The 10 Most Reliable Luxury Compact SUV 's This Year!

If you're buying a compact luxury SUV or you're thinking of getting an SUV soon, then our list video today is going to save you buckets of moola! I'm showcasing the 10 most reliable luxury SUVs I see in the compact space today. That's because compact, luxury, and SUV go together like a king and wine.
So stick with us, as I break down the very best from many companies. Maybe you'll see Lexus, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes, and more!
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[@AvengerAngel]

"Reliability" in a Mercedes, Audi or BMW is known as a "factory defect" by their service departments.

[@willesco5211]

Underrated comment

[@ECPP]

Haha…pinned

[@MrDANDERSON77]

What has bmw did to the b58 to improve it?

[@allenzillmer1917]

ROFL!

[@donniee.2238]

Hahaha. Good one

[@trustyoungpierre9959]

Mercedes SUV for sure are reliable. Only major problem we had was the air suspension and had to replace the intake manifold (190,000 miles). Other than that she’s been really good and we owned her for over 10+ years!

[@ECPP]

That’s a really good run. What kind of engine did you have?

[@trustyoungpierre9959]

@@ECPP I have the M273 4.7L V8 engine. Best engine ever. All you need is oil changes and a engine flush once in a while and she’s flawless!

[@gameboyttv]

Love my 2018 GLC 300. It has 76k miles and been a fantastic car. I would buy it again.

[@ECPP]

Nice, they are a nice luxury unit indeed

[@ggfinger1]

Old video, but I have to comment. We own a 2013 Audi A4, now 120,000 miles now. The car is a workhorse, and a lot of fun to drive. Yes, we spend a couple thousand dollars every couple of years fixing things.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@abieshanganeshamurthi5885]

5:56 @ECPP Love the emphasis on "SH AWD"

[@ECPP]

Haha, try the dry comedy, does not always get seen

[@chuckgladfelter]

I have a Cadillac XT4 and it's been very good. No issues at all.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@XHollisWood]

Lexus 350 series very pop here in the “Rock Star Rockies” !!!! Thxs🇨🇦 ✌️Mark 🇨🇦👍

[@MrFord-jb1eq]

Lexus all day for me

[@ECPP]

Style and reliability all wrapped up into 1

[@donnelson9283]

Great Review !! 😉👌

[@ECPP]

Thank you so much. Cheers

[@Phi.D.888]

Another great show Mark. When are you going to do a review on Ferrari Purosangue, 😅

[@ECPP]

Once my buddy at the Ferrari dealership let’s me take a run at one.

[@r.m.s.605]

The first generation NX has been bulletproof reliable as well.

[@ECPP]

A real worknhorse

[@rahulshah1408]

I have a 2022 350h. This made me feel a lot better.

[@vbee7365]

Thanks lol looking at the BMW suv did not want a boring Lexus

[@ECPP]

haha

[@micker9830]

I liked our X1 we had, but the seats were NOT comfortable.

[@ECPP]

True they are quite basic but it’s an economical vehicle for BMw

[@MrFord-jb1eq]

What year you got just got of one and ever again

[@micker9830]

@@MrFord-jb1eq I had a 2017

[@dealman3312]

If you are a spirited driver, what’s even better handling than the BMW X1 is the Mini Countryman S, but better yet, the JCW. Same reliable b48 2.0L turbo BMW motor.

[@ECPP]

You are right, the Minis are awesome from the fun factor and I have driven a few and even reviewed one many years ago

[@dealman3312]

@@ECPP 🤙 manual up til 2019

[@thomashelm6931]

Great overview, Mark! Gotta say, Audi and the BMW X3 are looking tasty, in all respects. Porsche and Mercedes after that, IMO. Overall, the SUV options are looking good for those in the market..

[@ECPP]

You bet Thomas, there are some tasty options indeed. For me I love the v6 Porsches as they have good power, twin clutch, good fit and finish and that’s where my personal money would go. If you were buying today, do you have one that would get your cash?

