Posted Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:26pm
As great as it would be if everyone could own cool sports cars, the unfortunate reality is that most people really just need a practical, reliable, fuel-efficient daily driver. And for many, that means buying a crossover or SUV. If you’re in the market for a new one, the good news is, you have a ridiculous number of options. The bad news is, with so many options, choosing one isn’t always easy, especially if you haven’t been paying close attention to the segment in the last couple of years.
To help you narrow down your search, our friends over at Consumer Reports put together a list of its top-rated crossovers and SUVs, factoring in road test scores, owner satisfaction, predicted reliability and safety. Of course, you don’t want to buy a car just because CR says it’s the best, but at the very least, this list should help you narrow down your options. Let’s take a look at what made CR’s top five.
