point of its class, and also the desired third line of seating, which is entirely uncommon for a SUV of this size. In any case, on account of the Rogue’s smaller impression, the discretionary third column is most appropriate for two youngster estimated travelers, at most. The 2016 Rogue is controlled by a 2.5-liter four-barrel motor, matched to a consistently variable transmission, that puts out 170 strength and 175 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive renditions of the Rogue are equipped for accomplishing fuel mileage of 25 mpg city, 33 mpg roadway.
6) 2016 Hyundai Tucson
The newly redesigned 2016 Hyundai Tucson is another quality centered Korean section on our rundown of the best new SUVs in the $20,000 territory, and its appealing styling is coordinated by its magnificent taking care of elements and a first class inside. The Hyundai Tucson isn’t as large inside as some of its rivals – giving five-traveler seating and 61.9 cubic feet of aggregate pulling space (a change over the active model) – however its base,164-torque 2.0-liter motor is an eager move accomplice out on the expressway where it gives satisfactory increasing speed and fuel mileage of 31 mpg. The turbocharged 1.6-liter factory that is likewise accessible with the Tucson is useful for 175 stallions and expressway mileage that is a couple mpg better, settling on it the ideal decision for those ready to spend more cash. The base motor is combined to a six-speed programmed transmission, while the turbo alternative gets a seven-speed programmed, and both offer front-or all-wheel drive.
7) 2016 Jeep Compass
The 2016 Jeep Compass looks somewhat like a child Grand Cherokee, keeping in mind it won’t not convey the same level of extravagance or payload limit (62.7 cubic feet altogether versus 69 cubic feet), it costs essentially less. Like the Patriot, the Jeep Compass can be requested with the Freedom-Drive II Off-Road bundle keeping in mind the end goal to give it honest to goodness trail capacity (by means of four-wheel drive and related apparatus), and it accompanies indistinguishable motor choices (158-pull, 2.0-liter four-barrel or a 172-torque, 2.4-liter four-chamber) and mileage. Contrasts can be found inside the truck, with the pricier Compass giving a more elevated amount of components and gear. A five-speed manual, six-speed programmed, and consistently variable programmed transmission are accessible, contingent upon every Compass’ motor and drive framework blend.