Best Luxury Compact Suv 2019

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The compact luxury SUV class is the bread and butter for luxury automakers. It’s typically where they sell the most models (and make the most money). The luxury compact class has recently seen an infusion of autonomous driver-assistance features, as well as other tech-heavy additions. There are even a handful of all-electric compact luxury SUVs vying for buyers’ attention (and wallets).

Regardless of which you choose, you’ll find upscale materials and a plethora of features, though some pull off a more fully-realized cohesive package than others. We rank 16 compact luxury SUVs from best to worst by combining their ratings on driving performance, standard features, design, and value.

16. 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • We rank 16 compact luxury SUVs from best to worst by combining their ratings on driving performance, standard features, design, and value. 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport's boxy dimensions allow it to be airy and roomy inside the cabin. Thus, it offers plenty of cargo space.
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The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport’s boxy dimensions allow it to be airy and roomy inside the cabin. Thus, it offers plenty of cargo space. And being a Land Rover, it is more than comfortable heading off-road. What dragged it down to the bottom of our list, however, was the poor reliability ratings and fuel economy. This compact SUV will cost you more in the long run. Drive handling could also be improved, as well as the dated and laggy infotainment system.

15. 2019 Buick Envision

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The Buick Envision is roomy with comfortable seats. It also features Buick’s trademark intuitive infotainment system. It’s simplistic without being plain or lacking in tech options. The engine, on the other hand, will get you where you need to go but is by no means inspiring. Handling, also, is muddy with little feedback. The Envision may not be as expensive as some of its other competitors, but its interior finishing materials also aren’t as nice as competitors either.

14. 2019 Lincoln MKC

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This is the last year for the Lincoln MKC. Even the nameplate is being retired. The incoming 2020 model will be known as the Lincoln Corsair as the brand transitions away from a lettered naming scheme. The MKC has an affordable base price; even some nice add-ons don’t raise the price to astronomical numbers. It also floats down the road on a cushy suspension. As for the cons, cargo space is below some competitors, driver feedback is somewhat muddled, and it missed the mark on rear-seat room and comfort.

13. 2019 Cadillac XT5

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The 2019 Cadillac XT5 adds some additional standard features. Unfortunately, the can only be found on upper trim levels. It has a low base price, but things rise quickly once you leave the entry-level option. As is a common theme in many SUVs, the larger they get, the more the handling and driver feedback suffer. That rings true with the XT5, though its interior cabin is poshly designed and airy.

12. 2019 Lexus NX

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Lexus infotainment systems are finicky and unintuitive. That being said, the NX has one of our more preferred interior layouts of any Lexus vehicle we’ve driven, even if the push-start is a little high. Passenger room and cargo area are a little tight compared to other rivals. Complaints aside, the NX has good reliability ratings and great gas mileage (especially on the hybrid version).

11. 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

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You can always count on Alfa Romeo to have some powerful engine options and sports-car-like handling. But when it comes to the Stelvio, the cabin quality is disappointing, especially at such high price points. This is a driver’s machine, therefore, other passenger comforts received second thought. Rear seats are tight and cargo space is below the average for the class.

10. 2019 BMW X4

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The X4 is stylish to look at with its couple-like sloping roofline. But if you want a sports car, get a sports car. In an SUV, this styling drastically limits rearward visibility, and it makes the cabin feel cramped especially in the rear. Obviously, this eats into cargo space as well. With excellent handling and powerful engines, the X4 is fun to drive. The cabin, however, seems a little low-key for the price point.

9. 2019 Infiniti QX50

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Infiniti’s QX50 has lots of cargo space and a spacious, open cabin. Seats are supportive and comfortable. Unfortunately, the driving experience is just ho-hum. Handling is middle of the road, and engines don’t inspire you to press the metal to the floor. But for some people, that’s all they want. Something that gets them reliably from point A to point B in comfort. We found the infotainment setup to be a little strange, as well.

