We round up the whole segment and give you the low-down on all the biggest brands' petite SUVs.
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen has always touted the advantages of German engineering.
When designing a compact SUV, it stayed true to its mantra. While
certainly not the cheapest in this class, the Tiguan scores major
points for its stellar interior, taut driving dynamics and impeccable
build quality.
MSRP: $23,200 Base Engine: 2.0-liter
4-cylinder with 200 horsepower Base EPA mpg: 19 city/26
hwy/21 cmb
Model Highlights 3 years of
no-cost scheduled maintenance Bluetooth
connectivity standard on SE and SEL trims Top Safety
Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety