Best Small SUV: The 11 SUV Mega Comparison

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2 ай бұрын

Just like the families that made them popular, “compact” SUVs have grown up.
They’ve grown up so much in fact, that the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Subaru Forester are now all de facto replacements for the mid-sized sedans of yore. The growth spurt has left a vacuum in the class below, as brands scrambled to fill the small SUV segment. So, stepping down a size, we’ve assembled this massive 11-SUV group to see which one fills that void the best.
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@christopherdouglas8471 Ай бұрын

Ambitious job, assembling 11 of them! Good evaluation fellas.

@frankfrankenstein5933 6 күн бұрын

Subaru Crosstrek, only way to go! Symmetrical AWD, safety, reliability, standard features, resale value!🤗👍

@rhynecars Ай бұрын

Each of these cars could be broken down into a 60 second short for those looking for a particular model. Excellent work, you guys are undersubscribed!

@AutoGuide Ай бұрын

Thank you so much. The shorts is a great idea.

@XMG3 5 күн бұрын

I test drove a few of the cars on this list and ended up buying a brand new 2024 trax 1RS for $26,000 CAD ($19,000 USD). I'm a city dweller with no need for AWD. The value was by far unbeatable. Decent gas mileage, best looking compact suv in the entire list imo, plenty of room for my family of 4, easy to park in the city for its size. More and more people are starting to realize this little hidden gem of a car. Also,I test drove your "winner" KIA seltos, msrp $32,000 CAD ($23400 USD). Nothing in that car was better than the trax in anyway that was worth the $6000 CAD difference. The corolla cross hybrid ($46,000 CAD) is the only better car imo but it has such unreasonable markup here in Vancouver BC, it makes it not worth considering. In these hard times of economic decline, Trax just makes the best sense to me.

@Jurenic Ай бұрын

Amazing review guys!

@AutoGuide Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words

@HSTOgaming 13 күн бұрын

This was a great review!

@user-fq4td4no9c Ай бұрын

The corolla cross is the best for me .

@AlejandroArchila1 Ай бұрын

I’m still choose Mitsubishi, may not be the most modern suv but it’s super reliable and the S-AWC is amazing not to mention one of the best warranty

@dominickwilliams3504 22 күн бұрын

Mitsu dealerships are crap. Bad credit People go 4 Mitsu now.

@AlejandroArchila1 22 күн бұрын

@@dominickwilliams3504 My local dealership is great and was recently under renovation, also my credit is excellent, I own an Evo, 22’ Outlander and 23’ Outlander Sport. 😎💪🏻

@XMG3 5 күн бұрын

err... I don't think the term super reliable can be applied to eclipse cross

@thunderjenkins920 Күн бұрын

You guys selected the Kia over Toyota and Subaru and Mazda are you kidding me. It's an ok vehicle but it doesn't beat out the other three I mentioned.

@vishwas3019 Ай бұрын

Great job

@johnwalker2480 Күн бұрын

I absolutely love my 2024 Kia Seltos SX. It is a fantastic little car. Thank you for the reviews.

@eleanormassaro5195 Ай бұрын

Also, they should’ve been labeled as a subcompact crossover SUV comparison

@Funkydood 14 күн бұрын

The Seltos is so good, that I went for GREAT!, and got my wife a Sportage!!!!!!

@geneticrex 3 күн бұрын

I've test driven a number of these small vehicles and without question the one that feels and looks the most upscale in both all-around performance and features is the Mazda CX-30 Turbo, while combined with a track record of reliability. So many of the cars in this class feel and look incredibly cheap the second you sit in the drivers seat, with performance that is simply lackluster. If maximum interior space isn't at the top of the list, the CX-30 Turbo is head and shoulders above it's competition in this sector.

@ic_0129 Ай бұрын

I'd take the corolla cross hybrid if there were any available around me.

@billshoe22191 Ай бұрын

I’d take the turbo Honda Civic Hatchback over alll of these to be honest. If I had to pick one of these SUVs, it would be the Mazda if it had IRS, but it doesn’t. Therefore my choice would be the Seltos as it’s a perfect blend for an everyday driver. The Corolla Cross and Crosstrek are already dated and blah to drive even in this pack

@dominickwilliams3504 22 күн бұрын

I wish the cx30 turbo had rear IRS, but the NA cx30 doesn't need it.

@markwilliams6378 17 күн бұрын

@@dominickwilliams3504I still don't know why Mazda went with a torsion beam rear axle. Even in the CX50

@PresidentJackBauer Ай бұрын

In the US the kona has more options than the seltos for the same price

@electronicland7214 7 күн бұрын

Awesome comparison. Is there a reason to not including Kia Niro in the test? Thanks

@AutoGuide 6 күн бұрын

We had to make a cut off somewhere. Yes, the Trax was in there, but we wanted to how it stacked up in the segment. But you've given us an idea...Trax vs Niro -MS

@electronicland7214 6 күн бұрын

@@AutoGuide As an owner of CX30 , your comparison test didn't give me an answer what he to buy next unfortunately. The seltos is too big for me and that awesome looking Subaru isn't sold in my country.

