2020 Ford Escape in a tie with Mazda CX-5 – Highest Compact SUV in Customer Satisfaction According to Consumers! - Find the best Ford deals! All-new for the 2020 model year, the Ford Escape is a 5-passenger compact SUV that is available with front- or all-wheel-drive. Read on for a look at the best compact luxury crossover SUVs as MotorTrend sees them, ranked from worst to safest: View Gallery. 2021 Cadillac XT4. Every 2021 Subcompact Crossover SUV Ranked from Worst to Best The tiny-SUV segment bridges the gap between cars and SUVs. We help you determine the winners and losers. Based on the C-Class, the GLC is one of the best compact luxury SUVs on the market. The GLC rides comfortably and handles very well. The plush furnishings inside the quiet cabin are appealing. Compact SUVs are currently the most popular vehicles around, and the Tesla Model Y stands out with its long electric driving range and cutting-edge amenities. Like other Teslas, it offers a refreshing alternative to internal-combustion vehicles, with no need for gas stations, oil changes, or scheduled service visits.
By Alexander Stoklosa of Motor Trend |2020 JEEP CHEROKEE 01
Jeep's Cherokee earns its lowly position with the one-two punch of being pricier than other compact SUVs and tighter inside than most. (Jeep's one-size-smaller Compass, in fact, has nearly as much interior room as the Cherokee.) Still, the somewhat odd-looking SUV has some redeemable qualities, from its segment-exclusive V-6 engine option to its actual off-road capability (at least in its Trailhawk trim level). Avoid the 2.4-liter base engine if you can—it's quite weak; the optional turbo 2.0-liter or the aforementioned V-6 are much better partners for the Cherokee's bulk. [Read more on the Jeep Cherokee]