For many people, an SUV means freedom. Offering versatility, practicality and fun for the whole family, an SUV is a great vehicle for getting you where you want to go. You can find many of the top SUVs and Crossovers on the market for well under 30K, making them plenty affordable for families, even if you want to add a few features. And even though you’ll be spending less, you can still expect cool features and great performance like you’d find in a higher-priced SUV. Enjoy the freedom of the open road or take your SUV off-road for some really exciting adventures, the top SUVs and crossovers under 30K like the Chevy Equinox, Hyundai Tuscon, Subaru Outback, Volkswagen Tiguan, Nissan Murano and the Kia Sorento can take you where you need to go – wherever that may be. If you are looking to buy an new vehicle, check out these most frequently asked questions about the six 2018 SUVs and crossovers so high tech and cool, it’s incredible they cost under 30K.
The most affordable SUV would have to be the 2018 Hyundai Tucson that offers you a ton of features and great performance at a starting price of $22,550. For a compact SUV, you can’t get a much lower price anywhere else. Even the highest-level trim, the Limited trim, can be purchased for less than $30K.
Looking out for deals can help you save even more on your SUV or crossover. In fact, deals are available for many of our top SUVs and crossovers. Get SUVs like the Tuscon with up to $2,500 cashback or more in some cases. Many times, military veterans and college graduates will get extra cashback offers nobody else can get. You can also get financing deals with APRs less than 1%. Other offers may be available from your local dealer plus you can always try negotiating an even lower price.
Redesigned for the new year, the 2018 Chevy Equinox offers plenty of features and great performance for your money. The standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine generates 170 horsepower and comes paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Features include a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone integration features, and a teen driver monitoring system – a great addition for families with a teen driver who will be borrowing your SUV. The Equinox is available in four trims including the base L trim, as well as the LS, LT and Premier trims.
If you are looking for a great family SUV, the 2018 Hyundai Tucson should suit your needs for a number of reasons including its terrific safety ratings. Seating up to five passengers on cloth upholstery, the vehicle affords plenty of legroom and seats are quite supportive. Standard with the Tucson is a 5-inch display infotainment system with Bluetooth, a USB port and a rearview camera. There’s also optional features like dual-zone climate control, navigation, a panoramic sunroof and plenty of driver assistance features. Most impressive of course is the vehicle’s five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On top of this, it offers an excellent predicted reliability. Get the Tucson in an SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Value or Limited trim. With optional turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, you can get up to 175 horsepower.
Offering the highest quality interior for your money, the 2018 Kia Sorento is spacious and constructed of fine quality materials that really make it comfortable. Designed with peace and quiet in mind, the Sorento offers reduced noise and supportive seats for up to five passengers. With higher-level trims you can seat up to seven passengers. The base trim comes with features like a rearview camera, satellite radio, and Bluetooth. Higher trim levels which include the EX, SX and SX Limited offer features like dual-zone climate control, an upgraded 8-inch infotainment system. Leather seats and driver assistance features. While a 185-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard, a 290-horsepower V6 is available as well that achieves higher speeds and makes freeway driving more comfortable.
If you are looking for your next family vehicle, the 2018 Nissan Murano delivers an optimal experience on a number of points. To start off with, the 3.5-liter V6 engine generates 260 horsepower, making for a powerful SUV. And it still manages to deliver a great fuel economy at 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Cloth upholstery comes standard, but the seats aren’t your typical SUV seats. The NASA-inspired zero gravity seats are incredibly supportive and provide a feeling of weightlessness. As for features, you’ll get high-end tech like dual-zone automatic climate control, six-speaker audio and an infotainment system complete with an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, HD radio, satellite radio and Bluetooth. High-tech safety features like forward collision warning and automatic braking are featured as well. An S, SV, SL and Platinum trim are all available offering even more luxurious features and technology.
The truth of the matter is that the Outback is actually something off a cross between an SUV and a station wagon, making it a sort of “Crossover Wagon.” If you like station wagons but are looking for something a little bigger, the 2018 Subaru Outback is sure to please you. With standard all-wheel drive, a spacious interior and a generous cargo area it’s a superb vehicle for families. Seat up to five passengers or use up to 73.3 cubic feet of cargo space. Generating up to 175 horsepower, the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine provides ample power, but the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine fares better, generating up to 256 horsepower. Of course, the advantage of the base engine is that it gets the better fuel economy at 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Included with the base trim is a 6.5-inch display infotainment system with HD radio, a four-speaker audio system, satellite radio, smartphone integration, a rearview camera. Premium, Touring and Limited trims are available as well that add even more features and performance upgrades.
The redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a better powertrain, more cargo space and a ton of cools tech features. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine outputs 184 horsepower and comes paired with a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission. And whether you choose front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive you’ll get terrific fuel economy estimates at around 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Features include a sophisticated 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Bluetooth and a MirrorLink system.