6 Best Compact SUVs Under $30K - as per Consumer Reports (2024)

[Music] right now your choices for compact SUVs are quite a lot really there are tons of small-sized SUVs coming from different brands that could appeal to you and that's pretty fantastic right however once you inspect each of them you'll probably notice that they are strikingly not the same in terms of price and overall quality price for instance is a huge factor to consider given that well all of us have respective thresholds of how much we can actually spend on a high value Asset like cars thus if you are planning this year to get an SUV you should probably do some market research but don't go nuts yet if you feel that's too cumbersome for you I got you covered hello everyone this is Ted from Carland TV take the back seat as in this episode I am going to give you a rundown of the best compact SUVs under $30,000 that you should check out this 2024 before I start I would like to ask you the favor of hitting the Subscribe and notification Bells they help the channel a lot now buckle up and let's get back to the video 2024 Hyundai Kona sure the 2024 Hyundai Kona has a pokey acceleration but keep in mind that most subcompact SUVs under the $30,000 segment have the same issue and that factor alone doesn't prove that this SUV sucks because obviously this wasn't designed to blaze the freeways in the first place the base engine is a 2 L 147 horsepower machine but there's a more powerful 1.6 L turbocharged engine you can opt for and that one makes 190 horsepower the latest Hyundai Kona is still a significant improvement over its predecessors the interior has been expanded to provide more leg room for its passenger and cargo space for luggage driving the Hyundai Kona is pleasurable given that the interior has been designed to optimize comfort there are handsome appointments here and there though some of them kind of feel cheap and the incar tech isn't lacking either its handling requires a little work but I guess it's something that you can expect from an SUV priced at $25,000 I am not saying that it's bad but I'm certain that other SUVs are more refined than this one take the Mazda cx30 as an example moreover engine noise becomes noticeable once it begins to throttle but essentially it's something bearable 2024 Hyundai tuon another impressive compact SUV you should check out this 2024 is the Hyundai Tucson it's a striking SUV because well it has a handsome design inside and out the cabin is definitely upscale but it's practical in every sense the latest tone is an upgrade of the previous models there's a huge difference in terms of their handling and driving demor at the same time the cabin is really quite even when the SUV is accelerating there's even a sentiment that this particular SUV is now a better alternative than other mainstream options for compact SUVs such as the Toyota Rav 4 and Nissan Rogue of course I think that there's Merit to these claims and tucon has the provisions and features to prove that it is an excellent commuter the base price of the non-hybrid Hyundai Tucson has a price of $228,000 similar to other compact SUVs in its segment the gas model Tucson suffers from sluggish acceleration this one comes with a 2.5 L 4 cylinder engine that makes 187 ponies and this powertrain is paired with an 8-speed automatic front-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive can be acquired as well by the way this SUV has a starting price of $288,000 so this should be on your books 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan the Volkswagen Tiguan sits at $30,000 and it definitely has the qualities of a mid-range SUV what I can say about this SUV is that it veered away from the standard designs and features being offered in the compact segment it has a sharp and responsive handling and there's more metal that comes with its body it has an Upscale Interior and offers roomy leg room for its passengers the incar tech especially its infotainment system is intuitive and well laid out the 2024 ton uses a 2 L Turbo charged four-- cylinder engine across all the trim levels there are no performance engine options which is a bit questionable but well I can let go of that after all the One Thing This SUV excels at is its Beyond satisfactory operation This SUV is really fun to drive it has a firm breake takes Corners with confidence and maintains quietness while accelerating another noteworthy aspect of the Volkswagen Tiguan is its improved fuel economy according to EPA estimates the SUV reaches up to 31 MP gallon on highways this fuel efficiency is gradually reduced when you equip the four motion all-wheel drive setup to the car but in the grand scheme of things the Tiguan remains a remarkable option in the compact SUV segment 2024 Kia Sportage it has been reported that the 2024 Kia Sportage is one of the fastest moving SUVs in the market in terms of sales across multiple dealerships in the United States with a base price of $28,000 this compact SUV has lots of space in its cabin it has near luxury appointments on its interior and the overall offerings for its standard features aren't lacking either well this SUV is still a boore to drive despite the previous year's overhaul it has a default powertrain across all trims is a 2.5 L 4 cylinder engine that only makes 187 horsepower this powertrain is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and can be opted for with an all-wheel drive it's commonly recommended even by the likes of consumer reports to get the hybrid ex trim version of the Kia Sportage this one costs a little over $30,000 but runs quieter smoother and faster than the non-hybrid variant according to real world tests the hybrid Kia Sportage could reach 36 m per gallon which is at least 10 m per gallon greater than than what the gason sportd can offer but for its price and Provisions the base model of Kia sportd is still an excellent pick for most consumers it's reliable and offers a good driving Verve perfect for families and daily commutes around town 2024 Mazda cx30 the 2024 Mazda cx30 is a prolific small-size SUV that's the best way I can describe this car with a starting price of $26,700 the CX 30 will definitely give you a superb Driving Experience it's not Dull on the road as it has The Verve that will keep drivers engaged of course this isn't surprising as this SUV was based on the equally athletic Mazda 3 despite featuring a sporty Drive the Mazda cx30 still does have a tepid acceleration if you want more power from the SUV you should step on the accelerator pedal with Force road tests suggest that it can hit 60 mph in under 8 seconds with it its 2.5 L 191 horsepower engine it's a good thing that it has an optional 250 horsepower turbocharged engine you can equip under its Hood the sad part about this is that if you are planning to get that engine you need to spend more than 30 grand as it is only available in the higher trims fortunately the base trim has a standard all-wheel drive and six-speed automatic transmission so even if you just settle on the entry-level trim you are still getting the best of what the 2024 Mazda x30 can offer 20224 Subaru cross Trek the Subaru cross Trek is a good pick if you are looking for a capable compact SUV or in short an SUV that you can actually take on off-roading of course I am not saying that it can take difficult trenches and perilous Boulders all I am saying is that it can handle off the pavement tracks with relative ease the off-roading capability of the Subaru cross Trek has been its theme for several years already so the 2024 model of the SUV doesn't steer off from this aside from having a surprisingly rugged performance on the road its interior has been overhauled to add more space and practicality to it in particular the seats have been redesigned for added passenger comfort and support moreover its cabin has been layered with sound dampening material to keep the outside noise to a minimum the engine options for the Subaru cross Trek didn't change that much from its 2023 model the base engine is a 2 L flat FL 4 cylinder that makes 152 horsepower and there's also the choice to get the 2.5 L flat 4 engine that generates 182 horsepower as some of you might have known already the 2024 cross Trek is equipped with an all-wheel drive across all the trim levels but I just find it distasteful that it no longer retains the manual transmission the CVT is nice but if you are like me who grew up Driving Manual Vehicles you'll really crave it and that completes our list thanks for sticking to the end if you enjoyed this video please hit the like and share buttons I know it's a chore but it helps the channel a lot until next time drive safely

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Length: 10min 2sec (602 seconds)

Published: Mon Mar 25 2024