SUVs
feel like a dime a dozen now. Slowly but surely, the option for more ground clearance and all-wheel-drive has eaten away at other segments till little else was left. Some brands have dropped cars and minivans
from their lineups altogether.With so many SUV models to choose from, it can be hard to distinguish one from the other, but U.S. News
gave drivers a hand by listing their favorites from the 2022 model year. Jerry
, your trusty car insurance super app
, took a look at the list to give you the rundown of the very best of every type—from crossovers and compact SUVs, to mid- and full-size road-owners.The best standard SUVs
There are a lot of ties for first on U.S. News’ list of SUVs.
Some, like the tie between the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, aren’t surprising. These two midsize models built by the same parent company are nearly identical. The subcompact models from the two brands, the Hyundai Kona and Kia Soul, also tied for first in their category.
But a few other podium sharers were less obvious. The Mazda CX-30, for example, shared the subcompact prize with the Kona and Soul.
For compact SUVs, Kia’s Sportage got knocked down the list in favor of the Honda CR-V while the Hyundai Tucson managed to stay on top. In fact, the Hyundai Tucson turned out to be the biggest winner on the list. Its hybrid version won in the hybrid, 2-row, and crossover categories.
The only other standard SUV that managed to keep first place for itself was the Jeep Wagoneer which took home the prize for best large SUV.
The best luxury SUVs
Tying wasn’t reserved for standard categories. Of the eight luxury SUV types, four split first place between rival models.
BMW and Volvo were often found on the top of the list together. Their 2-row crossovers (the BMW iX and Volvo XC40 Recharge), compact SUVs (X3 and CX60), and subcompact models (the X1 and regular XC40) all shared the podium in both categories.
The Mercedes GLC-Class was also marked for first place in the compact SUV category, but U.S. News managed to find true winners for other luxury segments.
The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid won over the Lexus NX in the luxury hybrid category, the Lincoln Navigator edged out the Jeep Grand Wagoneer for the luxury 3-row and large segments, and the Mercedes GLE-Class won first place for luxury midsize SUVs.
MORE: Lotus Joins the Luxury SUV Race
Finding coverage for a new SUV
A lot of people think that car insurance for SUVs is more expensive than it is for cars and vans. But that isn’t always the case. In many cases, make, model and segment are poor indicators for the price of insurance premiums.
The most crucial factor for the cost of coverage is actually the provider you choose. That’s why it makes so much sense to find your policy with help from Jerry.
A licensed broker that offers end-to-end support, the Jerry app gathers affordable quotes, helps you switch plans, and can even help you cancel your old policy.
And to ensure you always have the lowest rate, Jerry will send you new quotes every time your policy comes up for renewal, so you’re always getting the coverage you want at the best price. The average Jerry user saves $887 a year on car insurance.
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