8th place: Chevrolet Trailblazer LS AWD -- $31,530
Surprised to find this Chevy on this list? We were as well, considering the generous interior space it offers and the fact that it comes standard with a turbocharged engine – albeit at t 1.3L, a tiny one - but there you have it.
Power is rated at 155 hp and 174 lb-ft and the second smallest CUV in Chevrolet’s lineup (the Trax takes that title) packs a stylistic punch, offering a couple of bright colour choices and neat alloy wheels.
Specifications sheet of the 2024 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS AWD
7th place: Mazda CX-30 GX -- $30,974
The Mazda3 Sport car comes available with all-wheel drive. But the SUV based on it, the CX-30, gets AWD as standard, which couples with some great looks and a high-quality interior to make the plastic-fendered Mazda3 on stilts a welcome option.
Note that this is the model on this top 10 list that delivers the most power. That power comes from the Skyactiv-G 4-cylinder engine and is rated at 191 hp and 184 lb-ft, and it comes coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Not too shabby.
See: 2024 Mazda CX-30 Gets Technical Improvements, New Suna Edition