2024 Kia ​​Sportage – 8.2/10
The 2024 Kia ​​Sportage is a compact SUV that offers passengers a reliable, comfortable and affordable SUV option for mornings and afternoons. The cabin is spacious with heated seats, a wireless charging pad and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It also has a host of safety and convenience features such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. The Sportage can be equipped with a hybrid or plug-in hybrid engine and all-wheel drive.
2024 Lexus NX – 7.6/10
The 2024 Lexus NX offers a smooth, quiet and refined ride for passengers and delivers over 30 miles per gallon in every trim. This new NX has a sleek and modern design with LED headlights, large spindle grille and dual exhaust system. The cabin features leather seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that’s easy to use and update. The NX also has a standard selection of safety features, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.
2024 Kia ​​Niro – 7.6/10
The Kia Niro now comes in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric variants that are incrementally larger than the outgoing model. That size makes it very easy to drive and park in tight garage or deck spaces. The exterior styling has touched almost every panel, bringing the new Niro in line with Kia’s other modern SUVs. The cabin is also new, with textured surfaces on the seats, dash and modern touches taken from Kia’s EV6 design. The Niro features animal-free textiles and the hood is made from recycled material. Two 10.25-inch widescreen digital displays are offered, one for the instrument cluster and one for infotainment.
2025 Toyota Camry – 7.5/10
The Toyota Camry is now in the fifth generation of its hybrid powertrain, returning a whopping 51 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving situations. It’s the passenger playground. Performance doesn’t mean the Camry isn’t powerful. In addition to good power distribution, the hybrid system’s rear drive connects to the grid when extra traction is needed in slippery or snowy conditions, helping drivers stay on the road. The room is spacious and comfortable.
2024 Lexus RX – 7.5/10
The Lexus RX is a complete redesign of the original luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV), but there are plenty of things that will make passengers feel immediately familiar with the new model. It comes in only two-row configuration and hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are available. The new interior is simplified compared to the previous one, without losing elegance and comfort. Technology is fresh, including an infotainment system that measures 9.8 inches. It also gets a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster, a 12-speaker sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, six USB ports, LED fog lamps, a tilting moonroof and roof rails.
2025 Volvo EX30 – 7.3/10
The 2025 Volvo EX30 has a small but spacious cabin for passengers that features Scandinavian styling and innovative storage solutions. It comes in two power options: a single-motor version that goes an EPA-estimated 275 miles on a full charge, or a dual-motor version that delivers 265 miles of range. The SUV’s low center of gravity helps it stay flat on the road, and it’s decently nimble in city driving. Volvo says either variant can be charged via a home charging connection, from zero to 100 percent in eight hours.
Editor’s Note: The Volvo EX30 was originally expected to go on sale in the US in 2024. Volvo has delayed the launch until 2025. It is already sold elsewhere.
2024 Lincoln Corsair – 7.1/10
The Lincoln Corsair is a small SUV that offers passengers a smooth, quiet and luxurious ride. Its new design features LED headlights, a chrome grille and a panoramic sunroof. The cabin features supple leather seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-speaker Revel sound system. The Corsair also has a host of safety and convenience features, such as blind spot detection, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera, and can be equipped with hands-free driver assistance.
2024 Toyota Prius Prime – 7.1/10
The new Toyota Prius Prime is lower, wider and longer than the outgoing model, leaving more room for passengers and their belongings. It can achieve 52 miles per gallon, which is an excellent figure. Buyers also get 44 miles of all-electric range before the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine kicks in when the car is plugged in for a charge. The Prius Prime comes standard with advanced safety features, including cross-traffic assist and forward cross-traffic alert. Traffic Jam Assist technology that makes it easier to sit in traffic while driving.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek – 7.0/10
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a great choice for people who want a versatile, reliable, fuel-efficient, and fun SUV. Subaru gave the model a sporty and rugged design with LED headlights, a roof spoiler and 18-inch wheels. It has a spacious interior and a standard all-wheel drive system that can handle almost any weather or road conditions. The Crosstrek comes with lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Newly redesigned seats make long rides less tiring and more comfortable.
2024 Ford Maverick – 7.0/10
The Ford Maverick is designed for daily commuters who may need to travel with cargo or commute regularly between jobs. With excellent efficiency, especially in hybrid, the Maverick can travel to the office or further afield to fill up without stopping. The cabin is based on patterned cloth, although leather is optional on some trims. Most of the touch points are plastic or rubber, making it easy to clean. The Maverick has a physical knob and buttons for climate and radio, as well as a small 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.