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SUV Buying Guide

We've tested and compared the newest and most popular SUVs side-by-side, and gathered all of those comparison reviews right here so you can narrow down your choices and find the best one for you. We've crowned the very best SUVs in the 2020 edition of our 10Best Cars and Trucks list. Beyond those, you'll find several fine suggestions in our Editors' Choice listings. Read on and use this guide to learn what we've discovered by driving and testing the latest crop of family-friendly haulers side-by-side.  

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Best SUVs of 2023 and 2024

There are plenty of choices in today’s popular crossover and SUV segments, and these are the best choices among the wide range of models available now.

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Safest New 2021 Crossovers and SUVs

2019 Subaru Ascent

Best Three-Row SUVs for Families

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Most Powerful Crossovers and SUVs on Sale Today

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Best SUVs and Crossovers of 2019

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Every Body-on-Frame SUV Still Sold Today

Here are 18 SUVs that are trucklike in their roots and still tougher than a box of rocks today.

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Crossover SUVs With the Most Cargo Space

Curious about the cargo capabilities of the newest compact crossover or SUV? Here's how they rank from best to worst by suitcase capacity.

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Every Off-Road-Ready Truck and SUV for 2022

Check out the Ram TRX, Land Rover Defender, or Jeep Gladiator Mojave for over 11 inches of ground clearance.

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These Are the Quickest SUVs We’ve Tested

The quickest SUV on this list can reach 60 mph before the Chevy Corvette and Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

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SUVs and Crossovers – Ranked

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Consumer Favorites

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Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4: Which Is Our Favorite?

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2019 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2019 Jeep Compass

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda CX-5: Which Is Better?

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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Face-Off

Luxury SUVs – Ranked

Specialty Vehicles

Premium Rides

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Tested: 2023 Range Rover Sport SE Wants to Chill

The entry-level Sport is all rakish go-fast attitude but delivers a mellow luxury-driving experience.

By Ezra Dyer
Mar 2, 2023
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2023 BMW iX5 Hydrogen Is a Key Niche Player

Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will play a small-yet-important role in BMW's electrified future.

By Mike Sutton
Feb 27, 2023
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Tested: 2023 Palisade Excels as a Family Hauler

Hyundai refreshed its three-row SUV for 2023, with added tech and the same capable powertrain.

By Caleb Miller
Feb 24, 2023
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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe's Benefits Are Pricey

Faithful at-home charging can keep the plug-in-hybrid Grand Cherokee away from the gas pumps, but bringing one home won't be cheap.

By Austin Irwin
Feb 16, 2023
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