BEST Luxury Compact SUVs for 2025 -- Our TOP PICKS After Reviewing ALL of Them! (Top 10)

[@CarConfections]

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[@TryingToBeKind]

Fantastic review, guys! One recommendation: split Drive Experience into Ride Quality (smoothness), Quietness, and Handling. Lots of folks value those three aspects of the driving experience differently, e.g. smooth and quiet are supremely important to me, handling is a nice secondary consideration. Thanks! ❤️✌🏻✌🏻❤️

[@prettyflowers9956]

Agreed. To me luxury is quiet, smooth ride and comfort; everything else is way down the list.

[@AndrewRS001]

For the GV70, OTA update for wireless Apple car play and android auto has been available for a few months. Other than that great video. I have owned the GV70 sport prestige for 8 moths and I couldn’t be happier. At the price point of 66k there’s nothing even close to when it comes to interior and features. A comparable X3 would be above 75k.

[@michaelvella8511]

Excelent video. You guys work hard to inlighten us with valuible and honest reviews. I would pick the RDX if it was offered with some assisted electrification.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@PurgatoryPriest]

Wow! 🎉 *Congratulations* to all your success on KZbin as well as your dedicated website for car lovers of all walks. May your hard work and success continue for years to come! 🚘🍩

[@CarConfections]

Thank you, friend! We appreciate your long-term support of us and our channel! 🙏

[@JGisMe2013]

I said GV70 would be #1 by far and glad to see it was. It’s really far above the rest and thats why I got 1 after cross shopping all of these

[@rickpinto2857]

Can't believe where you get your info. Most of your choices have poor or very poor reliability. No way in hell any genesis should even be listed . complete garbage

[@garyshaw9404]

You guys are terrific. I was watching you in a few subcompact suv's but forgot to write down the video. The cabin and seats were very cool as it had a lot of two tone material but mainly tan. Loved it. any idea?

[@karlgee4589]

Genesis gv70 all the way. Great looks, excellent build quality and class leading interior.

[@ssmetalrulz]

13:24 All Genesis vehicles got over the air updates for wireless Android auto / carplay a few months ago.. even my 2023 GV70 has it now. Pretty sure your test vehicle will have it too probably just needs to be updated.

[@CarConfections]

Great to hear. The 2025 we tested still did not have it when we reviewed it.

[@ssmetalrulz]

@CarConfections maybe the infotainment system just needs to be updated.

[@mamak2066]

There is new push for increased back row passenger safety. Would love to see how the top SUV’s faired in back row safety. After all, we are getting SUV’s to carry those we love from point A to B. Thank you! Loved this video! I give it a 10!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@elyj.8612]

Great video! I really like the objective evaluation of features rather than the subjective brand perception that many other reviewers have. I agree with the ranking so much that Ingot a GV70 as well. Not the cheapest choice but the best all around. Also, a small correction, Genesis rolled out wireless CarPlay and Android auto for all GV70s previous model years with an OTA update.

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! The one we tested out must have been right before the OTA update

[@jimf7654]

Great analysis, guys! Based on what I’m seeing overseas, I’ll wait for the 2026 GV70 which has several nice upgrades (3 spoke steering wheel, more wheel options, improved interior technology)

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@raphealtaylor4908]

Great video! Not surprised the Genesis and X3 made it to the top 3. I think the RDX would be a favorite if they would add a very popular 2.0 liter hybrid powertrain as an option and get rid of the touchpad.

[@rahimi4762]

Acura was top 3as well

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@patriot4757]

I am very happy with my RDX

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Sure! SUVs are super versatile. They usually have a lot of space for passengers and cargo, making them great for road trips or just everyday use. Plus, they often have higher ground clearance, which can be handy for off-road adventures.

[@Carfan678]

I'd still choose the Mercedes GLC despite it getting number 4

[@tman9517]

We were a MB household. We took a chance during the pandemic and got a lease special on a 2019 Xt4. At 30k traded it for a 21 Envision. When that hit 30k traded it for a 23 Envision. You cannot put a premium on not EVER knowing the name of your “service advisor”. The car has always done what it’s asked of it and never let us down. To boot the MSRP is just a starting point of the negotiation process.

[@MilesAnastasios87]

I own the Lexus NX 450h+ and its a great choice. Amazing vehicle

[@GoogleUser-th2og]

Same!

[@philvz]

Thank You guys!

