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Every year SUVs seem to get better as car manufacturers gear what they’re making toward what people really want. At the same time, technology advances, which makes new SUVs even more modern as well as even more expensive. If you’re in the market for something new, small, and up-to-date, you’re likely considering compact SUVs. These small SUVs offer a mix of comfort, safety, and technology in a small footprint. This is what you’ll pay for the best small SUVs of 2022.

A dark blue 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Hyundai

The 2022 Subaru Forester is the #1 small SUV

The 2022 Subaru Forester is the best small SUV of 2022, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports calls it “smart, well-executed small SUV that boasts a roomy interior, great fuel economy, and plenty of standard safety equipment.” It’s also comfortable and responsive.

The 2022 Subaru Forester price starts at $25,195 but the Forester Touring will cost you $35,295. Both the base model Subaru Forester and the Premium come with the Key Features, which include driver assistance technology, a multimedia system that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rear-seat reminder system.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is one of the most reliable 2022 compact SUVs

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson comes in spot number two on Consumer Reports’ list. In addition to handling particularly well, the new Tucson is “one of the better-riding compact SUVs, with a firm yet steady suspension that does a good job absorbing most bumps.”

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson price starts at $24,950 and goes up to $37,500, depending on which of the seven trim levels you’re interested in. There are three engine options, with the base model being the 2022 Hyundai Tucson SE. It comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 187 hp. The SE also has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a six-speaker sound system that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes with driver assistance features like driver attention warning, forward collision warning, and lane-keep assist.

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is the best small SUV of 2022 for fuel economy

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is the most fuel-efficient small SUV that you can buy. It comes in number three on Consumer Reports’ list of the top compact SUVs. Consumer Reports likes its “abundant power and a comfortable ride to go along with its fuel-economy benefits.”

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE starts at $39,800. If you want to upgrade, the RAV4 Prime XSE starts at $43,125. It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder combustion engine and an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery. This gives the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime 302 hp and it gets 38 mpg. However, its MPGe is 94 miles.

Each of the best small SUVs offers a variety of comfort, style, and safety features at affordable prices. While the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is the most expensive of these three compact SUVs, it also offers the best fuel economy. However, its plug-in operation may not be feasible for some. Still, with the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Hyundai Tucson to also choose from, you can’t go wrong with any of the best three small SUVs new to 2022.

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