10 SUVs Redefining Value in 2025
While luxury is often associated with high-end brands, the SUV market in 2025 presents a different picture. Many models offer premium features at accessible prices. This list highlights 10 SUVs that provide a high-quality experience without breaking the bank. Information for this article was gathered from manufacturers and authoritative sources like Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, and J.D. Power.
2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL
MSRP: $39,950
Hyundai’s Palisade tops the list in terms of price, but its features justify the cost. The SEL trim offers second-row captain’s chairs and Hyundai Digital Key 2, allowing drivers to use their phones to start the car and share the key with others. A 12.3″ touchscreen display comes standard.
2025 Hyundai Palisade SEL Specs
- Horsepower: 291 hp
- Torque: 262 lb-ft
- Engine: 3.8-Liter V-6
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 19/26 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 83/100
2025 Lincoln Corsair
MSRP: $39,485
As one of the few ‘luxury’ brands on this list, the Lincoln Corsair presents a budget-friendly option. Despite its smaller size compared to the Navigator, the Corsair offers a range of luxury features.
Features: The base model includes a sliding second-row seat and a power liftgate. Active noise control is also standard, a feature not often found in many luxury brands.
2025 Lincoln Corsair Specs
- Horsepower: 250 hp
- Torque: 275 lb-ft
- Engine: 2.0-Liter Inline-Four
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 22/30 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 78/100
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
MSRP: $36,495
Jeep, with its years of experience, has perfected the Grand Cherokee’s formula, offering surprising features at a reasonable price.
Features: The base Laredo trim includes Jeep’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6. The base touchscreen is just over 8″, and the Grand Cherokee gets 17″ wheels for dealing with terrain. 4×4 systems require you to upgrade trims.
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specs
- Horsepower: 293 hp
- Torque: 260 lb-ft
- Engine: 3.6-Liter V-6
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 19/26 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 81/100
2025 Kia Telluride
MSRP: $36,390
Kia’s Telluride is one of its most popular models, offering numerous creature comforts.
Features: The Telluride boasts a 12.3″ touchscreen. Dual-zone climate control is standard on the base model, along with synthetic leather seats and a 9-airbag system.
2025 Kia Telluride Specs
- Horsepower: 291 hp
- Torque: 262 lb-ft
- Engine: 3.8-Liter V-6
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 20/26 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Automatic
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 85/100
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe
MSRP: $34,300
The redesigned Santa Fe has become a standout in the SUV market, earning TopSpeed’s 2025 SUV of the year.
Features: The base model includes wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Front and rear charging ports are standard, as are stain-resistant cloth seats.
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs
- Horsepower: 277 hp
- Torque: 311 lb-ft
- Engine: 2.5-Liter Inline-Four
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 20/29 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Automated Manual
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 82/100
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
MSRP: $30,920
The 2025 Tiguan is expected to be a hit, offering premium features.
Features: A 12.9″ touchscreen is standard. An instrument cluster display over 10″ adds to the tech-forward interior. Safety features include blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking.
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
- Horsepower: 201 hp
- Torque: 221 lb-ft
- Engine: 2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder Turbo
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 20/29 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Automatic
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 80/100
2025 Mazda CX-50
MSRP: $30,500
The Mazda CX-50 offers a stylish design and excellent value.
Features: The base model has black leather seating with gray stitching. Wireless Apple CarPlay and adaptive cruise control are standard. All-wheel drive is also standard here.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Specs
- Horsepower: 187 hp
- Torque: 185 lb-ft
- Engine: 2.5-Liter Inline-Four
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 25/31 MPG
- Transmission: Six-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- Drive Type: All-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 78/100
2025 Honda CR-V
MSRP: $30,100
Honda continues to provide SUVs that offer great value.
Features: Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard across the CR-V range. Honda Sensing safety features, including Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Driver Attention Monitoring, come standard. Automatic High Beam sensors are also standard.
2025 Honda CR-V Specs
- Horsepower: 190 hp
- Torque: 179 lb-ft
- Engine: 1.5-Liter Inline-Four
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 28/34 MPG
- Transmission: Continuously Variable Speed Automatic
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 83/100
2024 Ford Bronco Sport
MSRP: $29,995
The Bronco Sport is designed for off-road fun, loaded with standard features.
Features: The Bronco Sport comes with five standard GOAT (Go Over Any Terrain) modes. The Big Bend trim includes stain-resistant cloth seats with a unique stitch pattern. A heated steering wheel is also standard.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Specs
- Horsepower: 181 hp
- Torque: 190 lb-ft
- Engine: 1.5-Liter Inline-Three
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 25/29 MPG
- Transmission: Eight-Speed Shiftable Automatic
- Drive Type: All-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 83/100
2025 Hyundai Kona
MSRP: $24,550
The Kona is a prime example of Hyundai’s value proposition.
Features: The same 12.3″ touchscreen display is standard throughout the entire Kona line. Proximity lock and unlock features are standard, along with remote start. Hyundai’s advanced cruise control, lane-keep assist, and lane-follow assist are standard.
2025 Hyundai Kona Specs
- Horsepower: 147 hp
- Torque: 132 lb-ft
- Engine: 2.0-Liter Inline-Four
- Fuel Economy (City/Highway): 29/34 MPG
- Transmission: Continuously Variable Speed Automatic
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive
- Reliability Score (JD Power): 83/100
These SUVs demonstrate that premium features and a luxurious feel are attainable without a premium price tag.