[@joelsol717]

I'm so conflicted on the RDX. We have a 2017 RDX Advance and love it. Looking to get a new one but the touchpad is a deal breaker. May look at the Genesis GV70 after watching this review. Thanks CC! Great work!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@patriot4757]

I have 2024 RDX Aspec………very happy with price and machine

[@scott48]

Nice review. The new re design Q5 looks incredibly nice however I’m very curious when it launches in terms of reliability. Audi in my opinion is a very nice car when you first drive it off the lot but over time, ouch. Have to see because Audi apparently is investing a lot in this new re design. We shall see..

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@yuwantakrisnanda2179]

GV70 🎉

[@janakharp]

Do you know if the Acura RDX will have a big refresh or new updated luxury for 2026? That may be coming in August 2025? I'm just wondering if I should wait till August 2025 to see what 2026 models are here. Thanks!

[@hugdeath929]

GV70 owners received wireless phone projection in October 24. This is a strong collection of vehicles. I’d like to see a hybrid and better fuel economy in the GV70. The X3 50M motor is tops but that interior is not at all worthy of a $50K price tag. Last year, maybe but this year no way. It looks cheap! Did the Kia Rio designers work on it?

[@janakharp]

Oh my word..this was pretty much the video I needed! This is awesome! I very much appreciate y'all's hard work and love your channel. As mentioned in comments before, I'm moving from a 2008 Honda pilot top trim 4x4 which still runs fantastic and I love its simplicity, lol, so anything will be a big jump for me. After all the videos, I just am still leaning on the Acura MDX now that they have touchscreen, and now with grown kids. I do want luxury as well, but wonder how the MDX would rank in a similar video? Maybe I don't need the larger size vehicle and keep within these selections of the video. Thank you so much. This has been so helpful!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the video! We will be looking at 3-row Luxury SUVs in the coming weeks as well!

[@janakharp]

@@CarConfections Awesome! I look forward to that video! 👏👍🏼

[@geocape7060]

RDX all the way.

[@rickflare6736]

A 2 year old BMW X5 X-Drive with 23,000 miles on it is the Best $50,000 SUV you can buy in 2024. I own 2 and they have been fabulous. 20MPG in the city and 25MPG on the Hyway with the BMW B58 Turbo. 335 HP and a 5 Star Crash Test for you and your family members. Great warranty and great service has been my personal experience. It is always terrific to talk to the actual owners. All the best to you all, as you make important decisions. 😎🇺🇸🇮🇱👍.

[@jessiewright1975]

@@rickflare6736 nobody wants a 2 year old X5

[@joecool9739]

@@rickflare6736 When people complain about BMW they arent complaining about safety ratings or build quality Use your head

[@rickflare6736]

@ Use your head 💩 for brains…. I was pointing out an option for folks that don’t know everything like some AH out there. Kinda like you! 😂

[@Mr21scott]

The only thing worse than a new BMW is a 2 year old BMW.

[@rickflare6736]

You are missing out!! What do you own???

[@bisoulee509]

Great review! Can you also do top picks for small luxury sedans?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We're going to try to work our way through most segments this year 👍

[@CarsandTechInfo]

2:14 The NX is only in its second generation atm

[@naveenthemachine]

@@CarsandTechInfo and it’s dated already In fact the nx was dated when it first came out

[@MilesAnastasios87]

​@@naveenthemachineit eats your life for breakfast though 😅

[@naveenthemachine]

@ it sure doesn’t eat my ride so jokes on you

[@MilesAnastasios87]

@@naveenthemachine you need medical attention lol

[@AstroRocketDogs]

What about Land Rover Discovery Sport? It's a compact SUV from a luxury brand

[@arslan4013]

Great video. Thanks 😊

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scottwong-ur6vl]

Amazing!

[@pasoroblesbruce7370]

GV70 received a software update recently. Now has wireless Apple CarPlay.

[@kencoleman8929]

Nice job, guys! When's the full-size luxury drop? Will there be a best luxury sedan as well? 🤔🤔👌🙏🙏

[@CarConfections]

We're going to try to hit as many categories as we can!

[@sheikhmdshafiqurrahman1062]

do luxury midsize suv list

[@TheCarExpert313]

Can you please make a video on the best Full Size SUV

[@jshzuaisb]

the one got worst ranking is the best seller

[@jessiewright1975]

no one is listening to U say it again

[@adamwright9741]

what's the vehicle you are sitting in? I'm guessing the Mazda CX 90 but I'm pretty sure I'm wrong

[@howlingwolf125y]

Excellent question Adam.. I was wondering that too.. I am guessing NOT the CX 90.. The boys look comfortable and they seem to have a lot of room.. So I don't think the CX 90 has that much room.. I may be wrong. I was thinking like a Tahoe maybe?? I wish the boys would let us know..

