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Best Subcompact SUVs
(23)#1
2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Practical, rugged, and comfortable, the Crosstrek puts the goodness of its larger siblings into a smaller SUV. Generous ground clearance helps off-roading performance, and a more powerful engine is now available.
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MT Score9.2/10
MPG22/29
MSRP$22,445 - $28,295
#2
2022 Kia Soul
Spacious, zippy, and boldly styled, the Soul is a value-packed, multi-talented SUV. Its infotainment system is also easy to use—our main complaint is the model’s continued lack of available AWD.
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MT Score9/10
MPG28/33
MSRP$19,190 - $27,790
#3
2022 Kia Seltos
The 2022 Kia Seltos backs up its bold looks with fun driving manners and a versatile interior that's spacious for a subcompact. The small SUV is packed with features, but material quality could be improved.
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MT Score8.9/10
MPG27/31
MSRP$22,490 - $27,990
Best Compact SUVs
(14)#1
2022 Honda CR-V
The well-rounded CR-V drives well, and fuel economy is at the top of its class. Excellent safety ratings and a good value rating more than outweigh our desire for a larger touchscreen mounted higher on the dash.
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MT Score9/10
MPG28/34
MSRP$25,750 - $35,550
#2
2022 Subaru Forester
Driving dynamics from the newly refreshed Forester won't inspire awe, but a spacious interior, comfortable ride, excellent efficiency and range, and strong value rating make it a wise pick.
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MT Score8.8/10
MPG26/33
MSRP$25,195 - $35,295
#3
2021 Nissan Rogue
The newly redesigned Rogue impresses with generous standard feature content, a roomy cabin, premium interior design, and decent value. The engine delivers adequate power, but sounds a bit thrashy.
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MT Score8.5/10
MPG27/35
MSRP$26,050 - $37,230
Best Compact Hybrid SUVs
(5)#1
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Segment-best acceleration meets segment-best highway fuel economy in the RAV4 Hybrid. This hot-selling crossover looks sharp and is very practical. It’s a terrific value, especially on lower and mid-level trims.
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MT Score8.9/10
MPG41/38
MSRP$29,075 - $37,575
#2
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Based on MotorTrend’s 2018 SUV of the Year, the CR-V Hybrid offers a smart interior with tons of space. Ride comfort leads, too. Efficiency isn't the best, but great brake feel is a real advantage.
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MT Score8.3/10
MPG40/35
MSRP$30,960 - $36,750
#3
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
The hybridized Tucson’s impressive fuel economy, stylish interior, and feature-per-dollar value add appeal, but the troublesome touch controls and forgettable drive hold it back.
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MT Score8.2/10
MPG38/38
MSRP$29,200 - $37,500
Best Electric SUVs
(9)#1
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford's Mustang-styled electric SUV promises great performance and range, but limited utility means this is an SUV in name only.
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MT Score8.9/10
MSRP$43,895 - $61,995
#2
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Ioniq 5 marks a new all-electric era for Hyundai’s Ioniq subbrand, boasting segment-leading quick-charging capabilities, bold design, and a generally comfortable driving experience.
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MT Score8.8/10
MSRP$39,700 - $54,500
#3
2022 Volkswagen ID4
VW's first electric SUV provides owners with decent range and a refined drive, although tricky infotainment controls will turn some away.
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MT Score8.5/10
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Best Midsize SUVs
(12)#1
2022 Subaru Outback
Is that the new one? The Outback looks like the last version but is better than ever. It’s practical, efficient, and super comfy. High safety scores are a plus, but its tech needs work. All-in, the Outback is a terrific value.
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MT Score8.7/10
MPG26/33
MSRP$26,945 - $39,945
#2
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
Besides a surprisingly spacious cabin, the just-updated Santa Fe offers good tech features and safety ratings. There's nothing exactly innovative about this SUV, but it's a solid bet.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG25/28
MSRP$27,400 - $42,660
#3
2022 Toyota Venza
In the midsize SUV segment, the Venza offers fresh style, advanced tech, a premium interior, and a hybrid-only powertrain. It's definitely not the biggest SUV in its class, but it's still a great option.
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MT Score8.5/10
MPG40/37
MSRP$32,890 - $40,380
Best Off-Road SUVs
(7)#1
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Although the Wrangler won't impress with traditional practicality or comfort the way our top-ranked family SUVs do, its near-unlimited off-road capability, timeless design, and strong value make it a worthwhile pick.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG17/25
MSRP$29,725 - $74,800
#2
2022 Land Rover Defender
The Defender is awesome off road, but there's so much more to this Land Rover. This excellent SUV is spacious, offers a superb turbo-six engine, and rides smoothly. No wonder it was our 2021 SUV of the Year.
