Subaru Forester

The Forester is a genuinely useful crossover with room, a view, and—most important—utility. A 170-hp 2.5-liter flat-four is standard, with a six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT); XT models get a zippier 250-hp 2.0-liter turbo flat-four and a CVT. A 6.2-inch or optional 7.0-inch touchscreen gives phone and audio connectivity; Subaru’s optional EyeSight system includes automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-departure warning.