There’s a good reason why compact SUVs are among the best-selling cars. It offers great value, efficiency, easy driving manners, and enough space and practicality to meet most people’s needs. However, some drivers want a little more off-road capability. Both the Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-50 lead the pack in this category with their standard equipment. Source: Kelley Blue Book
Compact SUVs like the 2024 Kia Sportage and 2024 Subaru Forester are known for their spacious interiors and comfortable driving dynamics, all while staying on the budget. So these 5-seater family haulers compete with each other, competing against Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Chevrolet… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Car buyers looking for a spacious and versatile SUV are spoiled for choice. There are countless makes and models of all shapes and sizes. Ranking as one of our favorite compact SUVs is the 2024 Kia Sportage. Just completely redesigned for the 2023 model year, his Sportage combines a bold look with class-leading passenger and cargo capabilities. Source: Kelley Blue Read More
People looking for an affordable car often have to make the difficult choice between a sedan and a hatchback. Sedans are often a little more comfortable and offer some separation from cargo, while hatchbacks are easier to carry large cargo. While each has its benefits, especially in the compact car market, choosing one comes down to: Source: Kelley Blue Book
This is a time of change for the automotive industry. For more than 20 years, buyer preferences have shifted toward larger, more luxurious, and more capable SUVs and pickup trucks. But compact cars are still viable, and no matter what some automakers bailing out in this segment say, the concept is very clearly proven by cars… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Small sedans are popular with young people and families who value looks, performance, and affordability. The 2024 Kia K5 and Mazda3 meet these demands. Both of his cars also come with options that allow buyers to realize their racing dreams, at least between stoplights, while maintaining safety, fuel economy, and relatively good performance. Source: Kelley Blue Book
The 2024 Acura Integra and 2024 Audi A3 are small luxury cars with surprisingly affordable base prices and city-friendly proportions. Thanks to the performance-tuned variants, each also has distinct aspects that turn them into machines of incredible speed. Reintroduced to Acura’s lineup last year, the five-door liftback Integra borrows its name from Acura’s Acura. Source: Kelley Blue Book
Less is more, especially when it comes to saving money on a quick, safe, and stylish compact luxury car. For example, models like the Acura Integra and Lexus IS both represent the smallest cars from their respective brands, making a mockery of the idea that everyone needs a comfortable SUV. It has been reintroduced to the Acura lineup for the Read More
The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid are spacious and versatile compact SUVs with excellent fuel economy. As the hybrid-powered siblings of these two popular family cars, the CR-V (Sport Touring) and all Tucsons come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD) and easy smartphone connectivity. Honda has added a new trim… Source: Kelley Blue Book
Many of us don’t really need more than a compact car. They’re relatively affordable to buy and run, easy to park, and often a lot of fun. The Impreza and Corolla are very different, but both are popular and highly rated. We put each model under the microscope to help buyers understand which models they like. Source: Kelley Blue Book