@thomasmeisch5692 9 күн бұрын

As a CX30 owner I have heard reviews talking about this hunting of the gearbox but have never experienced it its smooth shifting and never hunts. Switching to Continental or Michelin completely changes the ride on this vehicle as the oem bridgestone's are rocks. It also really doesn't belong in this showdown as it was never meant to compete with any of these suvs.

@pingpongballz5998 8 күн бұрын

The CX30 is too classy for these vehicles

@julioangel1839 5 күн бұрын

I'm with you I have owned a 2021 cx30 since new and I had never had any issues with it especially this shifting nonsense

@BrianAiello Ай бұрын

Too bad the Suzuki SX4 isn't sold in the US. IMHO, it would win hands down on bang for the buck practicality and value. I've got one nearing 5 years old now, having some 65,000km on the clock, and haven't had any issues with it.

@AutoGuide Ай бұрын

We miss it too

@TheAgarpe 17 күн бұрын

Now do the same video but for the next size of suvs

@AutoGuide 17 күн бұрын

We did that two years ago, but it's probably time for a new one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdyHms19ub2Repc.htmlfeature=shared

@tedneanderthal7373 15 күн бұрын

Hopefully, the Honda HR-V will have a hybrid option soon.

@npapan 9 күн бұрын

The same car is sold in Europe as ZR-V and its full hybrid only.

@TalismanPHX Ай бұрын

The Kia Seltos has poor resale value and a garbage turbocharged engine. Interior looks nice though

@gregbarry5875 13 күн бұрын

You didn't give any consideration to AWD options like terrain management systems, dual clutch rear diffs or center locking that sends torque 50/50 front and rear.

@petealwayslovesu Ай бұрын

how will you rank the toyota cross without the hybrid system?

@AutoGuide Ай бұрын

It would finish lower. That hybrid system really transforms the vehicle.

@petealwayslovesu Ай бұрын

@@AutoGuide around?

@caliboyrob Ай бұрын

@@petealwayslovesuclose to the Honda. Tight back seat & not fun to drive

@petealwayslovesu Ай бұрын

@@caliboyrob thinking about that too, it's nothing wo the hybrid system

@wolflarson71 Ай бұрын

You need catchier thumbnails/graphics for these KZfaq videos.

@Javierm0n0 Ай бұрын

It's a car comparison not gen alpha viewbait or a gaming content channel.

@wolflarson71 Ай бұрын

@@Javierm0n0 It's a business and visibility matters.

@Javierm0n0 Ай бұрын

@@wolflarson71 true

@wolflarson71 Ай бұрын

@@Javierm0n0 Even something like "Review" or "Comparison Review" in large font would go a long way to prevent it from getting lost in a subscription feed.

@FabledVerse 3 күн бұрын

A Kia?? YIKES

@SoundMan1985 6 күн бұрын

This is compact suv, not small. Small is like CRV, escape, Rav 4 and etc.

@victormarian7889 14 күн бұрын

I think in U.S. small is an other word ...

@jacquesbelisle7465 12 күн бұрын

Toyota Corolla cross hybride she is the best.

@g-mo961 Ай бұрын

Shopping this class, you'll find KZfaq reviews seem to deliver 'safe' reviews. They can't really dig or bash as it may insult the OEM and/or respective owners. They can't gush too much, or they come off biased. This review is outside the norm. The ratings and comments were driver and feature based not charts and graphs from Consumer Reports. Thing is... owner reviews can be terrible harping over dual-zone HVAC, ventilated seats, or other stupid stuff. Stick with Consumer Reports as the Defacto word, and you may miss out on a sweet ride. That's what's different. Drivers not dolts. Thanks guys.

@AutoGuide Ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words.

@TalismanPHX 3 күн бұрын

Tesla Model Y please 🎉

@janhendritarigan4916 2 күн бұрын

They must be joking 😢. Putting KIA Sheltos in the top and VW above Honda HRV. Will not consider their rank to buy a car

@Sabatino271 13 күн бұрын

Why isn’t the jeep compass in this test?

@AutoGuide 13 күн бұрын

Stellantis tried hard to get us one in time, but it didn't work out. We plan to test it against some of the top finishers this summer.

@rapide12345 Ай бұрын

I'd take the Eclipse Cross.

@heathjohnson2575 3 күн бұрын

Kia is awesome

@tah6746 13 күн бұрын

Excellent Review of many SUV's. Is there any options without a Infotainment System? In my opinion the best Infotainment System is not to have one. I do not want this in my Automobile. I would like a Physical buttons, knobs, switches, a Key, Manual Parking Break, not an Electric Parking Break. Basic things like a Dipstick so I can check my Engine Oil and complete some Maintenance for example. The more bells and whistles that are on a Vehicle means the more there is to break. Also, a Fully Digital Instrument Panel is something that I can do without as well. I am not a fan of these bright Displays shinning in my face. If the Vehicle was lighter in Weight. 200HP and lower would be more than enough. One would have a better Power to Wight in the Vehicle did not weigh as much. A Manual Transmission option would be nice as well.

