Best Compact SUVs Under $30K - as per Consumer Reports (2022)

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Compact SUVs are hugely popular for combining the driving feel and fuel economy of a sedan with the versatility of an SUV. They fit into a just-right size and price range that seems to work for most buyers.
But one challenge many faces is choosing the right make and model. So we dug into Consumer Reports to provide you with the best 6 compact SUVs under $30K, with one exception.
CR ranked these SUVs based on their overall score, which reflects a vehicle’s performance in CR’s road tests, predicted reliability and owner satisfaction and the availability of advanced safety features and crash test ratings.
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[@karsaorlong4391]

Good luck finding any of these under 30k.

[@teerollings6919]

Yeah MSRP is a suggestion the dealers ignore.

[@lanaofficiel4042]

I know, right??!!!

[@provax4925]

Exactly!! Alot of mid range trim have below 30k but when you go to local dealership the prices are either plus 5k or worst plus 10k! Ridiculous!

[@provax4925]

I was so excited for the rav 4 xle hybrid at 30,500 msrp only to find out it cost 40k+ on local dealers! F***

[@aametaydin3234]

those motherfuckers will say" we have a safety pack that we buy for all our cars you have to pay" 2.000$ for that 2000$ for transportation and handling fee they also put 1000$ on the msrp plus tax, licence plate plus whatever they they can rkp you off no way you can buy any of these mid trims less then 37-38

[@colderbeer]

Such a bogus video.......most of these vehicles DO NOT sell for under 30 grand.......

[@crk58241]

Come on, the Mazda is better than that Hyundai. Better reliability and it's driving characteristics are much more refined.! Mazda will also hold its value at resale.

[@lorrainescandia6267]

Chris 123 I agree with you 100%

[@wolfshanze5980]

Ummm... there wasn't a single KIA mentioned in the video.... are you taking drugs or something?

[@crk58241]

@@wolfshanze5980 You got me there I was thinking of Hyundai being under the umbrella of Kia. I still hold firm to the belief that the Mazda is a better car. Also be nice.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@crk58241 well Consmer Reports rated them, not me. Have you actually been in a 2022 Tucson? Hard to judge something if you haven't actually experienced it. I've driven a new Tucson Hybrid... it's an amazing vehicle... you might want to try it before dismissing it.

[@kimberlysaunders2735]

Love my Mazda CX-5 ❤

[@BusyBeeCompany]

My hybrid tucson cost $46000, slightly over $30,000

[@namvet1968]

Yikes!

[@ashley01298]

Wish I could've purchased one they didn't have any hybrids out there. Got the '23 limited...I saw my car note would've been like 750 to 850 a month for the hybrid 😬 one day maybe lol

[@BusyBeeCompany]

@@ashley01298 I looked all over to get mine, nearest one after I bought was 95 Mike's away and just aan order, not on the forcourt.

[@ScamNewton77]

I offered 43,700 but they wanted more so I walked.....was a 2023 Tucson SEL package

[@BusyBeeCompany]

@@ScamNewton77 sounds like the costs gone up..with Limited and AWD and Hybrid options on top of that, my first chance was a blue one for $48,000...but they sold that from under me...I've only seen one other htrac hybrid in my town..but as my town is fort myers some may have been lost to hurr8cane ian.

[@ferdinandhe5239]

3 cylinders is shaking, now due to market inflation fee the base cx5 cost more than 30000

[@alvinschrock7463]

Forester ahead of the CX-5, Ha

[@michaelkirkpatrick7789]

Toyota rav 4 everyday don't have to keep fixing it .

[@marguerite28]

I been searching for suvs for months now, None of these cars are under 30K in the dealership now, so sad they will add thousands fees and at least 4-6k Adjustment fees , it’s crazy and the price is a rip off… really not worth to buy a car now

[@teresaallen3045]

I would like see company stop making so much gray colors hate gray need more greens browns

[@lynncrosier7017]

YES!!! I am sick to death of seeing nothing but the same ole 3-5 colors on the road. So damn boring! Back in the olden days when you ordered a new car, the paint color choice sheet was huge & so much fun! Lots of variety on the road back then. I don’t understand why manufacturers can’t give us more colors to chose from. 🤷🏻‍♀️😕

[@teresaallen3045]

@@lynncrosier7017 please send complaints to head company I have sent number letters Honda they don't care maty be help if more people send letters

[@michealkhual2704]

False prices man this is upsetting

[@kevinW826]

These are the base model prices.

