5 BEST Small Subcompact SUV's To Buy For 2024 (And 5 You Should Avoid)

Top 5 small SUVs you can buy in 2024. We review and compare the best subcompact crossover SUVs on the market that have amazing reliability, safety, efficiency, and value. We also share the worst small SUVs that you should avoid buying. If you are buying a small SUV, make sure to watch this comparison review.

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With over a decade of experience as a professional car buyer and auto consultant, Shari Prymak has helped thousands of consumers with their car buying needs. Car Help Corner provides honest, objective, consumer advice with all aspects of car buying and car ownership. For more professional advice, check out Car Help Canada, become a member, and subscribe!

[imamexx]

Subaru crosstrek, Honda H-rv, Mazda cx-30, Toyota corolla cross, Lexus ux 250h 👍👍👍👍👍

[mohammedalgheryafi]

My daughter just bought a Mazda CX-30. I drove it, and really loved its handling.

[ruslanis]

Thank you for the great review! Absolutely agree with you!

[craigo]

Glad to see you listed the UX. It fits a certain segment of people just right but not for everyone. Often overlooked. Would consider some of the others if they had hybrid system.

[teknomanning]

You are on point about MINI. I own a used countryman thank God I have an extended warranty.However once I got it up to spec, love it👍🏿😊

[ashishdonda]

Love watching your videos. Can you make Video for RAV4 Prime vs Outlander PHEV (or any other PHEV Hyundai/Kia/Ford) including mileage as when you have 0% battery & best value for money trim for both& in the end verdict. Thanks!!!!

also are PHEV actually worth the cost in terms of mileage? or just hybrid is enough

[LarryHopper]

I see not all the Japanese cars are the best, but all the best cars are Japanese.

[leventkilicoglu]

I totally 100 percent agree with everything you said. Very honest and professional explanation

[Das_Germaican]

I was looking at the CX-30 and Crosstrek. We had a Mazda and a Subaru and were happy with both. Didn’t end up making it to the Mazda appointment as we decided on the Crosstrek. After a five month wait, it was finally delivered and I love it. We started out at the touring and ended up going with the Onyx for the 2.5 litre engine, since it’s mainly for highway driving. Even with snow tires, the cabin is quiet and the drive is smooth. My friend actually commented on how quiet it is while driving the other day. Even while I break in the engine and keep the RPM’s lower, it has no problem getting up to speed. You also have to love the all wheel drive, the thing feels like a tank with snow tires on. I know I’d be happy with the CX-30 as well but definitely glad we went Crosstrek.

[rnish]

The VW TAOS. I got a 2022 model. VW finally delivered a SW TSB. It really refined the transmission. The 2024's should be shipping with the TSB.

[KingIsBored]

I bought a hyundai kona 2020 4 years ago and it was just the base model, it has awd good for snowy days

[johnfigueiredo]

Love my UX knowing it’s a good long term buy and super reliable

[sasha]

Hello Shari, very good and informative video like always. Question for you. I'm looking to buy 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Should I put a deposit and wait for a year and a half or should I wait till next year and should I try to negotiate a deal or some kind of discount or is no point anymore since waiting list so long

[jodo]

I have a 2017 Mazda Cx-5. Still going strong. Plan to keep it well past 10 years.

Can’t go wrong with the Mazda CX series or the Honda Hrv/crv (my other option at the time of purchase).

[davidp.]

Crosstrek is a solid choice. Great, practical car that looks fantastic.

[floridaoutdooradventures]

Mazda CX30 has THE BEST interior, it looks even better than Lexus'!
The moral of the story: STAY AWAY FOR THE GERMAN VEHICLES, which are EXTREMELY UNRELIABLE WITH SKY HIGH REPAIR COST!!!

[Dakiraun]

Another good list! I actually replaced a Kia Soul with the Subaru Crosstrek and it's been a great transition. I bought the Soul back in 2015 before all the engine stuff had come to light, and was going off the reliability of their older engines like the Beta II, once it became obvious that the 2.0L Nu engines were having the rod bearing issues, I started looking into a replacement, and the Crosstreks now coming with the 2.5L engine worked out as a good replacement. Better power, better fuel economy, and an overall better reputation for quality. I've only had it a year though, so, time will tell. To be fair to Kia, I had my Soul for 7 years, and put about 75K km on it without any issues other than the rear view camera breaking (which was fixed under warranty). A Kia mechanic mentioned, however, that most of the 1st gen Nu engine issues start cropping up around the 120K mark.

[frasersgrove]

I have a 2019 Mazda CX-3 and love it. It's very reliable and drives like a sports car...

[PriteshTupe]

I have a '24 Lexus UX Luxury Trim (Canada); have driven ~20k km since I bought it a 5 months ago across varied terrains and weather conditions (on trans-canada road trip). While it's not an "exciting" drive, the level of comfort and smoothness is absolutely unrivaled. Even driving for ~12 hrs a day (with a couple small breaks) doesn't feel awful like some other cars do. And I've taken her on some rough routes that were more game trails than roads but she didn't complain once. Space issue is a thing if you're used to bigger vehicles but I don't mind sleeping in when I'm out car camping. For a 5'6" solo driver, this car has been a blessing. Btw, not a _single_ creaky noise or weird issues so far. Best decision, no regrets.

[ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

Hi Shari, you said in your intro "to help us buy car and ownership" could you make videos about maintenance and when or what fluid changes to do etc etc....just a thought, thanks