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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.
02.
Kia Seltos
From
$28,998
7.0/10
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$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?
03.
Toyota Yaris Cross
From
$32,990
8.1/10
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$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.
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?
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?