Luxury SUVs are typically more expensive than their extra-small counterparts, but they usually offer a more comfortable ride, better materials, and better performance, along with a larger cabin.
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2024 Genesis GV70
Redesigned 2022
MSRP Range: $44,900 - $57,500
Shortly after emerging as an independent brand in 2017, Genesis boldly entered the competitive realm of the luxury car market with their debut GV70. It quickly soared to the forefront of our preferred options in its category and became a top-selling vehicle for the brand. Beneath its striking Bentley-style front fascia lies a lavish interior boasting an abundance of amenities, cutting-edge technology, and top-notch safety attributes that can rival any long-standing luxury powerhouse. Despite not having to rely on undercut pricing, the GV70 is exceptionally priced, amplifying its allure even further.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Redesigned 2023
MSRP Range: $47,450 - $49,450
Last year, the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLC debuted with a single trim level, the GLC 300. Although for 2024, there are only minor changes for the GLC 300, Mercedes has made an addition to the lineup with a performance version known as the AMG GLC 43. For most buyers, the base GLC 300 is the ideal choice in terms of features and value. With its mild hybrid system and 255-hp four cylinder engine, it offers improved fuel efficiency and drivability. It is available in two trims (Exclusive and Pinnacle) with several standalone options to enhance its features.
3rd
2024 Acura RDX
Redesigned 2019
MSRP Range: $44,050 - $53,850
The RDX, Acura's compact luxury SUV, offers a higher level of luxury compared to mainstream brands without the hefty price tag of European luxury SUVs. It falls in between these categories, but not in a negative way. Its eye-catching exterior and strong sales numbers speak for themselves. Although there were only minor updates to the previous year's model, all 2024 RDX trims now come standard with all-wheel drive.
4th
2024 Jaguar F-PACE
Redesigned 2017
MSRP Range: $57,000 - $91,900
The 2024 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest SUV in the famed British automaker's portfolio, sitting above the smaller E-Pace. With its spacious interior and nimble handling, it straddles the line between compact luxury SUVs and midsize models. Although the F-Pace has been around since 2017, and it has received numerous updates, its age is beginning to show. This year, the lineup has been trimmed, making ordering much simpler, and several minor features are introduced.
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2024 BMW X3
Redesigned 2018
MSRP Range: $46,900 - $61,900
The BMW X3 is a small luxury SUV positioned between the X1 and X5 in the Bavarian automaker's lineup. This SUV offers seating for five and strikes a balance between sportiness, comfort, and utility. If you like the interior design and tech features of a 3 Series sedan but need more space, you're likely to like the X3. In 2022, BMW updated the X3, which remained mostly unchanged until 2024.
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2024 Audi Q5
Redesigned 2018
MSRP Range: $44,600 - $67,000
The 2024 Audi Q5's handsome exterior styling, multiple powertrain options, and a wealth of standard features (including all-wheel drive) help it stand out in the highly competitive compact luxury SUV class. In addition to offering greater practicality than the Q3 and easier manoeuvrability than the larger, more expensive Q7, the Q5 is a centrepiece of Audi's crossover lineup. Despite its age, the current generation Q5 is still a goodie.
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2024 BMW X4
Redesigned 2019
MSRP Range: $55,000 - $66,400
As a small luxury crossover SUV based on the BMW X3, the 2024 BMW X4 is slightly longer and lower, with a sloped roofline rather than a squared-off design. Although the X4 has a sportier, more distinctive design, it comes at the expense of passenger and cargo space. Additionally, a similar X3 costs thousands less than an X4; other than minor equipment differences, these BMWs are the same thing wrapped in different packaging.
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2024 Audi Q5 Sportback
Redesigned 2021
MSRP Range: $51,500 - $59,700
Rather than cutting-edge dynamics or adventurous styling, the 2024 Audi Q5 combines comfort, styling, features, and build quality for predictable behaviour and appeal.
In 2024, the Q5 and other Audi SUVs come equipped with standard adaptive cruise control (ACC) and adaptive cruise assist (ACA). Enhancing these systems is an expanded traffic sign recognition feature, which improves its predictive capabilities.
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2024 INFINITI QX50
Redesigned 2019
MSRP Range: $40,850 - $57,900
Infiniti's 2024 QX50 competes in the crowded compact luxury SUV segment against stalwarts such as the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC class, as well as well-rounded newcomers such as the Genesis GV70.
A new paint colour, called Black Obsidian, will only be offered on the Sensory and Autograph trims of the Infiniti QX50 in 2024.
10th
2024 Porsche Macan
Introduce in 2015
MSRP Range: $60,900 - $86,800
The Porsche Macan is a top choice among SUVs for its impressive handling and powerful V6 engine. It provides a driving experience that goes beyond the typical utility vehicle. Little is expected to change for the 2024 model, but there is much speculation surrounding the upcoming generation of the Macan, which will likely be all-electric. If these rumours hold, then the current gas-powered version will have its last year in 2024 before the electric version debuts in 2025.