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MT Score8.4/10
MPG18/21
MSRP$48,700 - $114,400
#3
2022 Ford Bronco
Ford’s resurrection of the Bronco is the first Jeep Wrangler competitor in decades. The Bronco’s removable doors and roof, off-road capability, and rugged style make this SUV a worthy adversary.
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MT Score8/10
MSRP$29,300 - $49,475
Best 3-Row SUVs
(14)#1
2022 Subaru Ascent
Subaru’s three-row impresses with its torquey turbocharged engine, smooth ride quality, and ample standard safety tech. Good fuel economy and strong safety ratings only sweeten the deal.
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MT Score9/10
MPG21/27
MSRP$32,295 - $45,445
#2
2022 Kia Telluride
The Telluride was our 2020 SUV of the Year for a reason. Although we wish the three-row SUV had more power, its refined driving experience, abundant and intuitive tech features, and excellent design make it a smart buy.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG20/26
MSRP$32,790 - $44,590
#3
2022 Honda Pilot
The Pilot is no newcomer, but its performance, comfortable ride, clever interior design, and great value make it an obvious contender for anyone shopping three-row SUVs.
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MT Score8.5/10
MPG20/27
MSRP$36,830 - $50,620
Best 3-Row Hybrid SUVs
(3)#1
2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The best of a small segment, the Highlander Hybrid is efficient and offers a long driving range as well as great long-term value. Even so, the tech inside could be better.
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MT Score8.7/10
MPG36/35
MSRP$38,855 - $50,960
#2
2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid
The Sorento Hybrid is compelling for those who don't mind a three-row with a cozy cargo area with the seats in place. We like the Kia's tech and efficiency but wish NHTSA safety ratings were better.
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MT Score8.1/10
MPG39/35
MSRP$33,990 - $38,290
#3
2022 Ford Explorer Hybrid
Starting with a V-6 instead of an I-4 for a three-row hybrid yields predictable results. The Explorer Hybrid is quicker than its rivals but falls short in mpgs and range. A high starting price also doesn't help.
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MT Score7.8/10
MPG27/29
MSRP$50,280 - $54,115
Best Full-Size 3-Row SUVs
(7)#1
2022 Chevrolet Suburban
Longer and larger than its predecessor, the Suburban sports improved interior packaging and an independent rear suspension. A diesel engine remains part of the powertrain lineup.
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MT Score8.4/10
MPG15/20
MSRP$52,900 - $76,200
#2
2022 Ford Expedition
Updated for 2022, the Expedition offers a powerful engine, spacious cabin, and intuitive infotainment suite. It's a worthy rival to the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.
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MT Score8.3/10
MPG17/23
MSRP$51,080 - $81,815
#3
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
The Tahoe is larger and more spacious than its predecessor, especially in the third row. Also, an independent rear suspension promises better ride quality than the outgoing model.
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MT Score8.2/10
MPG15/20
MSRP$50,200 - $73,500
Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
(11)#1
2022 Volvo XC40
Swanky styling and a spacious, tech-forward cabin make the XC40 appealing. Like any Volvo, it's very safe. Yet performance isn't an XC40 forte—that changes in the electric Recharge model.
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MT Score8.8/10
MPG23/32
MSRP$34,100 - $41,850
#2
2022 Lexus UX
Great fuel economy and solid expected reliability are factors in the UX’s excellent value rating. Safety scores are high. But drivers may tire of the UX’s weak engine and rough ride.
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MT Score7.8/10
MPG29/37
MSRP$33,150 - $40,390
#3
2022 BMW X1
A sprightly engine and tight reflexes mean the X1 performs like a BMW. It also fits big cabin space within its tidy exterior proportions. Even so, cheap materials and a Mediocre value rating don’t help the X1’s case.
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MT Score7.7/10
MPG24/33
MSRP$35,400 - $37,400
Best Luxury Compact SUVs
(15)#1
2022 Genesis GV70
The GV70’s fantastic interior, superb ride quality, and thrusty twin-turbo V-6 make it a worthy 2022 SUV of the Year. Fuel economy could be better, but an EV is coming.
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MT Score9/10
MPG22/28
MSRP$41,000 - $52,600
#2
2022 Tesla Model Y
The Model Y offers excellent range, great performance, and more space than a Model 3, but inconsistent build quality and a high base price may deter some buyers.