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Tasty?I would find these hard to swallow, a definite trip to the hospital

[@thomashelm6931]

@@ECPP I have admired the Cayenne and Macan, But with an engine providing the most HP. One of their turbo versions. Not sure about reliability, however. Your video points out a lot of tasty options that I had no idea about. The Audi and their interiors would look very good, to me. My kids are grown and gone so I have no need, arguably, to haul away the flea infested, nacho containing mattresses. 🤣

[@ECPP]

haha, you naile it Thomas with the mattress bit. The beauty with some of these SUV's is they drive like performance cars especially the Macan. Porsche knows how to get it done no doubt. Hope you r weekend is off to a great start.

[@thomashelm6931]

@@ECPP You as well Mark! Keep the videos coming!

[@drunvert]

S class Mercedes, Porsche, Lexus and Acura MDX

[@your_royal_highness]

Well, here’s the deal: I made the mistake of making the first impulse purchase of my life. In December 2022 I bought a new NX350 F Sport. The tech on the thing is complex but once you get the hang of it, it is pretty darn good. The bad news is the car is not that much fun to drive. It has a distinct front wheel drive bias. It is noisy…yes a Lexus that is not so quiet. Road noise, engine noise, wind noise. It is surprisingly slow, particularly off the line. It is not that much fun to be in and it is cramped. It is larger than a subcompact suv, but not by that much. The F Sport seats turned out to not be that comfortable. I rectified the situation by dumping it a month ago and getting an end of year 2023 SQ5. The tech is NOT as good as the Lexus but it is such an amazingly pleasurable car to drive. If you plan to keep a car for 100k miles or more, then sure, go get an Acura or Lexus (but not an Infiniti). As our guy here says, life is too short to drive boring cars and to me, too many of these Japanese luxury cars are pretty boring to drive. I know there are a few sedans like the Lexus 500 models that might be cool, but I wanted an suv that was a blend of luxury and performance. The GV70 is pretty good alternative , but I have heard the dealer service is not all that great. I will look at them again once they spin off the brand from Hyundai. I might lease a Stelvio next time. Back in 2018 I could have leased one for a lot less than other SUV’s but I was not too impressed with the interior. The 4 cylinder was a hoot to drive. I just saw some end of year new Quads for 20k off. Porsche is also possible, but I have pretty much decided not to get one. I might really splurge and get an SQ8, but that might be too much. I can always fantasize I suppose!

[@leegorman8322]

The only grippe with the NX, the front grille would be a nightmare to keep clean - you think they'd realise this 🤔

[@ECPP]

Have you experienced this personally? I know my F Typr also has a busy grill that makes cleaning a bit involved . Looks amazing though

[@jayc526]

I have the 2016 F sport NX, nope not that hard to clean up

[@JM-vj7we]

I hate the grills!😮

[@donaldbanner2185]

........................ YEP! the 450h+ F Sport has a Larger black cris cros pattern with Two Large Functional Air intakes also in gloss black..& a Large RED "F" against the gloss black grill...My cars are garage queens and keeping them pristine is key for me...although difficult keeping grill clean is do-able

[@randy74989]

Exactly, the NX350h and I mean the hybrid maxed out to the max with options is the best even over the RX350h. The fly in the ointment is the Toyota Venza Limited maxed out with all options and she is a sleeper. It's Made in Japan, which makes them hard to get. I consider it a luxury Toyota and it is an SUV.,

[@ProfessorNPC]

please please Kia sorento , i am very interested in buying it. it provide really good value for money but is it reliable ?

[@ECPP]

What year? The few year old units have a high possibility of engine issues

[@alexanderschklair1945]

Check Consumer Reports, but Kia Telluride is a better choice.

[@ProfessorNPC]

@ECPP year 2023 and 2024 , what about the kia Niro HeV as well, it provides good value for money. Thank you for answering

[@leonel9097]

What do you think of Toyota Corolla 2006

[@ECPP]

It’s an oldie

[@drunvert]

Someone else said it in the comments but BMW seats are not comfortable.

[@mereruiz4]

I have a Lexus 350h 2024 and before a Volvo xc40 and I miss the Volvo 😢the Nx seats are just too uncomfortable for me and I find the car kind of boring very basic and some issues with infotainment great with gas but I’m serious thinking about trading in for BMW x1

[@neotemana]

Given the well documented abusive and toxic relationship between you and BMW, since its gone to rehab and cleaned its issues up with a new attitude and lifestyle in the form of the B58, would you consider giving the relationship another try?

