SUV Rankings: Luxury Compact SUVs
Ranking of premium SUVs and crossovers, generally priced $30,000 to $40,000. Acura RDX, BMW X3, Land Rover LR2 and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $31,900 - $36,850
- Invoice: $29,343 - $33,880
- MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy
#1
2008 Infiniti EX
The Infiniti EX35 is a viable new offering in the luxury compact SUV class. Its high points are sporty handling and a hi-tech interior, while its downsides ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $33,195 - $36,695
- Invoice: $30,505 - $33,714
- MPG: 17 City / 22 Hwy
#2
2008 Acura RDX
The RDX earns a very good score for its excellent combination of performance, a comfortable and roomy cabin and celebrated safety ratings.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $38,600 - $38,600
- Invoice: $35,510 - $35,510
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
#3
2008 BMW X3
The 2008 BMW X3 delivers very competitive all-wheel drive performance, though some may find its suspension a little too stiff and the price a bit high for ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 6.0 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $33,985 - $33,985
- Invoice: $30,926 - $30,926
- MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy
#3
2008 Land Rover LR2
The LR2 offers very good off-road driving capabilities and strong safety features, but buyers should be aware that Land Rover has a poor record for reliability.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.8 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
