Cheapest SUVs for 2024 and 2025
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Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of more than 400 vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the Cheapest SUVs based on their respective manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), and gave each SUV a rating based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.

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Cheapest SUVs at a glance

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1

2024 Hyundai Venue

2

2025 Chevrolet Trax

3

2024 Kia Soul

4

2024 Nissan Kicks

5

2024 Buick Envista

6

2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

7

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

8

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

9

2024 Volkswagen Taos

10

2024 Hyundai Kona

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2024 Hyundai Venue

8
/10
C/D RATING
2024 Hyundai VenueVIEW PHOTOS
Starting at
$21,275
EPA MPG
31 combined
C/D SAYS: The teensy 2024 Hyundai Venue is a cute, budget-friendly subcompact SUV with a roomy cabin and a myriad of standard tech and driver assistance features. Learn More
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2

2025 Chevrolet Trax

10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$21,495
EPA MPG
30 combined
C/D SAYS: The Trax offers lots of space inside and plentiful standard features, and its attractive pricing makes it a smart buy despite its lack of power under the hood. Learn More
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3

2024 Kia Soul

8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$21,565
EPA MPG
30–31 combined
C/D SAYS: Choosing to drive a 2024 Kia Soul says a lot about a person, as its unconventional, stylized-toaster design imbues it with a certain whimsy. Learn More
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4

2024 Nissan Kicks

7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$22,730
EPA MPG
33 combined
C/D SAYS: The fuel-efficient 2024 Nissan Kicks is here to serve as an affordable option in an increasingly expensive world. Learn More
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5

2024 Buick Envista

9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$23,495
EPA MPG
N/A
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C/D SAYS: Buick's latest offering—the 2024 Envista—is set to take on subcompact SUV competitors with a sleek, coupe-like design and value-oriented pricing. Learn More
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6
Starting at
$24,395
EPA MPG
27–31 combined
C/D SAYS: More show than go, the 2025 Trailblazer is Chevrolet’s least-expensive vehicle with all-wheel drive—but the front-wheel drive Trax is the far better buy. Learn More
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7
Starting at
$25,210
EPA MPG
30–32 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross brings plenty of safety and features at an attractive price, but its appliance-like demeanor puts it behind the segment's best. Learn More
8
Starting at
$25,365
EPA MPG
25–26 combined
C/D SAYS: Despite its impressive powertrain warranty and standard all-wheel drive, the 2024 Outlander Sport is uncompetitive when compared to its subcompact rivals. Learn More
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9

2024 Volkswagen Taos

8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$25,420
EPA MPG
27–31 combined
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C/D SAYS: With room for both people and cargo, as well as some solid fuel efficiency, the VW Taos makes the most of its small stature. Learn More
10

2024 Hyundai Kona

8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$25,625
EPA MPG
26–31 combined
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C/D SAYS: The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona wears cool retro-future styling, features upgraded cabin tech, and is larger than before, but it's still a spunky subcompact crossover with a high value quotient. Learn More

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