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Luxury Subcompact SUVs

#1 Volvo XC40

SCORE 8.0/10

Base Price $35,000-$55,000*

 We love the XC40 for its knockout interior and exterior design, strong safety ratings, spacious cabin, and superior build quality—even if it’s a little noisy at speed. For 2021, Volvo is releasing its first fully electric battery-powered vehicle in the form of the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD. The stylish Swedish subcompact also sees the same standard active safety updates (blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, LED headlights with automatic high-beams) included across the 2021 Volvo lineup. And of course,

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