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MT Score8.9/10
MPG131/117
MSRP$58,990 - $63,990
#3
2022 Volvo XC60
Strong powertrains, cool Swedish styling, and an interior that looks expensive are just a few XC60 highlights. The infotainment system still isn’t the best in the segment, however, after the 2022 update.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG22/29
MSRP$42,650 - $69,500
Best Luxury Compact Fastback SUVs
(5)2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron
Not Yet Ranked: The Q4 E-Tron offers the size of a compact SUV and the wheelbase of a midsize, which pays off in interior volume. Range isn’t up to the standard set by the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
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MPG100/89
MSRP$52,700 - $59,000
2022 Audi Q5 Sportback
Not Yet Ranked: Audi has given its best-selling SUV a more dramatic roofline. As with other fastback SUVs, this means the Q5 Sportback offers less cargo space and rear headroom than the model it's based on.
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MPG23/28
MSRP$49,900 - $67,400
2022 BMW X4
Not Yet Ranked: This dramatically styled fastback compact SUV shares its underpinnings with the X3. We dig the sporty handling and potent X4 M, but not so much the harsh ride.
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MPG21/28
MSRP$51,800 - $73,400
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
(9)#1
2022 Porsche Cayenne
Segment-best handling, braking, and acceleration make the Cayenne worthy of the crest on its hood. Can the sporty feel make up for its small cargo capacity and thirst for fuel? Efficiency improves in hybrid models.
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MT Score8.7/10
MPG19/23
MSRP$69,000 - $165,300
#2
2022 Lincoln Nautilus
A huge infotainment screen gives this slightly aged SUV modern appeal. It remains safe and very comfortable, but a short driving range doesn’t impress.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG21/26
MSRP$42,500 - $65,090
#3
2022 Genesis GV80
The GV80's elegant interior and great features-per-dollar value help it stand out, although a harsh ride, underpowered base engine, and tricky infotainment will deter some buyers.
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MT Score8.3/10
MPG21/25
MSRP$49,700 - $75,200
Best Luxury Midsize Fastback SUVs
(4)#1
2022 Audi Q8
The Q8 surprises with spacious and practical packaging. Technology and quality are superb, but the Q8 doesn’t drive as sporty as it looks—that’s fixed in the SQ8 and RSQ8. Is it still too much like a cut-roof Q7?
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MT Score8.4/10
MPG18/23
MSRP$70,300 - $98,700
#2
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe
AMG's performance edge shows in the GLE Coupe's acceleration and handling. Yet its sloping roof limits back seat and cargo space more than other fastback SUVs. Mercedes’ finicky tech can frustrate, too.
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MT Score8.3/10
MPG18/23
MSRP$77,800
#3
2022 Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Take a Cayenne, chop the roof, and make it even sportier. Presto—Cayenne Coupe. Outright capability suffers, but improved dynamics help justify the price premium. A hybrid setup is its most powerful drivetrain option.
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MT Score8.2/10
MPG19/23
MSRP$77,500 - $180,800
Best Luxury 3-Row SUVs
(9)#1
2022 Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln's three-row luxury SUV impresses. The Aviator delivers a powerful V-6 engine, comfortable suspension, and easy third-row access. A plug-in hybrid is available but we'd stick with the 400-hp V-6.
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MT Score8.9/10
MPG18/26
MSRP$51,465 - $87,905
#2
2022 Volvo XC90
The XC90, MotorTrend’s 2016 SUV of the Year, remains a great choice. Performance is about average, but design, technology, and fuel economy are well above. All told the XC90 is a superb luxury SUV value.
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MT Score8.8/10
MPG21/30
MSRP$49,900 - $70,600
#3
2022 Audi Q7
The Q7 impresses with extensive tech features updated in 2021 and a luxurious cabin (aside from the tight third row). Driving manners are polished, if not thrilling, but the Q7’s fuel economy is below average.
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MT Score8.1/10
MPG20/25
MSRP$56,900 - $92,500
Best Luxury Full-Size 3-Row SUVs
(7)#1
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Competitors might leave the Navigator behind on the drag strip, but the big Lincoln has near endless space for people and cargo, a great engine, excellent tech, and solid design.
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MT Score8.7/10
MPG16/22
MSRP$76,705 - $101,855
#2
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The Grand Wagoneer’s interior quality blows us away. For its segment, the enormous third row and cushy ride impress, too. This is a thirsty beast, though.
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MT Score8.5/10
MPG13/18
MSRP$87,845 - $104,845
#3
2022 Cadillac Escalade
The Escalade is a huge leap beyond the last-gen model, with impressive tech and style. Fuel economy is just OK, however, and the ride quality isn't great.
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MT Score8.4/10
MPG14/19
MSRP$76,295 - $107,595