[@ECPP]

Haha yes I have finished with rehab and am back now and I have a new love for the B58, s58, s63, and even the older s55 as I found a m4gts at a local dealer with low kms

[@neotemana]

Oh snap, can't wait to see the video on that one. I myself have also worked out my issues with BMW and strongly considering a F10 540i, they are such great value for money, even at slightly high mileage of 95k km...just saw one in Ontario going for $33k, what you reckon, a good buy?@@ECPP

[@faysansari9746]

No Volvos?

[@ECPP]

No not at this time

[@hillbillyflipper3843]

I own a 2020 Porsche Macan S and I love it. It's been Bullet Proof for me and it's is a thrill to drive. It's NOT a SUV (Snore Utility Vehicle). I can be cruising the interstate at 85 to 90 and punch it and it takes off like JET! When many vehicles start to run low on giddy up and get unstable at higher than normal speed my Porsche is just getting started!!! NO SHenanigans

[@winstonclarke2932]

Now we are talking. LEXUS

[@mikelowry5012]

My mom has a 22 glc , it’s kind of small interior and the ride is eh . But it is a beautiful car . But in Arizona I want ventilated seats

[@ECPP]

Good call they are a little smaller but sporty feeling and lots of great tech and a good level of performance. Isolates the outside nicely as well

[@donaldbanner2185]

.................................. I have had a glc.....Read my above insight on the LEXUS 450h+ "F" Sport as a much nicer replacement IMO!

[@donaldbanner2185]

..........The LEXUS 450h+ 'F" Sport has VENTILATED SEATS Air Blown AC in summer and Heat blown in winter along with heated steering wheel

[@leiflillandt1488]

​@@donaldbanner2185I have black leather sports seats. Long ago I also had cars with leather seats. Now I came to the conclusion that I had to have an extra T-shirt to take on arriving after 1-2, 3 hours... I exactly understand what you talk about.

[@donaldbanner2185]

...............Yep the LEXUS 450h+ "F" Sport has "New LUX" Red with Black insert Seats...feels like leather smells like leather...HOWEVER is perforated with air conditioned holes. No Perspiration AT all indeed almost too cold....adjustable. Nu Lux will Nor crack like Leather and is not slippery like leather however to LQQK and Feel it you swear it is Leather....the Japanese are Golden! @@leiflillandt1488

[@timothybracken1728]

What makes you so sure that these are reliable ?

[@ECPP]

Trends, research and even more importantly, polled owners

[@donaldbanner2185]

....Been following Mark for a while.....This gentleman knows vehicles and NOT from sales propaganda! One other fellow used to be KEY..... Sadly, however he passed we all knew him as "Scotty" ......there is still a channel in his name however it is a Sham....beware Jus' some others trying to cash in on his fine name!

[@tubedude92]

@@donaldbanner2185 scottys kilmer's alive, you dont know what you're talking about lol

[@faysansari9746]

My thoughts exactly!? This was not the best review imo. Literally named only 4 main brands. Genesis is a great brand and has earned the reputation for being a great reliable brand, kinda shocked that didn’t make it on the list.

[@orangepeel1366]

@@tubedude92 SCOTTY IS ALIVE AND WELL ...

[@frankp4728]

My Man: you're absolutely right about reliability in Cars & Trucks. Look here I tried in the past to maintain my American vehicles I gave up on them completely. Ok I don't buy European cars also. The time I switch over to Japanese cars & Trucks. No regrets what's so ever. Like the song says 🎶 " I never go back to Georgia, I never go back"........

[@ECPP]

Haha true and thanks, also like they say….once bitten twice shy.

[@MrFord-jb1eq]

You put an bmw x1 as reliable noooooo as soon when that x1 hit 100,000 mile it’s over with 💰💰💰💰 even a mechanic told me that when I didn’t hit 100,000 yet and he told me too get rid of it

[@ECPP]

The older cars are horrible and the new ones will still cost cash, but there have been significant improvements.

[@MrFord-jb1eq]

@@ECPPnice too hear but I’m cool on bmw and other German made cars and the one in this video looks just like the one I had I had an 2016

[@deemc1023]

Cool ur awesome bless u

[@ECPP]

Thank you

[@Kwippy]

I remember the days when this kind of car was known as a family hatchback and was totally bland. Calling them compact SUV's some people now think they are cool, but really they are not.

