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If you're a new car buyer, chances are an SUV is on your shopping list. And if that's the case, you're spoiled for choice. Whether you're looking for a subcompact or full-size model, or anything in between, SUVs exist at pretty much every price point imaginable and in every shape, size, and powertrain configuration you can think of.Here, we've ranked the best SUVs in every segment based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of more than 400 vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
By Size
Best Compact SUVs
2024 Honda CR-V
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$30,850
EPA MPG
29–30 combined
2024 Mazda CX-50
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$31,720
EPA MPG
25–27 combined
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$30,305
EPA MPG
24–26 combined
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Best Subcompact SUVs
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2025 Chevrolet Trax
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$21,495
EPA MPG
30 combined
2024 Mazda CX-30
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$26,415
EPA MPG
25–29 combined
2024 Buick Envista
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$23,495
EPA MPG
N/A
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Best Mid-Size SUVs
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2024 Kia Telluride
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$37,585
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$44,465
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Mazda CX-90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$39,220
EPA MPG
25 combined
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By Price
Best SUVs Under $30,000
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2025 Chevrolet Trax
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$21,495
EPA MPG
30 combined
2024 Mazda CX-30
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
2024 Buick Envista
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$23,495
EPA MPG
N/A
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Best SUVs Under $40,000
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2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$35,700
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Honda CR-V
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$30,850
EPA MPG
29–30 combined
2024 Kia Telluride
10
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$37,585
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
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Best SUVs Under $50,000
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2025 Genesis GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$47,050
EPA MPG
20–24 combined
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$43,175
EPA Est. Range
220–303 miles
2024 Kia EV6
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$43,975
EPA Est. Range
218–310 miles
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By Fuel Economy
SUVs with the Best Gas Mileage
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2024 Kia Niro Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$28,315
EPA MPGe
105 combined
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$29,965
EPA MPG
35–43 combined
2024 Lexus UX
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$36,690
EPA MPG
39–42 combined
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Hybrid
Best Hybrid Compact SUVs
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2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$35,700
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$29,965
EPA MPG
35–43 combined
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$34,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
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Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUVs
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$46,065
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$51,400
EPA Est. Range
26 miles
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$62,285
EPA MPGe
56 combined
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Best Hybrid 3-Row SUVs
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$46,065
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$51,400
EPA Est. Range
26 miles
2024 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$57,895
EPA MPGe
58 combined
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Electric
Best Electric SUVs
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$43,175
EPA Est. Range
220–303 miles
2024 Kia EV9
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$56,395
EPA Est. Range
230–304 miles
2024 Kia EV6
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$43,975
EPA Est. Range
218–310 miles
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Best Luxury Electric SUVs
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2024 Porsche Macan EV
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$80,450
EPA Est. Range
N/A
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$67,800
EPA Est. Range
236 miles
2025 BMW iX
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$88,425
EPA Est. Range
288–324 miles
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Luxury
Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs
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2024 Volvo XC40
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$41,795
EPA MPG
26 combined
2024 BMW X1
9
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$41,495
EPA MPG
26–28 combined
2025 Mini Countryman JCW
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$47,895
EPA MPG
N/A
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Best Compact Luxury SUVs
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2024 Porsche Macan
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$62,550
EPA MPG
19–21 combined
2025 Genesis GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$47,050
EPA MPG
20–24 combined
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$48,600
EPA MPG
27–29 combined
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Best Mid-Size Luxury SUVs
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2025 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$59,050
EPA MPG
N/A
2025 Porsche Cayenne
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$86,695
EPA MPG
N/A
2025 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$66,875
EPA MPG
19–25 combined
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How We Test Cars
A Quick Guide to Car and Driver’s Comprehensive Car Testing
For more than 60 years we've been answering the objective questions—How fast? How quick? How much grip?—comprehensively, and with an authority based in experience that our readers have come to rely on. Read on for the full details on how we collect more than 200 data points on the roughly 400 vehicles that we test every year.
Our comprehensive car testing explained
Our Car Testing Expert
Dave Vanderwerp
Director, Vehicle Testing
Dave VanderWerp has spent more than 20 years in the automotive industry, in varied roles from engineering to product consulting, and now leading Car and Driver's vehicle-testing efforts.
What We Test
Interior Sound Level
Fuel Economy and Driving Range
Performance Testing
Cargo Space and Storage
Visibility and Seating Height
PLUS: Dozens of other vehicle attributes that allow us to holistically review and rate a vehicle.
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