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    SUVs Starting Under $40K

    Starting between $30,000-$40,000, SUV buyers can choose between top-end small models, quite a few midsizers, and some of the cheaper 7-seat SUVs.

    Best SUVs according to our experts

    01.
    Toyota RAV4
    From
    $38,490
    8.4/10
    From
    $38,490
    The Toyota RAV4 has proven to be the best horse in the Toyota stable and a sixth‑generation model is poised for release next year. But do we need it when the current offering is so good?
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    02.
    Kia Sportage
    From
    $33,750
    8.0/10
    From
    $33,750
    Hybrids aren't a new thing but they are still relatively new for Kia. Following the Sorento, Kia has launched the Sportage Hybrid and CarsGuide has tested the entry‑grade SX. It's quite a bit pricier than its petrol twin, so is it worth the fuel savings?
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    03.
    Subaru Forester
    From
    $37,980
    7.5/10
    From
    $37,980
    Subaru's family SUV has been given the STI treatment... mildly. Has this near‑$50K Forester earned it?
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    04.
    Honda CR-V
    From
    $38,980
    8.5/10
    From
    $38,980
    The likeable Honda CR‑V has long traded on good looks, impressive engineering, family‑friendly practicality and value to lure buyers in.Now, the all‑new sixth‑gen version adds the e:HEV hybrid flagship to the mix, combining excellent economy and electrified performance to a substantially improved package.Is that enough to tempt buyers away from the evergreen Toyota RAV4 hybrid? We think so.
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    05.
    Mazda CX-5
    From
    $29,980
    7.6/10
    From
    $29,980
    The new Mazda CX‑5 Akera is well equipped but it's rivals are, too. How does it stay competitive?
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    SUVs Under $40k

    Citroen C3 Aircross
    Citroen C3 Aircross
     Fiat 500X
    Fiat 500X
     Ford Escape
    Ford Escape
     Ford Puma
    Ford Puma
     GWM Haval H6
    GWM Haval H6
     GWM Haval Jolion
    GWM Haval Jolion
     Haval H6
    Haval H6
     Haval H8
    Haval H8
     Haval Jolion
    Haval Jolion
     Holden Captiva
    Holden Captiva
     Holden Equinox
    Holden Equinox
     Holden Trax
    Holden Trax
     Honda CR-V
    Honda CR-V
     Honda HR-V
    Honda HR-V
     Hyundai Tucson
    Hyundai Tucson
     Infiniti Q30
    Infiniti Q30
     Jeep Cherokee
    Jeep Cherokee
     Jeep Compass
    Jeep Compass
     Jeep Renegade
    Jeep Renegade
     Jeep Wrangler
    Jeep Wrangler
     Kia Sportage
    Kia Sportage
     LDV D90
    LDV D90
     MG GS
    MG GS
     MG HS
    MG HS
     MG ZST
    MG ZST
     Mahindra XUV500
    Mahindra XUV500
     Mahindra XUV700
    Mahindra XUV700
     Mazda CX-3
    Mazda CX-3
     Mazda CX-30
    Mazda CX-30
     Mazda CX-5
    Mazda CX-5
     Mini Countryman
    Mini Countryman
     Mitsubishi ASX
    Mitsubishi ASX
     Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
     Mitsubishi Outlander
    Mitsubishi Outlander
     Nissan Juke
    Nissan Juke
     Nissan Murano
    Nissan Murano
     Nissan Qashqai
    Nissan Qashqai
     Nissan X-TRAIL
    Nissan X-TRAIL
     Peugeot 2008
    Peugeot 2008
     Peugeot 3008
    Peugeot 3008
     Renault Kadjar
    Renault Kadjar
     Renault Koleos
    Renault Koleos
     Skoda Kamiq
    Skoda Kamiq
     Skoda Karoq
    Skoda Karoq
     Skoda Octavia
    Skoda Octavia
     Ssangyong Tivoli
    Ssangyong Tivoli
     Ssangyong Tivoli XLV
    Ssangyong Tivoli XLV
     Subaru Forester
    Subaru Forester
     Subaru Outback
    Subaru Outback
     Subaru XV
    Subaru XV
     Suzuki Grand Vitara
    Suzuki Grand Vitara
     Suzuki S-Cross
    Suzuki S-Cross
     Suzuki Vitara
    Suzuki Vitara
     Toyota C-HR
    Toyota C-HR
     Toyota RAV4
    Toyota RAV4
     Toyota Yaris Cross
    Toyota Yaris Cross
     Volkswagen Golf
    Volkswagen Golf
     Volkswagen T-Cross
    Volkswagen T-Cross
     Volkswagen T-ROC
    Volkswagen T-ROC
     Volkswagen Tiguan
    Volkswagen Tiguan
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