8. 2019 Jaguar F-Pace

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In the middle of the pack is the Jaguar F-Pace. It has strong engines with taut, responsive handling. There’s even a turbodiesel engine option that returns good gas mileage numbers. When it comes to luxury, though, the interior materials don’t quite match up to more upscale competitors. This is the compact luxury class after all. We also found the infotainment system to be a bit buggy.

7. 2019 Volvo XC60

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Being Volvo, safety is key. There are a plethora of standard safety and driver assistance features that come standard, even more so on the upper trims. The interior layout, particularly the infotainment dash, is minimalist and clean. Seats are comfortable and now feature synthetic leather for all you vegan and animal welfare buyers. (For those that aren’t, it’s claimed to be easier to maintain and clean). It’s a solid driver, but not as peppy as some other options. A plug-in hybrid model is also available.

6. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

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First with the bad. The infotainment system takes some getting used to, and the coupe models have small cargo capacity (which, honestly, is expected). But overall, the GLC-Class has a truly luxurious cabin environment. The driving experience is smooth and comfortable, and there are plenty of standard features along with an extensive list of add-ons.

5. 2019 Acura RDX

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There are a distinct lack of engine upgrades on the Acura RDX, but a sure-footed driving experience makes up for it. The RDX offers driver feedback with a cushy ride and follows where you want it to go. There are plenty of tech options and packages to choose from at great price points. This is one of the better bangs for your buck among the compact luxury class.

4. 2019 Audi Q5

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New for 2019, heated front seats are now standard and the sporty SQ5 trim is now available. That only sweetens the deal for Audi’s Q5 compact crossover. The interior is well laid out and features an array of standard offerings and helpful tech. The comfortable driving dynamics are powered by dynamic and energetic engines. It honestly feels like a smaller vehicle than it is. The only drawback is that it’s a little pricey when comparing it to others.

3. 2019 BMW X3

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As with the mechanically identical X4, the interior seems like somewhat of an afterthought, which is surprising from BMW. They don’t usually phone it in. But when it comes to driving dynamics, they are at the top of their game with the X3. It’s agile and responsive while simultaneously feeling roomy and spacious on the inside. This is the standard-bearer of BMW SUVs (though they call them Sport Activity Vehicles or SAVs).

2. 2019 Porsche Macan

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The Porsche Macan may have smaller-than-average rear seats and cargo space, but when it’s this fun to drive, you can afford to overlook some week points. Handling is dynamic and pin-point precise. Powerful engines will have you revving all around town, and the interior is the definition of premium. If you want that new turbo V6, however, you’re going to have to shell out for it.

1. 2019 Jaguar I-Pace

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Where the Jaguar F-Pace stumbles, the I-Pace improves threefold. It has exhilarating acceleration thanks to its all-electric engine. Speaking of it being all-electric, the large 90 kWh battery allows for it to travel 246 miles before recharging. That’s among the longest ranges of any electric vehicle on the market. Add to that a roomy and upscale cabin, and you have a winning proposition!

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Non-luxury automakers aren’t the only ones getting in on the subcompact SUV fun. Their higher-priced compatriots are also pumping out these vehicles in record numbers. Granted, with many of these vehicles, we sometimes struggled to see the value proposition of these price points paired with the small space constraints.

However, there are a select few (notably the top 3) that really make a solid case for luxury subcompact SUVs. Regardless of what we as reviewers think, it’s sales that matter and drive decisions in automaker offices. And since consumers seem to love this new subcompact SUV segment, car manufacturers are going to continue to pump them out!

We ranked 11 subcompact luxury SUVs from best to worst by combining their ratings on driving performance, standard features, design, and value.

11. 2019 Infiniti QX30

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The Infiniti QX30 has a comfortable and well-appointed cabin. But even in a segment called “subcompact,” it has less interior and cargo space than its rivals. To add to the woes, loud wind noise intruded into the cabin—a particular disappointment for a luxury offering. Infiniti also has below-average reliability ratings for the QX30. Let’s hope that redesigns coming in the not-too-distant future remedy some of these downsides.

