BMW X3

New or used, the BMW X3 is a great option for premium-crossover shoppers who want extra doses of sport and class. As expected in this segment, the five-passenger X3 offers a high seating position, all-wheel-drive traction and abundant features. However, it goes a few steps further with potent and efficient engines, above-average handling and genuinely upscale interior appointments.

Now in its second generation, the current BMW X3 is a much-improved vehicle, but it also has significantly more competitors than it used to. As such, the X3 isn't the easy choice it once was. It's still near the top of the class, though, and many years of the first-generation X3 are solid bets as well. If you're looking for a luxury crossover that's not too large, the BMW X3 certainly belongs on your short list.