Ford SUVs
Car and Driver’s vehicle rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors’ subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We first rate each vehicle based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable it is to drive. We’ve used those ratings to rank every Ford SUV model that’s currently in production. We take ratings and rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you’re interested in.
Top Ranked Ford SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Ford Bronco
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$42,490
EPA MPG
17–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The big, bad 2026 Ford Bronco loves to horse around in the dirt, but this go-anywhere Wrangler alternative earned our respect as much for its good on-road manners. Learn More
2
2026 Ford Bronco Raptor
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,990
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Ford Bronco Raptor SUV is a rock-crawling, dune-blasting brute that’s surprisingly tame in daily driving. Learn More
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3
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$39,840
EPA Est. Range
240–280 miles
C/D SAYS: More EV than pony car, the 2026 Mustang Mach-E delivers competitive range and electrifying acceleration in a compact SUV configuration. Learn More
4
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$33,840
EPA MPG
23–27 combined
C/D SAYS: While you can't remove its roof or doors—like you can with the big, bad Bronco—the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport can get further out into the boonies than many rivals. Learn More
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5
2026 Ford Escape
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$31,845
EPA MPG
28–39 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Ford Escape is a zippy and handsome compact SUV, but its cut-rate interior holds it back. Learn More
6
2026 Ford Escape Hybrid
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$35,085
EPA MPG
40 combined
C/D SAYS: Guess what's next for the 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid, one of the pioneers of gas-electric SUVs. Learn More
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7
2026 Ford Expedition
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$65,495
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The full-size Ford Expedition has the space, capability, and performance to make it a serious competitor in the realm of colossal family haulers. Learn More
8
2026 Ford Explorer
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,260
EPA MPG
20–24 combined
C/D SAYS: The Ford Explorer has solid foundations as a fixture of the family mid-size SUV segment, but it lacks the ultimate polish of the leaders in its class. Learn More
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