Top 10 Subcompact SUVs 2024

Mazda priced the 2024 CX-30 2.5 S from $24,995. The Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter makes 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft, the 2.5 Turbo makes 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel, and all CX-30 models are equipped with i-Activ AWD.

The 2024 HR-V LX started at $24,100 (excluding $1,295 destination), with Real Time AWD from $25,600. The FWD versions are EPA rated at 26/32/28 mpg, and the EX-L AWD tops the range at $29,700.

The 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid S AWD was priced at $27,970. Toyota lists 196 net system horsepower, 0-60 in 8.0 seconds, a manufacturer-estimated 42 combined mpg for all grades and 21.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up.

The all-new 2024 Crosstrek started at $24,995, the same MSRP as the 2023 model. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard, every Crosstrek has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and the Sport and Limited get a 2.5-liter 182 hp engine (152 hp 2.0-liter on Base and Premium).

The redesigned 2024 Trax started at $21,495 including destination. Its 1.2L turbocharged inline-three makes a GM-estimated 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft, and it holds 25.6 cu ft behind the rear seat and 54.1 cu ft with the seat folded.

The first-ever 2024 Envista Preferred started at $23,495 including destination. Its 1.2L Turbo makes 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft, GM estimated 30 mpg combined, and it holds 20.7 cubic feet behind the rear seat and 42 cubic feet folded.

The all-new 2024 Kona SE FWD was priced at $24,100 (SE AWD $25,600). The 2.0-liter makes an estimated 147 horsepower and the N Line and Limited get a 1.6-liter turbo with 190 horsepower; cargo space is 25.5 cubic feet with the seats up and 63.7 cubic feet folded.

Kia priced the refreshed 2024 Seltos from $24,390, excluding $1,325 destination. The base 2.0 MPI I-4 makes 146 hp, while the SX and X-Line get a 1.6-liter turbo with 195 hp (up 20 hp) and an 8-speed automatic.

The 2024 Taos started at $23,995, with IQ.DRIVE driver assistance now standard on all models. Its 1.5-liter TSI makes 158 horsepower and 184 lb-ft; FWD models are EPA rated at 28/36/31 mpg and hold 27.9 cu ft behind the second row and 65.9 cu ft folded.

Nissan lists the 2024 Kicks S at $21,340, the SV at $23,200 and the SR at $23,900. EPA ratings are up to 31 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined, and Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard.