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