If you want to know why the SUV has supplanted the sedan as the go-to luxury vehicle of this era, all you need to do is look at the compact segment of the class. At this point, nearly a quarter-century in, the BMW X3 offers everything its car equivalent, the 3 Series, does and more. When it comes down to it, the compact SUV is arguably the most versatile type of vehicle you can buy right now. These smaller, two-row SUVs are practical, stylish, and, increasingly, fun to drive. They’re more comfortable to ride in and load up than a sedan, and much easier to park and drive around than a larger SUV. And all you need to do is look at the Land Rover Defender 90 Porsche Macan models to see how fun they can be. It’s little surprise that practically every luxury automaker out there has a compact..
