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Best SUVs: Highest-rated cars in Canada on Driving for 2024

Welcome to our "Best SUVs" hub, the ultimate destination for automotive rankings. We have painstakingly crunched the data to extrapolate which vehicles are superior in five key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. We then calculate the average Overall rating to give you a sense of how it compares to its peers, and include the top examples of different power sources. These ratings are purely objective and not influenced by subjective opinions of reviewers in order to give you a very neutral and unbiased snapshot of how vehicles measure up to their competitors.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The 2024 Tesla Model Y earns the top spot in our Best SUVs thanks to impressive Safety and Efficiency ratings.
  • While 2024 Tesla Model X couldn’t match 2024 Tesla Model Y for , it still ranks very high because of its solid Safety and Efficiency scores.
  • We crunch the data to rate vehicles on a 5-point scale in 5 key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. Overall ratings average those 5 categories to rank it compared to other vehicles in this category.

  • #1
    2024 TeslaModel Y
    Base Trim

    Price MSRP

    $53,990

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.0 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Tesla Model Y is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $53,990 to $68,990 plus $1,880 Freight & PDI. The Model Y is available in 5 trims with Electric power source from 272 up to 421 hp, and the Performance trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Model Y has a 15.00-inch colour touchscreen, auto integration and 7-speaker, surround sound audio, plus memory seats, in-car-wifi, wireless charging pad, navigation, synthetic leather seats and 19-inch Alloy wheels.
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  • #2
    2024 TeslaModel X
    Base Trim

    Price MSRP

    $110,990

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.4 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Tesla Model X is a 6-, or 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $110,990 to $131,990 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The Model X is available in 2 trims with Electric power source from 1020 up to 670 hp, and the Base Trim trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Model X has a 12.30-inch colour touchscreen, auto integration and 22-speaker, surround sound audio, plus memory seats, in-car-wifi, wireless charging pad, navigation, synthetic leather seats and 20-inch Alloy wheels.
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  • #3
    2024 LexusNX 350h
    Signature

    Price MSRP

    $52,400

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    6.0 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2024 Lexus NX 350h is a 5-seat SUV priced at $52,400 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The NX 350h is available in 1 trim with Hybrid power source producing 240 hp, and the Signature trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus NX 350h offers 643 L (22.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,328 L (47 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #4
    2024 LexusNX 450h+
    Ultra Premium

    Price MSRP

    $59,900

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2024 Lexus NX 450h+ is a 5-seat SUV priced at $59,900 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The NX 450h+ is available in 1 trim with Plug-in Hybrid Electric power source producing 304 hp, and the Ultra Premium trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus NX 450h+ offers 643 L (22.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,328 L (47 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #5
    2024 ChevroletEquinox EV
    2LT

    Price MSRP

    $48,199

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,199 to $55,899 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The Equinox EV is available in 8 trims with Electric power source from 220 up to 300 hp, and the 3RS AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Chevrolet Equinox EV offers 748 L (26.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,620 L (57 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #6
    2024 LexusRX 450h
    Executive

    Price MSRP

    $86,950

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2024 Lexus RX 450h is a 5-seat SUV priced at $86,950 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The RX 450h is available in 1 trim with Plug-in Hybrid Electric power source producing 304 hp, and the Executive trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus RX 450h offers 838 L (29.6 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,308 L (46 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #7
    2024 GenesisGV70
    Electrified GV70 Prestige

    Price MSRP

    $84,500

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Genesis GV70 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $60,000 to $84,500. The GV70 is available in 7 trims with Gasoline or Electric power sources from 300 up to 483 hp, and the Electrified GV70 Prestige trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Genesis GV70 offers 819 L (28.9 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,610 L (57 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #8
    2024 MitsubishiOutlander PHEV
    ES S-AWC

    Price MSRP

    $48,198

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    3.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,198 to $59,698 plus $2,050 Freight & PDI. The Outlander PHEV is available in 6 trims with Plug-in Hybrid Electric power source producing 248 hp, and the GT NOIR S-AWC trim is highest rated at 4.25 out of 5 stars. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has a 362 L (12.8 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 872 L (31 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 1,832 L (65 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #9
    2024 FiskerOcean
    Ultra

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    Price MSRP

    $67,999

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Fisker Ocean is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $45,999 to $79,799. The Ocean is available in 3 trims with Electric power source from 282 up to 564 hp, and the Extreme trim is highest rated at 4.25 out of 5 stars. The Fisker Ocean offers 566 L (20.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,274 L (45 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #10
    2024 VolvoXC90
    Recharge Core

