Crosstrek by Gold Pony — CC-BY-SA-4.0 When you think of off-roading, you probably think about big, boxy SUVs with massive tires and tough names like the Wrangler or Bronco. But the Subaru Crosstrek is a small car that packs a big punch. Where most subcompact SUVs are essentially big, four-door hatchbacks or extra-tall sedans, The Crosstrek keeps the utility in sport-utility-vehicle. It comes standard with all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and a base engine with plenty of power for such a small car.

With the rise of subcompact SUVs, essentially the more rugged and versatile cousins of hatchbacks, more niches have arisen for new cars to fill. And if you’re looking for an off-road capable vehicle that you can parallel park easily, you have two options: the Jeep Renegade and the Subaru Crosstrek. Jeep beat Subaru to the punch, releasing the Renegade for the 2015 model year, but Subaru came in quickly behind with the 2016 Crosstrek.