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SsangYong Korando III
Score89/100
The cheapest to run: €328 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €328/month
- Observed prices
- €3,000 – €10,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
Best SUVs, used: reliability and cost ranking
All the SUVs in our guides, ranked by reliability, real cost and versatility.
Top of the ranking: SsangYong Korando III. Most reliable on the list: Chevrolet Trax I (reliability 5.0/5).
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SsangYong Kyron I
Score88/100
The cheapest to run: €405 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €405/month
- Observed prices
- €3,000 – €8,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Subaru XV I
Score83/100
Moderate running cost: €360 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €360/month
- Observed prices
- €4,000 – €14,500
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Subaru Tribeca I
Score83/100
Moderate running cost: €458 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €458/month
- Observed prices
- €4,000 – €9,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Chevrolet Trax I
Score76/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €292/month
- Observed prices
- €6,300 – €6,800
- Reliability
- 5/5
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Mitsubishi ASX I
Score76/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €330/month
- Observed prices
- €6,400 – €14,600
- Reliability
- 5/5
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Ford EcoSport I
Score73/100
Petrol powertrain suited to your mixed driving
- Monthly cost
- €338/month
- Observed prices
- €6,000 – €15,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Renault Captur II
Score70/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €408/month
- Observed prices
- €11,495 – €17,990
- Reliability
- 5/5
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Chevrolet Captiva I
Score70/100
Petrol powertrain suited to your mixed driving
- Monthly cost
- €355/month
- Observed prices
- €6,900 – €10,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross I
Score69/100
The most reliable in the selection: 5/5
- Monthly cost
- €565/month
- Observed prices
- €13,000 – €40,000
- Reliability
- 5/5
What about electric?
If you can charge at home, the BYD Atto 3 I costs €439 per month, all inclusive.
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How this ranking is calculated
Same calculation as our adviser, for a typical profile of 12,000 km a year of mixed driving: reliability (40%), cost (40%, monthly cost when known, otherwise entry price; neutral criterion when prices are missing) and suitability of the powertrain (20%). Run the calculation with your own criteria
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the most reliable of the used SUVs?
- According to our guides, the best-rated for reliability are: Chevrolet Trax I (5.0/5), Mitsubishi ASX I (5.0/5), Renault Captur II (5.0/5).
- What budget should you plan for used SUVs?
- Observed prices range from €3,000 to €40,000 depending on the model, year and mileage. The all-in monthly cost (fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, at 12,000 km a year) ranges from €292 to €565.
- Which used SUVs call for the most caution?
- The lowest-rated for reliability in this ranking are: SsangYong Korando III (4.0/5), Chevrolet Captiva I (4.5/5). Check their known faults before buying.