Best Compact Luxury SUVs Recommended by Consumer Reports - 2021

The compact luxury SUV segment is one of the most popular vehicle segments in the market today. For 2021, Consumer Reports recommends only 5 SUVs in this class, based on their road test, owner satisfaction, predicted reliability and safety features. These small luxury crossovers are rated above average in reliability.
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[@islandbunny29]

RDX should’ve definitely been top 1.. Sporty, reliable and holds it’s value.

[@zunaidkajee4540]

surprised Volvo never made your list, since most luxury "extras" on other brands are standard features on volvos

[@MostafaAkoushahly]

i find the Mazda cx 5 luxurious and perfect :)

[@jasonrobards7695]

Could you please include Kw power and litres per 100km in fuel usage.I am from Australia and we use the metric system over here so gallons per mile takes some conversion to our figures. Greatly appreciated if you are able to include in your reviews.

[@bobmohr4952]

I would put the 2021 Buick Envision on the XT4 platform in this class but for $10,000 -$20,000. Less. You get all of those safety features plus quiet and comfortable ride and a pocket full of cash. Love this Buick.

[@billyrock8305]

Buick is for old people who want boring and cheap. Great if your over 70 or 80. Grandpa might like it.

[@tomfaz4193]

The Buick Envision is assembled in China from parts sourced worldwide. Not for me.

[@rozzie8417]

@@billyrock8305 I missed the memo. I’m 34 with a Buick Verano. My best vehicle so far.

[@billyrock8305]

@@rozzie8417 Wow you’re old for 34! 😬

[@rozzie8417]

@@billyrock8305 😆😂😂

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Very nice.

[@billyrock8305]

Forgot VOLVO. #1.

[@kyky9260]

Nice!

[@donhoneycutt3856]

The fact a cadillac is on list keeps me from taken this list seriously

[@datway3582]

Ur a goof. Cadillacs are nice man

[@str8up574]

@@datway3582 Don is clueless...🤣🤣🤣

[@pauljohnramos8126]

Wow soon one will be mine work pa more..........

[@halflife103]

2:48 This song makes me mad when its not on a BayAreaBuggs Video XD

[@mikewest9159]

Their all lovely for two or three years ……..

[@AllAboutPurple]

Lol

[@genesisg7022]

I guess Genesis Gv70 wasn't out yet?

[@tijanikhemiri2745]

I don't understand why porsche does not release a hybrid version of the macan, the hybrid cayenne is selling like crazy, i can imagine the sells of the hybrid macan, plus they already have the hybrid system of the Q5 so the production would not be complicated, really i can' t understand this decision, maybe a video to explain why?

[@gideonighodalo3476]

All compact SUV are good...

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

Only problem is NONE of them are SUVs...none of them can tow boat loaded on a trailer along the beach. 99% of reviewers and journalists have got their knickers in a twist. At the beginning there were Utility vehicles such a Land Rovers that can power a water pump or a generator if necessary( utilities) . Then came a Small Utility Vehicle for outdoor sports loving people - Suzuki built one of the earliest models that was a hit with the surfing crowd - and the SUV was born . The essential features of any vehicle to be called an SUV is high ground clearance ( at least 8 inches ) and a 4 wheel system that can be locked and have a low range gear ratio., so that you can drag a trailer with a small boat/ Jet Ski and launch from a beach. If your vehicle can't do that - it isn't an SUV.. 90% of the vehicle that are called SUVs are aren't SUVs .. just a crossbreed called.. CROSSOVERS.

[@peterkostek4397]

The more I read these reports, the more confused I get. One site says that Cadillac, Mercedes and Audi should be avoided at all costs for a number of reasons. Then I read this and you tell me they are among the top 5. Does anybody really know what they’re talking about?

[@joecruz9204]

Best Lexus ever!

[@HEEHEEBOII]

Surprised the X3 isn't on here. It's the most popular compact SUV and has pretty dang good reliability.

[@kobekiko475]

BMW haters bro!!! You know they get there asses hurt when bmw wins in everything!! Hahaha lame ass haters The ultimate driving machine

[@doriangray2020]

Actually the Q5 is most popular. Not sure why that x3 isn’t here but BMW is near the bottom on reliability

[@kobekiko475]

@@doriangray2020 lmao wtf are you talking about the X3 is the most reliable suvs out in the market! And the Audi is not the most reliable either lmao I drive my BMW X5 to put a smile on my face not for reliability Lmao haters

[@doriangray2020]

@@kobekiko475 haha you beamer babies sure are so sensitive and emotional about about a hunk of metal. Enjoy your little car and I hope it brings you all the pleasure and happiness you seek in life.

