Best Compact Cars of November 2009

With only seven cars now being eligible for ranking, the leaderboard sees away with the Holden Cruze and Toyota Corolla.

#1 Hyundai i30 SLX

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,490

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Safe


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Mitsubishi Lancer RX

Base Model Estimated Price: $21,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• ESC standard

Cons:

• No full-size spare

#3 Suzuki SX4 S

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• No ESC


• No full size spare

Changes in Criteria... again

To better reflect and even further refine my selection process, the cars that will be considered now will only be compact size ones and it'll be the first trim level containing alloy wheels. The same price limit will apply so this should really further reduce the number of cars to consider.