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Best SUVs

Take a look at Car Talk’s rankings of the Best SUVs based on the real-world tests and expertise from our team of car reviewers. See extensive coverage on each vehicle below including pricing, specs and more.

Best SUVs of 2024
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2023 honda cr-v sport touring

#1 Honda CR-V 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Honda CR-V from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

9.7

Rating

$35,210

Starting MSRP

27 city / 32 Hwy

MPG

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

#2 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 2021

See full coverage on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs, and more.

9.7

Rating

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#3 Honda Passport 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Honda Passport from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

9.4

Rating

$41,100

Starting MSRP

19 city / 24 Hwy

MPG

Outback Wilderness parked with a snowy mountain background

#4 Subaru Outback 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Subaru Outback from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

9.3

Rating

$28,895

Starting MSRP

26 city / 32 Hwy

MPG

2024 Toyota Venza

#5 Toyota Venza 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Toyota Venza from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

9.3

Rating

$43,215

Starting MSRP

40 city / 37 Hwy

MPG

2024 Honda Passport TrailSport

#6 Honda Passport 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Honda Passport from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

9

Rating

$41,900

Starting MSRP

19 city / 24 Hwy

MPG

2024 Ford Edge

#7 Ford Edge 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Ford Edge from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

9

Rating

$39,565

Starting MSRP

21 city / 28 Hwy

MPG

2024 Subaru Crosstrek front view

#8 Subaru Crosstrek 2024

The Subaru Crosstrek enters a new generation for 2024. Car Talk experts take a closer look at the Subaru Crosstrek for 2024.

8.9

Rating

$25,195

Starting MSRP

37 city / 34 Hwy

MPG

2023 Subaru Forester front view

#9 Subaru Forester 2023

Subaru’s Forester is one of the top-selling five-passenger crossover SUVs in America. Car Talk experts take a look at the Subaru Forester and the Wilderness.

8.8

Rating

$26,395

Starting MSRP

26 city / 33 Hwy

MPG

2022 Hyundai Palisade

#10 Hyundai Palisade 2022

See full coverage on the 2022 Hyundai Palisade from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.8

Rating

$33,600

Starting MSRP

19 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2023 Ford Explorer

#11 Ford Explorer 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Ford Explorer from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.7

Rating

$36,760

Starting MSRP

21 city / 28 Hwy

MPG

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander

#12 Mitsubishi Outlander 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.7

Rating

$29,695

Starting MSRP

24 city / 30 Hwy

MPG

2024 Nissan Rogue

#13 Nissan Rogue 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Nissan Rogue from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.7

Rating

$31,610

Starting MSRP

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

#14 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.5

Rating

$32,735

Starting MSRP

41 city / 38 Hwy

MPG

2023 Mazda CX-30

#15 Mazda CX-30 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Mazda-CX30 from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.4

Rating

$28,550

Starting MSRP

26 city / 33 Hwy

MPG

2024 Jeep Wrangler

#16 Jeep Wrangler 2024

The Jeep Wrangler is America’s first, best, and truest sport utility vehicle. Car Talk experts take a look at the 2024 Jeep Wrangler.

8.4

Rating

$49,395

Starting MSRP

16 city / 22 Hwy

MPG

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300

#17 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.3

Rating

2024 Hyundai Kona side view

#18 Hyundai Kona 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Hyundai Kona from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.3

Rating

$27,100

Starting MSRP

27 city / 29 Hwy

MPG

2024 Mazda CX-90

#19 Mazda CX-90 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Mazda CX-90 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.3

Rating

$39,595

Starting MSRP

24 city / 28 Hwy

MPG

2023 toyota highlander side view

#20 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2023

See full coverage on the popular 2023 Toyota Highlander from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.1

Rating

$45,220

Starting MSRP

35 city / 35 Hwy

MPG

2022 Toyota Highlander front view

#21 Toyota Highlander 2022

See full coverage on the 2022 Toyota Highlander from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8.1

Rating

$35,855

Starting MSRP

21 city / 29 Hwy

MPG

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime front side view

#22 Toyota RAV4 Prime 2022

The RAV4 Prime is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of Toyota’s most popular crossover. Car Talk experts take a close look at this very popular vehicle.

