Used Cars: Most Satisfying 5-Year-Old SUVs
CR asked consumers which models they would buy again, and here are the champs
Along with pickup trucks, SUVs are the most popular models in the U.S. market. And for good reason. Flexible, utilitarian cargo space and an upright seating position, along with generally carlike dimensions, lend themselves to a practical, fuel-efficient package. Because consumers buy so many new, there are plenty of them available as used cars.
We combed through our data to find the 2017 SUVs most people in CR surveys said they would buy again, including models in the small, midsized, and large sedan and SUV categories from brands including Honda, Mazda, Subaru, and Toyota. We picked models known for strong reliability and fuel economy, SUVs that are the most likely to provide years of relatively trouble-free service.
Some of these models carry our Green Choice designation, which highlights the vehicles with the cleanest emissions.
Many models in the 5-year-old range are new enough that they also can be had with active safety features, such as forward collision warning (FCW), automatic emergency braking (AEB), and lane departure warning (LDW). See how the model you’re interested in buying performed in crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration when it was new by checking the model page at CR.org/cars.
Small SUVs
