Does Honda, Toyota, or Nissan—or someone else—make the best small SUV?
and Jeep Cherokee haven't received notable updates or redesigns; they finished in the bottom two spots in our last compact SUV Big Test, so there's no reason to believe they'd fare better now. The group we rounded up, however, is as competitive as it can get.These SUVs weren't developed around a racetrack or with a dynamic feel in mind, but the segment has come a long way on that front.
The most popular vehicle in the segment isn't a strong handler, which we can understand, but it's harder to forgive the RAV4 for its lack of comfort relative to other small SUVs. In this case, pin some blame on the TRD Off-Road's all-terrain tires and tuned suspension, as it rode jigglingly firm compared to every other SUV in the test. Its steering, however, ranks at the top of the group, providing the most direct road feel.
We preferred the Sportage's cabin design over the Tucson's. The curved display in the Kia combines the infotainment and digital gauge cluster into a single panel, giving the interior a chic and avant-garde look. And the Kia's attention to detail, such as cool air vent designs and hangers on the back of the headrests, distinguish the Sportage from its competitors.
Like the RAV4, the Forester needs a redesign. Even in the uplevel Touring model in this test, which came with a two-tone brown and black leather interior, the cabin's design hasn't aged well. If we were in the early 2010s, we'd be pleased with its small LCD screen between the speedo and tach and its small EyeSight screen sitting atop the dash, but in 2023 it simply needs more modern technology to keep pace.
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