An SUV is a four-wheeler car classification. It gives both car and wagon-like facilities to the passenger. (1)

Top Compact SUVs (2)

  1. Hyundai Tucson

The advanced version of Hyundai Tucson holds the first rank in compact SUVs. It gives poised ride and handling, an upscale interior, spacious room, a user-friendly infotainment system, and an array of driver-assist features.

Pros and cons

  • Premium cabin
  • Several standard safety features
  • Roomy cargo space and seating
  • Composed ride
  • Touch-sensitive buttons are distracting
  • Optional infotainment system

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and FWD drivetrain
  • 187 horsepower
  • 24-26 city MPG
  • 29-33 highway MPG
  • Automatic transmission
  • Overall rating is 9/10

 

Cost

  • $24950-$36200

 

  1. Honda CRV

It holds nearly the top rank in the lineup. It delivers a comfortable ride and energetic acceleration. The interior feels and looks upscale. Both seat rows are comfortable and spacious.

Pros and cons

  • Remarkable gas mileage
  • Deluxe interior
  • Outstanding cargo space
  • Comfortable seats
  • The list of standard features is short
  • Infotainment controls are irritating

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and FWD drivetrain
  • 190 horsepower
  • 27-28 City MPG
  • 32-34 highway MPG
  • Automatic transmission
  • Overall rating is 8.9/10

Cost

  • $25750-$35550
  1. Mazda CX-5

It challenges other rivals of compact SUVs class for the highest spot. It offers refined interior and poised handling. Its new features include standard CarPlay, Apple, and Android Auto integration. Other new options include an automatic braking system and driver attention monitoring.

Pros and cons

  • Sporty handling
  • Option of a powerful turbocharged engine
  • Plenty of standard features
  • Remarkable safety score
  • The Cargo area is below average

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and FWD drivetrain
  • 187-227 horsepower
  • 22-25 city MPG
  • 27-31 highway MPG
  • Automatic transmission
  • Overall rating is 8.9/10

Cost

  • $25370-$37505

Top Luxury compact SUVs

  1. BMW X3

It holds the highest rank in the list of luxury compact SUVs. It is liked for its spacious interior, poised handling, strong engine, easy-to-use features, and potent engine performance. Android Auto integration is a new option. Lane departure warning and blind-spot monitoring now come as standard.

Pros and cons

  • Potent engine options
  • Poised handling and refined ride
  • User-friendly infotainment system
  • In comparison to rivals, its initial cost is higher

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • RWD and AWD drivetrain
  • 180-473 horsepower
  • 14-25 city MPG
  • 19-29 highway MPG
  • Overall rating is 8.6/10

Cost

  • $43000-$69900

 

  1. Acura RDX

The Acura RDX 2021 offers athletic and lively handling, stylish and high-quality interior. These attributes make it hold one of the top ranks in the class. It is agile to drive and its potent engine returns incredible fuel economy.

Pros and cones

  • Plenty of features
  • Spacious cabin
  • Balanced ride
  • Athletic and poised handling
  • Engine upgrades are not available
  • The infotainment system is cumbersome

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and FWD drivetrain
  • 272 horsepower
  • 21-22 city MPG
  • 26-28 highway MPG
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Overall rating is 8.5/10

Cost

  • $38400-$51000

 

  1. Mercedes Benz GLC class

It comes in the third rank in the list of luxury compact SUV class. It is liked for its sprightly engine performance, high-end cabin, comfortable interior, and plenty of features.

Pros and cons

  • Strong engine lineup
  • The comfortable and posh interior
  • Surefooted handling
  • Easy-to-use infotainment system
  • Coupe versions have cramped cargo areas and rear seats
  • In comparison to rivals, its initial cost is higher

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and RWD drivetrain
  • 16-22 city MPG
  • 22-29 highway MPG
  • 255-503 horsepower
  • Automatic transmission
  • Overall rating is 8.4/10

Cost

  • $43200-$84500

 

Top Subcompact SUVs

  1. Kia Soul

It holds the top rank in the class. It has gained top reviews for its abundant cargo space and cabin and convenient infotainment technology. New additions for 2022 are a shuffled features list and discontinuation of the manual transmission.

Pros and cons

  • Passenger-friendly seating
  • Spacious cargo area
  • Straightforward infotainment system
  • Long warranty
  • In comparison to competitors, it is less agile
  • Substandard cabin material

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • FWD drivetrain
  • 147-201 horsepower
  • 27-28 city MPG
  • 32-33 highway MPG
  • Overall rating is 8.4/10

Cost

  • $19190-$27790

 

  1. Mazda CX-30

It is holding one of the highest ranks for its swanky cabin, lively handling, and roomy cargo. New additions include Apple, CarPlay, Android Auto integrations, and turbocharged engines.

Pros and cons

  • Deft handling
  • Upscale interior
  • Refined ride
  • Wide-open cargo
  • Week acceleration
  • Infotainment reviews are mixed

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and FWD drivetrain
  • 186-227 horsepower
  • 24-25 city MPG
  • 31-33 highway MPG
  • Automatic transmission
  • Overall rating is 8.4/10

Cost

  • $22050-$34050

 

  1. Hyundai Kona

It comes in third place. This SUV has composed handling, a well-built cabin, and a refined ride. With a 4L cylindrical engine, it offers a potent turbocharged engine in option. It is considered one of the best SUVs due to predicted reliability, overall quality, accident-avoidance technologies, and high safety ratings.

Pros and cons

  • Upscale cabin
  • Convenient infotainment tech
  • Energetic turbocharged engine
  • Poised handling and refined ride
  • Back seats are less spacious
  • Inadequate cargo capacity

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • AWD and FWD drivetrain
  • 147-175 horsepower
  • 25-28 city MPG
  • 29-33 highway MPG
  • Automatic transmission
  • The new addition includes night edition trim
  • Overall rating is 8.4/10

Cost

  • $20500-$29550

Top Luxury subcompact SUVs

  1. BMW X1

A straightforward infotainment system, an enthusiastic engine, a roomy cabin helped the BMW X1 to hold the top rank in the class of luxury subcompact SUVs.

Pros and cons

  • Poised handling
  • Potent engine
  • Spacious cargo area
  • Intuitive infotainment system
  • Firm ride
  • Substandard cabin material

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • FWD and AWD drivetrain
  • 228 horsepower
  • 23-24 city MPG
  • 31-33 highway MPG
  • Overall rating is 8.5/10

Cost

  • $35400-$37400

 

  1. Volvo XC40

Due to its well-rounded driving dynamics and spacious, handsome interior, it holds the second rank in the class.

Pros and cons

  • Solid engine alternatives
  • The refined quality of the cabin
  • Spacious seating
  • Clunky infotainment system

Features and specs

  • Seating for 5 passengers
  • FWD and AWD drivetrain
  • 187-402 horsepower
  • 22-23 city MPG
  • 30-33 highway MPG
  • Overall rating is 8.5/10

Cost

  • $33700-$53990

References

  1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_utility_vehicle
  2. https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/suvs