Like the past few years, we expect that SUVs will be extremely popular this year too. Here are the best options across segments.
Subcompact SUVs
Subaru Crosstrek: The Crosstrek is a practical, rugged, and comfortable SUV. It has good ground clearance that helps with off-roading, and there’s even a more powerful engine option available.
Kia Soul: This is a value-packed, spacious, zippy, and bold-looking SUV. It has a lovely and easy-to-use infotainment system that’s just one of its many talents. No AWD option is available.
Kia Seltos: This bold-looking SUV has fun driving manners and a spacious and versatile interior. However, the material quality could be better.
Compact SUVs
Honda CR-V: This well-rounded SUV is a perennial favorite thanks to excellent safety ratings, good value ratings, good reliability, decent driving dynamics, and comfort.
Mazda CX-5: This SUV has excellent driving dynamics, stunning design, great safety scores, and premium interiors. It’s hard to find anything wrong with it.
Subaru Forester: The Forester’s engine and transmission will now wow you. But its spacious interior, comfortable ride, excellent efficiency, strong value rating, and standard AWD will.
Midsize SUVs
Subaru Outback: It may look like last year’s model, but it’s better than ever. The Outback is practical, efficient, and very comfortable. It gets high safety scores and offers terrific value.
Toyota Venza: This midsize SUV has fresh styling, advanced tech, premium interiors, and a hybrid powertrain. It’s not the biggest, but it is one of the best in its segment.
Ford Edge: Fords are fun, and the peppy engine in the Edge proves it. It also has decent interior space and updated tech. Its overall value rating is low.
3-Row SUVs
Kia Telluride: This three-row SUV offers a refined driving experience, a long list of intuitive tech features, and excellent design. You’ll find it on a lot of lists at the top of its class.
Subaru Ascent: This three-row SUV offers a torquey turbocharged engine, a smooth ride, and a lot of standard safety tech. What makes it better are good fuel economy and strong safety ratings.
Hyundai Palisade: This SUV features a spacious interior and strong safety ratings. The ride is a little stiff.