[@kobekiko475]

@@doriangray2020 hahahaha awwww you g** Audi lovers 😆😆😆😁😁😁 you guys are always last in sales when. It comes to the German cars. You should know Audi has always been that little sister that gets the leftovers Hahahaha enjoy your little Audi and always remember 3rd place is your middle name lmao 😂

[@wikkidtex]

Jaguar F-PAce?

[@mrs.g2147]

Nice rides but I can't afford any of them 😂

[@eizenkrein]

I picked Acura RDX or Genesis qx 70.

[@SEJ3333]

Where's the Genesis GV70? Its Motor Trend's best SUV - but its for 2022. Might the year be why? Its the top pick for many reviewers and as an owner - after having test driven all the rest - I can attest to the fact that it beats all!

[@user-lb3xr4pt1g]

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[@Plutonas78]

consumers report have various variables in consideration. If you click the worst luxury SUVs, Stelvio is at the top 2!

[@noname-JS]

Consumer Reports lost my respect many years ago!

[@siddharthshukla8034]

How can we ern from car company

[@rvg202]

One thing that I find strange is no mention at all of off road handling. In theory, and SUV should be able to do some (how much, of course, depends on the SUV). Otherwise, it's just a station wagon, at best.

[@kumarandisamy7468]

All this are ladies car

[@M4NA5]

The only off-roading these vehicles would be doing in real world is running over the curbs at a Starbucks drive-through

[@billyrock8305]

@@kumarandisamy7468 Macon? 😆

[@michelthakur]

No mention of Acura RDX, more sportier than X3 and as reliable as a Lexus.

[@boywonder8114]

I’m torn between i worked at a car dealership And I believe your wrong about the Cadillac but wright about the Porsche Macan

[@joeasuncion7854]

Infinity QX 50.

[@juliaforgie8595]

Cadillac and BMW AND a Porche for reliability??

[@Agent77X]

NX300 still is one of the ugliest SUVs on the road too!

[@kumarandisamy7468]

Any cars if maintain well will serve it master well. Always know how to maintain a car properly

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

Hi Kumar - How do you maintain your car? Especially a Haldex 4 wheel drive system?

[@e66ninja59]

Lexus NX is a nice car but the RX350 drives way better than the NX. Way more comfortable. Was disappointed with the NX ride quality, car is basically a dressed up Toyota Rav4. Spent a week in the RX and noticed a considerable amount of difference in comfort. I'd suggest staying clear of the NX and buy something else. For the amount of money you're paying, I was disappointed in the NX.

[@jonathanLToronto]

4 cylinder vs 6 cylinder with difference in levels of speed. Of course RX 350 is going to be lot of comfortable in ride quality. Besides the ride quality, did you notice Rx 350 takes way more amount of gas? I would not buy RX unless I have bank vaults with money fully jammed inside them.

[@shenanigan3083]

Buick envision avinier should be on this list .. it's price is decent

[@raphaelortegacoste6509]

Hey what about the Volvo Xc60? Crap or great?

[@noname-JS]

My XC60 Polestar is FABULOUS. In a league of it's own!

[@abhilashgoud5268]

It's great

[@originofdannymarkland2062]

Lincoln aviator

[@T0tenkampf]

the 4.6L-4V in those lasts forever and almost identical to the mercury marauder engine

[@Dave-fk5bu]

Sorry, had to laugh when it started off with a Cadillac

[@chicoandthem4n]

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[@oldschoolfunkster1]

Is he the same narrator from "How It's Made" tv series? Sure sounds like him.

[@armandocassius829]

A tip: you can watch series at Flixzone. Been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@reedbenton9903]

@Armando Cassius Definitely, I have been using flixzone for since december myself :D

[@nonyabiz2013]

Don't know but he sounds like the same guy from another youtube channel Redwheel

[@artmaltman]

No BMW?

[@ericb.4358]

No "BMTroubleyou"

[@Krabatserb]

What about Jaguar F-Pace?

[@T0tenkampf]

that was is number 7 on their worst list, according to CR

[@Devilot80]

You forgot the rdx

[@coolguypravara]

Lexus front grill is the weird looking and I don’t know how people like it but of course it’s subjective and they are the reliable cars is what I always hear and see in the comments. Q5 is the good looking one for me.

[@ericb.4358]

Well for damn sure the LEXUS has the highest quality, witnessed by its highest-in-class resale value. And likely the ALFA has the lowest build quality, albeit the most fun to drive. Overall I'd take a Porsche - quality and fun to drive. And the 2021 MAZDA CX-5 Signature ($39,000.) while not in the "luxury" category definitely belongs there based on its stellar quality, crash tests, safety suite, design and interior appointments and features. Now we await the next MAZDA 6 based on the VISION concept car and with a new straight 6 engine. Pure Sex!

