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: $33,895 - $37,195
- Invoice: $31,164 - $34,190
- MPG: 17 City / 22 Hwy
#1
2009 Acura RDX
The RDX provides a good combination of sporty performance and a comfortable, high-tech cabin. With standard all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine, it's a worthy -- and ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.8 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 10.0 |
- MSRP: $33,800 - $37,400
- Invoice: NA
- MPG: 17 (2008) City / 24 (2008) Hwy
#2
2009 Infiniti EX
New in 2008, the Infiniti EX boasts sporty handling and a hi-tech interior. Its few downsides include lower fuel economy and less cargo space than top rivals. ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 7.3 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $33,900 - $35,900
- Invoice: $31,527 - $33,387
- MPG: 16 (Est) City / 22 (Est) Hwy
#3
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
Those who have tested the Mercedes-Benz GLK report excellent, car-like driving dynamics but register disappointment at a small rear seat and poor fuel economy. The GLK-Class is ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $39,700 - $39,700
- Invoice: $36,525 - $36,525
- MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy
#4
2009 BMW X3
The X3 is an excellent performer, delivering the ride and handling you'd expect for an SUV from BMW. It offers competitive all-wheel drive performance, though some find ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 10.0 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $35,375 - $35,375
- Invoice: $32,191 - $32,191
- MPG: 15 City / 22 Hwy
#5
2009 Land Rover LR2
The LR2 offers very good off-road driving capabilities and strong safety features, but Land Rover has a poor record for reliability. For a sportier ride, consider the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
Unranked: Luxury Compact SUVs
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