Finding Your Perfect SUV: 2025 Prices, Mileage & More

Finding Your Best Ride: Looking at SUVs for 2025 (Price, Gas Mileage, What They Offer)

SUVs are still the most liked type of car for people in America. They give you a good mix of being useful, having space, and being able to do different things. As we think about 2025, car companies are bringing out new and improved SUVs, which makes picking one both exciting and maybe a little confusing. To help you choose, we’ve put together a guide to some of the best SUVs expected in 2025, looking at how much they cost, how good their gas mileage is, and what you get with them.

Keep in mind: Information about the 2025 models is still coming out, so what things cost, how good the gas mileage is, and what they include might change. The details below are based on what we know now and what experts think will happen as of May 3, 2025.

Smaller SUVs: Good on Gas and Useful

These are great for people and small families who want a car that’s easy to drive, doesn’t use too much gas, and has enough room for stuff.

2025 Honda CR-V: This SUV is always a favorite because it’s known to last, has a smooth ride, and has a lot of space inside. We don’t know all the details for 2025 yet, but expect it to get about the same or slightly better gas mileage as before (around 28-30 miles per gallon combined for the regular gas models). The price will probably be similar too, starting in the low $30,000s. It usually comes with good safety features and an easy-to-use entertainment system.
2025 Toyota RAV4: Another popular choice known for being reliable and having different kinds of models, including ones that use both gas and electricity (hybrids) and ones you can plug in. The regular gas models usually get around 27-30 miles per gallon combined. The price will likely start in the low $30,000s. The RAV4 has a comfortable inside and lots of room for cargo, and some versions like the TRD Off-Road are better for driving on rough roads.
2025 Hyundai Tucson: With its cool look and a nicely equipped inside, the Tucson is a good option in the smaller SUV group. Expect it to get gas mileage in the mid-to-high 20s for combined driving with the standard gas engine. The price is usually good, maybe starting in the high $20,000s. The Tucson often comes with a long warranty and many standard features.
2025 Mazda CX-50: This is a smaller SUV that’s made to be a bit tougher and better for adventures. It looks stylish and is fun to drive. Gas mileage is estimated to be in the mid-20s for combined driving. The price will probably start in the low $30,000s. The CX-50 often has a nice-feeling inside and you can get it with all-wheel drive.

Medium-Sized SUVs: More Room for People and Things

These SUVs have more space for passengers and cargo, and often have a third row of seats, making them good for bigger families.

2025 Kia Telluride: This SUV has been called one of the best three-row SUVs because it has a roomy and fancy inside, rides comfortably, and gives you a lot of features for the money. It has a V6 engine and gets gas mileage in the low-to-mid 20s for combined driving. The price is expected to start in the high $30,000s.
2025 Honda Pilot: Another great three-row option, the Pilot is known for being practical, having comfortable seats, and a smooth ride. It has a V6 engine and gets gas mileage in the low-to-mid 20s for combined driving. The price will likely start in the high $30,000s. The Pilot often has seats that can be arranged in different ways and a good amount of space for stuff.
2025 Hyundai Palisade: This SUV is similar to the Telluride and offers about the same amount of space and features, but with a slightly different look. Expect it to have the same kind of engine and gas mileage as the Telluride, with the price also starting in the high $30,000s. The Palisade often feels a bit more luxurious.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: This is a bigger version of the popular Highlander, with more space in the third row and more room for cargo. It will have both regular gas and hybrid engine options, with the hybrid likely getting much better gas mileage (maybe around 24 miles per gallon combined for the standard hybrid). The price is expected to start in the low $40,000s.

Big SUVs: Lots of Space and Power

These are the biggest SUVs, with lots of room for people and things, and they can usually tow a lot.

2024/2025 Ford Expedition/Expedition MAX: While we’re waiting for the 2025 models, the 2024 Expedition gives us a good idea of what to expect. It has strong engine choices and can tow a lot. Gas mileage is usually in the high teens to low 20s for combined driving. Prices start in the $60,000s. The MAX version is longer and has even more room for cargo.
2024/2025 Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe: Similar to the Expedition, the 2024 models show us what the 2025 versions will probably be like. These SUVs have huge insides and different engine options. Gas mileage is about the same as the Expedition. Prices also start in the $60,000s. The Suburban is even longer than the Tahoe, giving you the most cargo space.

Fancy SUVs: High-End Features and Performance

These SUVs focus on nice materials, advanced technology, and powerful engines.

2025 Genesis GV70: This is a standout in the smaller fancy SUV group. It looks stylish, has a comfortable and nicely made inside, and is fun to drive. It will have both four-cylinder and V6 engine options with gas mileage in the low to mid-20s for combined driving. Prices start in the high $40,000s.
2025 Lexus RX: A popular medium-sized fancy SUV known for its comfortable ride, nice inside, and being very reliable. It has different engine choices, including hybrid versions that get great gas mileage (around 35-37 miles per gallon combined for the RX 350h). Prices start in the low $50,000s.
2025 Land Rover Defender: This SUV is good for both off-road driving and comfortable everyday trips, with a fancy inside. It’s a unique option. Engine choices range from smaller turbocharged engines to powerful V8s, so gas mileage varies (usually in the teens to low 20s). Prices start in the high $50,000s.

Hybrid and Electric SUVs: Saving on Gas

More and more people care about the environment, so there’s a bigger demand for SUVs that use less or no gas.

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid: This SUV has been called one of the best SUVs of 2025. The new version only comes as a hybrid, which should give you a good mix of being able to drive off-road and having a comfortable ride, while also saving on gas. Expect a starting price in the high $50,000s.
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid: This version of the popular CR-V uses both gas and electricity, giving you much better gas mileage (around 40 miles per gallon combined is expected). It will likely cost a few thousand dollars more than the regular gas models.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: This is a fully electric SUV with a cool design, a lot of space inside, and it can charge up quickly. How far it can go on one charge depends on the battery, but some versions can go over 300 miles. Prices start in the low $40,000s.
2025 Kia Niro Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid: This SUV comes in both a regular hybrid and a plug-in hybrid version, both of which are very good on gas. The regular hybrid can get over 50 miles per gallon combined. Prices start in the high $20,000s for the hybrid.

In Conclusion

Picking the best SUV for 2025 really depends on what you need, how much you want to spend, and what you like. Think about how many people you need to fit, where you usually drive, how important saving gas is to you, and what features you want. As we get more official information later this year, you can narrow down your choices and find the perfect SUV for you. Remember to actually drive the SUVs you’re considering to see how they feel before you make your final decision.