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Top 10 most durable premium compact crossovers

The ranking is by the experts from Topspeed

Japanese precision and American comfort occupied the top of the latest Topspeed ranking for the most reliable luxury crossovers of 2026. In a segment where image often comes at the expense of durability, several models managed to prove that a premium feel can go hand in hand with fewer visits to the service center. At the very top, with an almost perfect score of 85 out of 100 possible points, proudly stand the Acura RDX and Lexus NX. These two models are establishing themselves as real “concrete“ on the market, offering their owners a peace of mind that the competition has difficulty reaching.

Immediately after them, surprisingly for many, is the American Lincoln Corsair. With its 83 points, it manages to put a number of established European players to shame, proving that overseas luxury is now backed by solid quality. Close behind it and equally surprisingly, with a tie score of 81 points, are the British style in the form of the Jaguar F-Pace and the Korean ambition Genesis GV70. Jaguar's achievement is particularly impressive, considering how much effort the brand has put into cleaning up its reputation for robustness in recent years.

And the German engineers are a little further back in the rankings this time. The sports icon Porsche Macan and the electric leader Tesla Model Y are positioned in the middle of the list with a rating of 78 points. Although both cars are benchmarks for dynamics and innovation, minor software or mechanical whims leave them a step behind the best.

On the final stretch of the top 10, we see a real battle of the titans, where three of the most desirable brands on the Old Continent share the remaining places. The BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Mercedes-Benz GLC end the ranking with an equal score of 74 points.

Although they occupy lower positions in this elite selection, their presence here is still a certificate of quality - after all, they are the “cream” of the market, chosen from hundreds of other offers. For buyers in 2026, the message is clear: if you are looking for eternal loyalty, look east, but if you want prestige at any cost, prepare for a little more attention to detail in maintenance.