Small SUVs You Can Buy in 2020
Judging by sales trends, the commanding popularity of owning and enjoying an SUV will continue into 2020. So, what can you buy this year if you’re looking to get into a small SUV with AWD? Let’s take a closer look.
Audi
Audi Q2
Audi has the sparkling little Audi Q2 AWD. You can get this one in the Q2 TFSI 140 kW Quattro Sport mode with five seats, a 7-speed auto, petrol, 2.0-litre Turbo, 140 kW, 320 Nm, 5-star safety and with 6.4 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
For way more performance the hot little SQ2 TFSI 221 kW Quattro is stunningly quick. Available with five seats, a 7-speed auto, petrol, 2.0-litre, 221 kW, 400 Nm, 5-star safety and around 7.4 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
Audi Q3
Audi also offers the slightly larger Audi Q3 with Quattro underpinnings and good looks. You will enjoy the new Q3 45 TFSI with five seats, a 7-speed auto, petrol, 2.0-litre, 132 kW, 320 Nm, 5-star safety and around 6.7 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
The punchy performance of the Q3 S-Line 45 TFSI will delight. It comes with five seats, a 7-speed auto, petrol, 2.0-litre, 169 kW, 350 Nm, 5-star safety and around 7.6 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
BMW
BMW X1
The smallest BMW SUV with AWD is found in X1 guise. Known as the BMW x-Drive 20d 4×4 you have something quite special to get yourself around. The Twin-Turbo diesel is a beauty with plenty of pep, great driving dynamics and low fuel usage. It comes with five seats, an 8-speed auto, diesel, 2.0-litre, 140 kW, 400 Nm, 5-star safety and around 4.8 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
BMW X2
BMW also offer a small SUV in the form of the X2 AWD. The X2 has low, sleek lines; however it still has SUV status. You can get this nice looking, nice driving vehicle with five seats, an 8-speed auto, petrol, 2.0-litre, 141 kW, 280 Nm, 5-star safety and around 6.5 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
Honda
Honda HR-V AWD
The smallest Honda SUV comes in the form of the HR-V. Available with AWD, five seats, auto, petrol, 1.5-litre, 96 kW, 155 Nm, 5-star safety and around 5.3 litres/100 km fuel consumption. The HR-V won’t break any land speed records but it does deliver comfortable, efficient transport with loads of technology and safety features.
Hyundai
Hyundai KONA AWD
Hyundai offer their small SUV in AWD as well as in FWD. Both the 1.6T AWD and the 1.6T Elite AWD use the same engine and underpinnings with the difference being price and equipment levels. With a new Hyundai KONA AWD SUV you will enjoy five seats, a 7-speed DCT transmission, petrol, 1.6-litre, 130 kW, 265 Nm, 5-star safety and around 6.7 litres/100 km fuel consumption. The KONA’s nice styling, price and drive add up to a nice experience.
Jeep
Jeep Renegade
Yes, you can get yourself a legendary Jeep as a small SUV. Jeep’s compact SUV has all of Jeep’s 4×4 mastery with its proven technology and ruggedness always a hit. Known as the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk; with this model you have serious off-road potential that boasts low gearing for tough terrain. You also get five seats, an auto gearbox, petrol, 2.4-litre, 129 kW, 230 Nm, 5-star safety and a fuel consumption of around 7.5 litres/100 km.
Lexus
Lexus UX250H
The smallest Lexus SUV with AWD comes in the form of the UX250H; and it’s a hybrid. Sleek lines, plenty of style, loads of luxury, excellent performance and handy cabin space make the new Lexus UX250H a discerning small SUV choice. The UX has also been designed by a female engineer who also had a hand in the CT200’s design. This comes with five seats, an auto transmission, hybrid – petrol/electric power, 2.0-litre combustion, 135 combined kW, 190 Nm, 5-star safety and a fuel consumption around 4.7 litres/100 km.
Mazda
Mazda CX-3 AWD
A real winner with equally nice looks and a nice drive, it’s hard to walk by a new Mazda CX-3 AWD. Known as the CX-3 GSX AWD, you get a small SUV that has all the style as well as a comfortable interior, great technology and a fun drive. The CX-3 AWD comes with five seats, an auto gearbox, petrol, 2.0-litre, 110 kW, 5-star safety and a fuel consumption around 6.7 litres/100 km.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz GLA AWD
As a compact SUV, the new Mercedes Benz GLA AWD versions though almost car-like do offer some SUV credentials. It is based on the A-Class platform and is excellent – as you would expect. It is Mercedes Benz after all! This offer one of the nicest cabins in this class of car, particularly when you add the huge centre touchscreen and figure-hugging seats. These are also really nice driving cars with superb performance. If you don’t mind the higher price, then you’ll love these.
