If you are looking for the best 2025 luxury compact SUV, you are in the right place! Here is an overview of five exceptional models, along with their technical specifications, pricing and capabilities.
2025 Audi Q5
It is impossible to discuss the best 2025 luxury compact SUVs without mentioning the 2025 Q5 and its technical specifications, as it is sure to impress. A luxury model loaded with technologies, its towing capacity is also the most generous in this top 5, which is true even for the base trim.
Here are the details:
| Model | Audi Q5 TFSI | Audi Q5 Progressiv | Audi Q5 Technik |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,150 | $67,350 | $68,850 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo | ||
| Horsepower/Torque | 268/295 | ||
| Transmission | 7-speed S tronic | ||
| Fuel consumption | 9.2 L/100 km (combined) | ||
| Towing capacity | 4,409 lb (2,000 kg) | ||
| Cargo Space | 757 L to 1,710 L | ||
2025 Genesis GV70
The Genesis GV70 deserves its spot among the best luxury compact SUVs. It is versatile and provides you with an enjoyable driving experience. It comes with two different engine options: the base engine offers a choice of three trims and the higher-performance option offers two.
Be prepared to spend a little more for the second model, even though the towing capacity remains the same, as illustrated below:
| Model | Genesis CV70 2.5T | Genesis CV70 3.5T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $61,000 to $69,500 | $74,500 to $80,000 |
| Trims | Advanced / Advanced Plus / Prestige | Sport / Sport Plus |
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5 L V6 turbo |
| Horsepower/Torque | 300/311 | 375/391 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) | |
| Cargo capacity | 819 L to 1,610 L | |
2025 Lexus NX
One of the advantages of the 2025 Lexus NX is a base trim ‒the NX 250‒ that is more affordable yet less powerful than the SUVs mentioned above.
It does offer a good balance between quality and price along with good fuel efficiency. However, it comes with a lower towing capacity and significantly less cargo space, as demonstrated below:
| Model | Lexus NX 250 | Lexus NX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53,790 | $57,440 to $71,553 |
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cylinder | 2.4 L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Horsepower/Torque | 203/184 | 275/317 |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lb (907 kg) | |
| Cargo capacity | 643 L to 1,328 L | |
Cadillac XT5
The Cadillac XT5 is spacious and versatile, offering a maximum cargo space of up to 1,784 L.
However, for a generous towing capacity of 3,500 lb, you will have to opt for the higher-performance engine, which is only available on the higher-end trims; otherwise, you will have to settle for a hauling capacity of only 1,000 lb.
Here are the details:
| Model | Cadillac XT5 Luxury | Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury | Cadillac XT5 Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $56,325 | $65,525 | $66,925 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo (Luxury or Premium Luxury) or 3.6 L V6 (Premium Luxury or Sport) | ||
| Power/Torque | 235/258 (2,0 L) 310/271 (V6) | ||
| Transmission | 9-Speed Automatic | ||
| Consumption | 9,7 L/100 km (combined) | ||
| Towing Capacity | 1,000 lb to 3,500 lb (454 kg to 1,588 kg) | ||
| Cargo Space | 850 L to 1,784 L | ||
2025 Acura RDX
The Acura RDX is a luxurious and sporty SUV with the most generous amount of cargo space among this top 5, although maximum towing capacity only reaches 1,500 lb. If towing is not a priority for you, it remains a good choice.
Here it is, along with its different trims and technical specifications:
| Model | Acura RDX | Acura RDX A-Spec | Acura RDX Platinum Elite A-Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $57,512 | $61,342 | $66,342 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo | ||
| Power/Torque | 272/280 | ||
| Transmission | 10-Speed Automatic | ||
| Consumption | 9.9 L/100 km (combined) | ||
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | ||
| Cargo Space | 835 L to 2,260 L | ||
Summary Table of the Best 2025 Luxury Compact SUVs
For any additional questions regarding the best 2025 luxury compact SUVs, come visit us at your Audi dealership, Audi Blainville. While you are here, we can tell you more about the advantageous Audi financing options available to you.
In the meantime, here is a summary table of the models presented above:
| Model | Audi Q5 | Genesis GV70 | Lexus NX |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP base price | $62,150 | $61,000 | $53,790 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cyl. | 2.5 L 4-cyl. | 2.5 L 4-cyl. |
| Power/torque | 268/295 | 300/311 | 203/184 |
| Transmission | 7-speed S-tronic | 8-Speed Auto. | 8-Speed Auto. |
| Fuel Cons. (L/100km) | 9.2 | 10.6 | 8.4 |
| Towing (lb) | 4,409 | 3,500 | 2,000 |
| Cargo Space (in L) | 757 to 1,710 | 819 to 1610 | 643 to 1328 |
| Model | Cadillac XT5 | Acura RDX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP base price | $56,325 | $57,512 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cyl. | 2.0 L 4-cyl. |
| Power/torque | 235/258 | 272/280 |
| Transmission | 9-Speed Auto. | 10-Speed Auto. |
| Fuel Cons. (L/100km) | 9,7 | 9,9 |
| Towing (lb) | 1,000 to 3,500 | 1,500 |
| Cargo Space (in L) | 850 to 1784 | 835 to 2260 |