[@ECPP]

Totally true. It seems like priorities have changed for a demographic.

[@donaldbanner2185]

.......................... YEP!...The car was the 1972 VW Rabbit hatch back, and ran diesel when diesel was 87c per gal... Until the car mfgs caught on and Now they charge the most / more than Premium

[@leiflillandt1488]

I have a 2011 BMW X3 (also) and at least I think I'm a little more safe if an (at least) 500 kg moose suddenly dives out of the woods in front of me. Till now I have had only one serious hit (and one very close to a hit by the motorcycle... very good protection, yes... 🥺). At least once, when three mooses were on the inside of the fence, they understood to keep on the right side of white marked line in the dark. Luckily my speed was quite low. After some incidents you learn that you may get unexpected company that you can't neglect on the "empty" roads. There are situations when a little bigger car can make a difference, but the speed is also a factor not to forget. Maybe you think you can see them in advance... On some roads the branches of the spruces reach almost to the tarmac of the road! A little bit unsafe... Of course it is, not even a little bit. Alongside big roads in the southern part of Sweden there are mostly fences. So the government is not indifferent!

[@ya55er4008]

What about Gensis ?

[@ECPP]

Well…..

[@philcottone2247]

Very informative and very long. Almost a half hour.

[@ECPP]

Glad you liked it

[@Ch.Mujahid.Gujjar]

Review incomplete without Land Rover Discovery sports 2023

[@ECPP]

Thanks for watching

[@markkrispin6944]

I hate the fact that most of those SUV are AWD. With AWD you get worse gas mileage, plus you have to change out all 4 tires each time you need only 1 tire to buy.

[@ECPP]

That’s true Mark we had the same issue with our X5 got a nail in the tire with 60 percent wear left and the dealer said all 4 tires had to get changed . Painful

[@markkrispin6944]

@@ECPP yes very painful on the wallet, especially considering SUV tires are so effing expensive each

[@donaldbanner2185]

............................. My 450h+ "F" Sport gets pho-nominal mileage and it is "AWD" I get 89 eMPG in PHEV However , I make it a point to NEVER buy gas / regular gas for my car I hate gas lines / inconvience. I run all ultra QUIET batt always, & get 49 miles per 120 volt plug-in and have a dedicated switch to charge said batt. 100% of time while driving in addition to regenerative brakes. The Batt only mode lets me drive @ 86 miles per hour until the ICE is programmed to kick in. Nice to have a backup ICE...in my case, As New, for a backup drive option.

[@leiflillandt1488]

It's not exactly that way, for instance in a BMW there is a certain tolerance that I don't have in my mind. It would not surprise me if BMW people drive more than 2 mm in the thread depth between front and rear. From about 2018 front wheel drive is almost always disconnected! Then you can use an app to disconnect the front wheel drive. Then if the oil in the transfer case is getting too hot, the connection is disrupted to the front axle. We shouldn't underestimate the cleverness of the BMW ingenieurs... 😉

[@donaldbanner2185]

................ you speak of ICE tolerances....My Lexus 450h+ "F"Sport takes SAE OW-16 ...............YEP! I was concerned because it is Soooooooo Very thin...I called LEXUS and they informed that because the New Tolerances are so refined they developed a NEW grade of synthetic oil........Now that's GREAT engineering......that is like water jus to get through the tolarances....Go JAPAN / LEXUS!@@leiflillandt1488

[@Steve-qs9eq]

No CX-5 ? C'mon

[@ECPP]

Well….

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

The sunroof makes it hotter and easy to break into

[@ECPP]

Yea I see that happening a bunch in San Francisco these days

[@rickbelieves7652]

Peckering order is a real thing.

[@ECPP]

Haha

[@philindeblanc]

All Wheel Drive is a pain to own, so unless you really need it, Avoid it! Scotty kilmer lives in RhodeIsland and uses FWD/ 2WD!

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@philindeblanc]

@@ECPP Im liking the channel. AWD needs all 4 tires changed, and differential/trans oil

[@philindeblanc]

Enjoying your work chief!!! @@ECPP

[@philindeblanc]

Not gonna convince me that an Audi will hold up after 7 years. that thing is toast. Customer satisfactions are under 4 years, Dont mean much at all

[@kgpax]

NX is a rattlebox though....expected more of a supposed luxury car....and the engine is anemic even with the turbo.

