Carivo Rankings · 2026

Best SUVs Ranked by Score

SUVs are the most popular vehicle category in the market today — and for good reason. They offer the versatility of a car with more cargo room, higher seating position, and optional all-wheel drive. But not all SUVs are equal: reliability, safety scores, and real-world value vary significantly across brands and model years. These are the top-rated SUVs in Carivo's database, ranked by overall score.

✓ Updated June 2026

Compare #1 vs #2: Acura MDX Type S vs Lexus RX →

2025 Acura MDX Type S

Acura · SUV · from $64,678 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 7 seats

8.6 Exceptional

2026 Lexus RX

Lexus · SUV · from $51,448 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.5 Exceptional

2025 Lexus RX

Lexus · SUV · from $51,448 · 26 MPG (~$2,019/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.5 Exceptional

2024 Acura MDX Type S

Acura · SUV · from $62,795 · 22 MPG (~$2,386/yr fuel) · 7 seats

8.5 Exceptional

2024 Polestar Polestar 3

Polestar · SUV · from $83,900 · 105 MPG (~$500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

2024 Genesis GV70

Genesis · SUV · from $44,550 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

2025 Genesis GV70

Genesis · SUV · from $45,886 · 26 MPG (~$2,019/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

2026 Genesis GV70

Genesis · SUV · from $45,886 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

2023 Lexus RX

Lexus · SUV · from $48,451 · 24 MPG (~$2,188/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

#10

2023 Acura MDX Type S

Acura · SUV · from $60,911 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 7 seats

8.4 Recommended

#11

2025 Toyota RAV4 Base

Toyota · SUV · from $31,749 · 31 MPG (~$1,694/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

#12

2025 Toyota RAV4

Toyota · SUV · from $31,749 · 31 MPG (~$1,694/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

#13

2026 Toyota RAV4

Toyota · SUV · from $31,749 · 43 MPG (~$1,221/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

#14

2025 Toyota RAV4 SL

Toyota · SUV · from $41,273 · 31 MPG (~$1,694/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

#15

2025 Toyota RAV4 S

Toyota · SUV · from $36,511 · 31 MPG (~$1,694/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.4 Recommended

#16

2024 Toyota RAV4 Base

Toyota · SUV · from $30,825 · 30 MPG (~$1,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#17

2024 Kia Telluride

Kia · SUV · from $37,090 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 8 seats

8.3 Recommended

#18

2022 Acura MDX Type S

Acura · SUV · from $59,027 · 20 MPG (~$2,625/yr fuel) · 7 seats

8.3 Recommended

#19

2025 Polestar Polestar 3

Polestar · SUV · from $86,417 · 106 MPG (~$495/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#20

2025 Mazda CX-30

Mazda · SUV · from $25,744 · 31 MPG (~$1,694/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#21

2026 Mazda CX-30

Mazda · SUV · from $25,744 · 27 MPG (~$1,944/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#22

2020 Lexus RX

Lexus · SUV · from $43,956 · 21 MPG (~$2,500/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#23

2022 Lexus RX

Lexus · SUV · from $46,953 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#24

2024 Lexus RX

Lexus · SUV · from $49,950 · 25 MPG (~$2,100/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#25

2024 Kia Telluride S

Kia · SUV · from $42,653 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 8 seats

8.3 Recommended

#26

2024 Kia Telluride SL

Kia · SUV · from $48,217 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 8 seats

8.3 Recommended

#27

2024 Kia Telluride Base

Kia · SUV · from $37,090 · 23 MPG (~$2,283/yr fuel) · 8 seats

8.3 Recommended

#28

2024 Toyota RAV4

Toyota · SUV · from $30,825 · 30 MPG (~$1,750/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.3 Recommended

#29

2026 Honda CR-V

Honda · SUV · from $32,043 · 29 MPG (~$1,810/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.2 Recommended

#30

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross

Toyota · SUV · from $24,112 · 33 MPG (~$1,591/yr fuel) · 5 seats

8.2 Recommended

Buying Tips — SUVs

Check reliability scores carefully — large SUVs vary enormously by brand
Prioritize models with standard AWD if you're in a snowy climate
Compare third-row SUVs on legroom specs before committing
Factor in fuel costs — a 20 MPG vs 28 MPG SUV is a significant difference over 5 years
Use Carivo's compare tool to put your top picks side by side before deciding