Best Crossovers
At MotorTrend, our experts rigorously evaluate the best crossovers to help you find the right vehicle with confidence. Backed by more than 75 years of automotive testing and experience, we drive, measure, and compare hundreds of cars and trucks every year to ensure our rankings reflect real performance, comfort, technology, and value. Every crossover on this list has been reviewed by seasoned editors and vehicle testers who combine objective test results with hands-on impressions. From acceleration and efficiency to design and practicality, each score represents deep expertise, not opinion. Trust MotorTrend’s comprehensive testing and transparent methodology to discover the best crossovers that truly stand out above the rest. This list of the best crossovers is organized by price, lowest to highest.
#1 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's... Read more
#2 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend... Read more
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
#3 in Ranking Category
#3 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend... Read more
2026 Subaru Outback
#4 in Ranking Category
#4 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Subaru Outback but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's... Read more
2026 Hyundai Palisade
#5 in Ranking Category
#5 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Hyundai Palisade but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's... Read more
2026 Land Rover Defender
#6 in Ranking Category
#6 in Ranking Category
The Defender is awesome off road, but there’s so much more to this Land Rover. This capable SUV is spacious,... Read more
#8 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Genesis GV70 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's... Read more
2025 BMW X4
8.6
#9 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2025 BMW X4 but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide... Read more
#10 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend Buyer's... Read more
#11 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe but not sure where to start? Let the MotorTrend Buyer's Guide help... Read more
#12 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Volvo XC90 but not sure where to start? Learn about this luxury 3-row SUV in the... Read more
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
#13 in Ranking Category
#13 in Ranking Category
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
#14 in Ranking Category
#14 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend... Read more
#15 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV but not sure where to start? Learn about it in the MotorTrend... Read more
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
#16 in Ranking Category
#16 in Ranking Category
Interested in the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 but not sure where to start? Learn about this new long-range EV 3-row... Read more
