Compact SUVs have taken over the segment of SUVs as they tend to offer a high seating position, which provides a vast view of the road in addition to an easier step-in height than smaller cars or larger SUVs. Most of these SUVs are equipped with a variety of powertrains to fit the driving priorities of enthusiasts, be they fuel economy, daily comfort, or rugged off-road.
All thanks to the modern-day technology that has given the compact SUV more added advantage from the interior to the safety features which are useful to families both small and large. It will be safe to say that over the years, two-row SUVs have acquired standard or available features that were previously found only in luxury cars. For example, a rearview camera is a common standard feature, and there are a wide variety of high-tech safety features available in most models. We bring to you some of the Compact SUVs that have been found to stand out in case you are considering getting one, you will then know what to look out for.
2022 Kia Sportage
The remarkable Kia Sportage compact SUV delivers appealing safety equipment, a nice interior, and easy-to-use infotainment.
As its name implies, the Kia Sportage aims to be sportier with an interesting front-end design and an optional 240-hp turbo engine. The Sportage brings more zing than its mechanical cousin, the Hyundai Tucson.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox
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Compact SUVs – Don’t mix things up between the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain as the two are mechanically identical and also possess the same turbocharged engines and underpinnings. The Chevy presents a less awkward-looking visage, for sure, but also gives up some ultimate fanciness by not offering a true equivalent to the GMC’s high-zoot Denali trim level. A solid feel and intuitive interior tech are highlights, but the SUV’s build quality is iffy and some interior bits feel downmarket. The powerful turbo 2.0-liter engine was dropped at the expense of the previously entry-level 170-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter engine ahead of a thorough update for 2022.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
This third-row seat compact-priced SUV is the perfect choice for the family this holiday season. Thankfully, the car comes with standard blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with an 8.0-inch touchscreen. Power comes from the 181-hp I-4 engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). You are sure to get the All-wheel drive feature as an option. With a nicer interior than before and far more expressive styling, the Outlander no longer lives on the outer edges of the compact SUV segment.
2022 Toyota RAV4
Toyota, having been around in production for years in the industry and all the deliveries the brand has done in decades, the Toyota RAV4 which happens to be the compact segment’s bestseller has made the competition more intense for its rivals. The RAV4 has since spawned ever more specialized variants, including an off-road-focused TRD Off-Road trim and a new hybrid. (A powerful, 302-hp RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid model is the latest addition.) This breadth of choice helps the Toyota meet the needs of wide swaths of compact crossover buyers who will appreciate the basic package’s modern interior, standard safety tech, and expressive styling. The standard engine is a bit growly, and the RAV4 could be quieter on the road, but this is a solid overall SUV.
2022 Nissan Rogue
The strong-selling Nissan Rogue takes a massive leap forward in terms of style and quality. Every 2021 Rogue comes standard with Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 active safety features (collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, automated emergency braking, and automatic high beams), and the company’s ProPilot Assist adaptive cruise control and the lane-keep system is optional on all Rogue models except the base S trim. Every Rogue is powered by the same four-cylinder, non-turbo engine hitched to a smooth continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT); fuel economy, as before, remains a surprising high point and it’ll get even better on the 2022 Rogue, which gets a new three-cylinder engine.
2022 Subaru Forester
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The Forester is a spacious pseudo wagon that comes standard with all-wheel drive and solid crash-safety scores. It boasts an airy interior that makes the cruising funfilled with the four-cylinder engine which is standard across the line. The Forester delivers good value with good gas mileage, decent handling, and rides smoothly. It’s a better off-roader than most other compact SUVs as well. Inside, the Forester looks great. It has two rows of spacious seats and plenty of cargo room.
2022 Honda CR-V
The CR-V’s cabin is among the most spacious in the class, and it’s also attractive and upscale, making it one of the best interiors in the segment. The CR-V boasts 39.2 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 75.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Infotainment is one of the CR-V’s few weaknesses. Most rivals have more standard infotainment features, such as touch screens and smartphone connectivity.
The CR-V features a 190-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The turbo-four accelerates, both from a stop and at higher speeds, and the transmission operates smoothly. The CR-V’s fuel economy rating is excellent with 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway in front-wheel-drive models and 27/32 mpg city/highway in all-wheel-drive models.
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