Over the past year, trucks and SUVs have found themselves in ever more garages, with SUVs climbing farther up the list of top sellers, displacing compact cars and mid-size sedans in the process. For our annual 10Best Trucks and SUVs awards, we organize the vast market of trucks and SUVs into 10 categories: Seven of them cover SUVs of all sizes, two handle pickups, and one is for vans. Each year we invite any all-new or substantially redesigned models with a base price less than $80,000—plus any that were eligible the previous year but weren’t available for evaluation—to prove themselves against the incumbent 10Best winners. Our weeklong evaluation involves close scrutiny of each rig, copious data collection, and plenty of time behind the wheel.
With thousands of miles driven, second- and (where applicable) third-row seats evaluated for space and comfort, cargo holds and interior storage pockets measured, and new features assessed, these vehicles are the 10 that comprehensively stood out from among their peers as the best currently on offer in their respective categories.
- 10 Best SUVs under $20,000 In the market for an SUV that's a great value and enjoyable to drive? Check out our list of best affordable SUVs with average prices under $20,000, based on vehicle and sales data from February 1, 2018 through July 31, 2018.
- A midsize SUV is a great option if you’re looking for all the right features and plenty of cargo space. A midsize SUV offers a fantastic combination of passenger space, cargo storage, and style. Explore this list of our 10 best midsize SUVs for 2019 shoppers.
- In a market where small SUVs are now crushing sales of small and midsize sedans, the CR-V offers 5-passenger seating, a roomy and versatile cargo bay plus more ground clearance than the average.
Car And Driver 10 Best 2019
Our top pick revealed. See which SUV best represents exceptional value, superiority in its class and had the most impact on the new SUV scene.