The Volvo XC40 is a small SUV that packs a big punch thanks to its appealing exterior design and its refined driving dynamics. Subcompact luxury SUVs can often lack space and class compared with their larger siblings, but the XC40 is an exception. It has a long list of standard and optional features and a roomy, handsome, and quiet cabin. For 2026, shoppers have a choice of turbocharged four-cylinders: The B4 engine makes 194 horsepower and pairs exclusively with front-wheel drive, while the B5 makes 247 ponies and comes with all-wheel drive. Fuel efficiency could be better, but we like how the XC40 handles and think it’s a good value for the money.
2026 BMW X1
While the 2026 X1 is the smallest, least expensive offering in BMW’s SUV lineup, we hesitate to call it entry-level, as its on-road behavior, standard-features list, and interior appointments are a class above. Whether you opt for the 312-hp M35i performance machine or the more pedestrian yet better-riding xDrive28i, you’re bound to have fun dashing…
2026 Mazda CX-30
Plenty of subcompact SUVs offer middling interiors and a dull experience behind the wheel, but the Mazda CX-30 cuts against the grain. Instead, it’s one of the few in its class to offer a genuinely premium cabin and enough driving verve to keep you entertained while zipping down winding backroads. While the standard 191-hp four-cylinder…
2026 Chevrolet Trax
As one of the most affordable subcompact SUVs on the market, the Chevrolet Trax delivers a high level of value with both style and grace. The Trax’s appeal starts with its sharp exterior styling, a theme that continues into its quiet and well-equipped cabin. With heaps of rear legroom for adult passengers and a capacious…
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