Drivers love a commode with lots of features, but that can get expensive. These small used luxury SUVs from BMW, Acura and BMW are well equipped but remain under $30,000. While many safety features were not standard back then, some of the features included in each are listed.
For used small luxury SUVs, the 2016 Lexus NX checks all the boxes
When rounding up some of the most used luxury SUVs, the 2016 Lexus NX was bound to be on the list. It might be compact, but it’s roomy inside and comes with 235 horsepower to power everyone in town. There’s the option for an NX hybrid that gets better fuel economy and a lot of luxury.
gave the Lexus a Top Safety Pick Plus award when equipped with the optional Pre-Collision System.
You can’t list used small luxury SUVs without the 2017 BMW X3
People like the 2017 BMW X3 for many reasons, one of which is that the X3 drives like a regular sedan. Inside, it’s comfortable and has plenty of room for five passengers, with power ranging between 180 and 300hp, depending on the engine chosen. There is also a diesel X3 xDrive28d. Both the diesel xDrive28i and xDrive28d should be within budget. Kelley Blue Book calls it sporty yet practical, which landed it in the list of used small luxury SUVs.
BMW included a variety of safety technologies such as front curtain airbags, Forward Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning. Kelley Blue Book rated the 2017 BMW X3’s reliability five stars, above average for its class.
The BMW SUV achieved high scores in front, side and rollover tests.
The 2018 Acura RDX is an under-the-radar alternative
While the 2018 Acura RDX gets overlooked at times, it has a lot going for it and is still within budget. The RDX has a long history of reliability and plenty of luxury inside. Intuitive technology is easy to use and with room for five, the RDX is an excellent used small luxury SUV for the whole family.
Some of the standard Acura safety features included in the 2018 RDC are stability control, traction control and rear parking sensors. Acura also added many airbags to protect the driver and passengers. Kelley Blue Book readers rated the 2018 Acura RDX’s reliability five out of five stars, above average for the segment.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2018 RDX a five-star safety rating, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety made it a .
There are many used small luxury SUVs, but not all of them will offer a stress-free ownership experience. Finding an SUV with a history of reliability is the goal, and these are three options to get you started.
