Top 10 SUVs in the USA for 2025

The 2025 SUV battle in the USA is intense. Tesla Model Y shook the segment, but can it still dominate against new rivals? Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 SUVs, comparing performance, tech, and value to see who truly rules the roads.

Toyota RAV4

Okay, we have to start with the RAV4. I mean, it’s basically the default choice, right? It’s like the… I don’t know, the khaki pants of SUVs. It just works. The hybrid version is the one to get, honestly, the fuel economy is just stupid good. It’s not the most exciting thing to drive, you know, but it’s crazy reliable, it holds its value like nothing else, and it does everything pretty well. Uhm, price… I think it starts around, like, $29,000? Maybe a bit more for the hybrid. It’s just the safe bet. You can’t really go wrong.

Honda CR-V

And then you’ve got the CR-V, which is like the RAV4’s polite, slightly more refined cousin. The interior on the new one is so nice, like, it feels really spacious and the materials are great. And again, the hybrid is the star of the show—super efficient and really smooth. It’s just a super comfortable, easy-to-live-with kind of car. It’s the one you buy and then just forget about because it never gives you any trouble. Uhm, I think it’s priced really similarly to the RAV4, so probably also starting in the high $20,000s. It’s a toss-up between these two, honestly.

Ford Bronco

Now for something completely different. The Bronco! This thing is just cool. It’s like, all about attitude and fun. You take the roof off, the doors off, and it’s just an adventure machine. It’s not the most comfortable thing on the highway, I’ll be honest, and the gas mileage is… well, it’s not good. But if you want to feel like you’re on a safari just going to the grocery store, this is your ride. Prices start, uhm, I think around $38,000 for a basic one, but it gets expensive fast with all the off-road packages. So yeah, not a practical choice, but a heart choice.

Hyundai Tucson

Okay, back to reality. The Tucson. Honestly, Hyundai is just on a roll. The design is so futuristic with all those weird light shapes, you either love it or hate it. I kinda love it? And the feature list for the price is insane. You get so much tech and comfort for your money. The hybrid is again a great option. It’s just a lot of SUV for, uhm, probably starting around $30,000? Maybe a little less? It’s a seriously smart buy if you’re value-conscious.

Kia Telluride

Oh man, the Telluride. This thing is like… the king of the three-row SUVs right now. It just looks so tough and premium, and the interior is massive and really well done. It’s won, like, every award. It’s comfortable, it’s quiet, it has every feature you can think of. It’s the SUV you get when your family is your whole life, you know? It starts around, uhm, $37,000 I think, which is a lot, but it feels like it should cost more. Not gonna lie, it’s probably at the top of my list if I had a bunch of kids.

Subaru Outback

Is it a wagon? Is it an SUV? Who cares, it’s brilliant. The Outback is just the ultimate go-anywhere, do-anything vehicle for people who don’t want a huge truck. Standard all-wheel drive, tons of ground clearance, and that massive trunk. It’s perfect for road trips, for hauling dogs, for… well, anything. The base engine is a bit slow, so you’d want the turbo if you can afford it. Prices start around, uhm, $30,000? It’s just so uniquely practical, there’s nothing else quite like it.

Mazda CX-5

The CX-5 is the one you get if you still want an SUV but you, like, actually enjoy driving. It feels so much more premium and sporty than a RAV4 or CR-V. The interior is beautiful, it’s quiet, and it handles like a car, not a tall, wobbly SUV. It’s not the most spacious in its class, and the fuel economy is just okay, but for the driving experience? It’s top-tier. You can get a really nice one for, uhm, mid-$30,000s. It’s for the person who thinks an SUV is boring but needs the space.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The classic. The Grand Cherokee. It just has so much presence, you know? It looks expensive and capable. The ride is super smooth, especially on the highway, and the higher trims are basically luxury cars. You can even get a three-row version now, the L, if you need the space. And of course, it can actually go off-road, unlike most of its rivals. It starts a lot higher, though, uhm, like around $41,000. It’s a statement.

Tesla Model Y

And we can’t ignore the elephant in the room. The Model Y. It’s everywhere. The acceleration is instant and addictive, the tech is minimalistic and cool (though some people hate the lack of buttons), and charging is cheap if you have a home charger. It’s the default EV SUV for a reason. The ride is a bit firm and the build quality can be… uh, inconsistent. But after the federal tax credit, you can get one for, like, low $40,000s? It’s the car of the future, for better or worse.