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    SUVs Starting Under $30K

    Starting between $25,000-$30,000, buyers have the greatest choice of any SUV segment, with several small and midsize alternatives to a hatch or sedan.  

    Best SUVs according to our experts

    01.
    Volkswagen T-Cross
    From
    $28,990
    8.0/10
    From
    $28,990
    Volkswagen's T‑Cross stands out among other little SUVs for its space and the way it drives, and now it's been updated with new features.
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    02.
    Kia Seltos
    From
    $28,998
    7.0/10
    From
    $28,998
    The Kia Seltos Sport+ is as good‑looking as ever and offers families who might be tight on space, an affordable small SUV. The features list has been expanded to keep up with the market, but is it enough to satisfy?
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    03.
    Toyota Yaris Cross
    From
    $32,990
    8.1/10
    From
    $32,990
    Since launching in late 2020, the Toyota Yaris Cross has nailed it for small SUV design, packaging, economy and comfort, gaining a huge following along the way. Adding a GR Sport grade only broadens the Japanese crossover's appeal, especially as there have been suspension and chassis upgrades to go with the racier styling additions inside and out. But the result also misses the mark in some ways.
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    04.
    Kia Stonic
    From
    $21,999
    6.9/10
    From
    $21,999
    Every 2025 Kia Stonic is equipped with the 1.0‑litre three‑cylinder turbo‑petrol engine. And that's big news because that engine was, until now, only ever offered in the top‑spec GT‑Line. Small SUVs offer plenty of urban‑driving appeal and carmakers like Kia have fine‑tuned their compact vehicles into crowd‑pleasing products. But is the new and improved Stonic worth your consideration?
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    05.
    Hyundai Kona
    From
    $30,990
    7.4/10
    From
    $30,990
    The top electric Hyundai Kona proves it still has the looks, space and passenger comfort but how does it compete against its heavyweight rivals in an increasingly competitive EV market?
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    SUVs Under $30k

    Citroen C4 Cactus
    Citroen C4 Cactus
     Fiat 500X
    Fiat 500X
     Ford Ecosport
    Ford Ecosport
     Ford Escape
    Ford Escape
     GWM Haval Jolion
    GWM Haval Jolion
     Haval H2
    Haval H2
     Holden Captiva
    Holden Captiva
     Holden Equinox
    Holden Equinox
     Holden Trax
    Holden Trax
     Honda CR-V
    Honda CR-V
     Honda HR-V
    Honda HR-V
     Hyundai IX35
    Hyundai IX35
     Hyundai Kona
    Hyundai Kona
     Hyundai Tucson
    Hyundai Tucson
     Hyundai Venue
    Hyundai Venue
     Jeep Compass
    Jeep Compass
     Jeep Renegade
    Jeep Renegade
     Kia Seltos
    Kia Seltos
     Kia Sportage
    Kia Sportage
     Kia Stonic
    Kia Stonic
     MG GS
    MG GS
     MG ZST
    MG ZST
     Mahindra XUV500
    Mahindra XUV500
     Mazda CX-3
    Mazda CX-3
     Mazda CX-30
    Mazda CX-30
     Mazda CX-5
    Mazda CX-5
     Mitsubishi ASX
    Mitsubishi ASX
     Mitsubishi Challenger
    Mitsubishi Challenger
     Mitsubishi Outlander
    Mitsubishi Outlander
     Nissan Dualis
    Nissan Dualis
     Nissan Juke
    Nissan Juke
     Nissan Qashqai
    Nissan Qashqai
     Nissan X-TRAIL
    Nissan X-TRAIL
     Peugeot 2008
    Peugeot 2008
     Renault Captur
    Renault Captur
     Renault Koleos
    Renault Koleos
     Subaru Tribeca
    Subaru Tribeca
     Subaru XV
    Subaru XV
     Suzuki Grand Vitara
    Suzuki Grand Vitara
     Suzuki S-Cross
    Suzuki S-Cross
     Suzuki Vitara
    Suzuki Vitara
     Toyota C-HR
    Toyota C-HR
     Toyota RAV4
    Toyota RAV4
     Toyota Yaris Cross
    Toyota Yaris Cross
     Volkswagen T-Cross
    Volkswagen T-Cross
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