Popularity isn’t always a great indicator of value among humans, but among cars, it’s a pretty reliable indicator that a lot of other people found value in popular vehicles and models because that’s where they spent their hard-earned money. For 2025, the most popular SUV lineup is filled with the usual suspects but also a few fresh faces. Even some of the familiar faces are new or updated for this year, with fresh style and technology.
No matter if you’re looking for a compact, midsize, or even full-size SUV, or whether you’re shopping for a city slicker or a backcountry scrambler, there’s something here for you.
These are the 25 most popular SUVs of 2025, so far, based on Automotive News and Cox Automotive data.
1. Toyota RAV4
Total Units Sold: 239,451
The Toyota RAV4’s mix of ample interior space, modern in-cabin tech, and abundant standard safety features is among the primary reasons it’s the best-selling SUV in America so far this year. For those seeking to eke out every possible mpg, the RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid are also excellent do-it-all SUVs.
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2. Honda CR-V
Total Units Sold: 212,561
Perennially near the top of this list, the Honda CR-V offers an incredibly consistent value from generation to generation, with the latest as well-equipped, dependable, and nicely finished as ever. It’s so good it’s KBB’s Compact SUV Best Buy of 2025.
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3. Chevrolet Equinox
Total Units Sold: 157,638
Chevy’s Equinox is an all-new model for 2025, with fresh looks, a roomy cabin, new infotainment tech, and attractive pricing. Every Equinox includes Chevy Safety Assist, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, automatic high beams, and more.
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4. Tesla Model Y
Total Units Sold: 150,171
Big range, brisk performance, and high-tech self-driving features — it’s no secret why people like the Tesla Model Y, still the most popular electric SUV of 2025. Just about the only thing the Model Y doesn’t offer is Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, preferring its proprietary software.
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5. Chevrolet Trax
Total Units Sold: 119,593
The Chevrolet Trax was fully redesigned for the 2024 model year, and its sharp looks, user-friendly tech, spacious interior for the segment, and value-packed feature sheet make it likely to carry that momentum forward into 2026.
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6. Hyundai Tucson
Total Units Sold: 113,310
The Hyundai Tucson’s spacious, modern interior and advanced technology — including standard wireless smartphone integration on lower trims — give it plenty of appeal in addition to its somewhat edgy style. Folks who drive many highway miles may appreciate the optional Highway Driving Assist system, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-following assist.
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7. Nissan Rogue
Total Units Sold: 109,563
The Nissan Rogue is a perennial underdog that somehow always does well with buyers despite never getting much praise in the press. Its excellent fuel economy, comfortable cabin, and strong safety tech make it an attractive choice, and its price makes it a strong value.
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8. Ford Explorer
Total Units Sold: 104,929
Standard Co-Pilot360 Assist+ gives the Ford Explorer adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane-centering functions, evasive steering assist, post-collision braking, and a suite of other driver-assist features. The Explorer can also tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped and offers a pair of powerful engines.
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9. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Total Units Sold: 99,668
The Jeep Grand Cherokee’s top-spec models are outright luxury vehicles, some with tremendous off-road ability. However, even the base models offer upscale interiors, robust tech features, and rugged good looks. The Grand Cherokee 4xe adds 26 miles of all-electric range and 56 mpg combined.
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10. Subaru Forester
Total Units Sold: 95,972
The Subaru Forester is new for 2025, with a subtly redesigned look and upgraded tech and features, including new premium options like DriverFocus distraction mitigation and a motion-activated power tailgate. Standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and plenty of ground clearance remain part of the mix, but you can increase off-road ability even further with the available Wilderness trim.
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11. Subaru Crosstrek
Total Units Sold: 90,334
The Subaru Crosstrek blurs the boundaries between hatchback and crossover SUV, with the distinction becoming essentially meaningless in the face of the Crosstrek’s standard all-wheel drive, 5-passenger seating, 54.9 cubic feet of cargo space, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance (or 9.3 inches of ground clearance in the Wilderness model).
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12. Kia Sportage
Total Units Sold: 87,172
Cutting-edge style and excellent technology help the Kia Sportage stand out in a profoundly competitive segment, as does its value pricing. Kia Drive Wise safety tech is standard, and taller rear-seat passengers will enjoy the 41.3 inches of legroom.
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13. Jeep Wrangler
Total Units Sold: 85,613
The Jeep Wrangler is an American icon and a legend on the trails for good reason — it’s one of the most capable off-road vehicles on the planet. It’s also available in Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid form, adding 22 miles of all-electric range to give some civility and off-road ability.
