Browse SUVs - Best Cars & Trucks - U.S. News Rankings and Reviews

MSRP: $40,990 - $48,890
Invoice: $37,252 - $44,415
Avg. Paid: $38,079 - $45,360
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy

Acura MDX

The MDX offers one of the best combinations of a high-tech interior, excellent safety and smooth handling in its class. It excels as a performance-minded family vehicle. However, several reviewers criticize its redesigned exterior ...

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Overall:	8.9
Performance:	8.9
Exterior:	7.4
Interior:	8.3
Safety:	9.9
Reliability:	8.0

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MSRP: $32,520 - $37,620
Invoice: $29,903 - $34,580
Avg. Paid: $31,883 - $36,818
MPG: 19 City / 24 Hwy

Acura RDX

#3 in Luxury Compact SUVs

With a sporty ride and a turbocharged engine, the 2010 Acura RDX is a worthy and less expensive competitor to the high-performance BMW X3. For 2010, it receives an exterior makeover, updated brakes and ...

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Overall:	8.2
Performance:	8.7
Exterior:	6.7
Interior:	7.7
Safety:	9.9
Reliability:	7.0

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Acura ZDX

#8 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The 2010 Acura ZDX is an all-new midsize luxury crossover that competes directly with the BMW X6. It boasts stunning looks, a sporty driving experience and a downright sumptuous interior. Still, the ZDX doesn't ...

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	8.1
Performance:	8.1
Exterior:	8.7
Interior:	8.0
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	NA

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MSRP: $37,350 - $37,350
Invoice: $34,735 - $34,735
Avg. Paid: $37,372 - $37,372
MPG: 18 City / 23 Hwy

Audi Q5

#1 in Luxury Compact SUVs

Released just last year, the Audi Q5 remains unchanged for 2010. As Audi's first luxury compact SUV, it's slotted below the midsize Q7 and is based on the same platform as the A4 sedan.

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Overall:	9.0
Performance:	9.0
Exterior:	NA
Interior:	8.5
Safety:	9.9
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $46,900 - $61,000
Invoice: $43,617 - $56,730
Avg. Paid: $45,460 - $58,948
MPG: 14 City / 19 Hwy

Audi Q7

#8 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The 2010 Audi Q7 delivers distinctive elegance, spacious cargo room and lots of safety features. However, its high price and low fuel economy mean there are plenty of others in this class that offer ...

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Overall:	8.1
Performance:	7.9
Exterior:	9.0
Interior:	8.1
Safety:	9.9
Reliability:	5.0

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MSRP: $38,750 - $38,750
Invoice: $35,650 - $35,650
Avg. Paid: $38,742 - $38,742
MPG: 16 (2009) City / 23 (2009) Hwy

BMW X3

#6 in Luxury Compact SUVs

The X3 is an excellent performer, delivering the sporty ride and handling BMW is known for. It offers competitive all-wheel drive performance, but some find its suspension a little too stiff and its price ...

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Overall:	7.7
Performance:	8.7
Exterior:	7.0
Interior:	7.9
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $47,500 - $56,200
Invoice: $43,700 - $51,705
Avg. Paid: $48,300 - $56,315
MPG: 15 (2009) City / 21 (2009) Hwy

BMW X5

#16 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The BMW X5 offers superior driving dynamics and a plush interior. Still, it's expensive compared to its rivals and some reviewers find the iDrive interior controls to be more trouble than they're worth.

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Overall:	7.6
Performance:	8.2
Exterior:	8.4
Interior:	8.2
Safety:	9.3
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $56,300 - $67,050
Invoice: $51,795 - $61,685
Avg. Paid: $56,119 - $65,807
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy

BMW X6

#15 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The 2010 BMW X6 combines sleek coupe looks and sporty BMW performance with SUV utility. However, it's quite expensive for its class and isn't a practical hauler for people or cargo.

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	7.7
Performance:	8.7
Exterior:	7.4
Interior:	7.7
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $35,165 - $43,695
Invoice: $33,407 - $41,510
Avg. Paid: $34,514 - $42,742
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

Buick Enclave

#1 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

The Buick Enclave's upscale appointments, smooth ride and stylish exterior put it near the top of its class -- and nearly on par with some luxury SUVs. After a few updates last year, the ...

