Best SUVs Under $30,000
Offering space, safety, comfort and tech for families, these SUVs are also more affordable. You might also be interested in Best Cars Under $30,000 or Luxury Cars Under $30,000.
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SUV
$17,250
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.5
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Venue is an affordable small SUV with the lowest ownership costs and the best warranty in its class.
SUV
$19,350
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.3
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Chevy Trailblazer is a good value in subcompact SUVs because of its roomy interior and many standard features at an affordable price point.
SUV
$21,000
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.9
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2024 Buick Envista is a stylish subcompact SUV aimed at young city dwellers, with big screens included as standard. It’s also the cheapest new Buick.
SUV
$26,200
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.0
Consumer
22 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Subaru Ascent is a 3-row midsize SUV with impressive road manners, standard AWD, and a family-friendly interior.
SUV
$26,500
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.1
Consumer
38 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV can go 38 miles on electricity alone, has a small third row of seats to provide room for seven, and includes all-wheel drive as standard.
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SUV
$18,500
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
5.0
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is an all-new subcompact luxury SUV that’s also a plug-in hybrid and comes with all-wheel drive as standard.
SUV
$19,200
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax is a stylish subcompact SUV with affordable pricing, modern technology, and more interior space than many others.
SUV
$19,700
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.6
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Volkswagen Taos brings outsized cargo room and European driving manners to the subcompact SUV class.
SUV
$24,500
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Nissan Pathfinder is among the more rugged entries in the 3-row midsize SUV segment, and boasts class-leading max towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.
SUV
$25,200
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The updated 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2-row midsize SUV boasts a roomy, high-tech interior, new turbo engine, and unique styling.
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$19,450
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Ford Escape is a practical compact SUV with a spacious interior, efficient hybrid options, and the latest tech features.
SUV
$19,600
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The well-rounded 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is a good value in compact SUVs, but it fails to stand out in its competitive class.
SUV
$19,800
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.4
Consumer
33 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The stylish Dodge Hornet delivers class-leading performance in subcompact SUVs, and the new plug-in hybrid R/T model electrifies the excitement.
SUV
$20,200
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.1
Consumer
27 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan sets itself apart in the compact SUV segment with its available third row and European feel.
SUV
$23,700
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.8
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Ford Escape is a practical compact SUV with a spacious interior, efficient hybrid options, and the latest tech features.
SUV
$24,400
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
22 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe continues its legacy as an off-road all-star with an iconic design, the latest tech, and plug-in hybrid efficiency. It benefits from a variety of enhancements for 2024.
SUV
$24,600
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
19 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler continues its legacy as a stellar off-roader while offering modern technology and a wide variety in its lineup.
SUV
$24,600
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.2
Consumer
21 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Limited 3-row midsize SUV is a familiar face in a crowd of newer contenders.
SUV
$26,000
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
3.9
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Volkswagen Atlas is one of the roomiest 3-row midsize SUVs on the market, and it’s been enhanced for 2024.
SUV
$28,700
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.3
Consumer
20 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Jeep Wrangler continues its legacy as a stellar off-roader while offering modern technology and a wide variety in its lineup.
SUV
$29,200
Starting Price
4.0
Expert
4.4
Consumer
25 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Maserati Grecale has more exclusivity than a typical compact luxury SUV.
SUV
$18,200
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.2
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Seltos is our Subcompact SUV Best Buy for 2023. It’s a versatile and well-rounded subcompact SUV with a roomy interior, great safety features, and standard AWD on most trims.
SUV
$25,400
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.6
Consumer
29 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned Honda CR-V is our Compact SUV Best Buy for 2023. It sports fresh designs and tech while retaining the qualities that made the previous five generations best-sellers and class leaders. It’s good in so many ways, now at even higher levels. And it’s enjoyable to drive.
SUV
$25,600
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
4.0
Consumer
23 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Kia Telluride is our 3-Row Midsize SUV Best Buy of 2023. It earned the same title last year (and the two years before that) but then got even better for 2023 with a variety of meaningful enhancements.
SUV
$28,300
Starting Price
4.8
Expert
3.7
Consumer
40 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The redesigned Honda CR-V is our Compact SUV Best Buy for 2023. It’s strong in every area that matters and should be at the top of any buyer’s must-see list. The CR-V Hybrid is especially attractive, delivering more power and even better fuel economy.
SUV
$20,500
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The affordable and well-equipped Kia Sorento is a great choice if you’re looking for a lot of bang for the buck in a midsize 3-row SUV.
SUV
$20,600
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.4
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Sante Fe is our 2-Row Midsize SUV Best Buy for 2023. It’s feature-rich, a great value, and looks good inside and out.
SUV
$21,600
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.0
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Honda HR-V marks a new generation of this subcompact SUV, and it’s shaping up to continue the impressive ways of its predecessor.
SUV
$21,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.1
Consumer
303 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is our Electric Vehicle Best Buy of 2023. An excellent all-electric compact SUV capable of running for up to 303 miles on a single battery charge, it also has plenty of tech, lots of standard equipment, and great warranties — making EV ownership an attractive proposition.
SUV
$22,900
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
34 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Spacious and well-equipped, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2-row midsize SUV amps up both fuel efficiency and power levels over its combustion-only counterpart.
SUV
$23,300
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.2
Consumer
31 Miles
Estimated EV Range
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid midsize SUV can travel up to 31 miles on electricity alone, adding to the many excellent qualities of the Santa Fe lineup in general.
SUV
$24,400
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
3.9
Consumer
37 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The safe and fuel-efficient 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid delivers interior comfort and modern technology in a stylish midsize 3-row SUV.
SUV
$28,000
Starting Price
4.7
Expert
4.3
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned BMW X1 is our Subcompact Luxury SUV Best Buy of 2023. The new model improves with a roomier interior, bolder style, a more potent engine, standard all-wheel drive, plus more and better tech.
SUV
$19,350
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.7
Consumer
28 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
In five generations, Kia’s Sportage has gone from a humble little workhorse to a roomy and refined crossover SUV loaded with modern tech.
SUV
$21,200
Starting Price
4.6
Expert
3.5
Consumer
26 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is a compact SUV with a similar kind of rugged charm as its bigger Bronco sibling at a more affordable price.