[@MichaelNovoseletskiy-t2b]

On the headrest there are speakers that look just like the ones on the 2025 infiniti qx80.(he is sitting in a infiniti qx80)

[@adamwright9741]

@@howlingwolf125y I thought the same that the third row seat looked too big ha ha, but I really like the Cx70 for what I call single adult practicality

[@adamwright9741]

@@MichaelNovoseletskiy-t2b I think the infinity the best look around, too

[@howlingwolf125y]

@@MichaelNovoseletskiy-t2b Ok.. Thanks for weighing in.. Yea.. The QX80 makes sense. The QX80 is nice and roomy.. Thanks for letting me know..

[@JTKels]

I should’ve known you were gonna pick a Hyundai product. It seems to be your favorite vehicles. NX all the way total reliability and good looks and quiet.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@JTKels nope. A rav4 w lipstick isn’t luxury The nx is the worst in class. It’s worse than the qx50 qx55

[@MilesAnastasios87]

I own the NX, it is indeed the best option for the category!

[@naveenthemachine]

@ no it isn’t. You own it because you’re a fangirl blind to any Lexus hype A fangirl like you clearly didn’t shop elsewhere

[@MilesAnastasios87]

@@naveenthemachine call me a fan girl in person you migit

[@nickcj77]

@@MilesAnastasios87😂😂😂😂🍿🍿🍿

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!! Side note, am I dumb or would the Cadillac technically be the XT5 rather than the XT4?😸

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! The Cadillacs sizing are a bit different than most entries in the segment, but we have the XT5 against 2-row Mid-Size options like the RX

[@ryanfrisby7389]

@ ah, makes sense :)

[@TheChanakyaNarrative]

Need Top pick review for Compact SUVs hopefully Hyundai Tucson will be winner!🏆 ❤🙌

[@CarConfections]

Stay tuned today at noon!

[@TheChanakyaNarrative]

@ Thanks😊😍

[@LordBowserKartWii]

I sure am for my birthday next year😁🚙🤑🤑💵

[@HuyTruongTruong-y4x]

I would love to see the review of mid size SUV luxury top 10 also…

[@CarConfections]

Coming soon!

[@SDpapa]

I'm glad the GV70 won the review, it was on top of my list, along with the Q5 and NX. I was shocked how expensive the NX was for a compact luxury and non existant rear seat. Only small children fit in the 2nd row , dissapointed.

[@MJParcher]

I drove an NX for several years. Great vehicle. The backseat comfortably fit adults. Bought the GV70 recently, and it’s outstanding all around.

[@joecool9739]

How the XT4 and Envision placed higher than the Lincoln Corsair is beyond me

[@rcroberts6700]

Your not alone🤷‍♂️

[@djkrush3481]

Should've been in the top 5

[@raminfayyazi5375]

Please have a top 10 review for Non-Luxury Compact SUVs. Thank you

[@CarConfections]

Coming in about a week and a half. Stay tuned!

[@randolphothegreat549]

What auv are you aitting in when filming this?

[@CarConfections]

A 2025 Infiniti QX80

[@bretroberts5013]

The only one I would consider in this list is the Acura, but my pick isn't in this category and that's the Mazda CX-70

[@RJLETZPLAY]

The cx70 isn’t in here and the reason is the same reason the cx90 isn’t in the midsize luxury suv rating videos.

[@bretroberts5013]

@RJLETZPLAY you figure that out all by yourself.

[@RJLETZPLAY]

@@bretroberts5013 what? yeah of course i did

[@carterbasile1720]

I respect your rating, but I would definitely need to disagree. Mine would be (from worst to best), Corsair, Envision, XT4, X3, XC60, Q5, GLC, NX, RDX, GV70. I can't get over the cheap interior in the X3, I also really like the trackpad in the RDX. And yes, I have used other systems such as the GLC's, the previous generation X3's, the Q5's, and the XC60's.

[@Daddyhack2174]

Corsair hybrid GT would rank 5th or 6th.

[@howlingwolf125y]

Great video .. Thanks for the info.. Just curious.. What vehicle are you sitting in??.. Seems very nice and roomy.. With plenty of headroom (which I need and like)..

