If you’re looking for a stylish and versatile vehicle for the whole family, nothing comes close to beating the compact SUV. These revolutionary vehicles have made a significant impact on the automotive world since 1984 Jeep Cherokee XJ introduced this concept to the world, and as we step into the 2020s, China has established a name for coming out with some of the best compact SUVs money can buy. Today, we’ll tell you all about the 6 best Chinese Compact SUVs that deserve your attention, and what makes them miles better than the rest of the competition.

NIO ES8

Kicking off the list is one of the most technologically advanced Chinese SUVs in recent memory – the Nio ES8. Based on a unique skateboard platform and penned in Germany, this all-electric SUV is taking the price of European SUVs twice its price.

The range is one of the main factors any buyer would have to think twice about before picking up a brand-new electric SUV, and with a 222-mile range, you won’t have to be worried about taking the ES8 on cross-country tips. Want to know what’s better? It only takes 90 minutes to fully charge this stylish SUV.

BYD Tang EV

Next up is another all-electric SUV, and this one promises to “Build Your Dreams.” Cliched name aside, the BYD Tang EV is another impressive EV SUV to come out of China, and its 100 kWh battery unlocks up to 530 kilometers of range on a full charge.

Want some excitement in your next family adventure? The Tang EV has you covered on that front as well. 0 to 100 km/h takes a mere 4.9 seconds, and the all-wheel drive powertrain makes sure that you stay glued to the road no matter how slippery the road gets.

Lynk & Co 01

Lynk & Co might be a newcomer in the Chinese auto industry, but it is quickly making waves as the ‘Next Big Thing.’ The 01 is their entry into the compact crossover segment, and it pairs a fuel-efficient gasoline powertrain with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and a 9 kWh Lithium-ion battery for unparalleled performance and efficiency.

The Lynk & Co 01 shares much of its underpinnings with the popular Volvo XC40, and shares a similar 5.5-star safety rating. If you are looking for a sleek and stylish SUV, this one deserves your attention!

Hongqi HS5

Hongqi is one of the most prestigious brands in the Chinese automotive industry, and the HS5 turns a new chapter in the brand’s history books. The HS5 is one of the first Hongqi’s to appeal to the masses, with a stylish body designed by the maestros at Italdesign and internals shared with the popular Audi A5.

Powered by a 220-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the HS5 comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission with an unprecedented 5 drive modes. What’s more is that it comes with an intelligent BorgWarner all-wheel-drive system and an advanced suspension system, making the HS5 equally capable both on and off the road.

Geely Icon

The Geely Icon is one of the most futuristic-looking SUVs on this list, with an eye-catching “8-bit” design that makes it stand apart from the rest. Taking design influence from the French side of things, the Icon pairs a 177-horsepower, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with an advanced hybrid system and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for a well-rounded package at an affordable price point, making it another compact SUV that deserves your hard-earned cash.

The interior of the Geely Icon is equally impressive, with a two-tone finish just like the exterior, two high-definition displays, a massive panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting fixtures that you can change depending on your mood.

The Icon is well-equipped on the safety front as well, with automatic emergency braking, 360-degree surround cameras, parking assistance, and lane change assistance all coming as standard.

BYD ATTO 3

The ATTO 3 is the second BYD model to make an appearance on this list, and this is for a good reason. As you might have guessed, the ATTO 3 is all-electric and comes with a 260-mile range and a 0 to 60 time of 7.3 seconds. The exterior of the ATTO 3 might not be off-the-charts as some of its rivals, but there’s something we quite like about the understated design.

The interior is where BYD has delivered in spades, with a swooping dashboard, a kettlebell-shaped gear selector knob, and door handles that stylishly wrap around the speakers. The front seats are electrically adjustable, and the seating position is also higher than what the rest of the pack offers.

As you might have guessed, the ATTO 3 also has a vast number of safety features cramped into it, and for the price you pay, it’s hard to argue about the value for money the ATTO 3 provides.

Changan CS75 Plus

Now, we come to the final entry on our list, and we have saved the best for last. The Changan CS75 Plus is one of the most popular SUVs in China, and if it continues to be this impressive, that popularity isn’t going anywhere.

The CS75 is one of the oldest compact SUVs from China still in production, having made its debut all the way back in 2013. The second generation CS75 was introduced in 2022, and it’s still going strong!

With a 2.0-liter turbocharged Blue Core engine paired with an 8-speed transmission, the CS75 certainly does not lack performance. The exterior is pure eye candy, with swoopy LED headlights and a sloping roofline capturing the attention of every passerby. Practicality also takes precedence, with a rear cargo volume of 620 liters which goes all the way up to 140 liters when the rear seats are folded down.

Practicality, performance, comfort, technology, range, and safety are just a few factors you should consider when choosing a compact SUV, and all the models we talked about here deliver all that and more in spades.