[@davecram1311]

So where is Genesis GV 70, would top out in this bunch

[@gaara4667]

Wait how the hell do you predict reliability ?

[@gaara4667]

@@Road-wx9ok thank you

[@strumpeteer]

They take each model years to 3-5 years back and see how many times they're in the shop for warranty work. For example, most BMW X3's are always at the dealer for warranty work which is why it didn't even make this list.

[@gaara4667]

@@strumpeteer alright

[@lakshmandalpadado9066]

Why do Lexus fix snow - plows on their cars?

[@josephwireko-adumatta4722]

Lol......

[@josephwireko-adumatta4722]

Lol....

[@ericb.4358]

The EV SUVs cometh...

[@jaelynbrose8713]

*On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, Mazda beat traditional winners Lexus and Toyota to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand in Consumer Reports’ annual reliability survey. Reports surveyed organization members who own more than 300,000 vehicles from model years 2000 to 2020.* -The Associated Press

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

Mazda is the best automotive brand out there. Literally luxury, sporty and super reliable

[@alb0zfinest]

@@boristeplitskiy7632 Not it’s not “literally,” luxury. You get a good deal for the price, but it’s most definitely not luxury.

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

@@alb0zfinest What is considered “luxury”. BMW, AUDI, Mercedes?

[@alb0zfinest]

@@boristeplitskiy7632 Yes.

[@boristeplitskiy7632]

Don’t they all have a shitty turbo 4 cylinder? With the option to “upgrade”.

[@theodorenahas1090]

My Volkswagen Tiguan se is just as good as these at half the price. Glad I bought my Tiguan.

[@doriangray2020]

Sorry but the Tiguan is trash inside and out.

[@theodorenahas1090]

@@doriangray2020 you got my Tiguan confused with your mother . Don’t confuse the two.

[@doriangray2020]

@@theodorenahas1090 hmmm…claims he owns/leases a Tiguan and resorts to “mother” insults. Well you certainly have the right automobile…trash belongs with trash. CR rates that garbage as one of the worst compact SUV’s ever. Sweet dreams princess.

[@theodorenahas1090]

@@doriangray2020 You’re just mad my Tiguan has higher resale value than your vehicle. CR reports huh? one of the worst huh? Funny I don’t see any CR report that states that… you just make things up all the time when your feelings are hurt? Stop confusing me with your mother I told you once already.

[@T0tenkampf]

I don't own one but the interior is nice...they are stacked up in the LKQ salvage yards with mechanical breakdowns and not wrecks so there is something going on.

[@pnnsneaky4735]

QX50!

[@purtol9686]

💙💙💙

[@redemptionistador3116]

jaguar? BMW?

[@doriangray2020]

Both are crap

[@gregnote771]

X3

[@marcussimmons2708]

So much for the BMW X-3. ☹️!

[@strumpeteer]

You can always trade in for a Lexus.

[@wayneyee9960]

X3⃣️The best

[@mark11967AD]

The Lexus front grill looks like hoop skirt meets fishnet. Not a fan. Q5 is nice looking with good package and features.

[@chicoandthem4n]

Agreed. It looks ridiculous 😂

[@coolguypravara]

Yes I too don’t like it’s front grill looks

[@fahmizainal7021]

Just go for any 2.0 litre and below.. Especially in Asia.. government is crazy charging stupidly overpriced road tax yearly.

[@arunpaul4600]

Reliability of 2021 vehicles??? Wtf

[@T0tenkampf]

predicted...as clearly shown

[@francistan8566]

lexus nbr1..? srsly?

[@leifandersen2756]

Where is Nissan Roque? Where are the europian SUVs ?

[@JD_ULTRA_19]

Mercedes is where is at.

[@jonathanchartrand3351]

This video is nothing more than sponsorship for the vehicles mentioned. They are all high price SUVs that will be repair nightmares after 5 or 6 years down the road.

[@waterandsand7104]

forgot gv70...🤦

[@anandabarata]

You need to call Porsche and ask how to pronounce "Macan" correctly and learn why it is named "Macan".

[@sriwongprasertthavorn3562]

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[@alexanderbondar5947]

Crab meat salads

[@ozrenlakic3704]

Audi ku 5

[@marcindrabik255]

What? Mabe in US not EU

How hard is it to pronounce the word luxury without a "G" in the middle??

