That’s just wrong. While almost every automaker has finally made forward collision warning (FCW) standard equipment, we believe that automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that works at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW) should come standard on all models. Consumers shouldn’t be forced into a more expensive vehicle just to stay safe.
Below is our list of compact SUVs that cost $25,000 to $35,000 and have standard AEB with pedestrian detection and AEB that operates at highway speeds. Some also have standard BSW and RCTW. All are CR Recommended models, and we’ve listed them in order of their Overall Score. Though we tested all-wheel-drive versions of some of these, we also recommend the less expensive front-wheel-drive versions. We list the highest-rated model if we’ve tested more than one version.
