TOP 7 Recommended Sub-Compact SUVs (by Consumer Reports)

Sub-Compact SUVs are tremendously popular small, entry-level SUVs that appeal to both the young and to older people alike. In this video, we're going to look at the 7 Sub-Compact SUVs that are RECOMMENDED by Consumer Reports.
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[@dennisliu9221]

Cx-30 below Blazer?!?!?!?

[@auto_exclusive]

THE SIDE NOTE - Just an FYI, it looks like since the original research for this video was completed that the list of Sub-Compact SUVs recommended by Consumer Reports has updated with mostly 2023 models as opposed to 2022 models. It's largely the same but a little bit of reshuffling. The CrossTrek and CrossTrek Hybrid are #1 and #2 but are combined as #1 in this video. They do specifically say in their review of the Crosstrek, as stated in the video, that they don't believe the $8K extra to get the hybrid over the comparably equipped gas-only model is worth it even with tax rebates/etc.

[@Jan96106]

I saw the latest buying edition of Consumer Reports and none of these are referred to as sub-compacts. The two subcompacts or Hatchbacks recommended are Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks. These mentioned in the report are called small SUV's. And they listed eight cars and five hybrids. I don't think the list was in best to worse order, but if it was, Trailblazer was last on the list. Some of the cars mentioned here were not on the list.

[@jamesziegler4383]

Thank you

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I buy the yearly consumers report annual auto edition at my drugstore it's my best recommendation for anyone who's in the market for a new vehicle thanks for sharing this presentation

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

And a chevrolet was rated #3 ahead of the Mazda ????HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Who did that ????

[@johnheron7911]

Consumer Reports according to the video

[@johnheron7911]

Consumer Reports according to the video

[@joseCalderon1976]

I guess they haven't seen how unreliable the new GM products are. I wouldn't touch anything GM after year 2006 seriously. I have a 2003 chevy trailblazer with 188k, but that is when GM was making decent vehicles. Not anymore! 😂

[@jamiehalifax4954]

😂 that's americans mentality, number one at everything😂🤣🤣

[@monicahavechristjesus5455]

If anyone wants to get one of these for your teenager. I can tell you from experience the chevy trailblazer is a great option for safety. I had a really bad wreck in a fully loaded 2022 tb rs and came out of it completely unharmed. All those safety features work very well and the onstar service is excellent.

[@auto_exclusive]

Good info and glad you survived unharmed!

[@danieljarvis9183]

Forester is a top notch down to earth, no frills compact high wagon. I'm in the market for either the Forester (mine is a 2018 super reliable or a Crosstrek. You can't go wrong with either one unless you wannna be seeing in a Cadillac ST5 the metalic voice reviewer said? GM: keep your crap and the same goes for Chrysler.

[@codincoman9019]

Mazda (especially the CX-30, #2 most reliable car, after #1 Miata) is underrated by far.

[@kenhoward3512]

The CX30 has never been "underrated" by anyone. It's always highly-rated for its style (especially its interior), handling, and performance with its relatively-large I-4 engine and 6-speed automatic trans, though less so for its ride comfort and outward visibility. Mazda is a relatively-small manufacturer with a sparse dealer network, which doesn't help sales.

[@codincoman9019]

​@@kenhoward3512, really? Mazda overall (even Miata, considered by some a cutie, good for girls) is highly underrated by many. Mazda ranks #3 (used to be #2) in Consumer Reports reliability surveys, it is in the top low TCO, it's practical, beautiful, handles great etc. thus it should be a best-seller. But it is not ( the smaller dealers' network doesn't help) - CX-30 included. That's why the logic conclusion is that Mazda is far underrated by many, no matter the positive (smart) opinions of its fans/owners/reviewers.

[@davonthibodeau8480]

i would've tough the Seltos would be there!

[@ronniewilliams3691]

Three months ago, dealer mark ups were astronomical! So, prices were horrible to get a guage of a good value. MSRP 24,000 Meant $32,000+ out the door!

[@5610winston]

No trouble compiling a short list at all. What is the standard transmission. Automatic, hard pass, manual, it's on the list.

[@garfield8900]

Subaru’s have problems with head gaskets, oil leaks, and timing chains. My friend spent thousands in repair bills on a 2014 cross trek.

[@alanlangley7246]

that was 2014 silly

[@garfield8900]

Yeah, but he bought it brand new!

[@jerrodmatthew]

Bullshit, hardly anyone has problems with their crosstrek

[@jamiehalifax4954]

That's why I traded my 2014 crosstrek for a cx3 and was blown away by it ! Guess now I'll have to bite the bullet if I want to trade it in and get a cx30 which is a little too big for my liking..might get a tesla model 2 if Elon ever comes out with them ...

[@jamiehalifax4954]

​@@jerrodmatthewa spider made a web underneath my 2014 Crosstrek and caused it to throw codes. Also the cam position sensors started failing after about 4 years of owning it. There are four of them all together it was a faulty design which Subaru fixed but wouldn't honor the repairs if they were outside of the 3-year warranty. My air conditioning radiator thing got a crack in it. That's when I said f u Subaru and went to Mazda... zoom zoom baby

[@-randychasechase2660]

Corolla cross 25,090 32,000

[@keithnewton8981]

Explain how corolla can be more powerful than C-HR when they have the same engines with same bhp ? Please explain yourself.

[@ronniewilliams3691]

The Kona is a high priced Turd!

[@deejayyy1681]

No Volkswagen Taos?

[@-randychasechase2660]

You can buy a rav 4 the Kona is 30 plus not 21

[@winstonelston5743]

Decent content, but mispronunciations scream "ROBOVOICE!"

