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2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4xe

1. Jeep Wrangler

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$17,998—$71,998
Estimated combined MPG
14 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5

Pros

  • Highly configurable

  • Impressively capable

  • Strong off-road performance

Cons

  • Wayward steering

  • Two-door body style rides rough over bumps

  • Thick roof pillars obscure rearward visibility

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude

2. Jeep Grand Cherokee

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$13,998—$58,998
Estimated combined MPG
22 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

3. Chevrolet Tahoe

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$26,998—$81,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Choice of three power-packed engines

  • Vast cabin with plenty of passenger and cargo space

  • Available all-wheel drive for added versatility

Cons

  • First and second-row seats could do with more padding

  • Awkward and unintuitive control & button layout inside

  • Down-market feel to parts of the interior

2024 Chevrolet Suburban Premier

4. Chevrolet Suburban 1500

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$24,998—$85,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5

Pros

  • Spacious with generous legroom throughout

  • Comfortable, quiet ride

  • Decent number of driver aids

Cons

  • Cumbersome handling

  • Some hard-to-use controls

  • Large size is imposing on the road

2021 GMC Yukon Denali

5. GMC Yukon

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$32,998—$85,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5

Pros

  • Plenty of standard driver-assistance features

  • Powerful V8 engine

  • Impressively quiet cabin

Cons

  • Truck-like handling

  • Lots of blind spots

  • Big, blocky design

6. GMC Yukon XL 1500

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$32,998—$69,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5

Pros

  • Loads of space for passengers and cargo inside

  • Strong pulling power

  • Frugal turbodiesel engine

Cons

  • Cumbersome handling

  • Large girth makes navigating tight situations tricky

  • Automatic transmission can feel sluggish

2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier

7. Chevrolet Equinox

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$12,599—$34,998
Estimated combined MPG
26 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5

Pros

  • Generous cargo area

  • Ample backseat room for adults

  • Turbocharged four-cylinder engine

Cons

  • Sluggish acceleration

  • Noisy cabin on highway

  • Heavy steering, bulky handling

2019 GMC Terrain SLT

8. GMC Terrain

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$13,599—$40,998
Estimated combined MPG
26 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5

Pros

  • Classy interior environment

  • Composed highway handling

  • Available Bose® sound system

Cons

  • Cargo storage space trails behind rival small SUVs

  • Acceleration can be sluggish

2022 BMW X5 M

9. BMW X5

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$22,998—$124,998
Estimated combined MPG
15 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
2.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Active driver assist package

  • Easy loading tailgate

  • Plug-in hybrid available

Cons

  • Above-average maintenance costs

  • Complex infotainment controls

  • Wide pillars create blind spots

2020 Jaguar F-Pace 25t Prestige

10. Jaguar F-Pace

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$18,998—$59,998
Estimated combined MPG
17 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Impressive cargo space for its class

  • Sporty handling

  • Powerful drivetrains

Cons

  • Highway noise can be obtrusive

  • Complex controls

  • Decreased ride comfort on sportier S and SVR trims

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