Best SUVs with Adaptive Cruise Control for 2024
These are the best SUVs with adaptive cruise control based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s reliability, resale value and safety.
The best small and compact SUV with adaptive cruise control is the Honda CR-V (8.9 / 10 iSeeCars score), with the Honda Passport being the best midsize SUV with adaptive cruise control (8.9 / 10 iSeeCars score). The Toyota Land Cruiser ranks #1 for the best large SUVs with adaptive cruise control (9.1 / 10 iSeeCars score).
The best hybrid SUV with adaptive cruise control is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (9.2 / 10 iSeeCars score), with the Tesla Model X being the best electric SUV with adaptive cruise control (8.4 / 10 iSeeCars score).
The practicality of SUVs has made them the most popular vehicle type among today’s consumers. A growing list of advanced driver assist features has added to their appeal in recent model years. What started out as basic preventative measures like automatic emergency braking and blind spot monitoring has expanded to more advanced safety features that include lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. When these technologies are combined with adaptive cruise control (ACC) offering stop-and-go functionality in low-speed traffic, the driving experience becomes far easier, with substantially lower driver stress.
For this reason, iSeeCars has identified the best crossovers and SUVs with adaptive cruise control systems. The models are organized by their size and price, then ranked in each category according to their iSeeCars quality score, which takes reliability, resale value, and safety into consideration. For each model, new MSRP and used pricing, along with mpg ratings, are included.
While most new cars offer some form of adaptive cruise control, as either standard equipment or an upgrade on higher trim levels, there are several other factors to consider when shopping for an SUV. Consumers in cold-weather climates should opt for all-wheel drive for added confidence on slick surfaces, while commuters in urban environments might prefer a subcompact SUV for easier maneuvering and parking versus a midsize or larger model that a growing family might require.
Automakers have made convenience tech like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard on new vehicles, but premium brands like Cadillac, Lincoln, and Mercedes-Benz include advanced forms of adaptive cruise control that allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods during highway driving. This level of smart steering assistance is migrating from premium SUVs to low-priced hatchbacks like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, but it isn’t yet widely available.
Buyers expecting their cruise control to do more than simply hold a set speed should consider an SUV with adaptive cruise control. Use the lists below to confirm which models offer this advanced and convenient technology.
How We Rank These Cars
The Best Cars with adaptive cruise control list ranks vehicles by their iSeeCars Score, which is based on our proprietary assessment of a vehicle’s reliability, resale value and safety (based on ratings from IIHS and NHTSA). The adaptive cruise control feature is available either standard or optional on these cars.
The iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
