4. Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Mercedes-Benz is known for making wagon-like SUVs that drive like cars, and the 2016 GLA-Class, one of the more recent additions to the lineup, counts its sporty handling among its best attributes. The subcompact GLA-Class is one of the most affordable ways to get a Benz, yet its engineering team didn’t cut corners when it comes to driving dynamics.