[@svenlabots1869]

Damn you lucky yankees...25.000$ for a 2.5 Subaru Forester....you know what a 2.0 Forester costs here in Europe? 45.000€! It's the reason i had to compromise myself to a Nissan Rogue Sport (here it's the Quasqai), for about 22.000€ (lockdown pandemic price november 2020-it's almost 40k now). Damn you lucky yankees...😨😉😣

[@roberthart9886]

Customer reports should NOT be acquired until one year AFTER warranty expires

[@danarann2572]

i dont like SUV's or compact SUV's but i recently rented a 2022 Mazda cx-5 and LOVED IT!! it made me reconsider my feelings about compact SUVs and Mazda! lol

[@saufeeSPeaks]

Starting price on the Rav-4 prime says $40,300K. 🤨🤨

[@copiouscat]

I thought I was tripping 💀🤣

[@zPrideful]

Yes the prime not the regular rav4

[@northofmainstreet7281]

That's too damn high the Toyota sales guy tried to sell me a used rav4 for 46k meanwhile a brand new Tacoma was sitting right on the lot for 45k lol...

[@williamconnell6541]

You want quality and reliability, you pay for it, like everything else in life.

[@BusyBeeCompany]

I looked at a RAV 4 prime hybrid and it crossed $51,000....that's a whole better territory of competition which the ravb4 is going to have a hard time competing.

[@ICu66]

You lost me at the Bronco... Good luck with the geek part...

[@ICu66]

@INBOX ME ON TELEGRAM👉Thesuvgeek No, thank you... Again, good luck with the geek part...😄

[@danr2513]

How is it possible that the Ford Bronco made this list? That vehicle is loaded with issues.

[@german21043]

All those cars now more than $30k, way more!!!

[@colderbeer]

Agreed......they all sell in the 30 grand PLUS range. Such a bogus video.....

[@NoName83201]

Closed video when saw new bronco was highly recommended 🙄🤦‍♀️

[@melvinjacobs2328]

My wife has a 2022 CRV and absolutely loves it.

[@barbarafallin2038]

I love my 2019 CR-V as well, it has the 2.4 engine

[@havefaith4358]

I'm considering that. My sister-in-law doesn't have complaints and she's had hers for a while.

[@charonboat6394]

As soon as I've heard that Bronco is on this list I knew recomendations are flawed nad not worthy taking them seriously. Bronco, acvording to every publication I've read has many reliability problems

[@noahenglert]

i quit watching as soon as you put the brand new bronco first

[@jdraper8561]

I’ve always been interested in the Mazda CX 5

[@etothej]

Me too. People always speak highly of them and they're rated very well. I think the ONLY downside is resale value.

[@neotheboxer]

The turbo had more power but it is a really nice vehicle. Highly recommend

[@PorkusMaximii]

Mitsubishi Outlander is the best Value for your money.

[@OnivertInHouston]

I agree, the 2023 Outlander 2.5 inline 4 cylinder and improved CVT will do an easy 200,000+ miles. And it's 100% made in Japan.

[@FlowJunkie65]

Just bought a 2022 Subaru Forester Premium in that same autumn green metallic paint color -- I freakin' love it. So many great safety features, drives great, tight steering (feels like a sports car), tons of room in back for a pair of bikes without having to remove front wheels, pretty darn quiet interior and cruises really smoothly on the highway. Really looking forward to some carcamping with it.

[@wolfshanze5980]

I have a ton of respect for Subaru vehicles. I know they are quality vehicles, nice interiors, reliable, etc. I would never question why someone would buy one. Me... I'll never own one... they are just all hideously ugly on the outside... boxy and bland. I'd buy a Subaru in a heartbeat if they'd hire an exterior design team that wasn't all completely blind like the current team is.

