Best Compact Cars of July 2009

The new Holden Cruze joins the mix with an impressive 5-star ANCAP safety rating to give the Hyundai i30 a run for its money. The only Japanese contender is the sharply priced Suzuki SX4.

#1 Hyundai i30

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Safe


• Full size spare


• Alarm standard


• Great warranty


• ESC standard

Cons:

• No alloys standard

#2 Holden Cruze

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,060

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Safe


• ESC standard

Cons:

• No alloy wheels standard


• No alarm standard

#3 Suzuki SX4

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• Space Saver spare


• No alloy wheels standard


• No alarm standard