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Best Compact SUVs for 2025

72 SUVs earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2025. The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating, starting at $23,100. Ranked by NHTSA safety rating, highest first, then base price, cheapest first when results are tied.

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2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

5-star NHTSA safety rating

$23,100 starting MSRP, 27-31 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2025; Vehicle type: SUV; Size class: Compact. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

355-Star Rated
13IIHS Awards
24Brands
$21k–$87kPrice Range

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

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Common Questions

How many 2025 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?

35 of 72 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $20,500.

Which 2025 SUVs have zero recalls?

16 of 50 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.

Which brands have SUVs on this list?

24 brands are represented: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, and 16 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.