The Audi Q3 is a perfect small SUV. It seats 5 comfortably and is decent on gas mileage. You never feel like it is too big to fit in a parking spot or to go down a tight alley. But also has never had too little cargo space. There was never a time it did not fit everything we needed it to. We have had it for a few years now and the only problem we had is with the tires. We seemed to need to replace them more often than with other cars. It leaves plenty of space in the garage for bikes or a lawnmower, etc. And I love the GPS and sound system.

There's no doubt about it: the Q3 in its base Premium trim is a heck of a deal. It's far less expensive than rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz and its list of standard features is more robust. Having said that, we'd opt at least for the Q3's convenience package, which adds features you should expect from a luxury car, including keyless entry and a power liftgate. If you can pay a bit more, though, our recommended trim is the premium plus level, which adds that package plus blind-spot monitoring, LED headlights, and upgraded exterior and interior trim. The additions are worth the small price bump.