8

Rating

$43,625

Starting MSRP

40 city / 36 Hwy

MPG

2023 Mazda CX-5 image

#23 Mazda CX-5 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Mazda CX-5 from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

$26,700

Starting MSRP

24 city / 30 Hwy

MPG

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35

#24 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

#25 Hyundai Santa Fe 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

$28,750

Starting MSRP

25 city / 28 Hwy

MPG

2023 Kia Telluride

#26 Kia Telluride 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Kia Telluride from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

$35,890

Starting MSRP

20 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2023 Lexus RX 350h front and side view

#27 Lexus RX-350 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Lexus RX-350 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

2023 Toyota Venza

#28 Toyota Venza 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Toyota Venza from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

$38,330

Starting MSRP

40 city / 37 Hwy

MPG

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross front view

#29 Toyota Corolla Cross 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

$27,490

Starting MSRP

29 city / 32 Hwy

MPG

2024 Kia Seltos

#30 Kia Seltos 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Kia Seltos from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

8

Rating

$25,890

Starting MSRP

28 city / 34 Hwy

MPG

2023 Ford Bronco image

#31 Ford Bronco 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Ford Bronco from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.9

Rating

$43,035

Starting MSRP

16 city / 18 Hwy

MPG

2023 Mazda CX-9 front view

#32 Mazda CX-9 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Mazda CX-9 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$38,750

Starting MSRP

20 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2024 Mazda CX-50 front view with headlights on

#33 Mazda CX-50 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Mazda CX-50 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$34,000

Starting MSRP

24 city / 30 Hwy

MPG

2023 Nissan Pathfinder front and side view

#34 Nissan Pathfinder 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$35,320

Starting MSRP

20 city / 27 Hwy

MPG

2024 Infiniti QX60

#35 INFINITI QX60 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Infiniti QX60 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$57,700

Starting MSRP

20 city / 25 Hwy

MPG

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

#36 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander From Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$46,295

Starting MSRP

25 city / 27 Hwy

MPG

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

#37 Toyota Grand Highlander 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$49,710

Starting MSRP

20 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2024 Lexus TX

#38 Lexus TX 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Lexus TX 350 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.7

Rating

$58,700

Starting MSRP

20 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2023 Ford Bronco Sport

#39 Ford Bronco Sport 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Bronco Sport from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.4

Rating

$31,230

Starting MSRP

25 city / 28 Hwy

MPG

2023 Kia Sorento

#40 Kia Sorento 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Kia Sorento from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

$32,590

Starting MSRP

24 city / 29 Hwy

MPG

2022 Ford Escape front and side view

#41 Ford Escape 2022

See full coverage on the 2022 Ford Escape from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

$27,025

Starting MSRP

28 city / 34 Hwy

MPG

2023 Range Rover Sport

#42 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Range Rover Sport from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

$83,000

Starting MSRP

19 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2023 BMW XM

#43 BMW XM 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 BMW XM from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

$159,000

Starting MSRP

13 city / 17 Hwy

MPG

2024 Land Rover Defender

#44 Land Rover Defender 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Land Rover Defender from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

$72,000

Starting MSRP

17 city / 20 Hwy

MPG

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

#45 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country

#46 Volvo V90 Cross Country 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.3

Rating

$64,750

Starting MSRP

22 city / 29 Hwy

MPG

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe front and side view

#47 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2022

See full coverage on the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

7.2

Rating

$38,325

Starting MSRP

19 city / 26 Hwy

MPG

2024 Lexus GX

#48 Lexus GX 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Lexus GX 550 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

6.7

Rating

$79,900

Starting MSRP

2023 Toyota 4Runner front side view

#49 Toyota 4Runner 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Toyota 4Runner from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

6.5

Rating

$47,720

Starting MSRP

16 city / 19 Hwy

MPG

side view of 2024 Dodge Hornet

#50 Dodge Hornet 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Dodge Hornet from the experts at Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

6.4

Rating

$30,735

Starting MSRP

21 city / 29 Hwy

MPG

2025 Genesis GV80

#51 Genesis GV80 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Genesis GV80 from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

6.3

Rating

$57,700

Starting MSRP

20 city / 24 Hwy

MPG

2024 Toyota BZ4X in White

#52 Toyota BZ4X 2024

See full coverage on the 2024 Toyota BZ4X from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

6

Rating

2023 Honda HR-V

#53 Honda HR-V 2023

See full coverage on the 2023 Honda HR-V from Car Talk, including our review, pricing, specs and more.

5.3

Rating

$23,800

Starting MSRP

26 city / 32 Hwy

MPG

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