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With so many new SUVs out today, it can be hard to know where to start. Or at least, it might have been difficult before MotorTrend Ultimate SUV Rankings arrived. With our help, you can find the best new SUV whether you're looking for a small SUV like the Toyota RAV4, a midsize SUV such as the Chevrolet Blazer, or even a 3-row SUV like the Ford Explorer. From gas to hybrid and electric, we cover all SUVs, and do so in all the ways you would, including value, performance, safety, tech, and more. So if you want the best new SUV or crossover, trust MotorTrend's SUV ratings and rankings to guide your search.

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8.6/10

#1 2025 BMW X1

$42,525–$51,975

MPG: Up to 24 city / 33 highway

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8.2/10

#1 2025 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV

$93,295–$169,995

MPG: Up to 14 city / 19 highway

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9.2/10

#1 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

$39,990–$57,990

MPG: Up to 106 city / 98 highway

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8.7/10

#1 2025 Hyundai Kona

$26,045–$35,095

MPG: Up to 29 city / 35 highway

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8.6/10

#2 2025 Subaru Crosstrek

$27,980–$34,780

MPG: Up to 27 city / 34 highway

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8.5/10

#3 2025 Honda HR-V

$26,850–$32,450

MPG: Up to 26 city / 32 highway

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#1 2025 Nissan Rogue

$29,980–$39,980

MPG: Up to 30 city / 37 highway

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8.8/10

#2 2025 Mazda CX-50

$31,995–$44,995

MPG: Up to 25 city / 31 highway

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8.6/10

#3 2025 Kia Sportage

$28,785–$39,685

MPG: Up to 25 city / 32 highway

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8.8/10

#1 2025 Subaru Outback

$31,415–$46,150

MPG: Up to 26 city / 32 highway

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8.7/10

#2 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

$38,490–$65,035

MPG: Up to 19 city / 26 highway

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8.6/10

#3 2025 Mazda CX-70

$41,975–$57,480

MPG: Up to 23 city / 28 highway

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8.4/10

#1 2025 Jeep Wagoneer

$62,040–$82,535

MPG: Up to 17 city / 24 highway

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8.3/10

#2 2025 Chevrolet Suburban

$65,095–$87,795

MPG: Up to 15 city / 20 highway

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8.2/10

#3 2025 Ford Expedition / Expedition Max

$64,995–$86,595

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7.1/10

#1 2025 Hyundai Venue

$21,695–$24,945

MPG: Up to 29 city / 32 highway

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7.8/10

#2 2025 Chevrolet Trax

$21,895–$25,895

MPG: Up to 28 city / 32 highway

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8.1/10

#3 2025 Kia Soul

$21,935–$26,965

MPG: Up to 29 city / 35 highway

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8.3/10

#1 2025 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

$24,495–$30,695

MPG: Up to 30 city / 33 highway

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8.3/10

#2 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

$25,585–$31,110

MPG: Up to 31 city / 33 highway

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7.5/10

#3 2026 Nissan Leaf

$26,000–$40,485

MPG: Up to 123 city / 99 highway

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7.5/10

#1 2026 Nissan Leaf

$26,000–$40,485

MPG: Up to 123 city / 99 highway

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#2 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid

$28,435–$42,235

MPG: Up to 53 city / 54 highway

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8.7/10

#3 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

$30,185–$45,835

MPG: Up to 42 city / 44 highway

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8.9/10

#1 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

$34,000–$51,000

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8.2/10

#2 2025 Jeep Wrangler

$34,090–$101,990

MPG: Up to 20 city / 23 highway

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8.4/10

#3 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

$35,795–$50,145

MPG: Up to 20 city / 29 highway

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9.2/10

#1 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

$39,990–$57,990

MPG: Up to 106 city / 98 highway

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9.0/10

#2 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

$44,200–$59,800

MPG: Up to 131 city / 100 highway

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8.8/10

#3 2025 Kia EV6

$44,395–$65,295

MPG: Up to 128 city / 103 highway

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8.9/10

#1 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

$34,000–$51,000

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8.7/10

#2 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

$30,185–$45,835

MPG: Up to 42 city / 44 highway

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#3 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid

$36,100–$42,550

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8.7/10

#1 2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid

$30,185–$45,835

MPG: Up to 42 city / 44 highway

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8.9/10

#1 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

$34,000–$51,000

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8.7/10

#2 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid

$42,145–$53,355

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#1 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

$62,485–$81,145

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#2 2025 Mazda CX-70 Hybrid

$55,930–$58,980

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8.6/10

#1 2025 BMW X1

$42,525–$51,975

MPG: Up to 24 city / 33 highway

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7.9/10

#2 2025 Acura ADX

$36,350–$45,350

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8.1/10

#3 2025 BMW X2

$44,025–$53,475

MPG: Up to 24 city / 33 highway

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#1 2025 Genesis GV70

$47,650–$69,850

MPG: Up to 22 city / 28 highway

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8.6/10

#2 2025 BMW X3

$51,125–$65,875

MPG: Up to 27 city / 33 highway

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8.5/10

#3 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

$50,400–$54,550

MPG: Up to 26 city / 33 highway

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8.7/10

#1 2025 Lincoln Nautilus

$55,535–$78,725

MPG: Up to 21 city / 29 highway

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8.6/10

#2 2025 BMW X5

$67,475–$92,025

MPG: Up to 23 city / 27 highway

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8.5/10

#3 2025 Genesis GV80

$59,695–$81,295

MPG: Up to 19 city / 24 highway

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8.2/10

#1 2025 Cadillac Escalade / Escalade ESV

$93,295–$169,995

MPG: Up to 14 city / 19 highway

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8.1/10

#2 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

$87,040–$111,635

MPG: Up to 14 city / 20 highway

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8.1/10

#2 2025 Lincoln Navigator

$102,590–$122,590

MPG: Up to 16 city / 22 highway

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Suv Models

Honda Passport

Honda Odyssey

Tesla Model Y

Honda Passport

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne EV

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Nissan Armada

Alfa Romeo Tonale