These Are The Most Exciting Cheap Luxury Crossovers On The Market - HotCars

A fair number of customers shopping for a new vehicle today want something that is luxurious. We have seen how the automotive industry as a whole has catered to that. More luxury offering from more automakers have been popping up. In most instances these new luxury vehicles popping up are crossovers due to the current climate in the automotive industry. Everyone wants a versatile crossover with added luxury touches.

But price and how it matches up with budgets is a whole other question. We are seeing a lot of luxury crossovers available today at $60,000 and above. What about the budget-friendly options for luxury crossovers? Thankfully there are options for those too. But we see this segment in the market get inflated very quickly. There are plenty of options to choose from but not all are the most exciting or the best value.

Some mainstream automakers have seen how lucrative this segment can be and have provided crossovers that are more premium than what is normally offered as well. Whether it is a premium offering from a mainstream brand or a value-oriented crossover from a luxury brand, the choice can be hard.

Here are the luxury crossovers that we deem worthy of a second look.

Toyota Venza

Reintroduced for the 2021 model year, the Venza has been reincarnated as a crossover that may make you second guess if it is a Toyota or actually a Lexus. The first generation of the Venza was a quasi crossover but Toyota wanted it to be considered a car. Ambiguity like this caused sales to flounder for the first version. But now it is back and knows precisely what it is targeting.

The Venza has a hybrid powertrain and all wheel drive standard. This engine and electric motor combination is good for a total output of 219 horsepower. It also delivers an impressive mpg of 40 in the city and 37 on the highway. Options on this crossover include an optional 12.3-inch center screen. Full LED headlights and taillights give this crossover an upscale look all for an attractive price. The starting price for the Venza is in the low $30,000 range. It is a great option for those who want a premium crossover that coddles you with a quiet ride and smooth powertrain.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Stelvio is Alfa Romeo’s first crossover released since returning to the US market. Although the high end Stelvios like the 505 hp Quadrifoglio variant can get pricey, not all versions are extremely expensive. Despite the performance level or trim line, all Stelvios provide an engaging drive and sporty Italian styling.

The base engine still produces a healthy 280 horsepower and 306 pound-feet of torque. In each Alfa you also get an attractive interior with an electronic gear selector and push button start uniquely attached to the steering wheel. It also has has a DNA drive selector that allows for drivers to choose how sporty or comfortable of a ride they want. All this can be had for a reasonable starting price of $45,100. Given that most of its competitors are north of $50,000 the Stelvio is an appealing package of value and sportiness. A fair amount of lightly used examples can be found in the $30,000 range.

Genesis GV70

Genesis has been making waves in the automotive industry lately especially for being such a young brand. The spawn of parent company Hyundai, Genesis has been on the offensive with quickly turning out an impressive portfolio of vehicles. This is including the GV70 which is their newest small crossover. The GV70 is meant to be sporty alternative to other luxury crossovers. The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine puts out a healthy 300 horsepower which shows this luxury crossover means business.

Since coming on to the market, the GV70 has been the recipient of a lot of good press and even awards for the combination of luxury, sportiness, and value it combines. This all comes at a surprising starting price of $41,000.

Volvo XC40

Volvo has churned out competitive and impressive vehicles since being bought out by Chinese parent company Geely. Now Volvo has a new lease on life and some great crossovers. One such crossover is the XC40. It is the smallest offered but it is very functional with the space that it does have.

This subcompact luxury crossover has a funky sense of style to it. It can be optioned with a two-tone color scheme on the outside and orange carpeting and accents on the inside. An Android-based nine-inch screen is not only easy to use but gives the interior an added level of luxury. An optional all electric version is available for the XC40 and is the quickest vehicle that Volvo currently offers. The XC40 has a budget-friendly starting price of $34,100.

There are a lot of luxury crossovers out there vying for attention. But all don’t have the appeal or excitement that a luxury crossover should have. These few luxury crossovers prove that you can have a vehicle that is nice, sporty, and won’t break the bank.

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