If we were in the market for a luxury compact SUV, we'd pick the Genesis, which comes in more than $8,000 USD below the SQ5's price and offers a features-packed cabin, lots of styling, comfort amenities, and a sporty experience behind the wheel. This is Genesis' first try at making a luxury compact SUV, and it nailed the recipe, making the GV70 packed with agility and performance.

Checking the boxes for great looks, room for four adults, a healthy feature set, sparkling powertrains, splendid luxury, and remarkable value, the GV70 made an easy first-ballot case for 10-Best inclusion. And we have a feeling this chapter of Genesis is still just getting started.