[@rg-dz4rm]

Kona has a lot of problems

[@bajaskier]

Forester? Short seats, noisy ride, way out of date electronics, and crappy mileage. Only good thing is the visibility.

[@codincoman9019]

Crosstrek. Forester is not a sub-compact crossover, but a compact SUV, with great reliability and small TCO (these 2 are the main criteria that CR survey takes into consideration), thus being #1 in CR top, just like its smaller brother in the sub-compact SUV category.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Funny how on the 'SUV GEEK CHANNEL ' consumers called Hyundi Kona one of the worst for 2023....what year year are you talking about here?

[@auto_exclusive]

2022 model....Consumer Reports called it "playful and inexpensive, making it one of the more appealing subcompact SUVs." I guess a lot can change in a year.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@auto_exclusive LOOK AT THE RECORD OF RECALLS ON KIA ....CONSUMERS REPORTS DID.....LOOK INTO THE BAD REPORTS ALSO ...BUDDY.

[@auto_exclusive]

Umm……this video clearly states in the title and the intro that it is about the Top 7 Sub-compact SUVS recommended by CR (not by us) which at the time of researching this video, the Kona was one of them (#7). In other words, the video is factually accurate….not much more to say.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@auto_exclusive suggest you get a little more current on your info.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

@@auto_exclusive check the recalls on this Kia crap ....they never fixed the problems with the old Gen. , now they moved on with new design and never fixed the old ones ...no thank-you with KIA crap.

[@kuplace1984]

Really. So, Subaru, Nissan, Chevy are all better than a Honda or Toyota. Do you and CR consider the category known as RELIABILITY AND COST to maintain it. Sorry, but I have a hard time following your review.

[@johnbradbury5111]

This car sucks no horse power no wonder Chevy is going bankrupted

[@-randychasechase2660]

Why don't car companies learn not everyone wants all the crap they add as safety . It's just something to break and let them drive on a cell phone

[@auto_exclusive]

Interesting take...

[@WTH1812]

A bit of reflection..., Seems every model year the trend is less driving machine and more comfy sofa. Bleah. I still prefer my 1986 Honda Accord 5 speed 4 door over anything else I've driven. No fancy touch screen to take your eyes off the road to adjust, just buttons and knobs you adjust by feel. Very important for dark rural highways and roads at night, interstate speed traffic, or changing settings because it's the 8th hour of a 10 hour drive. But, no longer many manual transmission options left. Even 5 speed automatics are falling to the scourge of drivability, a horrid creature wrought by fiendish minds to suck even the faintest pleasure out of driving. At 300 to 500 miles a week, that's just mean. I speak ill of the ubiquitous CVT transmission, a laggard slug-about best avoided if at all possible, unless you like to stick a foot out and help it accelerate. My 2016 6 speed manual Honda HR-V has very good acceleration, especially at high rev's. It gives decent 37 mph highway/ 28 mpg surface if you keep the rev's low. Comfortable, mannerly, no swaying around curves or corners. Nimble handling, by I'm not worried about needing a quick lane change or a tight curve. Like all subcompacts, it sits too high for fun driving on very curvy roads, which sicks. Not a lot of "putting places for sunglasses, pocketbook, spare change, etc, and less than ideal rear seat room. One tremendous knock, shared by many models, is an all black interior as the only option. Hot, shows any light colored lint or debris, fells like sitting in a tomb. Seat covers and floor mats are a great investment, colors, patterns, changeable. Been very happy with it. Shame it's no longer an option. I've driven manuals since I started driving. Most control over speed, mileage, engine output, acceleration, deceleration without using the brakes (to slow down a bit), lower repair, more driver awareness. A car to be driven, not a plump couch to semi-doze in. Now, aren't you glad you didn't read this?

[@esterriva2910]

I hate driving, but have to so, sofa -car is the best for me🤣

[@user-fv9nl6bb8l]

The Chevy Trail Blazer is better rating than the Honda HRV? 😂

[@9parasqn656]

I just checked the website and Mazda CX30 is not 4wd as stated.

[@auto_exclusive]

I also just re-checked their website....it is standard AWD. Also, here's Car & Driver magazine discussing it: "It now comes standard with all-wheel drive, which was previously a $1350 option on most models."

[@9parasqn656]

@@auto_exclusive With sincere apologies. Seems like there is a different version sold in the States to that sold in the UK. Either that or the website here shows an older model. Great and informative video all the same.

[@auto_exclusive]

No problem...you're probably right that it's a geographical difference. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Anton-.]

Where is Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage? Subaru? Really? Among the worst buys ever!!

[@mikehockaday5724]

Not subcompact’s

[@geraldofuhina436]

Englisches Video, Titel ist auf deutsch... Alles für die Klicks...

[@auto_exclusive]

Das Video ist untertitelt und deshalb wird der Titel in Deutschland gezeigt. KZbin ermutigt Ersteller nachdrücklich, Videos in andere Sprachen zu konvertieren.

[@johnbrando2666]

its all useless if not all wheel drive

[@kenhoward3512]

That depends on where you live. In sunbelt states, AWD is a waste of money (and you DO pay for it, one way or another).

[@keithnewton8981]

Well the vehicle you are showing is a honda URV not HRV. You not very good at this are you.

[@cmrdecc6516]

5 secs into the video and I already dislike it.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I would scratch the Nissan, chevy and Hyundai vehicles mentioned on this list. Those vehicles are unreliable garbage! The other ones mentioned are OK 😂.