Best Large SUVs for 2024
The best used and new large SUVs based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best large SUV is the Toyota Land Cruiser based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. Its overall rating of 9.1 out of 10 reflects the Land Cruiser’s reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Toyota Land Cruiser costs between $85,665 and $87,995 while a used version costs between $58,639 and $90,717. This large SUV can seat up to 8 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 14 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.
The Large SUV category consists of 13 models priced between $30,575 and $117,190 for new vehicles and between $15,999 and $90,717 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 9 of these 13 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.
Why Should I Buy a Large SUV?
With their expansive cargo space and three full rows of seating, large SUVs are the preferred choice for drivers who want a roomy and comfortable vehicle. These SUVs used to be built on truck-based platforms, with a rough ride quality and unwieldy handling that reflected their industrial foundations. Today’s large SUVs, in contrast, are remarkably comfortable and quiet, with relatively confident handling. However, fuel efficiency remains a disadvantage compared to smaller SUVs.
Full-size SUVs are an ideal choice for drivers who want powerful vehicles with massive cargo holds. While the entire segment offers ample cargo and passenger space, some are more spacious than others.Â
What are the Best Large SUVs?
These big, brawny SUVs have strong powertrains, which often include V8 engines. And because most large SUVs still use body-on-frame construction and are built on pickup truck platforms, they have a higher towing capacity than their midsize and compact SUV counterparts. Large SUVs come standard with rear-wheel drive, while four-wheel drive (4WD) is available for improved all-weather capabilities. These large SUVs return sub-par fuel economy as a result of their power and size, but they have many safety and family-friendly tech features like rear-seat entertainment systems and touchscreen infotainment systems.
What Other Vehicles Should I Consider?
Buyers seeking smaller SUVs or crossover SUVs should check out iSeeCars’ Best Midsize SUVs or Best Small SUVs lists. Premium luxury SUV models are ranked in the Best Luxury Large SUV list while all-electric models are in the Best Electric SUVs list. Lastly, for a more efficient family hauler, be sure to check out iSeeCars’ Best Minivans list.
Why Should I Buy a Large SUV?
With their expansive cargo space and three full rows of seating, large SUVs are the preferred choice for drivers who want a roomy and comfortable vehicle. These SUVs used to be built on truck-based platforms, with a rough ride quality and unwieldy handling that reflected their industrial foundations. Today’s large SUVs, in contrast, are remarkably comfortable and quiet, with relatively confident handling. However, fuel efficiency remains a disadvantage compared to smaller SUVs.
Full-size SUVs are an ideal choice for drivers who want powerful vehicles with massive cargo holds. While the entire segment offers ample cargo and passenger space, some are more spacious than others.Â
What are the Best Large SUVs?
These big, brawny SUVs have strong powertrains, which often include V8 engines. And because most large SUVs still use body-on-frame construction and are built on pickup truck platforms, they have a higher towing capacity than their midsize and compact SUV counterparts. Large SUVs come standard with rear-wheel drive, while four-wheel drive (4WD) is available for improved all-weather capabilities. These large SUVs return sub-par fuel economy as a result of their power and size, but they have many safety and family-friendly tech features like rear-seat entertainment systems and touchscreen infotainment systems.
What Other Vehicles Should I Consider?
Buyers seeking smaller SUVs or crossover SUVs should check out iSeeCars’ Best Midsize SUVs or Best Small SUVs lists. Premium luxury SUV models are ranked in the Best Luxury Large SUV list while all-electric models are in the Best Electric SUVs list. Lastly, for a more efficient family hauler, be sure to check out iSeeCars’ Best Minivans list.
1. Toyota Land Cruiser
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
2. Toyota Sequoia
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
8.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
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).