The 16 Best Compact Luxury SUVs to Buy Right Now
Compact luxury SUVs are to this decade what Hansel was to the fictional fashion world in 2000: so hot right now. As sport-utilities have become the de facto choice of vehicle for a vast swath of the world’s new car buyers, the two-row luxury crossover has become a new status symbol, too. Buyers who, a generation ago, might have opted for a BMW 3 Series or Audi A4 are now frequently choosing those cars’ high-riding equivalents.
And who can blame them? Modern crossovers are, by and large, nearly as efficient, comfortable, and easy to drive as their conventional sedan counterparts — but they come with the added perks of easier entry and the confidence in knowing you can hop curbs and handle rough roads more easily. It’s no wonder just about every automaker under the sun seems to be in the market — especially in luxury. Here, then, are the 16 best luxury compact SUVs you can buy right now.
—Best Overall: BMW X3
—Best for Off-Roaders: Land Rover Defender 90
—Best Looking: Alfa Romeo Stelvio
—Best for Buyers Who Wanted a Sports Car: Porsche Macan
—Best for the Badge-Conscious: Mercedes-Benz GLC
—Best for Comfortable Seats: Lincoln Corsair
—Best for Flying Under the Radar: Audi Q5
—Best for EV Buyers Who Don’t Want Drastic Change: Audi Q4 E-Tron
—Best for Not Compromising: Volvo XC60
—Best for Exotic Car Fans: Maserati Grecale
—Best for Bentley Fans on a Budget: Genesis GV70
—Best for Powertrain Options: Lexus NX
—Best for Traditionalists: Cadillac XT5
—Best for Muscle Car Fans: Jaguar F-PACE
—Best for Audio Lovers: Acura RDX
—Best for Engineering Enthusiasts: Infiniti QX50
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