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Best SUVs: Highest-rated cars in Canada on Driving for 2025

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 2025 Kia EV9 earns the top spot in our Best SUVs thanks to impressive Safety, Efficiency and Cargo Space ratings.
  • While 2025 Tesla Model Y couldn’t match 2025 Kia EV9 for Cargo Space, 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.
  • editor's pick

    #1
    2025 KiaEV9
    Land AWD

    Price MSRP

    $64,995

     Score

    4.75/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Kia EV9 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,995 to $78,995 plus $2,150 Freight & PDI. The EV9 is available in 6 trims with Electric power source from 201 up to 379 hp, and the Land w/GT-Line Package AWD trim is highest rated at 4.75 out of 5 stars. The Kia EV9 has a 573 L (20.2 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,233 L (44 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,314 L (82 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #2
    2025 TeslaModel Y
    Long Range RWD

    Price MSRP

    $64,990

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    1.9 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Tesla Model Y is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $64,990 to $73,990 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The Model Y is available in 6 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 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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  • #3
    2025 TeslaModel X
    Base Trim

    Price MSRP

    $121,990

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.4 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Tesla Model X is a 5-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $121,990 to $161,990 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The Model X is available in 3 trims with Electric power source from 1020 up to 670 hp, and the All-Wheel Drive trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Model X has a 17.00-inch 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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  • #4
    2025 CadillacLYRIQ
    Luxury 1 AWD

    Price MSRP

    $71,999

     Score

    4.40/5

    Efficiency

    2.7 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $67,499 to $82,499 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The LYRIQ is available in 18 trims with Electric power source from 365 up to 515 hp, and the Sport 3 AWD trim is highest rated at 4.40 out of 5 stars. The Cadillac LYRIQ offers 793 L (28.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,722 L (61 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #5
    2025 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 2025 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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  • #6
    2025 ChevroletEquinox EV
    2LT

    Price MSRP

    $44,999

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $44,999 to $53,499 plus $2,600 Freight & PDI. The Equinox EV is available in 8 trims with Electric power source from 220 up to 300 hp, and the 2RS 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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    #7
    2025 ChevroletBlazer EV
    LT FWD

    Price MSRP

    $54,499

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.3 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $54,499 to $69,999 plus $2,600 Freight & PDI. The Blazer EV is available in 6 trims with Electric power source from 220 up to 595 hp, and the SS AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 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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  • #8
    2025 HyundaiIONIQ 5 N
    AWD

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    Price MSRP

    $78,199

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    3.0 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is a 5-seat SUV priced at $78,199 plus $2,050 Freight & PDI. The IONIQ 5 N is available in 1 trim with Electric power source producing 641 hp, and the AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N offers 740 L (26.1 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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  • #9
    2025 LexusRX 450h
    Executive

    Price MSRP

    $87,800

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2025 Lexus RX 450h is a 5-seat SUV priced at $87,800 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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  • #10
    2025 LexusTX 500h
    F SPORT Performance 2

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    Price MSRP

    $84,460

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    8.6 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2025 Lexus TX 500h is a 6-seat SUV priced at $84,460 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The TX 500h is available in 1 trim with Hybrid power source producing 366 hp, and the F SPORT Performance 2 trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Lexus TX 500h has a 572 L (20.2 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,625 L (57 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,747 L (97 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #11
    2025 KiaEV6
    Land AWD

    Price MSRP

    $58,495

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Kia EV6 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,995 to $64,995 plus $2,150 Freight & PDI. The EV6 is available in 6 trims with Electric power source from 167 up to 320 hp, and the Land AWD w/GT-Line Limited Package trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Kia EV6 offers 690 L (24.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,322 L (47 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #12
    2025 GenesisGV60
    Advanced

    Price MSRP

    $73,000

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.5 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Genesis GV60 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $73,000 to $81,000. The GV60 is available in 3 trims with Electric power source from 314 up to 483 hp, and the Performance Navy trim is highest rated at 4.30 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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  • #13
    2025 GenesisGV70
    Electrified Advanced AWD

    Price MSRP

    $74,000

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Genesis GV70 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $61,000 to $85,000. The GV70 is available in 9 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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  • #14
    2025 MitsubishiOutlander PHEV
    ES S-AWC

    Price MSRP

    $48,698

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    3.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,698 to $60,598 plus $2,050 Freight & PDI. The Outlander PHEV is available in 7 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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  • #15
    2025 VolvoXC90
    T8 Plug-In Hybrid AWD Core

    Price MSRP

    $87,550

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    3.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2025 Volvo XC90 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $75,550 to $96,000 plus $2,770 Freight & PDI. The XC90 is available in 9 trims with Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid Electric power sources from 295 up to 455 hp, and the T8 Plug-In Hybrid AWD Ultra 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 20-inch Alloy wheels.
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  • #16
    2025 VolvoEX90
    TWIN Plus Performance (7 Seater)

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    Price MSRP

    $110,000

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    2.9 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Volvo EX90 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $110,000 to $116,200 plus $2,770 Freight & PDI. The EX90 is available in 4 trims with Electric power source producing 510 hp, and the TWIN Ultra Performance (6 Seater) trim is highest rated at 4.25 out of 5 stars. The Volvo EX90 has a 370 L (13.1 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,860 L (66 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 1,015 L (36 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #17
    2025 VolkswagenID.4
    Pro AWD 82 kWh

    Price MSRP

    $57,995

     Score

    4.20/5

    Efficiency

    2.3 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,495 to $60,495 plus $2,200 Freight & PDI. The ID.4 is available in 5 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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  • #18
    2025 LexusRZ
    Signature

    vehicle outline drawing, no image available for 2025 Lexus RZ

    Price MSRP

    $59,960

     Score

    4.20/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Lexus RZ is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,960 to $79,020 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The RZ is available in 2 trims with Electric power source producing 308 hp, and the Executive trim is highest rated at 4.20 out of 5 stars. The Lexus RZ offers 966 L (34.1 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,515 L (54 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #19
    2025 AudiQ4 e-tron
    55 quattro

    vehicle outline drawing, no image available for 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron

    Price MSRP

    $64,950

     Score

    4.20/5

    Efficiency

    2.4 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,950 to $64,950 plus $2,850 Freight & PDI. The Q4 e-tron is available in 2 trims with Electric power source from 282 up to 335 hp, and the 55 quattro trim is highest rated at 4.20 out of 5 stars. The Audi Q4 e-tron offers 702 L (24.8 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,504 L (53 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #20
    2025 MitsubishiEclipse Cross
    ES S-AWC

    Price MSRP

    $29,398

     Score

    4.00/5

    Efficiency

    9.3 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $29,398 to $38,498 plus $2,050 Freight & PDI. The Eclipse Cross is available in 5 trims with Gasoline power source producing 152 hp, and the GT S-AWC trim is highest rated at 4.00 out of 5 stars. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers 663 L (23.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,419 L (50 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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