    Price MSRP

    $83,500

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    3.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2024 Volvo XC90 is a 6-, or 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $71,550 to $95,100 plus $2,620 Freight & PDI. The XC90 is available in 10 trims with Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid Electric power sources from 295 up to 455 hp, and the Recharge Ultimate 6 Seater trim is highest rated at 4.25 out of 5 stars. The XC90 has a 12.30-inch colour touchscreen, Carplay/Android auto integration and 10-speaker, surround sound audio, plus memory seats, in-car-wifi, wireless charging pad, navigation, synthetic leather seats and 19-inch Alloy wheels.
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  • #11
    2024 AcuraZDX
    A-SPEC

    Price MSRP

    $84,990

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    2.7 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Acura ZDX is a 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $84,990 to $91,490 plus $2,595 Freight & PDI. The ZDX is available in 2 trims with Electric power source from 490 up to 500 hp, and the Type S trim is highest rated at 4.25 out of 5 stars. The Acura ZDX has a 513 L (28.0 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,722 L (61 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,690 L (95 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #12
    2024 VolkswagenID.4
    Pro AWD 82 kWh

    Price MSRP

    $57,995

     Score

    4.20/5

    Efficiency

    2.3 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,495 to $60,495 plus $2,100 Freight & PDI. The ID.4 is available in 6 trims with Electric power source from 201 up to 335 hp, and the Pro S AWD 82 kWh trim is highest rated at 4.20 out of 5 stars. The Volkswagen ID.4 has a 858 L (30.3 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 858 L (30 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 1,818 L (64 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #13
    2024 FordEscape
    ST-Line FWD Hybrid

    Price MSRP

    $40,849

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    5.9 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2024 Ford Escape is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $33,049 to $47,879 plus $2,195 Freight & PDI. The Escape is available in 13 trims with Gasoline, Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid Electric power sources from 180 up to 250 hp, and the ST-Line Elite AWD Hybrid trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Ford Escape offers 1062 L (37.5 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,852 L (65 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #14
    2024 LexusUX 250h
    Premium

    Price MSRP

    $42,300

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    5.9 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2024 Lexus UX 250h is a 5-seat SUV priced at $42,300 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The UX 250h is available in 1 trim with Hybrid power source producing 181 hp, and the Premium trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The UX 250h has a 8.00-inch colour touchscreen, Carplay/Android auto integration and 6-speaker audio, plus synthetic leather seats and 18-inch Alloy wheels.
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  • #15
    2024 ToyotaVenza
    LE

    Price MSRP

    $42,550

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    6.1 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2024 Toyota Venza is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $42,550 to $52,250 plus $1,930 Freight & PDI. The Venza is available in 3 trims with Hybrid power source producing 219 hp, and the Limited trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Toyota Venza offers 816 L (28.8 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,560 L (55 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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    #16
    2024 HyundaiIONIQ 5
    Preferred AWD Long Range

    Price MSRP

    $56,999

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    2.4 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $54,999 to $62,999 plus $2,000 Freight & PDI. The IONIQ 5 is available in 7 trims with Electric power source from 225 up to 320 hp, and the Preferred Long Range AWD w/Ultimate pkg trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers 770 L (27.2 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,680 L (59 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #17
    2024 ChevroletBlazer EV
    RS AWD

    Price MSRP

    $63,999

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    2.5 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $56,999 to $63,999 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The Blazer EV is available in 3 trims with Electric power source from 228 up to 308 hp, and the RS AWD trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Chevrolet Blazer EV offers 722 L (25.5 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,674 L (59 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #18
    2024 HyundaiNexo
    Preferred

    Price MSRP

    $72,500

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    3.8 L/100 km

    Power Source

    The 2024 Hyundai Nexo is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $72,500 to $75,000 plus $2,050 Freight & PDI. The Nexo is available in 2 trims with producing 160 hp, and the Ultimate trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai Nexo offers 839 L (29.6 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,600 L (56 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #19
    2024 GenesisGV60
    Advanced

    Price MSRP

    $72,500

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    2.5 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2024 Genesis GV60 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $72,500 to $80,500. The GV60 is available in 3 trims with Electric power source from 314 up to 483 hp, and the Performance trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Genesis GV60 offers 680 L (24.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,550 L (55 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #20
    2024 LexusNX 350
    Premium

    Price MSRP

    $53,250

     Score

    4.10/5

    Efficiency

    9.5 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2024 Lexus NX 350 is a 5-seat SUV priced at $53,250 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The NX 350 is available in 1 trim with Gasoline power source producing 275 hp, and the Premium trim is highest rated at 4.10 out of 5 stars. The Lexus NX 350 offers 643 L (22.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,328 L (47 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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