Best SUVs Under $25,000
These SUVs are comfortable, fuel-efficient and a smart choice for families on a budget. To broaden your search, check out Best SUVs Under $30,000 and 3-Row Vehicles Under $30,000.
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Top Rated Expert Ratings
$0 - $25,000
SUV
$24,295
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
The Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish, roomy, and affordable small SUV that’s available with all-wheel drive.
SUV
$21,895
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
4.5
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
A subcompact SUV, the 2025 Chevrolet Trax blends an affordable price, scads of interior room, and lots of cutting-edge technology into one highly stylized package.
SUV
$23,220
Starting Price
4.3
Expert
Consumer (N/A)
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Nissan Kicks marks an all-new generation of this subcompact SUV, and it’s improved in virtually every area.
SUV
$22,910
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.1
Consumer
N/A
Combined Fuel Economy
For the subcompact SUV segment, the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play delivers surprising passenger space, better-than-average fuel economy, and loads of advanced safety tech for its affordable price.
SUV
$24,495
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Thanks to its roomy interior, affordable pricing, and solid fuel economy, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is an alluring subcompact SUV.
SUV
$21,650
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.4
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2025 Hyundai Venue subcompact SUV touts the lowest ownership costs in its class, plus easy and efficient driving manners.
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SUV
$21,295
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.4
Consumer
31 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The Hyundai Venue is an affordable small SUV with the lowest ownership costs and the best warranty in its class.
SUV
$22,730
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.1
Consumer
33 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
Small and nimble, the 2024 Nissan Kicks does a great job of delivering solid fuel economy, decent interior space for its segment, and a wide array of advanced safety technologies.
SUV
$23,495
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
3.8
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The all-new 2024 Buick Envista is a stylish subcompact SUV aimed at young city dwellers, with big screens included as standard. It’s also the cheapest new Buick.
SUV
$24,395
Starting Price
4.2
Expert
4.6
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The 2024 Chevy Trailblazer is a good value in subcompact SUVs because of its roomy interior and many standard features at an affordable price point.
SUV
$21,495
Starting Price
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
30 MPG
Combined Fuel Economy
The totally redesigned 2024 Chevrolet Trax is a stylish subcompact SUV with affordable pricing, modern technology, and more interior space than many others.
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