The current CR-V topped seven challengers in our most recent compact-SUV comparison test, and that makes it one of the best SUVs for the money as well as one of the best SUVs for 2021—period. Best Small SUVs And Crossovers For 2021. Carly Schaffner. Updated: Jan 20, 2021. Updated: Jan 20, 2021. Forbes Wheels independently tests and reviews cars and automotive accessories.

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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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