10. 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

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True to its brand, the Range Rover Evoque is an off-roading beast—a luxurious one at that. The exterior design is one of our favorites on any vehicle, with its front grille that sweeps into the sides and toward the rear paired with a sloping roofline. It does have a well-designed cabin, but that refinement doesn’t extend to the mechanical parts of the SUV. The transmission is poor as are its overall reliability ratings. It’s also more expensive than many other competitors when comparably equipped. When you can find better for cheaper, that’s not a recipe for success.

9. 2019 Buick Encore

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The Buick Encore was one of the first luxury subcompacts on the scene. While it’s still a reliable offering, it’s beginning to show its age. We find that most GM cabins have intuitive infotainment systems, and this Buick has some nice finishes throughout the cabin that don’t feel particularly cheap. But, it’s still not the most luxurious in the class. What really hindered the Encore on our list was the underperforming engine that comes standard.

8. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

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The GLA-Class carries over the sure-footed handling that gives its larger Mercedes cousins high marks in our reviews. The cabin layout is also user-friendly; however, the materials and finishes seem somewhat low-rent for this luxury class. We found it uncharacteristic for MB. The small dimensions don’t particularly stand out in this class and neither does its standard engine offering.

7. 2019 Cadillac XT4

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The XT4 is a brand-new model from Cadillac, and it appears in the middle of our ranking. The interior isn’t particularly intuitive, and we found the brakes especially mushy and unresponsive. On the plus side, we found good legroom in the rear seats and robust engine options for puttering around town.

6. 2019 Jaguar E-Pace

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The E-Pace is not Jaguar’s electric offering (that’s the I-Pace.) A little confused? Anyway, this subcompact luxury SUV has surprisingly good cargo room for the class. And as is common with Jaguar vehicles, the handling and ride control are spot-on. Where it fell behind the segment leaders was in engine performance and subpar fuel economy.

5. 2019 Lexus UX

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The UX is Lexus’s first foray into the subcompact market. Our reviewers were split on the exterior styling. Some found its angular lines aggressive and youthful. Others found it to be a glorified wagon with busy body cladding. The taillights, in particular, were universally agreed to be…odd. Look them up for yourself. We also continue to be critics of Lexus’s unintuitive infotainment setup across its whole lineup. That said, the UX is well-appointed, affordable, offers great gas mileage, and has a smooth and comfortable ride.

4. 2019 Audi Q3

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The Audi Q3 has the brand’s characteristic handsome interior cabin layout. The materials are upscale as are the standard feature offerings. The infotainment system is intuitive and easy-to-use, and the rest of the cabin is comfortable and roomy for the class. The one small drawback is that fuel economy is lower than competitors.

3. 2019 BMW X2

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If a sporty subcompact SUV is your aim, you couldn’t do worse than the BMW X2. The exterior design features a raked coupe roofline that will turn heads from other drivers and pedestrians. Couple that with BMW’s strong handling and a powerful array of engines, and the X2 may be the SUV that banishes the notion of soccer mom or dad being “uncool.”

2. 2019 BMW X1

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The BMW X1 is similar in dimensions to the X2 except that it doesn’t feature a raked coupe-style roofline. That improves on our critiques of the X2 by increasing rear visibility, rear-seat space, and cargo area. It’s everything we liked about the X2 and more! And now that BMW has announced it is dropping its annual fee to use Apple CarPlay, things just got even better.

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1. 2019 Volvo XC40

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Volvo swung for the fences with its first subcompact SUV. and it hit a home run. We found the shorter dimensions and boxier design made the XC40 more handsome than its larger siblings (and those were lookers to begin with). Volvo also has our favorite infotainment design to date. Their dashboards are modern, clean, and intuitive without being overly techy. Furthermore, the XC40 comes at great price points that are filled to the brim with standard features and a luxurious cabin for drivers and passengers alike.

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