The Mercedes Benz GLA 250 4Matic has five seats, an auto gearbox, petrol, 2.0-litre, 155 kW, 350 Nm, 5-star-safety and a combined fuel consumption of around 7.0 litres/100 km. The Mercedes Benz GLA AMG 45 4Matic is the most powerful small SUV money can buy. It’s also the priciest! With this model you get five seats, an auto gearbox, petrol, 2.0-litre, 280 kW, 475 Nm, 5-star safety and a combined fuel consumption of around 7.5-litres/100 km. A 0-100 km/h dash can be performed in around five seconds.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi ASX AWD
Mitsubishi offers the excellent new ASX XLS AWD. This small SUV has a very modern style and offers its power from the excellent 2.2 turbo-diesel engine. This is a standout performer and perfectly matched for the ASX AWD version. The 2020 ASX cabin is comfortable, stylish and safe. You get the AWD version with five seats, auto, diesel, 2.2-litre, 112 kW, 366 Nm, 5-star safety and a 6.0 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
Nissan
Nissan Juke AWD
Nissan Juke has its small AWD model with the funkiest styling in this class. It’s all about cool looks, style and fun with this one. You can get the AWD Nissan Juke in Juke Turbo form which delivers a great drive, tidy handling and plenty of personality. The Nissan Juke Turbo has five seats, auto, petrol, 1.6-litre, 140 kW, 240 Nm, 5-star safety and a punchy drive with a fuel consumption of around 7.4 litres/100 km.
Ssangyong
Ssangyong Korando AWD
Very plush and comfortable, the 2020 Ssangyong Korando looks good and is nice and practical. Offered in AWD as the Korando 2.0 TDi it comes with a good price, five seats, auto, diesel, 2.0-litre, 129 kW, 360 Nm, 5-star safety and around 7.3 litres/100 km fuel consumption. This is proving a popular buy around the world, and for good reason too; this is a solid, stylish, nice driving and comfortable small AWD SUV.
Subaru
Subaru XV AWD
Based on the Impreza platform, the new Subaru XV 2.0i Sport and Premium models are very handy off-road, while remaining dynamic on-road. This is a competent, stylish small SUV that can easily scamper off road when required. Both the Sport and Premium models come with five seats, auto, petrol, 2.0-litre, 115 kW, 196 Nm, 5-star safety and around 7.0 litres/100 km fuel economy.
Suzuki
Suzuki Jimny 4×4
The extremely desirable and popular little Suzuki Jimny has impressed worldwide and is available in Australia with plenty of options for trim, technology and trim levels as well as manual and auto options. These are a delightful 4×4 SUV to drive with the added benefit of being able to tackle some serious off-road terrain. Even experienced 4WDers rave about them. This latest model has delivered and offers plenty for the adventurer. Manual versions are fractionally more fuel efficient, being able to return around 6.4 litres/100 km compared with auto versions which are around 6.9 litres/100 km. Both the Suzuki Jimny Sierra and Sierra 2 Tone offer five seats, auto and manual options, petrol, 1.5-litre, 75 kW, 130 Nm and 3-star safety.
Suzuki S-Cross AWD
Suzuki’s S-Cross is really a glorified Hatchback with a higher small SUV riding stance, a peppy little engine, excellent build quality, and all at a handy price. The AWD version is known as the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross LTD AWD, and it is nice and comfortable to drive. It’s also nice and practical with genuine seat comfort and space. You get five seats, auto, petrol, 1.6-litre, 88 kW, 156 Nm, 5-star safety and a 6.3 litres/100 km fuel consumption.
Suzuki Vitara AWD
With its nice styling, safety and comfort, the new Vitara is a very well-priced small SUV with great driving dynamics too boot. It’s based on the S-Cross platform. The latest Vitara has been pumped with high-tech safety features and also shows off its bold styling in many bright colour combinations. You’ll have fun with this one, and the Vitara is well built too. The Suzuki Vitara JLX AWD is the base model and offers five seats, auto, petrol, 1.6-litre, 86 kW 156 Nm, 5-star safety and 6.3 litres/100 km fuel consumption. The Suzuki Vitara Turbo AWD and AWD 2 Tone are great fun cars to drive. With these you get five seats, auto, petrol, 1.4-litre, 103 kW, 220 Nm, 5-star safety and 6.2 litres/100 km.
Toyota
Finally, to wrap up the available new small SUV drives, the Toyota C-HR is superbly built, nice to look at, comfortable and has hybrid technology. 2020 has the C-HR with smoother lines and a special Toyota Safety Sense suite. This is a reliable performer, and a small SUV drive that delivers AWD traction which is great for gravel roads as well as city streets. The Turbo AWD, Limited AWD and Limited AWD 2 tone all offer five seats, auto, petrol, 1.2-litre, 85 kW, 185 Nm, 5-star safety and an average fuel consumption of around 6.5 litres/100 km.
As you can see there is plenty of choice in the abundant selection you’ll find in the small SUV market place. Today’s modern technology, new materials and reliability make for enjoyable new car ownership. You can see why plenty of people are ditching their small hatchbacks for a more solid small SUV stance.
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