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Best Luxury Compact SUVs of 2023

Best Luxury Compact SUVs of 2023

See our list of the best luxury compact SUVs of 2023. Our KBB editors have ranked each SUV after test driving and reviewing the vehicle’s car value, features, driving performance, cargo space, technology, fuel economy, build, and more.

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2023 Genesis GV70

2023 Genesis GV70

$36,523
Starting Price
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4.8
rating
Expert Rating
24 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Genesis GV70 is our Compact Luxury SUV Best Buy of 2023. It puts quality, luxury, and tech into a high-value package that’s gorgeous inside and out.
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The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is all-new for 2023 with a new look inside and out, updated technology, and a frugal mild-hybrid turbo engine.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC

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The 2023 Acura RDX is a sporty, tech-focused, and still perfectly practical compact luxury SUV. It’s among our highest-rated entries in the segment, and one of the most affordable, too.

2023 Acura RDX
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The 2023 Audi Q5 is an excellent compact luxury SUV with top-notch interior quality, great engines, and a sleek available Sportback body.

2023 Audi Q5

The 2023 Audi Q5 is an excellent compact luxury SUV with top-notch interior quality, great engines, and a sleek available Sportback body.

2023 Audi Q5 Sportback

The 2023 Audi Q5 is an excellent compact luxury SUV with top-notch interior quality, great engines, and a sleek available Sportback body.

2023 Audi SQ5

The 2023 Audi Q5 is an excellent compact luxury SUV with top-notch interior quality, great engines, and a sleek available Sportback body.

2023 Audi SQ5 Sportback

The 2023 BMW X3 is a well-rounded compact luxury SUV with satisfying driving dynamics and a spacious interior for its size.

2023 BMW X3

The 2023 BMW X3 is a well-rounded compact luxury SUV with satisfying driving dynamics and a spacious interior for its size.

2023 BMW X3 M

The BMW X4 delivers coupe-like styling with an exciting driving experience to match. However, it loses practicality with a tight cargo hold.

2023 BMW X4

The BMW X4 delivers coupe-like styling with an exciting driving experience to match. However, it loses practicality with a tight cargo hold.

2023 BMW X4 M

The 2023 Volvo XC60 compact luxury SUV has all the European elegance yet provides an alternative to the usual German choices.

2023 Volvo XC60

The 2023 Jaguar F-Pace is a compact SUV that doesn’t compromise on luxury or performance. However, it’s pretty expensive compared to rivals.

2023 Jaguar F-PACE

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a subcompact luxury SUV that doesn’t blend in with the crowd. Spacious for its size and even offering an available third row of seats, it also delivers the luxury and performance you expect from the Mercedes brand.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a subcompact luxury SUV that doesn’t blend in with the crowd. Spacious for its size and even offering an available third row of seats, it also delivers the luxury and performance you expect from the Mercedes brand.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLB

The 2023 Lexus NX is a good value in compact luxury SUVs. It has many standard features, hybrid options, and excellent resale value.

2023 Lexus NX

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the sloping-roofed variant of the GLC luxury compact SUV, trading a little practicality for greater style.

2023 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC Coupe

The 2023 Porsche Macan is a luxury compact SUV with a rich driving experience. That Porsche crest on the hood isn’t just for show.

2023 Porsche Macan

The 2023 Lincoln Corsair is among the small luxury SUV segment’s most comfortable entries, boasting one of its richest interiors.

2023 Lincoln Corsair

The 2023 Infiniti QX50 is a well-rounded luxury SUV with a spacious interior, reasonable pricing, and an appealing complimentary maintenance plan.

2023 INFINITI QX50

The 2023 Infiniti QX55 is a compact luxury SUV with a fastback roof. It has a lot of standard equipment, yet costs less than German rivals.

2023 INFINITI QX55

The Land Rover Defender does its duty well as a luxury SUV with superb off-road capabilities. Its Achilles’ heel is poor fuel economy.

2023 Land Rover Defender 90

The 2023 Maserati Grecale is an all-new luxury SUV. It’s almost as roomy as the BMW X5, but competes in the same class as the Porsche Macan.

2023 Maserati Grecale
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What Our Ratings Mean

  • 0-1.0: This is the rarest group of all because a really bad new car is really, really hard to find these days. We recommend that you pass on any vehicle receiving a rating between 0 and 1.
  • 2.0: Cars landing in this set are also rare. Only true love and limitless passion (or a free vehicle) should allow you to give in to temptation for one of these vehicles.
  • 3.0: Is the vehicle you’re looking at in this range? We’d bet that if you look a little harder, you’ll find a better vehicle at a similar price to fulfill your needs.
  • 4.0: This is the area where the rubber meets the recommendations. The 3-4 range is full of good cars and some great ones. Starting here, it’s OK to listen to your heart.
  • 5.0: These scores represent the cream of the crop, with “5.0” representing, well, near perfection. Any car you choose in this group will treat you very well over time.

How Kelley Blue Book Rates Cars

Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing.

Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.)

We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability.

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FAQ

What is the top-rated vehicle among best luxury compact SUVs of 2023?

Currently, the 2023 Genesis GV70 tops the list of KBB.com’s best luxury compact SUVs of 2023. After hours of test driving and analysis, our experts assigned the GV70 a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

What are the top 3 vehicles among best luxury compact SUVs of 2023?

The 2023 Genesis GV70, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC, and 2023 Acura RDX are the highest-rated models on KBB.com’s list of best luxury compact SUVs of 2023.

Which of the best luxury compact SUVs of 2023 is the most affordable?

The 2023 INFINITI QX50 has a starting price of $29,036, making it the most affordable option on KBB.com’s list of best luxury compact SUVs of 2023.

Which of the best luxury compact SUVs of 2023 is the most fuel-efficient?

With a combined fuel economy of 28 MPG, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is the most fuel-efficient vehicle on KBB.com’s list of the best luxury compact SUVs of 2023.

What is the #1 best luxury compact SUV of 2023 in America?

Currently the 2023 Genesis GV70 tops KBB's always up-to-date list of the best luxury compact SUVs of 2023 in America. It gets 4.8 out of 5 stars from our car experts, has a starting MSRP of $36,523 and gets 24 MPG. Learn more at Kelley Blue Book.