If the recent decade has told us something about automobiles, it is that SUVs are here to stay for a while to come, along with pickup trucks, of course. And while you can always pick up a used one from the seconds' car lot, there’s something about a brand new SUV that wins you over. And it's more than just that new car smell.

A new SUV will come with all the warranties and guarantees the automaker covers, along with all the tech to keep you and the family happy and safe. Once you get a new SUV, you get a family hauler you can trust for years to come, and one that is also kinder to the environment, if not so much the bank balance.

But HotCars has your back there as well, and we bring to you a list of 10 of the best new SUVs that can be yours for less than $30,000. So who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

10 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV
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The Ford Bronco’s comeback has been a very, very welcome one, and it seems to have successfully built upon its legacy, becoming a great alternative to those who love the concept of the Jeep, but not the Jeep itself.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV
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The Bronco Sport SUV is poised to be a popular choice with the Base trim starting at $28,710. It carries a 1.5-liter inline-three Turbo engine mated to a four-wheel-drive with Terrain Management System. Plus it looks so very cool, with a safari-style roof with panoramic views.

Related: 10 Things You Should Know Before Buying The New Bronco

9 2021 Mazda CX-30

2021 Mazda CX-30 Sub-Compact SUV
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The CX-30 debuted as a new model for 2020 and there are more changes for 2021 as well, in not just design but also performance. The 2021 Mazda CX-30 starts at $22,050, just the right price bracket for a subcompact SUV, and the top Turbo Premium Plus trim goes up to $35,000.

2021 Mazda CX-30 Sub-Compact SUV
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The standard choice is a front-wheel-drive and you can pay $1,400 more for an all-wheel-drive. This roomy subcompact is also a favorite because of that Mazda-guaranteed fun drive, ample cargo space, and a plush interior.

8 2021 Subaru Forester

2021 Subaru Forester Compact Crossover SUV
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The Subaru Forester has an edge over its other siblings because it comes with a standard four-wheel-drive and a nine-inch ground clearance that makes it a fairly capable off-roader as well. The fuel economy is above average and there is enough cargo space to haul all the family stuff in.

2021 Subaru Forester Compact Crossover SUV
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With a base price of $24,795, the Forester makes for a great compact SUV, especially since the all-wheel drive is standard on all models. The infotainment screen is slightly on the smaller side but then again, you cannot have everything in one SUV, right?

Related: The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness: 10 Best Features On The Outdoorsy Crossover

7 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Compact Crossover SUV
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The Volkswagen Tiguan has become quite the popular SUV in the US because it offers a lot, at a starting price of $27,000. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine makes 184 horsepower and comes mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Compact Crossover SUV
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The SUV is spacious and plus, and offers an all-wheel-drive at an extra cost of $1,300. The ride is smooth and if not thrilling, but competent enough to make for a good daily family hauler. If you take the Tiguan SE, you get an eight-inch infotainment system, with plenty of updated tech, for $30,000.

6 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

2021 Chevrolet Traverse Mid-Size Crossover SUV
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The Chevy Traverse makes for one of the best midsize SUVs in the market. It has the advantage of being more carlike than trucklike in driving, as opposed to the Suburban and the Tahoe. At a starting price of $29,800, the Traverse can hold eight people, with enough head and legroom for comfort.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse Mid-Size Crossover SUV
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Cargo capacity is more than the standard and the Traverse is roomier than larger SUVs, with adequate power to haul a fully loaded one with ease. Have to point that the last row may not be comfortable for full-size adults for long, but for short distances, it’s a charm.

5 2021 Toyota RAV4

2021 Toyota RAV4 Compact Crossover SUV
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The Toyota RAV4 starts at $26,150 and is one of the best-selling SUVs in the US although the price is slightly higher than the average for most compact SUVs. The good thing is that this means the RAV4 comes with plenty of standard features and betters its competition in terms of performance, interiors, and even safety.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Compact Crossover SUV
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The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine jets 200+ horsepower which is adequate along with 184 lb-ft torque, for a comfortably thrilling performance. Reliability and safety ratings remain top-notch and the interiors are roomy.

Related: 15 Little-Known Facts About Toyota's 4x4s

4 2021 Honda CR-V

Fifth-Generation 2021 Honda CR-V Compact Crossover SUV
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Neatly packaged, the Honda CR-V looks unobtrusive and grows on you with its many features, including a roomy cabin, despite the sloping roofline. At a starting price of $25,350, the Honda CR-V comes with a standard front-wheel-drive and you can opt for an all-wheel-drive for $1,500. Top trims can touch $33,650 as well.

Fifth-Generation 2021 Honda CR-V Compact Crossover SUV
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The CR-V is America’s best-selling Honda model and falls in the top 10 of all best-selling cars (sedans, SUVs, or trucks), so clearly, it manages to blow people away with its features.

3 2021 GMC Acadia

2021 GMC Acadia Crossover SUV
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The GMC Acadia is not the cheapest vehicle here, considering the base price itself is $29,800 and if you go for the top Denali trim, it touches $46,300. But the Acadia brims with features, with its three-row seating and a cargo capacity of 79 cubic feet.

2021 GMC Acadia Crossover SUV
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Standard features include an eight-inch touchscreen, satellite radio as well as a Wi-Fi hot spot. Plus it offers better fuel economy than its competitors. So what you spend upfront, you save on gas, along with plenty of driving comfort.

Related: The Most Affordable Three-Row SUVs for 2021

2 2021 Nissan Rogue

2021 Nissan Rogue Compact Crossover SUV
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The Nissan Rogue has finally been brought to heel with a brand new redesign for 2021 with better styling and tech, as well as way better handling and performance. At a base price of $25,750, it manages to add in many standard features and the best-in-class cargo space.

2021 Nissan Rogue Compact Crossover SUV
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For Nissan, the Rogue is North America’s best-selling model and does well when placed next to the competition. Safety is good, and the ride and handling are now nimbler. So all the thumbs-down bits about the Rogue have been fixed, and it's now a lovable rebel.

1 2021 Jeep Wrangler

2021 Jeep Wrangler Two Door Compact SUV
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We cannot talk about SUVs and not mention the long-standing icon of the off-road (in the right trims, of course). The can-do-will-do vehicle of the trail, the Jeep Wrangler has its fans in 2021 as well and with the legacy of the WWII Willis, it's likely to carry on doing the good work.

2021 Jeep Wrangler Two Door Compact SUV
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The Wrangler starts at $28,475 for the two-door and prices go up from there till the Rubicon, literally and figuratively. The ride is more comfortable today but the ruggedness continues although, with the Ford Bronco in the picture, the Wrangler is facing some tough competition. But once a Jeepster…

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