[@mattdude]

It looks like the new QX80

[@howlingwolf125y]

@@mattdude ok.. Thanks Matt.. You have eyes like an eagle.. :-)

[@CarConfections]

^^ that is correct

[@oneblach]

Interesting. If I was forced to buy a vehicle right now my top choice was going to be NX. GLC would be my second choice. X3 is a compelling option - by far the best driving car, but the built quality and reliability is at the bottom of the pack. Not worth the premium price IMO.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@oneblach don’t get an nx. You may as well get a rav4. it’s literally the same car just as nice

[@BottomLineBassin2]

#1 Acura MDX Type S

[@naveenthemachine]

@@BottomLineBassin2 not the same class. That’s a midsize suv. Not compact. The RDX is compact

[@BottomLineBassin2]

@ That’s what I meant but ok 👌 thanks

[@XChronicHash]

@@BottomLineBassin2then why did you bring it up when this video is discussing compact SUVs 🤡

[@JGisMe2013]

Thats not compact dumb dumb

[@SH4HS]

Genesis rocks

[@ELP1125]

How are they rating reliability on new model year? 😂

[@CarConfections]

For reliability of brand new products (essentially all of these SUVs) the best way to determine is an overall brand average and historic data. Check out www.carconfections.com/reliability for more info.

[@afterthought55]

What about Audi A3? Also, did you guys not film your review of the Corsair? Can't find it on the channel.

[@momohnyaley7069]

Reliability comes first when am making a choice

[@6ghatch]

No Porsche Macan on this list?

[@CarConfections]

Correct, because Porsche and JLR have not made any of their vehicles available to us to test they cannot be ranked

[@matthewsoper6609]

No Lexus?

[@CarConfections]

You must've skipped over the NX

[@WincyjWincyj]

WWhy Lexus so low on lux features? I have vent and adjusted seatsts, front and rear, natural learther, electric and heated wheel. Only massage is missing. Agree with Mercedes, it posh interior, but X3? Plastic-fantastic interior: dashboard, and those door handle and sides, rear eben worse. Kia level of materials...

[@GoogleUser-th2og]

Agreed. They lowballed the lexus badly

[@pawelzych6993]

👍

[@romibhkapoor4443]

hyundai and genesis are the least relaible vehicles. I don't know why they are on the list..

[@kaizeniii]

maybe 10 years ago lets keep up grandpa

[@yousefalammari925]

What about Lexus RX?

[@Azel247]

It's not a compact suv

[@yousefalammari925]

@@Azel247 thanks for the clarification

[@naveenthemachine]

@@yousefalammari925 bigger and also it’s uncompetitive

[@msoliman0]

Tesla model Y?

[@avis1978]

You call model Y luxury? 😅. Every material in their cabin is fake. No claster or heads up display. No ventilate seats or Ambien lights. Horrible suspension and noisy cabin. Maybe the refresh model Y changes all that.

[@msoliman0]

@ model X then 💁🏻‍♂️

[@avis1978]

@@msoliman0 not at the same segment.

[@glenglene8473]

BMW is beautiful driving vehicle, but BMW is the ugliest of all. Reliability should be zero because I work on BMW vehicles everyday and I know. If you want one, lease and don't buy it. After three years, it's just a piece of ...

[@rickflare6736]

I have owned 6 New BMWs and they have been very reliable. I have bought out a couple leases and keep them for 2 or 3 more years too. My full-size X5 X-Drive I drive now gets 25MPG on the Hyway and 20 in the city. At 4,900 pounds that is very impressive indeed.😎🇺🇸👍

[@avis1978]

That's what 90% do . they lease them because they can't really afford them and they don't like to take a chance.

[@rickflare6736]

@@avis1978 I think the national BMW figure is closer to 60% Lease VS Purchase. I also think the average income is about $200,000 A Year ….. So most (80% or better) BMW folks can afford them just fine. I will say the prices are getting crazy on New BMWs, just like full-size trucks however. 😎🇺🇸🇮🇱👍

[@johnthomas3863]

Any compact luxury suv that gets reliably ratings below 3 should immediately go to the back of the list and a do not buy suggestion. The Lexus, Acura and I believe the Buick only qualify. The Genesis may have been given a 3 in reliability but the fact that Genesis does not have its own dealerships nor real luxury dealer staff downgrades that brand in its ownerships and resale. This is why Lexus rules the best luxury brand 20 years plus and nobody is close. The European brands are all complete and total garbage

[@ziltoid7923]

Genesis doesn't have stand alone dealers where you are located? We do where I am in Canada.

