Best SUVs for Moms for 2023
These are the best SUVs for moms (and dads) based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s pricing, safety, and reliability.
The best subcompact SUV for moms is the Chevrolet Trailblazer ($2,022.34 annual lifespan cost), with the Honda CR-V being the best small and compact SUV for moms ($2,147.00 annual lifespan cost). The Acura RDX ranks #1 for the best luxury small and compact SUVs for moms ($3,586.10 annual lifespan cost).
The best midsize SUV for moms is the Mazda CX-9 ($2,655.58 annual lifespan cost) and the best luxury midsize SUV for moms is the Acura MDX ($3,730.02 annual lifespan cost). Topping the list for the best large SUVs for moms is the Ford Expedition ($5,060.37 annual lifespan cost), while the Volvo XC90 ranks first for the best luxury large SUVs for moms ($6,262.57 annual lifespan cost).
The best crossover SUV for moms is the Chevrolet Trailblazer ($2,022.34 annual lifespan cost), with the Acura RDX being the best luxury crossover SUV for moms ($3,586.10 annual lifespan cost). The Mazda CX-9 ranks #1 for the best three-row SUVs for moms ($2,655.58 annual lifespan cost).
The best luxury three-row SUV for moms is the Acura MDX ($3,730.02 annual lifespan cost) and the best hybrid SUV for moms is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid ($2,987.49 annual lifespan cost). Topping the list for the best plug-in hybrid SUVs for moms (PHEV) is the Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) ($4,949.20 annual lifespan cost), while the Mazda CX-9 ranks first for the best 7-seater SUVs for moms ($2,655.58 annual lifespan cost).
The best hybrid 7-seater SUV for moms is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid ($3,148.26 annual lifespan cost), with the Acura MDX being the best luxury 7-seater SUV for moms ($3,730.02 annual lifespan cost). The Chevrolet Trailblazer ranks #1 for the best 5-seater SUVs for moms ($2,022.34 annual lifespan cost).
The best 6-seater SUV for moms is the Mazda CX-9 ($2,655.58 annual lifespan cost) and the best 8-seater SUV for moms is the Honda Pilot ($2,933.05 annual lifespan cost). Topping the list for the best luxury 5-seater SUVs for moms is the Acura RDX ($3,586.10 annual lifespan cost), while the Volvo XC90 ranks first for the best luxury 6-seater SUVs for moms ($6,262.57 annual lifespan cost).
How We Rank These Cars
The Best Cars for Moms rank vehicles by iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s average lifespan and annual lifespan cost.
Only vehicles with a NHTSA safety rating of 5 or an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, along with key family-friendly features like seating, are included and ranked. For each vehicle, we also display an iSeeCars Score.
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 | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
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 | 33.3%
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).