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14. Ford Escape
Total Units Sold: 82,589
Spacious and well equipped with a slew of tech features, the Ford Escape is a well-rounded value, which explains why it’s so popular. Unlike many vehicles in the segment, the Escape offers four engine options, including a conventional hybrid and a plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) with up to 37 miles of electric range.
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15. Honda HR-V
Total Units Sold: 79,110
The Honda HR-V looks much like a Honda CR-V or Passport that’s farther away, and that’s a great thing in terms of style and function. With a spacious interior despite the small footprint (including 55.1 cubic feet of storage), the HR-V exudes quality and is also loaded with safety equipment. It offers all-wheel drive and can be configured with leather upholstery and wireless smartphone integration for about $30,000.
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16. Subaru Outback
Total Units Sold: 73,257
Some might call it a wagon, but Subaru calls it an SUV, and with standard all-wheel drive, up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance (Wilderness model), and more than 75 cubic feet of cargo space, who are we to argue? Whatever you call it, the Outback is a comfortable, affordable choice with genuine off-road and bad-weather ability.
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17. Ford Bronco Sport
Total Units Sold: 72,438
Although it’s not the rip-snorting beast that is the full-size Bronco (you’ll find that one below), the Ford Bronco Sport still offers some of that flavor but in a more compact, more civilized container. All-wheel drive is standard, as is a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine.
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18. Ford Bronco
Total Units Sold: 72,063
An icon reborn, the Ford Bronco is a genuine off-roader that’s also suitable for daily driving thanks to its on-road comfort. With seven main trims, two body styles, and a host of options, there are just about as many ways to configure a Bronco as there are Bronco buyers.
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19. Mazda CX-5
Total Units Sold: 70,260
The Mazda CX-5 is sporty, elegant, and stylish, making it nearly a luxury vehicle while still priced in the mainstream. Standard all-wheel drive and a practical cabin layout add to the appeal.
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20. Toyota Grand Highlander
Total Units Sold: 65,419
A recent addition to the Toyota lineup — the Grand Highlander was an all-new model for the 2024 model year — the Grand Highlander has proved a remarkably popular choice for those seeking space, strong resale value, and lots of standard features in a family SUV.
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21. Honda Pilot
Total Units Sold: 65,194
The 2025 Honda Pilot is the latest example of Honda’s wildly successful family SUV. It offers a smooth ride, a spacious cabin up front and in the back, and solid technology features. Those with a taste for luxury will appreciate the Black Edition and Elite trims, while the TrailSport trim adds a touch of ruggedness.
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22. Hyundai Santa Fe
Total Units Sold: 65,078
With fresh, futuristic looks from a redesign last year, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe marks the start of an all-new generation. The new Santa Fe includes standard 3-row seating, a turbocharged engine, and an available XRT model with enhanced off-road ability.
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23. Chevrolet Traverse
Total Units Sold: 64,779
Roomy, safe, and comfortable, the Traverse is an affordable yet formidable family SUV. Although there’s no hybrid version, the Traverse can be customized in a variety of styles, including an off-roady Z71, a more luxurious High Country, or a sportier RS.
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24. Kia Telluride
Total Units Sold: 61,502
The Kia Telluride is an exceptionally well-executed SUV with a trophy case of awards to show for it. It’s also comfortable, capable off-road, and available with all of the advanced tech you’re likely to want. The Telluride has won the Kelley Blue Book Midsize SUV Best Buy Award multiple times, including for 2025.
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25. Chevrolet Tahoe
Total Units Sold: 60,095
Just refreshed with updated style and upgraded tech, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe is a leader in the full-size SUV class. Its truck-based frame and V8 engine lineup give the Tahoe real work and play abilities, and the spacious cabin provides plenty of room for people and gear alike.
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25 Best-Selling SUVs of 2025 … So Far
- Toyota RAV4: 239,451
- Honda CR-V: 212,561
- Chevrolet Equinox: 157,638
- Tesla Model Y: 150,171
- Chevrolet Trax: 119,593
- Hyundai Tucson: 113,310
- Nissan Rogue: 109,563
- Ford Explorer: 104,929
- Jeep Grand Cherokee: 99,668
- Subaru Forester: 95,972
- Subaru Crosstrek: 90,334
- Kia Sportage: 87,172
- Jeep Wrangler: 85,613
- Ford Escape: 82,589
- Honda HR-V: 79,110
- Subaru Outback: 73,257
- Ford Bronco Sport: 72,438
- Ford Bronco: 72,063
- Mazda CX-5: 70,260
- Toyota Grand Highlander: 65,419
- Honda Pilot: 65,194
- Hyundai Santa Fe: 65,078
- Chevrolet Traverse: 64,779
- Kia Telluride: 61,502
- Chevrolet Tahoe: 60,095