I think the people are overreacting regarding the crash test results. More safety features than most cars on the road, the X Line has. The ones that are more likely to keep you safe in real driving are those active safety systems.

It's a mixed bag. The 360-degree camera is super useful, but some features are just unnecessary. If they spent a bit more time on making it user friendly than cramming in every possible feature, I would be happy.

The effort put into the styling is fine, but that's effort that should've been put into improving the driving dynamics instead. Make it really sporty, not just sporty looking.

I honestly don’t think it’s worth it. Most of the important features are already included on the lower Luxury Plus trim, and the X Line additions are almost entirely cosmetic. But that extra cash could just as well have been put towards accessories or saved for further maintenance.

It all comes down to what your needs are. If you care more about space and fuel efficiency, the Hycross is the one to get. But if you are looking for a more stylish and tech loaded option, the Carens X Line is the way to go.