The idea of making the most of a smaller budget isn’t new to most of us. We’ll look at some small SUVs that are loaded with convenience and luxury features at a lower sticker price.

If you’ve always wanted to drive a luxury vehicle, but your bank account says something different, there’s no reason to give up your dream. You don’t have to buy an expensive, high-end model from a luxury brand to get upscale features. Check out these compact, budget-friendly SUVs that give luxury models a run for their money.

GMC Terrain

The 2022 GMC Terrain comes standard with lots of tech features such as a 7-inch touch screen, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wireless version of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you want more tech features, the Terrain offers wireless charging, satellite radio, a larger 8-inch touch screen, and an upgraded stereo system.

Inside, the Terrain has an upscale feel. It’s filled with high-quality materials and comes with automatic climate control and keyless entry. Heated front seats and a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel are available options for the lower trims, but bump up to the high-end Denali, and all these come standard. The Denali also has heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats.

All GMC Terrain models come with the advanced safety features you expect in a luxury vehicle, from forward-collision warning to lane-keep assist, pedestrian detection, and automatic braking.

Ford Escape Titanium

The Ford Escape Titanium has the features and equipment you often find in luxury vehicles, but it doesn’t come with a luxury price tag. This Escape has an upscale look inside and out with chrome exterior trim elements, LED headlights, and LED fog lights.

Inside, it has power-adjustable front seats, driver’s seat memory settings, and a digital instrument panel in front of the driver. The Escape Titanium also offers high-end tech features such as wireless charging for smartphones, navigation, and a B&O stereo system.

Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V has so many high-end features that you’ll never give luxury brands another thought. The Touring trim comes with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a hands-free power liftgate, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The CR-V Touring also has an integrated navigation system, wireless charging for your phone, and a nine-speaker stereo system.

Are you concerned about safety? Every CR-V has advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a forward-collision warning system with automatic braking and pedestrian detection.

Hyundai Tucson

The compact Hyundai Tucson comes in a wide range of trims offering the features you often get with luxury vehicles. The Limited is the most luxurious and comes with a long list of standard equipment.

You’ll feel like you’re in a luxury SUV with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, and heated front and rear seats. The Tucson Titanium comes standard with driver’s seat memory settings and has a 10.25-inch touch screen display for the infotainment system.

There’s no reason to break the bank to get luxury features in your next vehicle. These small SUVs have all the features you want in an upscale ride – and they offer them at prices that don’t break the bank.