Compact Crossover



As the proposal for a compact sports sedan is squashed by the need for crossover practicality, BMW offers up a choice for that specific audience. That vehicle is the 2021 BMW X3 M40i, a 382-horsepower twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six powered AWD performance crossover.

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Compact crossover comparison test

Jeep's Cherokee earns its lowly position with the one-two punch of being pricier than other compact SUVs and tighter inside than most. (Jeep's one-size-smaller Compass, in fact, has nearly as much interior room as the Cherokee.) Still, the somewhat odd-looking SUV has some redeemable qualities, from its segment-exclusive V-6 engine option to its actual off-road capability (at least in its Trailhawk trim level). Avoid the 2.4-liter base engine if you can—it's quite weak; the optional turbo 2.0-liter or the aforementioned V-6 are much better partners for the Cherokee's bulk. [Read more on the Jeep Cherokee]

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