How to Choose a SUV
Compare these points before you shortlist a model:
Two-row vs three-row, and whether the third row fits adultsEPA combined mpg, especially hybrid versionsIIHS and NHTSA ratings for the exact model yearTowing capacity if you pull a trailerWhich trim gets the driver-assist features you want
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Where to Check the Official Data
FuelEconomy.gov: EPA mpg, EV range and annual fuel cost by model and yearNHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings and IIHS crash-test ratingsNHTSA recall lookup: check any new or used car by VIN
Every review in this section is researched from manufacturer, EPA, NHTSA and IIHS data. NextCarReview does not road-test vehicles; see our editorial standards.
Category: Best SUVs
Curated best-of guides for SUV buyers, organized by segment and use case — compact, 3-row, hybrid, luxury, and off-road. For the single ranked pick across every size class in one guide, start with our 2026 SUV Buying Guide. Every guide here is built on verified data from EPA FuelEconomy.gov, IIHS.org, and NHTSA.gov, comparing cargo space, towing capacity, fuel economy, IIHS Top Safety Pick status, and total ownership cost.