10 SUVs That’ll Outlast Everything Else on the Road

Some SUVs are built to survive anything from rough city streets to long road trips and even off-road adventures. When you buy one, it’s not just about style or speed; it’s about durability, reliability, and peace of mind. These SUVs aren’t just vehicles, they’re long-term companions that keep going when others would give up. Let’s take a look at 10 SUVs designed to last way longer than most cars on the road.

Toyota 4Runner

I mean, we have to start with the 4Runner, right? It’s the king. It’s basically a time machine—the tech is old, the engine is old, the transmission is old, but that’s the whole point! They haven’t changed the formula because it just… works. It’s a truck underneath, a real body-on-frame SUV. You feel everything on the road, it gets terrible gas mileage, but who cares? It’s gonna outlive you, me, and probably the sun. Not gonna lie, I love that the back window rolls all the way down. You can find a new one starting around, what, like forty thousand dollars? And they barely lose their value. It’s insane.

Lexus GX 460

Okay so the GX is literally a 4Runner in a tuxedo. Or maybe it’s more like a Land Cruiser Prado from overseas, but whatever. It has that glorious V8 engine that’s just… so smooth and so reliable. It’s got all the luxury stuff inside, you know, leather, quiet cabin, all that jazz, but underneath it’s the same ridiculously tough stuff as the other Toyotas. It’s a secret off-road weapon that rich moms drive to the grocery store. Honestly, it’s one of the best deals for what you get, especially a few years used. Brand new, though? You’re looking at close to sixty grand, so yeah, not cheap.

Toyota Land Cruiser

The legend. The GOAT. I mean, come on. There is a reason this thing is used in the most remote, messed-up parts of the world. It’s because you can’t kill it. It’s over-engineered to a degree that’s just comical. It’s big, it’s comfy, it’s ridiculously capable, and it will cost you a fortune. They stopped selling the big one in the US for a bit, and a used one with 100,000 miles still costs more than a new car, something like seventy thousand dollars or more. It’s a cult. The new smaller one is coming back, which is cool, but the old 200 Series? That’s forever.

Toyota Sequoia

If you need a Land Cruiser but, like, have a million kids and a boat, you get a Sequoia. It’s the same idea—built on the Tundra truck platform, super reliable V8 (in the older ones), and just massive. It’s a freaking land yacht. It’s a simple, honest-to-god big SUV that hauls people and things without any drama. It’s thirsty, like, really thirsty, but it’s a small price to pay for a three-row beast that will probably hit 400,000 miles without breaking a sweat. You can get a new one for around $60,000, which for that much vehicle, is kinda reasonable.

Honda CR-V

Alright, let’s switch gears. Not everyone needs to climb Mount Everest. For just… normal life? The CR-V is basically an appliance, and I mean that in the best way possible. You buy it, you put gas in it, you change the oil, and it just runs. Forever. My aunt has one with like 250,000 miles and she’s done nothing to it. It’s practical, it’s efficient, it’s safe. It’s not exciting, not at all, but its reliability is, uhm, its own kind of excitement? A new one is like thirty thousand bucks. You just can’t go wrong.

Toyota RAV4

And here’s the CR-V’s arch-nemesis, the RAV4. It’s the same exact story, honestly. It’s the best-selling SUV for a reason. Toyota just knows how to make a car that doesn’t break. The newer ones actually look kinda cool, a little more rugged, you know? And the hybrid version? That thing is a masterpiece—it gets amazing mileage and the powertrain is supposedly even more bulletproof. For a daily driver that you never, ever want to worry about, this is it. Price is pretty much the same as the CR-V, starts right around that $30k mark.

Subaru Outback

Is it a wagon? Is it an SUV? Who cares! The Outback is a tank. It’s the unofficial car of Vermont for a reason. That all-wheel-drive system is no joke, it’ll get you through snow, mud, whatever. They are just… solid. The boxer engine has its quirks, sure, but they are known for lasting a really, really long time if you take care of them. Plus, they’re super practical with all that cargo space. It’s the sensible shoe of the car world, and I respect it for that. You’re looking at low thirties for a new one.

Ford Expedition

Okay, let’s get an American one in here. The Expedition is, not gonna lie, a really solid choice. It’s built on the F-150 platform, and the F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in America, like, forever, so they know how to build a tough truck. The EcoBoost V6 engine has been around for a while and has proven to be pretty darn stout. It’s huge, it can tow a house, and it’s more comfortable than you’d think. It’s a real competitor to the Tahoe and Sequoia. A new one is pricey, starting in the upper $50k range.

Chevrolet Tahoe

You can’t have a list like this without the Tahoe or its big brother, the Suburban. These things are everywhere. Police departments, government fleets, soccer moms… they use them because they are workhorses. The V8 engines in them are simple, pushrod designs that are just… unkillable. Yeah, the interiors can sometimes have cheap plastic bits and you might have some electrical gremlins, but the core of the vehicle—the engine and transmission—is rock solid. They just run and run and run. They start around fifty-five thousand dollars new.

Lexus RX 350

Back to luxury for a sec. If the GX is a tough guy in a suit, the RX is a CEO in a cashmere sweater. It’s the opposite of a 4Runner. It’s quiet, it’s ridiculously comfortable, and it’s built to be a serene escape from the world. But it’s still got Toyota/Lexus DNA, so it’s one of the most reliable cars, period. It’s the car you buy when you’re done with drama and just want something nice that will never, ever give you a headache. Seriously, these things are silent and smooth. New ones start just under fifty grand.