[@havefaith4358]

Good, gives you peace of mind.

[@FlowJunkie65]

@@wolfshanze5980 For me, their appearance is part of their charm -- no b.s., just reliable, outstanding on and off road performance. No, they're not the most powerful, quickest, fastest, etc., but they certainly get the job done, particularly off road and in otherwise unsafe weather and road conditions. And, they're not like Kia or other companies in their race to try to out-spaceship other companies' car designs with more high tech, low touch features. But, to each their own, right? :-) Have a good one, @Wolfshanze! 🤜🤛

[@K2SKIER112]

@@wolfshanze5980 Hideously ugly, lmfao. you must have had a chick that dumped you that owned one, lol

[@Gzloksa22]

@the SUV geek Rav4 Prime is not under $30k anywhere I can find. Where do you recommend looking to find these prices?

[@NomadicJayye2021]

When he introduced the list, he said there was one exception of being under 30K. Even the caption of 40K was under the Rav4 .However, he didn't really explain why it was part of the list.

[@thumbprintgraphic]

Toyota Rav4 Prime is NOT under 30k

[@bandboychris3742]

Ong I was like wyh

[@toddbowser9415]

You ranked an oil burner at #1! I myself am a Subaru owner ,but won’t own a new one because of their oil consumption problem

[@jeffruebens8355]

I'm not sure why the Bronco Sport is considered much more reliable than the Escape it is based on, especially since it is built in Mexico. It seems too new to know much about reliability.

[@Ody-up6kg]

Being a Ford, I think we all know it will be an endless money pit keeping it running.

[@BusyBeeCompany]

Looked at a second hand bronco, was $71,000....looked inside, moved on, there is zero in there worth that.

[@soneeeee4440]

@@Ody-up6kg but even money won't stop the rust from setting in after year 2

[@llcross04]

There have numerous reports of issues with the start/stop system with the Bronco Sport

[@netaverse7694]

It’s ugly

[@janjachymiak9013]

Sounds like propaganda

[@eddie7126]

Don't be fooled with the Hyundai Tucson dual clutch 1.6 turbo, transmission problems at 132,000 miles.

[@loffy742]

This is why CS is B.S. The Bronco Sport and all Kia products (shared drivetrains with Hyundai) are on their SUV's to avoid list, so how are they on this Best list?!?

[@melvinjacobs2328]

The Ford Bronco Sport with a 2.7 enging is blowing engines left and right.

[@aileengermaine6064]

Actually 2.7 liter engine is only available in Ford Bronco.....not the Bronco Sport.....2 very different vehicles

[@KeizashiAcidRain]

they're all cost like $60-70k in russia lol, and average salary there $500-600 per month

[@Subie-Driver]

The opening vehicle….obviously a Subaru. Don’t know why they blurred out the logo on the steering wheel.

[@consumer_solutions]

Mazda CX-5 😍😍😍

[@skidrow-black]

CRV and forester looks dated and screaming for a update

[@bennington2714]

Especially the CR-V ☹️

[@titomartinez7185]

I prefer a dated and reliability vs nice looking plastics and stay in a Mecanic every months

[@skidrow-black]

@@titomartinez7185 Hyundai, Mitsubishi looks better and reliable. Even Rav 4 looks miles better

[@seavee2190]

CRV 2023, all new..

[@infiniti37G]

Cant believe the checy Trail blazer is not on the list. I have 2005 it drives like a Lexus

[@dabigsqueezy]

I just got a 2020 Buick Encore and I love it!

[@wolfshanze5980]

Whatever you do, do not look up reviews on the Buick Encore or anything mentioning the SUV with the #1 depreciation value.

[@josephbrandtner7713]

I luv my 2021 Honda HR-V!

[@osbiggs9602]

Hyundai Tucson hybrid is the best i.m.o. The Bronco made the list because of the sponsorship. The Nissan Rogue is a much better choice.