[@T0tenkampf]

luggzury! drink honey first

[@faffabout9412]

Uhh, these are midsized not compact….. compact is the gla250, x1, xc40 etc…

[@tconso]

Those are considered to be subcompacts.

[@timsmith5133]

No electric models? You can keep ICE models.

[@genesisg7022]

You can keep your battery!

[@T0tenkampf]

yeah you say that until you have to replace a 5000$ battery that can only be made from raw materials located in a communist country known for absolute garbage level QC

[@abdulwahideid9860]

Because those cars are expensive

[@T0tenkampf]

Some of you folks need to read and understand that this is predicted reliability of 2021 models only and the prediction is based on past generations that may have nothing to do with the vehicle shown. I wouldnt buy a vehicle based on solely this.

[@igorm2434]

The most embarrassing review and rating.

[@doriangray2020]

Not nearly as embarrassing as you obvious inability to understand it.

[@alexanderbondar5947]

Crab meat salad

[@arnonabuurs7297]

Best is Volvo, you forgot lol

[@doriangray2020]

Volvo rated one of the worst in this class…get with the program sunshine.

[@christinedelks6135]

Made in China now? No good

[@arnonabuurs7297]

@@christinedelks6135 same as you Apple laptop and the display you are looking at right now, China is the only country left producing, you must be 50 years old and remember the days "made in China" ment bad quality....

[@richstex4736]

@@christinedelks6135 You are so free from the ravages of intelligence. The owner is Chinese. Volvo has a manufacturing plant in Belgium.

[@KAMU13]

Same old bs! XT5 in the list, but no mention of RDX?? What crap!

[@T0tenkampf]

i like Cadillac but the RDX has the highest sales of any compact SUV by far iirc

[@ClaudioAguileraMunoz]

Cadillac in the list but not Volvo… and it is a “SUV KZbin channel”…

[@jre617]

Lexus: always the most reliable. Lexus: always the worst looking. What visual mess of arbitrary shapes and sheet metal creases. The obnoxious Lexus grille alone is a deal-breaker. And the huge front overhang yells, 'I'm a front-drive platform.' Like much Japanese car styling, just bad taste. Of the above, I'd pick the RWD based Merc GLC.

[@datb0imarn3]

Its been awhile- but im on the same boat on sifting some info on the Merc GLC. Agree on the Lexus statements lol

[@richarddawson5836]

This video show you how fake these consumer reports are. The Lexus NX is overpriced, slow, ugly and small. There is no way this comes close to any of the Germans. The Acura RDX is also the best value by far and its 4 cylinder turbo has more horsepower than any of these.

[@jeffkoshel9191]

U

[@lailaambar6339]

Lol these are compact? They look large.

[@tyusrobinson9869]

Lol some are borderline midsized

[@amitchell4206]

The overpriced rav4 ? Really? SMH 🤦🏽‍♂️!!

[@ericwestra5158]

Too bad the Lexus is ugly.

[@daybreak9543]

just a joke

[@ivanogar7323]

UAZ Patriot is better then all this shit

[@tareqkurdee6926]

Is kermit the frog narating this?

[@billyrock8305]

Cadillac is a gross old guys slug. My grandpa might like it. 1) Macan 2) Q5 3) Lexus (super boring)

[@billyrock8305]

@@Azureecosse In my profession, not a chance.

[@migu3834]

@@Azureecosse You can't just drive one car all the time

[@billyrock8305]

@@migu3834 Don’t buy junk. (Which is mostly American made)

[@Mr.Atlanta850]

#5 and #2 are trash 🗑

[@jackyong815]

⁠Love it, love it, love it!!! Best car ever created! ​ ⁠And what's more? Volvo is now owned by Geely of China ⁠#MadeInChina2025​ ⁠#BeltAndRoad​ 🇨🇳​

[@derrekb4501]

Total bullshit list

[@OlliesTreasures]

No X5…. ?? My X50i would wipe any of these……🙄

[@zurabidiasamidze9332]

I have a questions, you say lexus is number 1, better than porsche and mercedes and you say it compares to infinity, what do you say with that? do you understand yourself? Lol and do you really believe lexus is better than mercedes and porsche? Lol lexus is just a toyota with wood trims - engine slow, interior ugly. People who say lexus is better than mercedes, porche, audi, and bmw, or they really don’t know anything about cars att all, or they are liars. Sorry brother but before you read your text prepered by someone, you need to understand it. Lol

[@RyanLye1975]

No. All Cadillacs ARE crap. Really. Crap.

[@robd7934]

Lexus sucks. I don't care how reliable it is. Those cars are mofugly!