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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Best Subcompact SUVs
Best Compact SUVs
2026 Kia Sportage
#3 in Compact SUV
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Best Small Hybrid SUVs
Best Compact Plug-in Hybrid SUVs
Best Electric Compact SUVs
Best Midsize SUVs
Best Midsize Plug-in Hybrid SUVs
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
$60,490 - $79,150 MSRP
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2025 Mazda CX-70
$40,445 - $57,450 MSRP
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Best Off-Road SUVs
Best 3-Row SUVs
Best 3-Row Hybrid SUVs
Best Full-Size 3-Row SUVs
Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Best Luxury Compact SUVs
Best Luxury Compact Hybrid SUVs
2025 Audi Q5
$45,400 - $71,200 MSRP
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2025 Lexus NX Hybrid
$40,965 - $62,330 MSRP
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2026 Lincoln Corsair
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Best Luxury Compact Fastback SUVs
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
#1 in Luxury Midsize SUV
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2026 BMW X5
#2 in Luxury Midsize SUV
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Best Luxury Midsize Hybrid SUVs
2026 BMW X5
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2025 Lexus RX Hybrid
$56,005 - $56,005 MSRP
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2026 Porsche Cayenne
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Best Luxury Midsize Fastback SUVs
Best Luxury 3-Row SUVs
2026 Volvo XC90
#1 in Luxury 3-Row SUV
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Best Luxury 3-Row Hybrid SUVs
2025 Lexus TX Hybrid
$55,140 - $77,210 MSRP
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2026 Volvo XC90
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Best Luxury Full-Size 3-Row SUVs
Best Exotic Luxury SUVs
2025 Aston Martin DBX
$249,000 - $249,000 MSRP
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2025 Bentley Bentayga
$203,900 - $262,700 MSRP
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2025 BMW XM
$160,500 - $186,700 MSRP
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Best Electric Midsize SUVs
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What SUV Should I Buy?
Shopping for a new SUV? You have lots of options to choose from—maybe even too many. With so many SUVs on sale today, it can be tough to find one with the performance, features, and value that meet your needs—but not if you have MotorTrend 's help. We test, evaluate, and rate hundreds of vehicles every year, including the newest SUVs.
So if you're not sure where to start, check out our advice and articles to decide on what SUV to buy.