Although the RAV4 is the sales leader (Toyota sold more than 430,000 units in 2020), the CR-V is no small player (333,000 last year). But as the segment grows more competitive, automakers are equipping their crossover SUVs with cutting-edge technology, cool designs, and spacious interiors. And don’t forget about the Nissan Rogue and the Hyundai Tucson; they aren’t as popular as the Honda and Toyota, but their latest generations are more attractive than ever.

To make this comparison as fair as possible, we asked the relevant automakers to send us their top-trim models with all-wheel drive. The 2021 Nissan Rogue SL we received wasn’t the eye-popping Platinum trim, but it felt decently equipped with the Premium package. Powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, the Rogue employs a continuously variable transmission tasked with sending power to all four wheels. Our test model carried a $36,805 price tag, a decent value for the features it included.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is all-new for this year, and it was represented in our comparison by the Limited trim. Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine makes 187 hp and 178 lb-ft and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. At $37,580, the Tucson Limited AWD comes with a ton of technology, a bigger cargo area, and more passenger space than before.

As the second most popular crossover SUV, the 2021 Honda CR-V has many things to like, particularly its value. At $36,325, the