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Choose from the options of the following questions and this selector will provide you with unbiased sport utility vehicle recommendations based on your preferences. It will answer the question which SUV is right for me? We included over 100 of the best SUVs sold in America both foreign and domestic. All the SUVs have received top ratings and reviews from auto experts and independent testing organizations.


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1. Which of these classes of SUVs would you consider?
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Subcompact SUVs Nimble, all-weather traction, and fuel efficiency.
Compact SUVs A nice blend of roominess, functionality, handling, fuel-economy at a good price.
Midsized SUVs Usually an SUV with a three-row configuration.
Large SUVs Work horses that haul people and cargo, and pull loads.
Luxury entry-level SUVs A premium experience for beginners.
Luxury compact SUVs All the good stuff compressed into a small package.
Luxury midsized SUVs Power, convenience and comfort are all here.
Luxury large SUVs The best technology and luxury sized up.
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2. Which of these starting price ranges are acceptable?
Prices are based on the manufacturers' base models. Upgraded models may cost thousands more.
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$19,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $46,999
$47,000 to $50,999
$51,000 to $59,999
$60,000 and up.
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3. Which of these safety features do you want?
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Forward Collision Warning
Automatic emergency braking--City
Automatic emergency braking--Highway
Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Blind Spot Warning
Rear Cross Traffic Warning (not designed to detect small motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians)
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4. What sort of mileage would you accept?
The best fuel efficiency comes from electric SUVs. Low fuel costs may mean a limited range of 200 or 300 miles before a battery charge is required. Some models offer a hybrid system.
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74 mpge (miles per gallon equivalents) and better.
30 to 37 mpg
26-29 mpg
21-25 mpg
14-20 mpg
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5. How much acceleration do you prefer?
Zero to 60 mph acceleration is an important measure to know how the vehicle performs during merging and evasive maneuvering.
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Zero to 60 mph in 4.3 to 6.9 seconds
Zero to 60 mph in 7 to 8.9 seconds
Zero to 60 mph in 9 to 1.1 seconds
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6. How quickly do you want your vehicle to stop at sixty miles per hour?
At 60 mph, a person's perception and reaction time of 1.5 seconds is a distance of at least 132 feet. The distances below consider only the time after the driver hits the brake.
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Stop in 120-129 feet
Stop in 130-139 feet
Stop in 140-147 feet
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7. Seating capacity. How many people will you need to seat?
Fun fact: According to Mobility Lab, about 85 percent of the cars on American roads are used to transport only one person.
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8 seats
7 seats
6 seats
5 seats
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8. How much leg room will the drivers of your SUV need?
Leg room should be approximately ten inches more than a man's pant length.
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44 inches of leg room
43 inches of leg room
42 inches of leg room
41 inches of leg room
40 inches of leg room
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9. SUVs for taller and claustrophobic drivers.
If you often bump your head on a car's ceiling or don't like confined spaces, check this box.
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Yes, give extra points to vehicles with more leg and head room.
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10. Would you like a shorter vehicle in the class and capacity you've selected above?
If you often need to fit into a tight parallel parking space, consider the SUV's length.
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Yes, give extra points to shorter vehicles.
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11. Do you need a good amount of cargo capacity?
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Yes, a spacious trunk area is important.
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12. Is towing capacity a consideration?
Towing capacity varies greatly. Some SUVs can pull over 9000 pounds. Some only a thousand pounds. Some nothing at all. Naturally, the bigger SUVs generally can tow more.
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Yes, the more the better
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13. What sort of drivetrain do you prefer? The drivetrain delivers power to the wheels. We have listed all the packages available on over 100 of the best SUVs.

  • When it's an option, adding 4WD or AWD usually adds around $2,000 to the sticker price.
  • All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels all the time. If one wheel starts to slip, the other three can help out. Maximum forward traction during acceleration and in snow, mud, sand, loose surfaces conditions and over moderate off-road terrain.
  • Front wheel drive vehicles are essentially pulled down the road. FWD provides better traction while climbing hills because the engine's weight is over the front wheels. FWD eliminates the driveline hump on the cabin floor.
  • Rear-wheel drive vehicles are essentially pushed down the road. Since the front wheels don't have to do both jobs of steering and powering the wheels, better handling can be achieved.
  • Four-wheel drive also known as Four by Four, 4WD or 4X4 comes in part-time and full-time systems. Part-time operates in two-wheel drive mode until the driver or a computer puts all four wheels to work. Power is split between all four wheels, giving maximum traction on steep hills, over rocks or through snowbanks.
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    All-wheel-drive standard (even on the base price models)
    Option of 4-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.
    Option of 4-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive.
    Option of 4-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive.
    Option of all-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive.
    Option of all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.
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