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 May 2026

2024 Porsche Cayenne

Porsche · SUV · from $85,150

9.3 Exceptional

2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover · SUV · from $86,300

9.2 Exceptional

2024 Volvo XC90

Volvo · SUV · from $57,550

9.1 Exceptional

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS

Mercedes-Benz · SUV · from $87,900

9.0 Exceptional

2024 Mazda CX-90

Mazda · SUV · from $39,960

9.0 Exceptional

2024 Porsche Macan

Porsche · SUV · from $58,900

9.0 Exceptional

2024 Volvo XC60

Volvo · SUV · from $45,000

9.0 Exceptional

2024 Genesis GV70

Genesis · SUV · from $43,600

9.0 Exceptional

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz · SUV · from $49,900

8.9 Exceptional

#10

2024 Audi Q7

Audi · SUV · from $59,900

8.9 Exceptional

#11

2024 Mazda CX-50

Mazda · SUV · from $31,400

8.9 Exceptional

#12

2024 Lexus NX

Lexus · SUV · from $40,295

8.9 Exceptional

#13

2024 Land Rover Defender

Land Rover · SUV · from $60,975

8.9 Exceptional

#14

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota · SUV · from $57,345

8.8 Exceptional

#15

2024 BMW X7

BMW · SUV · from $78,100

8.8 Exceptional

#16

2024 Lexus GX

Lexus · SUV · from $59,265

8.8 Exceptional

#17

2023 Honda CR-V

Honda · SUV · from $32,350

8.7 Exceptional

#18

2024 BMW X3

BMW · SUV · from $46,900

8.7 Exceptional

#19

2024 Jaguar F-PACE

Jaguar · SUV · from $59,550

8.7 Exceptional

#20

2024 Volvo XC40

Volvo · SUV · from $38,295

8.7 Exceptional

#21

2024 Ford Bronco

Ford · SUV · from $33,695

8.6 Exceptional

#22

2024 Kia Sorento

Kia · SUV · from $31,690

8.6 Exceptional

#23

2024 Mazda CX-5

Mazda · SUV · from $30,400

8.6 Exceptional

#24

2024 Acura RDX

Acura · SUV · from $43,850

8.6 Exceptional

#25

2024 Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover · SUV · from $60,900

8.6 Exceptional

#26

2024 Lincoln Aviator

Lincoln · SUV · from $55,085

8.6 Exceptional

#27

2025 Acura MDX Type S

Acura · SUV · from $64,678

8.6 Exceptional

#28

2024 Toyota RAV4

Toyota · SUV · from $29,400

8.5 Exceptional

#29

2024 Honda CR-V

Honda · SUV · from $31,700

8.5 Exceptional

#30

2024 Kia Telluride

Kia · SUV · from $35,990

8.5 Exceptional

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