How to Choose a SUV
Compare these points before you shortlist a model:
Size class: subcompact, compact, midsize or full-sizeEPA mpg, and hybrid or plug-in optionsThird-row space and cargo behind itTowing and all-wheel drive needsCrash-test ratings and standard safety tech
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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: SUV
Every SUV review published on NextCarReview, in one place — the individual model-by-model breakdowns behind our buying guides. If you want a single ranked pick across every size class instead of browsing reviews one by one, see our 2026 SUV Buying Guide. Each review here is built on verified data from EPA FuelEconomy.gov, IIHS.org, and NHTSA.gov, covering compact crossovers through full-size three-row haulers across gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains.