These days, a lot of people prefer small SUVs over sedans. This is mostly because small SUVs are proven to be more safe than the latter. Recent study shows that drivers and passengers of an SUV are 50% more likely to survive a car crash compared to sedans. So, if you’re in the market for small SUVs, we’ve got the current top rated small SUVs listed below.

2020 Acura RDX

The 2020 Acura RDX is one of our favorites. It’s a reliable, family-friendly SUV that’s both stylish and classy at the same time.

MSRP: $37,800 – 47,900
Seating:5
Gas Mileage: 21-22 City 26-28 Highway
Drivetrain: AWD, FWD
Horsepower: 272
JD Power Reliability: 75/100
Standard Infotainment: The 2020 Acura RDX packs some really cool features. It comes with a 10.2-inch touchscreen display with Acura’s True Touchpad interface, Bluetooth connectivity, HD & satellite radio with Wi-Fi hotspot. It’s also integrated with Siri Eyes Free and Apple CarPlay.
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5
Built in:Ohio

2021 Mazda CX-30

The latest Mazda CX-30 is truly a next-generation SUV.

Although it does not quite fare well with the CX-3, it is still a great counterpart.

MSRP: $21,900 – 29,950
Seating:5
Gas Mileage: N/A City N/A Highway
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Horsepower: 186
JD Power Reliability: 82/100
Standard Infotainment: You’ll love the standard 7-inch digital instrument cluster display and its 8.8-inch display. It’s integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s also fully equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot, voice recognition, two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and an eight-speaker stereo.
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5
Built in:Japan

2020 Mazda CX-5

Another crowd favorite is the 2020 Mazda CX-5.

It’s a gorgeous SUV that drives really well.

MSRP: $25,190 – 37,155
Seating:5
Gas Mileage: 22-25 City 27-31 Highway
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Horsepower: 187-227
JD Power Reliability: 80/100
Standard Infotainment: Standard infotainment features include a push-button start, 7-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, four speakers, dual-zone automatic climate control, 8-inch touchscreen integrated with Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5
Built in:Japan

2021 Nissan Rogue

For its affordable price, the 2021 Nissan Rogue has a more stylish design than its predecessor.

The interior is modernized, and you’ll love its improved performance on the road.

MSRP: $25,650 – 36,830
Seating:5
Gas Mileage: 25-26 City 32-33 Highway
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Horsepower: 181
JD Power Reliability: 82/100
Standard Infotainment: Great looking graphics and user-friendly interface are some of the things we love about this small SUV. It’s fully equipped with an 8-inch touch screen display integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android auto.
NHTSA Safety Rating: 4/5
Built in:Tennessee

2020 Toyota RAV4

Once again, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 makes our top-rated list because of its incredible reliability and amazing technology.

It performs well on the road, and has everything you need from a small SUV.

MSRP: $25,950 – 35,880
Seating: 5
Gas Mileage: 25-26 City 33-35 Highway
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Horsepower: 203
JD Power Reliability: 80/100
Standard Infotainment: The 2020 Toyota RAV4 comes with a standard 7-inch touch screen with Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Integration. It also features a six-speaker stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio and Wi-Fi hotspot.
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5
Built in: Canada and Japan

2021 Hyundai Kona

Because of its performance and affordability, the 2021 Hyundai Kona is a crowd favorite when it comes to small SUVs.

It packs a lot of punch with amazing powertrain options, gorgeous interior, and fantastic technology.

MSRP: $20,400 – 29,450
Seating: 5
Gas Mileage: 25-28 City 29-33 Highway
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Horsepower: 147-175
JD Power Reliability: 79/100
Standard Infotainment: The standard includes a 7-inch touch screen display, two USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and an intuitive, user-friendly interface. It’s also integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
NHTSA Safety Rating: 5/5
Built in: South Korea

Which of these small SUVs were your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! You can also share your suggestions for the current top rated small SUVs.