2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,100 - $29,300 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
SUVs Under $40K for 2025
68 SUVs under $40,000 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.
Photo by Frames For Your Heart on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2025; Vehicle type: SUV; Base MSRP: 40000 or lower. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
425-Star Rated
18IIHS Awards
17Brands
$21k–$40kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
Showing 50 of 68 vehicles
2025 Kia Seltos
$24,690 - $31,190 | 29-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-30
$25,195 - $37,150 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Honda HR-V
$25,400 - $31,000 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Buick Encore GX
$25,940 - $33,100 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
$26,560 - $33,360 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,345 - $31,595 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Sportage
$27,390 - $38,290 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Nissan Rogue
$28,590 - $39,990 | 31-33 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Hyundai Tucson
$28,705 - $41,295 | 26-35 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid
$28,790 - $37,790 | 38-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-5
$29,050 - $41,080 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Ford Escape
$29,515 - $38,400 | $0.69 per mile
2025 Toyota RAV4
$29,800 - $39,505 | 29-30 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Subaru Forester
$29,995 - $43,295 | 29-35 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Subaru Outback
$29,995 - $44,730 | 28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Honda CR-V
$30,100 - $41,100 | 28-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,245 - $40,505 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-50
$30,500 - $43,500 | 28-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,695 - $40,115 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Sorento
$31,990 - $47,390 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$33,600 - $43,400 | 319 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 27-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Blazer
$35,400 - $45,700 | 24-25 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Kia Telluride
$36,390 - $53,685 | 20-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
$36,400 - $50,640 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$36,495 - $63,040 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Lexus UX
$36,740 - $46,775 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2025 Toyota bZ4X
$37,070 - $43,880 | 252 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$37,190 - $52,195 | 21-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Hyundai Palisade
$37,200 - $54,500 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Buick Envision
$38,000 - $47,700 | 24 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mazda CX-90
$38,045 - $57,950 | $0.81 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Atlas
$38,200 - $53,205 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Subaru Solterra
$38,495 - $45,495 | 227 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid
$38,690 - $46,890 | 34-36 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,035 - $65,040 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Lincoln Corsair
$39,735 - $54,365 | $0.69 per mile
2025 Nissan ARIYA
$39,770 - $54,370 | 216 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2025 Audi Q3
$39,800 - $42,600 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Subaru Ascent
$39,995 - $52,050 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2025 Volkswagen ID.4
$39,995 - $57,295 | 263 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2025 Chevrolet Trax
$20,500 - $24,500 | 30 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Nissan Kicks
$21,830 - $27,680 | 30-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Buick Envista
$23,800 - $28,600 | 30 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,445 - $29,445 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Hyundai Kona
$24,550 - $33,600 | 27-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2025 Volkswagen Taos
$25,495 - $35,195 | 28-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Jeep Compass
$26,900 - $32,395 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2025 Kia Niro
$26,990 - $35,390 | 49 MPG | $0.77 per mile
This ranking shows the top 50. Refine by body type or year using the navigation above to find more.
Common Questions
How many 2025 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?
42 of 68 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $20,500.
Which 2025 SUVs have zero recalls?
19 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?
17 brands are represented: Acura, Audi, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, and 9 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.