[@jeffforbess6802]

Prob wouldn’t buy Hyundai for a while…

[@wolfshanze5980]

@jeffforbess6802 why? If you're trying to be cute about the engine fires, that was just the 2.4L Theta engine and nothing else. The Theta engine was used in multiple vehicles so it made it look like everything was a mess, but it was literally just that one engine causing the problems. The Theta engine is no longer in production and isn't used anymore. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid uses the 1.6L Turbo engine... that engine has been out for 7 years and has had ZERO issues, very reliable. People who do research before making purchasing decisions fair a lot better than people who don't know what they're talking about because they heard a rumor on the internet. Consumer Reports gave the 2022 Tucson an 89 out of 100... pretty sure they looked at the engine. Maybe doing research helps... The more you know 🌈

[@joycejovero3412]

SPACIOUS MIDSIZE & COMPACT SUVS list please.

[@thebeautyofmetal]

Such a BS video. They all cost over $30k

[@renebonilla2070]

Not sure how they can rank a Hyundai as number 2, with all the engine problems they are having.

[@jaberjaber131]

I can't believe that the Subaru and Hyundai topped the Rav 4 and CR-V , two of the best vehicles for more than twenty years. Subaru is good for a 100k miles max , and Hyundai is totally unpredictable in reliability

[@oldhickory2064]

Subaru has more vehicles on the road after 10 years then any other manufacturer based upon percentages. Your reliability take on the Subaru is way off. Subaru had an issue with the boxer Engine years ago and fixed it. Tav4 and CRV have also had issues including water mixture in the engine on the CRV in particular and that problem wasn't addressed for years.

[@jaberjaber131]

@@oldhickory2064 I can respect your point of view, I don't have factual statistics, only what I've seen first hand, I've worked on so many CR-V and Rav 4 with 200k miles on them and going strong, Subaru on the other hand is no where near that, I do know that newer cars are getting higher life long miles. I appreciate your response

[@janewalsh7633]

@Jaber Jaber I’ve owned two Subarus. First one lasted me 19 years and only got rid of it because the body was rusting out. Still driving my 2008 Impreza and won’t give it up yet because it handles the road so well and still a lot of pep on the highway. Not sure WTH you’re talking about. Subarus are known to last for decades but the bodies rust out.

[@janewalsh7633]

First subaru had 225,000 Kms when I got rid of it. My current Impreza has 183,000 Kms

[@vegasrenie]

@@janewalsh7633 - I wonder how long it would have lasted if you lived in the desert. We simply don’t have rust here (although there are a few other problems, such as rubber, gaskets, etc.), but rust is definitely not an issue. There’s simply no humidity. Your vehicle lasting 19 years really excited me, and I couldn’t help but wonder.

[@yokoreia]

Bronco, LOL

[@havefaith4358]

Thanks so much. I'm looking at the Mazda 5, RAV-4, Honda CRV, I hadn't heard of the Corolla Cross maybe I'll check it out, and since all the mess I've kind of put the Tucson on the back burner.

[@glennmurdock4490]

The Toyota prime and the Hyundai hybrid are the two best in my opinion as far as performance and style. That Subaru is and always has been a very unattractive vehicle. All eyes on Hyundai! They have been kicking much booty lately! 🎉

[@Connect-yq3mm]

my well maintained 2016 Tucson with 125,000 miles is no longer running . The engine has a major design flaw and the dealer is backed up with lawsuit repairs. Stay away from Kia and Hyundai.

[@glennmurdock4490]

@@Connect-yq3mm yeah, I heard about that. I think it was called GDI? I’m not sure if they make them that way anymore though. I’d have to do some digging.

[@jandelmonte2336]

bronco cost 100k dollars in the Philippines

[@SwissplWatches]

interesting that they don't mention the Hyundai engine fire issue

[@wolfshanze5980]

Probably because it doesn't exist on the 2022 Tucson. Are you really that dense? Why didn't you mention the exploding gas tank on the Ford? Every car company makes a mistake here or there... like the Ford Pinto whose gas tank exploded on impact, the Hyundai 2.4L Theta engine, which.... hmmm... oh yeah, they don't make it anymore or put it in any other vehicles. The 2022 Tucson on this list uses the tried and true 1.6L Turbo which has had zero issues for years. Oh, did you know Toyota is currently recalling thousands from their fleet for engine cracks? Happens to everyone pal. If you want to be a cute little internet troll, you need to step up your game... because the Hyundai engine fires only occurred on an engine no longer being produced and isn't anywhere in their current lineup. You just sound uneducated, not cute.