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Overall:	8.5
Performance:	8.2
Exterior:	8.4
Interior:	8.5
Safety:	9.9
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $62,495 - $86,680
Invoice: $58,433 - $81,046
Avg. Paid: $59,002 - $80,070
MPG: 10 City / 16 Hwy

Cadillac Escalade

#1 in Luxury Large SUVs

The Cadillac Escalade roars into 2010 with look-at-me styling, an impressive cabin, and good performance for its size. While some competitors drive smaller, the Escalade impresses with its luxurious cabin and old-school SUV capabilities.

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	8.8
Performance:	8.6
Exterior:	9.1
Interior:	8.7
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $73,425 - $87,725
Invoice: $68,652 - $82,023
Avg. Paid: $68,918 - $81,218
MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

#10 in Luxury Large SUVs

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a study in contradictions: a capable and luxurious full-size SUV that lets buyers save fuel.

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Overall:	7.6
Performance:	7.8
Exterior:	9.1
Interior:	7.7
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $33,330 - $47,540
Invoice: $31,497 - $44,925
Avg. Paid: $32,760 - $46,368
MPG: 18 City / 25 Hwy

Cadillac SRX

#3 in Luxury Midsize SUVs

The Cadillac SRX, completely redesigned for 2010, now boasts smooth performance and an interior that are nearly on par one of its class leader, the Lexus RX 350. Even before its redesign, the 2007 ...

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Overall:	8.7
Performance:	8.8
Exterior:	NA
Interior:	9.1
Safety:	10.0
Reliability:	8.0

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MSRP: $22,440 - $29,795
Invoice: $21,318 - $28,305
Avg. Paid: $22,716 - $29,931
MPG: 22 City / 32 Hwy

Chevrolet Equinox

#2 in Affordable Compact SUVs

Previously a good - but not great - entry within its class, the Equinox gets a much-needed makeover for 2010. With more power, a revamped interior and better fuel economy, the 2010 Chevy Equinox ...

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	8.4
Performance:	7.8
Exterior:	9.1
Interior:	9.1
Safety:	10.0
Reliability:	5.0

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MSRP: $40,635 - $55,625
Invoice: $37,791 - $51,731
MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy

Chevrolet Suburban

#4 in Affordable Large SUVs

The Chevrolet Suburban combines a cavernous interior with beefy towing capabilities, making it a strong choice for buyers who need to transport a crowd and all its stuff.

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	8.6
Performance:	8.6
Exterior:	9.0
Interior:	8.7
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	6.0

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MSRP: $37,280 - $53,615
Invoice: $34,670 - $49,862
Avg. Paid: $36,374 - $51,332
MPG: 14 (2009) City / 20 (2009) Hwy

Chevrolet Tahoe

#3 in Affordable Large SUVs

If you need an SUV with plenty of seating and towing power, the Chevrolet Tahoe delivers. Easy-to-live-with handling and an inviting cabin are icing on the cake.

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	8.7
Performance:	8.9
Exterior:	8.4
Interior:	8.3
Safety:	NA
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $50,720 - $53,525
Invoice: $47,930 - $50,581
MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

#7 in Affordable Large SUVs

The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid lets buyers who need full-size SUV capability go green -- even if it's only a very light shade. Buyers who want Prius-like fuel economy numbers and who don't need to ...

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U.S.News Scores
Overall:	8.3
Performance:	8.1
Exterior:	8.4
Interior:	8.6
Safety:	9.9
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $29,155 - $39,330
Invoice: $27,260 - $36,774
Avg. Paid: $28,578 - $38,409
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy

Chevrolet TrailBlazer

#31 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

The TrailBlazer's strong point is its comfortable, roomy and relatively well-equipped cabin, but that can't make up for sub-par handling and cheap interior materials. For a smoother ride and higher fuel economy, consider crossovers ...

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Overall:	6.7
Performance:	6.9
Exterior:	8.8
Interior:	7.1
Safety:	6.1
Reliability:	7.0

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MSRP: $29,224 - $39,985
Invoice: $27,763 - $37,986
Avg. Paid: $29,112 - $39,549
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

Chevrolet Traverse

#2 in Affordable Midsize SUVs

Reviewers say the Traverse is an affordable, stylish and versatile minivan alternative. Since it was just introduced last year, it remains unchanged for 2010. As Chevy's first large crossover SUV, the Traverse replaced the ...