SUV Cars

SUVs and crossovers make up the clear majority of new vehicles sold in America, and the category stretches from compact two-row runabouts to three-row family haulers built on truck frames. The draw is a commanding seating position, all-wheel drive availability and cargo space that adapts from grocery runs to road trips.

CarQuill USA currently tracks 24 SUV models. Prices run from $24,500 for the Corolla Cross up to $101,000 for the Navigator. Models come from Hyundai, Chevrolet, Lincoln, Subaru, Tesla, Volkswagen, Porsche, Honda, Kia, Genesis, Jeep, Toyota, Ford, Nissan and BMW. Fuel options across the range include petrol, hybrid, electric, gasoline, gas and plug-in hybrid. Every model here offers an automatic.

What to weigh up before you buy

Decide honestly whether you need a third row, because the two-row versions are cheaper, lighter and easier to park, and many third rows are only comfortable for children. Unibody crossovers ride and steer better and use less fuel; body-on-frame SUVs tow far more. All-wheel drive helps in snow but is not a substitute for winter tyres.

Written by the CarQuill USA editorial team. Prices and specifications are indicative and change by city, variant and dealer.