10 Best SUV of 2018
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Today’s sport utility vehicles are loaded with features and are more fuel efficient than ever, which makes it hard to stand out in a crowd. An SUV that has only a few minor flaws, such as a mediocre reliability rating or the absence of a popular feature, can sink to the bottom half of its class, even if it is otherwise a good vehicle.
The U.S. News methodology takes those factors into account, and many more. Our scoring system evaluates vehicles based on the qualities that are most important to people who are actually shopping for a new SUV. Each vehicle we review is scored in a number of categories, which determine its overall score and its spot in our rankings for each class. This overall score is how we’ve identified the best SUVs from the rest. If you are shopping for a new SUV this year, here are the best 2018 models you can buy right now.
10) 2018 Hyundai Tucson
Base Price: $22,550 | Overall Score: 8.6/10
Base Price: $22,550 | Overall Score: 8.6/10
Hyundai’s Tucson is a standout in the compact SUV class as a value-oriented, family-friendly option. It’s not as fancy as some of its competitors, but it’s more practical than most. The Tucson was a finalist for our 2018 Best Compact SUV for the Money award, thanks to its exceptional value and great quality. The Tucson comes with the choice of two four-cylinder engines, both of which earn reasonable fuel economy estimates. The Tucson scores well in crash tests and is also backed by Hyundai’s great warranty, which provides coverage for your new SUV for up to 10 years.
9) 2018 Kia Sportage
Base Price: $23,600 | Overall Score: 8.6/10
Base Price: $23,600 | Overall Score: 8.6/10
The Kia Sportage currently occupies a spot near the top of our compact SUV rankings, due largely to its stylish, spacious, and surprisingly upscale cabin, which looks and feels nicer than most other vehicles in the class. Adults will be comfortable in both rows of the Sportage, and all passengers will appreciate its smooth, well-insulated ride. The Sportage’s base four-cylinder engine is one of this vehicle’s weakest attributes, and though a turbocharged upgrade is available, it, too, doesn’t measure up to most competitors in terms of acceleration and fuel economy. Like the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sportage has one of the best warranties in the industry.
8) 2018 Honda Pilot
Base Price: $30,900 | Overall Score: 8.6/10
Base Price: $30,900 | Overall Score: 8.6/10
The Honda Pilot is a great choice if you’re looking for a midsize SUV that seats up to eight passengers. It even has room for adults in the third row, which is rare for this class. The spacious interior helped the Pilot land the honor of being a finalist for our 2018 Best 3-Row SUV for Families award. The Pilot is also pleasant to drive, thanks to a powerful V6 engine, a choice of two smooth-shifting transmissions, and a calm ride that soaks up most bumps in the road. Fuel economy is about average, whether or not you opt for all-wheel drive, and safety scores are good for the class.
7) 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
Base Price: $30,750 | Overall Score: 8.7/10
Base Price: $30,750 | Overall Score: 8.7/10
The VW Atlas is an all-new entrant to the midsize SUV marketand quickly asserted itself as one of the best SUVs of 2018. The midsize Atlas is the largest vehicle in the Volkswagen lineup, comfortably seating up to seven passengers across three rows with plenty of room for everyone to stretch out, and a generous cargo hold as well. In true VW fashion, the Atlas feels like a smaller vehicle from behind the wheel. At times, most drivers will want a little more power from the base turbocharged four-cylinder or optional V6 engine, but the Atlas’ handling provides an enjoyable driving experience.
6) 2018 Toyota Highlander
Base Price: $31,030 | Overall Score: 8.7/10
Base Price: $31,030 | Overall Score: 8.7/10
Toyota’s Highlander is a finalist for our 2018 Best 3-Row SUV for the Money award and one of the veterans of the midsize SUV class. The Highlander is not without its faults, but overall, it’s a good choice for most people shopping in this segment. The comfortable and upscale cabin can seat seven or eight passengers, and the available V6 engine provides strong acceleration. On the downside, the infotainment system has a steep learning curve, and crash test scores are not quite as high as some competitors, but a generous list of standard active safety features should help alleviate any concerns about the Highlander’s safety.
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