[@josecosta3959]

The guys work for ford terrible cars

[@angsieverz4938]

Lol, the moment Ford came up, I was out😂😂😂😂

[@osbiggs9602]

They sponsored the presentation

[@janjachymiak9013]

🤣💯

[@JosePalacio-xy6zv]

I love Tucson 2.5 limited 2024❤❤😂

[@teresagrigsby-rose8761]

The Forester was on worst car list on here also? Must be depending on the yr

[@nomad90125]

Suzuki XL7 one of the best SUV on the road today. ❤️ Reliable, practical, & very economical.

[@nikkiiv9259]

Sadly, it isn't sold in the United States

[@jeffforbess6802]

Suzuki killed their market here, through overpricing and no advertisement.

[@ogi-9346]

All of then costs more tham 35k

[@thomasbeveridge8144]

Good luck getting a hybrid Tucson let alone a plug in hybrid. They are unicorns. Went to dealer and they said 6 months on a wait list. Also dealer markups or overpriced "appearance" packages make me want to vomit

[@namvet1968]

Holy shit! Every night I see countless ads for these vehicles on TV. What a joke.

[@ashley01298]

Yea its like a 6-7 month waitlist I just purchased the 23 limited...we'll see if I decided to switch and trade mine in when a hybrid is available 😬 totally agree they r unicorns

[@3bluto]

Bronco sport was in the top ten worst suv's that you put out the other day!!! How can it the best and the worst?

[@jpkatz1435]

Voice pitched too high and lack of modulation VERY anaying.

[@onenikkione]

You ran thru a Red light @ 4:32. These are now over 30k, I better look at the Sub-compact SUV's

[@onenikkione]

😇

[@kasjamm]

Isn't a compact suv just a crossover?

[@JasonMcElweenie]

Joie day veevray?

[@danwilson12]

I wish Subaru would hurry up and embrace hybrid and electric into their Forester to get better gas mileage.

[@teerollings6919]

They have a hybrid Forester look up Forester E-boxer. Not available in the US though.

[@peppitachips1764]

@@teerollings6919 its now available

[@frisk9859]

Is the Tucson really reliable?

[@paulorr9262]

The Rav 4 is like riding around in a coffin.

[@grapeypear4558]

What do you mean? The way it’s designed or does it have bad safety ratings?

[@transcend3145]

How about land Rover & cruisers? Where do they stand? I was surprised they could be driven fully submerged in water! Is that true or ..

[@janjachymiak9013]

Those are mostly in the shop being worked on

[@kevinW826]

It’s true. Top gear did that a couple of times. Once with Richard Hammond and the other with captain slow. But even the British admit they are not the most reliable

[@jeffforbess6802]

They are all driven under water, and upside down. Look at the depreciation schedule, along with expected reliability.

[@chrischeng1220]

How about cherokee?

[@denissevastiyanov1957]

under 30k, lol

[@ghli2262]

Honda = rust

[@jpdganz]

Some solid recommendations here. I've been a Nissan SUV customer for a decade now, maybe it's time for a change.

[@towannahenson9157]

Nissan Honda Toyota

[@osbiggs9602]

Nissan Rogue beats the Bronco hands down. How many or how often do city slickers roll up mountain ranges or snake around dangerous canyons?

[@titomartinez7185]

Nissan cvts trans. Garbage. Ask a Mecanic and you will see !!!

[@johnchedsey1306]

@@titomartinez7185 That's why I went out of my way to get a Juke Nismo with manual transmission. Kinda sad they discontinued that series.

[@MikeyBadabingBadaboom]

This list is paid advertising garbage. None of these are worth more than $16,000.

[@itsmargemrssimpsonifyanast2016]

The Rav 4 Prime is over $50k so it really shouldn't be on this list. You should have compared the gas powered rav 4 here. Mazda CX 5 beats it hands down.

[@aqqq4097]

Have u ever even heard of volvo ?