@randommanlady Ай бұрын

The VW Taos is above a Honda!? What kind of grass are these journalists smoking? According to consumer reviews the VW Taos has the lowest consumer satisfaction rating along with the Kia seltos. I'm beginning to wonder if these journalists are The kind of people who don't actually own their own vehicles but daily drive free press vehicles that we hear so much about.

@scottluthy5828 15 күн бұрын

The Toyota rav 4 hands down for reliability. Enough said. My wife and I bought one in 2019 and it has been flawless. I maintain the vehicle and change oil every 5000 miles. Toyota Corolla cross has also got the dynamic force engine.

@dominickwilliams3504 22 күн бұрын

Mzda cx5 should be included, Honda HRV and all GM's small cuvs are larger inside and as big outside as the Mzda cx5.

@mcphersonjohnathon 5 күн бұрын

Sorry was this the worst small suv? Litterally none of the best small suvs on your video, bmw x3 m40i, macan, gla 45, model y, audi sq5, ect..

@drewyager4020 Ай бұрын

Audi q3?.. I think it is the best

@birddogg62 18 күн бұрын

I can’t believe you put a Kia above Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota. I just hope that pay off from Kia was fat 🤷‍♂️

@anthonypagano6384 Ай бұрын

Where is the jeep compass and Nissan kicks and Hyundai venue and Nissan rogue sport and kia niro

@randommanlady Ай бұрын

Also the Buick envista

@codincoman9019 Ай бұрын

You can go looking for them in the trash bin. Why would anyone smart choose an unreliable, high TCO clunker. The podium is owned by Lexus, Toyota and Mazda.

@caliboyrob Ай бұрын

Rogue sport was discontinued last year. And he literally said a new kicks is coming to dealership in a few months.

@mileitman Ай бұрын

What's with the pronunciation of Mazda? Sounds American

@chrisphillips6229 15 күн бұрын

Where's the VW Taos or Tiguan

@jsundberg5542 14 күн бұрын

oh yeah!!! forgot about them!

@codincoman9019 Ай бұрын

Your review disagrees with what drivers-owners found out: the Japanese top cars are rulling through reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), the German cars are clunkers and the Koreans are just slightly over Germans, but far below the Japanese best cars.

@1996ChevroletImpalaSS Ай бұрын

A Kia? It’s gonna break down at one point or another.

@womwom6774 Ай бұрын

6 year 100k warranty tho

@1996ChevroletImpalaSS Ай бұрын

@@womwom6774 they won’t honor it for crap

@robertduklus6555 Ай бұрын

What isn't??

@MrFrankieMatarrese Ай бұрын

I've had 3 new, leased hyundai and genesis vehicles over the last 9 years. No major issues but one and they fixed it under warranty without so much as a question and gave me a loaner for the duration of the repair...idk what all this hyundai motor group hate is on the internet. This isn't 1996, mister impala.

@toyota420xp Ай бұрын

The reason the engines and key is a Hyundai is mostly fails because the owners never change the oil

@Mgoblagulkablong Ай бұрын

Taos is among the LEAST realiable models according to consumerreports, among the models with the LEAST satisfied owners according to consumerreports and has some of the worst owners ratings on Edmunds, avoid VW.

@christopherdouglas8471 Ай бұрын

Sadly, I have to agree. VW have great showroom appeal, but then the ownership experience can be troublesome.

@HenryCalderonJr Ай бұрын

I have never had an issue with my VW and it is already a 2020. Just maintenance and new rear brake pads. Otherwise it has been trouble free.

@g-mo961 Ай бұрын

And as an owner of said 'least reliable' they are flat wrong. Dual shaft gearbox, IRS, 4-Motion AWD with electronic locker, auto hill descent, best cargo in a sophisticated driver for handling and zip. All that and 35+ MPG. Yeah, a real junk wagon from the Audi/Porsche group. Look at TAOS owner forums not Consumer Reports. Avoid any review about reviews. Read what's up on real owner sites.

@christopherdouglas8471 Ай бұрын

@@g-mo961 Just a couple of points. Firstly, DSG stands for Direct Shift Gearbox, not Dual Shaft Gearbox. Small point. Secondly, Consumer Reports data comes directly from real Taos owner’s input. That is the source of the ratings. Owner forums are worth looking at, but to be fair, Consumer Reports have been accepted as a legitimate source of reliability data and problem areas, no matter the car or truck, for many years. Also, just as a point of clarification, the Taos comes from the Volkswagen Group, not Audi/Porsche. Audi’s Q3 would be their closest to equivalent model.

@TheRasta4ri 17 күн бұрын

Damn got to the end see that this whole thing is a whack hack job of a review Acura RDX 2.0 turbo 4cyl & subaru crosstrek then toyota are the 3 to consider as these vehicles are safe to drive & park without worrying if your vehicle could catch a fire.