Best CVT SUVs for 2023
These are the best CVT SUVs based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s reliability, resale value and safety.
The best cvt subcompact SUV is the Chevrolet Trailblazer (8.7 quality rating), with the Honda CR-V being the best cvt small and compact SUV (9.1 quality rating). The INFINITI QX50 ranks #1 for the best cvt luxury small and compact SUVs (8.3 quality rating).
The best cvt midsize SUV is the Nissan Murano (8.2 quality rating) and the best cvt crossover SUV is the Honda CR-V (9.1 quality rating). Topping the list for the best cvt luxury crossover SUVs is the INFINITI QX50 (8.3 quality rating), while the Mitsubishi Outlander ranks first for the best cvt three-row SUVs (8.2 quality rating).
The best cvt hybrid SUV is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (9.2 quality rating), with the Lexus RX 450h being the best cvt luxury hybrid SUV (9.0 quality rating). The Subaru Crosstrek (Plug-in Hybrid) ranks #1 for the best cvt plug-in hybrid SUVs (PHEV) (8.6 quality rating).
The best cvt 7-seater SUV is the Mitsubishi Outlander (8.2 quality rating) and the best cvt hybrid 7-seater SUV is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (9.2 quality rating). Topping the list for the best cvt 5-seater SUVs is the Honda CR-V (9.1 quality rating), while the INFINITI QX50 ranks first for the best cvt luxury 5-seater SUVs (8.3 quality rating).
How We Rank These Cars
The best CVT cars rank vehicles by 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).
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.
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).
