Best Turbocharged SUVs for 2023
These are the best turbocharged SUVs based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle’s reliability, resale value and safety.
The best turbocharged subcompact SUV is the Chevrolet Trailblazer (8.7 quality rating), with the BMW X1 being the best turbocharged luxury subcompact SUV (8.6 quality rating). The Honda CR-V ranks #1 for the best turbocharged small and compact SUVs (9.1 quality rating).
The best turbocharged luxury small and compact SUV is the Acura RDX (8.8 quality rating) and the best turbocharged midsize SUV is the Jeep Wrangler (9.1 quality rating). Topping the list for the best turbocharged luxury midsize SUVs is the Lexus RX 350 (9.2 quality rating), while the Ford Expedition ranks first for the best turbocharged large SUVs (8.6 quality rating).
The best turbocharged luxury large SUV is the Volvo XC90 (8.8 quality rating), with the Honda CR-V being the best turbocharged crossover SUV (9.1 quality rating). The Lexus RX 350 ranks #1 for the best turbocharged luxury crossover SUVs (9.2 quality rating).
The best turbocharged three-row SUV is the Toyota Highlander (9.0 quality rating) and the best turbocharged luxury three-row SUV is the Acura MDX (8.8 quality rating). Topping the list for the best turbocharged hybrid SUVs is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Plug-in Hybrid) (9.4 quality rating), while the Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) ranks first for the best turbocharged luxury hybrid SUVs (8.3 quality rating).
The best turbocharged plug-in hybrid SUV (PHEV) is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (Plug-in Hybrid) (9.4 quality rating), with the Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid) being the best turbocharged luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs (PHEV) (8.3 quality rating). The Toyota Highlander ranks #1 for the best turbocharged 7-seater SUVs (9.0 quality rating).
The best turbocharged luxury 7-seater SUV is the Acura MDX (8.8 quality rating) and the best turbocharged 5-seater SUV is the Jeep Wrangler (9.1 quality rating). Topping the list for the best turbocharged 6-seater SUVs is the GMC Acadia (8.3 quality rating), while the Toyota Highlander ranks first for the best turbocharged 8-seater SUVs (9.0 quality rating).
The best turbocharged luxury 5-seater SUV is the Lexus RX 350 (9.2 quality rating), with the Volvo XC90 being the best turbocharged luxury 6-seater SUV (8.8 quality rating).
How We Rank These Cars
The best turbocharged 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).
