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Compact SUVs are hugely popular for combining the driving feel and fuel economy of a compact car with the versatility of an SUV — all with little compromise. Whether you’re looking for a small family vehicle or just a nice commuter, you’re sure to find the right SUV for you on this list. Here are the best compact SUVs of 2020, ranked. If you want all-wheel-drive, however, you’ll have to upgrade at the least to the LS trim. Of course, if you go all-in with the Premier edition, you’ll get a 6.2L V8 capable of a whopping 420 horsepower. For a winter-ready SUV that can bring all your toys along inside, on top, and behind it, this is your best bet. A perennial award winner regarded by many as the best compact SUV money can buy, the Honda CR-V is nothing less than our Small SUV Best Buy for 2018. 12 2018 Mazda CX-5.
The cold season is in full swing these days, and with the onset of tough driving conditions some motorists who don’t already benefit from it may want to take a look at four-wheel drive options for a vehicle. AWD is becoming increasingly omnipresent in automakers’ offerings in Canada, where the weather is a little more capricious than in the United States, for example.
The Best SUVs for 2020 & 2021 — The Top-Rated Small, Midsize, Large, Luxury SUVs and Crossovers SUVs are the most popular vehicles on the road today, and they come in all shapes and sizes. If you're looking for a compact SUV, the 2016 Honda CR-V is one of your best bets. A spacious, feature-packed cabin and ample cargo space outweigh the minor disappointment that the CR-V doesn't.
Once again, we decided to compile the most affordable four-wheel-drive vehicles on the market in 2020. We did make one exception in that there is one 2019 model on our list- the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 4Motion - since it will be available throughout the year. The manufacturer thought it wise to make sure its dealerships have sufficient on this model that is officially no longer in the VW lineup.
Here is our newly updated countdown of the Top 10 most affordable vehicles with all-wheel drive available in Canada in 2020, going from most to least expensive (prices are listed in CAD).
10 – 2020 Nissan Qashqai S AWD - $26,198
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It's amazing how quickly the rankings can change from year to year. Last year, the Nissan Qashqai S AWD was fourth in the top 10. This year, due to the integration of more safety-related technologies, Nissan's most affordable 4WD crossover is more expensive and drops to the tenth spot.