[@ECPP]

Not a great experience? Usually the compact or sun compact SUVs are a little dressed Down from the larger coubterparts

[@hhdg1515]

@@ECPPI won’t call NX as a luxury. It’s not even from the real luxury no matter the performance or interior. Yeah it’s cost effective and that’s all.

[@kurylenkoolga1102]

Volvoooooooo

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@konhenry9713]

Still talking about the Dinasour ICE car No interest at all.

[@jaguar7051]

Yes X3 gets the Plusses very well Car = Europeans saying the new X3 is one of the best cars on the market. PORSCHE Macan S supercar - very well done - typical car for more intelligent people like Professors - Lawyers - Doctors Not for idiots from AMG without exhaust Muffler, - I own Mercedes Cars for all my life - today I can say I am an idiot. 2016 I ordered Macan Diesel - after a couple of weeks of exploded scandal VW emission problems _ I never get my Macan Diesel. After that, I purchased MB GLS350d - the worst build car in the world. VW - AUDI - PORSCHE 3L V6 The Best Diesel on the World - 500.000.00 Km for Timing Chaine replacement not as Mercedes after 100.000.00 Km.

[@ECPP]

Yes and especially with the b58 and s58 engines

[@donaldbanner2185]

................. Hmmmmmmmmmmm/ comment on " more intelligent people like Professors - Lawyers - Doctors" when it comes to vehicles Very few of the aforementioned know much but rather Lease ( very stupid, and Never own anything) the simply dump your aforementioned Nightmares in three years and move on @ 6K per month...Oh Well! If you VALUE your money and purchase a vehicle IN cash, Plan on keeping RARE said vehicle because it is going up in value....You Might consider the LEXUS 450h+ " F " Sport......I too have owned all the vehicles you mentioned....Hmmm I had a Macan...operative word "HAD" enough said!....Although reliable Diesel...anything FUEL is VERY costly many cases more than Premium.....& your re-Sale may indeed suffer. @jaguar7051 You are funny and honest on cede's I too massaged my ego only in regret!

[@donaldbanner2185]

............I concur on the beeemer b58 and s58 engines good call Mark!

[@jaguar7051]

@@donaldbanner2185 Please prove to me who really drives PORSCHE? Who drives AMG cars? Who Drive BMW Who Drives AUDI? Who Drives LEXUS? You sound to me like a small boy or a poor man? Gas price V.s Diesel haha ha - drive Lexus can't afford to buy a Gas or Drive Benz - Audi - Porsche Diesel can't afford for Diesel Fuel? When you buy a car valued from 60.000.00 up to 100.000..00 do fuel cost so important? When you own TESLA do you save money even getting free charge? Son calculates the average use of the car in 10 or 15 years - the cost of the vehicle - freedom of drive where you feel to go? Fuel Cost is a Political game. You vote for them and cry after. The personalities of the average human are very different from each other. Can we recognize a person's personality by the Pets he or she owns? Same we can see who owns a vehicle who is that person. Do you see Profesor drive cars without Mufller? Do you see the poor man owning 150.000.00 Mercedes or PORSCHE Diesel to save money on Fuel? If you have a chance to drive Diesel after that you did not want Gas winding toy engines in your life. Diesel goes very quiet push your ass deep into the seat. Do you try to say Hamburger is much better than PrimeRib Steak or Filemenio? Who blowing empty words? Professional people or uneducated inexperienced people?

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I see alot of those BMWs on their way to the shop

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Keep the Porsche and I'll get the Lexus or Acura, maybe even the Subaru

[@ECPP]

The Sube is not luxury and quite frankly is not a well made vehicle. Lexus and Acura are solid.

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

@@ECPP it's cheaper to repair than the exotic German vehicle

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Lexus, yes. Mercedes NO!!!

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Another no for BMW

[@ECPP]

Thanks. I know it has traditionally been risky

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

Looks and features don't make it reliable

[@ECPP]

Haha, that’s true but some of the more recent engines have been improved on

[@Vincent-ke5zn]

I Audi not buy an Audi

[@ECPP]

Nice