10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now

These high-scoring models do well in performance, reliability, safety, and owner satisfaction

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

Updated June 2, 2025

2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV, rear — 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV

SUVs are the primary vehicle choice for new-car buyers in the U.S. because of their commanding view of the road, available all-wheel drive, and mostly roomy and family-friendly interiors. Many of them, particularly hybrid versions, also get fuel economy that’s on a par with midsized sedans.

So which are the very best SUVs of any size you can buy today? To find out, we compiled a list of the Top 10, ranked by their Overall Scores, and excluding luxury models (see the 10 Best Luxury SUVs).

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Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.