[@GoogleUser-th2og]

These guys bias against lexus 🙄

[@OliversOil]

BMW has been rated above Acura but good try. If you don’t know what you’re talking about don’t talk about a subject please. You spread misinformation that people just choose to believe in. We have an audi and a bmw and both have been absolutely amazing but you stick to your boring cars with a false thought process. The BMW got a low score because of resale, not reliability. The B58 has been proven to be an absolutely reliable engine

[@OliversOil]

I’d also add we have a 2023 Buick envision as well, and it’s been reliable but it just doesn’t compete with the other two in any category. Worse materials. Worse tech. Not even as comfy. Not as fast. Can’t handle corners.

[@MrGrowler20]

Genesis is adding new standalone dealerships now. Cincinnati's is opening next month. So with that logic, genesis is now better than Lexus lmao

[@Alex.AL_26]

Why the Porsche Macan was not even on this list makes no sense to be at all, when it’s arguably better than all these

[@will41031]

Because it’s 55k and under

[@KNRS927]

They were looking at cars 55k and under. We all know the Macan is something special, but it’s a tier up price wise.

[@CarConfections]

Correct, and Porsche won’t give us one to test unfortunately so we can’t rank it on this list blindly. See 14:18 in the video

[@KNRS927]

@@CarConfections To be fair, a Macan would probably rank mid-pack in your scoring because of how wildly imbalanced it's score would be. It'd destroy all the driving experience, comfort, and features categories, but then tank in the practicality and value related categories.The trunk is small and rear seats are tight, even compared to some subcompact SUVs like a Q3 or X1.

[@joelsol717]

​@@CarConfections you guys are top notch. They should be begging you to review their vehicles! Keep up the great work!

[@JustinB-g8k]

Why not the Mazda cx90?

[@Heretolearn003]

That’s a full size SUV, this vid is for compact SUVs

[@MunJansiur]

Infiniti doesn't exist to you guys clearly

[@gamingwitharlen2267]

Infiniti is just a more expensive Nissan with no actual luxury features

[@aaronpaster]

Nor anybody else

[@camerontravel]

They are literally sitting in one for this entire video, unfortunately they don’t have a compelling offering in this class.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@gamingwitharlen2267 just like Lexus is a more expensive Toyota with no actual luxury features

[@naveenthemachine]

@@camerontravel wrong. The qx50 and qx55 despite what people think aren’t the worst choices out there

[@CalebHerscher]

Stay away from Lincoln, Jaguar, Jeep, Dodge and Ford……recalls and poor quality vehicles

[@ELP1125]

Haha you can say that about a lot of brands

[@douglasdenton6989]

How in the world you could rank a car without Apple CarPlay #1 is insane. That’s like Kensington Ave level missing some important stuff. Geez can I get the lost minutes watching back somewhere

[@ssmetalrulz]

That was incorrect information on their part. Genesis released over-the-air updates a few months ago for all models going back to even the 2020-2021 models and now they all have wireless carplay/Android auto enabled. Their test vehicle probably did not have the update installed.

[@CarConfections]

The Genesis owners have informed us that an OTA update has added the wireless feature since our 2025 review was posted

[@avis1978]

Every Genesis has wired car play and Android auto. Now the new models get wireless ones including every Hyundai group vehicle.

[@lifestyleforfifties]

Acura is not a luxury brand. It is a premium brand. Can't compare the RDX or MDX with the Volvos, or BMWs, or MBs.

[@jonyqst]

RDX made it to the top 5 with its decade old interior/exterior and poor technology thats worse than a CRV

[@naveenthemachine]

The worst luxury cuv is hands down the Lexus nx.

[@kevij371]

Joke of the year is naveen's mouth hands down

[@naveenthemachine]

@ your year one grandpa comment is the joke of the year Unlike you, I judge a car by its execution not by who makes it. You on the other hand only look at the logo and say it’s automatically good or bad without going deeper into it.

[@kevij371]

@@naveenthemachine where's your youtube channel ? Oh wait u don't have it . Sorry Karen nobody trusts you

[@GamingWimpGW360]

@@kevij371lol

[@jessiewright1975]

Still take the NX over the REST

[@J_Starr007]

I knew the Genesis was going to won before I even watched the video LOL!!!!! Great Review!!!

[@RotDogger]

They pay a lot to be on these type of lists

[@CarConfections]

You mean we were supposed to get paid??? 😂😂

[@gsnt4597]

My neighbor is a mechanic for Hyundai and he disagrees with you 1st place pick 😂😂😂😂