Best Small SUVs

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
3 badges available

$68,900 - $96,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Scintillating performance when you want...
  • -... and docile enough to pass off as a regular SUV when you need
  • -Commendable ride quality
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What we don't

  • -Hefty price premium over the A45 hatch
  • -A shame it's been aurally neutered
  • -Is 12.7L/100km fuel use a bit high for a four-pot?
Audi SQ2

$70,800 - $70,800*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Fantastic performance
  • -Surety from the all-wheel-drive system in all conditions
  • -It looks great and feels a bit naughty
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What we don't

  • -Your kids will loathe the second row
  • -Head says spend money on something bigger or smarter
  • -Infotainment isn't latest-gen Audi, and repeat customers may notice
Volvo XC40
3 badges available

$54,990 - $85,990*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Google-based infotainment system
  • -Interior furnishings are top-tier
  • -Energy efficiency and zero-cost servicing aid ongoing running costs
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What we don't

  • -No wireless smartphone integration 
  • -Judders under hard acceleration
  • -Lack of a defined way to start the car
Mercedes-Benz EQA
2 badges available

$82,300 - $102,579*MRLP

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What we love

  • -A familiar transition for Mercedes buyers
  • -Priced right for the premium EV segment
  • -Cabin is jam packed with high quality tech
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What we don't

  • -Rear passenger and boot space is limited
  • -Competitors have longer driving range
  • -Car can feel weighty 
Audi RS Q3

$102,300 - $105,300*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Torque, noise and responsiveness from the five-cylinder engine
  • -Still sounds great despite the particulate filter
  • -Well-behaved small SUV yet hugely capable through corners
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What we don't

  • -Not as outright potent as the RS3 sedan
  • -Lacking electric seat adjustment
  • -Need to be in manual mode to really wring its neck

6.BMW X2

7.9

BMW X2
2 badges available

$75,900 - $92,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Superb four-cylinder engine
  • -BMW has been generous with its standard equipment highlights
  • -Handles well
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What we don't

  • -Ride quality isn't up to scratch
  • -Road noise can hamper the driving experience
  • -A lot pricier in comparison to other X2 models and the X1
Volvo C40
1 badge available

$78,990 - $87,990*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Exterior styling and interior insulation
  • -Both models drive exceptionally well
  • -Ride refinement is excellent on any surface
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What we don't

  • -Price is still out of reach for some
  • -Sloping roof line does eat into second-row headroom
  • -No spare tyre

8.BMW X1

7.8

BMW X1
3 badges available

$60,400 - $90,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -A flexible and functional interior offers so much space
  • -Comfortable and quiet around town
  • -Long list of standard features
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What we don't

  • -Gosh it is getting expensive
  • -Fiddly infotainment made more fiddly by the removal of the jog-wheel
  • -Will be thirsty if you push it

9.BMW iX1

7.8

BMW iX1
2 badges available

$78,900 - $84,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Plenty of room to move, front and back
  • -Looks and feels more substantial than a 'small' SUV
  • -Plenty of power in reserve for overtaking
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What we don't

  • -Doesn't feel as agile as the petrol X1
  • -Infotainment has lost its simple interface
  • -Boot space takes a (minor) hit

10.Ford Puma

7.8

Ford Puma
1 badge available

$30,840 - $36,390*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Fun driving dynamics
  • -High-end features and equipment
  • -Characterful three-cylinder turbo engine
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What we don't

  • -Second row is small and lacks amenities
  • -Optional safety equipment should be standard
  • -Gets expensive in the ideal configuration
* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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