These Are the Top-Rated SUVs You Can Buy Under $45,000, According to Edmunds

Edmunds rates these SUVs top under $45,000 for good reason, balancing value and drive. They sort of stand out in tests without breaking bank. Owning one feels smart maybe, not always exciting though.

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

The Tucson Hybrid tops Edmunds list under 45k, spacious and refined or so. You own it and it repeats quiet highway runs softly. Premium cabin there, uncertainty about controls sometimes. Feels high quality unsure. Sort of lingers useful.

Kia Sportage Hybrid

Owning Sportage Hybrid means close second, roomy like Tucson basically. Ride smooth repeats, base price low around 30k. Exists comfy daily, mild contradiction storage. You wonder small tweaks. Okay I guess.

Toyota RAV4

The RAV4 sits third rated, fuel efficient standard features strong. Under 45k easy, driven it softens family hauls. Repeats reliability vibe lightly. Back seat tight maybe. Not fully resolving space.

Volkswagen Tiguan

With Tiguan, luxury interior on budget, fourth place Edmunds. Features good, price starts 32k-ish. You own it and question fuel economy. Repeats upscale feel. Mild uncertainty extras cost. Hangs affordable.

Honda CR-V

The CR-V exists solid fifth, great drive quality interior. Base 32k under limit, repeats versatile use. Uncertainty tech add-ons pricey. Feels good enough. Sort of unnecessary to push.

Mazda CX-50

Owning CX-50 is fun drive high cabin quality, sixth spot. Turbo option available under 45k. Softens tech frustrations sometimes. Repeats hoot on roads. Mild repeat of hybrid skip.

Nissan Rogue

The Rogue hangs seventh, attractive styling economy okay. Starts low 30k, driven repeats noise cabin. Exists practical unsure. You wonder tech lacks. Acceptable anyway.

Ford Bronco Sport

With Bronco Sport, off-road ready eighth place, rugged tech works. Price 34k base, softens cargo space. Repeats trail fun lightly. Contradiction room inside. Just sort of is.

Subaru Forester Hybrid

The Forester Hybrid ninth rated, visibility easy access good. Around 31k start, repeats old tech feel. Uncertainty storage small items. Feels visible okay.

Chevrolet Equinox

Owning Equinox last tenth, tech generous seating space. Base 30k under, driven slow not fun. Repeats access issues maybe. Mild unsure overall. Lingers basic.