Earlier we reported on the Worst American Cars You Should Avoid Buying In 2024 per a recent Consumer Reports analysis of what not to buy. Today, the news is more positive for new vehicle shoppers after CR analysts turned their eye toward current national incentives focused on SUVs.
10 Recommended SUV Models
Consumer Reports’ analysts found ten models worth considering based not only on their strong overall scores factoring in road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety; but that they also range in discounts 6-14% below current MSRP sticker prices.
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“Below, we highlight 10 SUVs from the 2024 model year that meet those stringent criteria and have incentives from Audi, Chevrolet, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Nissan,” states Consumer Reports automotive experts in their latest newsletter.
The Best New SUV Deals Today
That said, here is a summary of their current listing to help consumers find new SUV deals to fit their budgets and their needs for a satisfying SUV experience. Please note the dates the incentives end in the summarized list.
Best New SUV Deals
1. Kia EV6 2024 (16% Off)
Price Range: $42,600 - $61,600
CR MPGE: Overall 105 / City 116 / Hwy 94 mpge
#1 of 14 Electric SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Kia EV6 Wind AWD
Incentives expire: July 8, 2024
MSRP: $52,600
Potential savings off MSRP: $8,552
Bottom line price: $44,048
2. Genesis GV60 2024 (14% Off)
Price Range: $52,000 - $69,550
CR MPGE: Overall 95 / City 103 / Hwy 86 mpge
#2 of 21 Electric luxury SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Genesis GV60 Advanced AWD
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $60,550
Potential savings off MSRP: $8,711
Bottom line price: $51,839
3. Kia EV9 2024 (14% Off)
Price Range: $54,900 - $73,900
CR MPGE: Overall 83 / City 91 / Hwy 75 mpge
#1 of 8 Electric SUVs 3-row
Selected Model: 2024 Kia EV9 Wind AWD
Incentives expire: July 8, 2024
MSRP: $63,900
Potential savings off MSRP: $8,777
Bottom line price: $55,123
4. Genesis Electrified GV70 2024 (13% Off)
Price Range: $66,450
CR MPGE: Overall 91 / City 98 / Hwy 83 mpge
#7 of 21 Electric luxury SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 Advanced AWD
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $66,450
Potential savings off MSRP: $8,829
Bottom line price: $57,621
5. Nissan Kicks 2024 (8% Off)
Price Range: $21,340 - $23,900
CR MPG: Overall 32 / City 24 / Hwy 40 mpg
#1 of 6 Subcompact cars
Selected Model: 2024 Nissan Kicks SV FWD
Incentives expire: July 8, 2024
MSRP: $23,200
Potential savings off MSRP: $1,846
Bottom line price: $21,354
6. Audi Q3 2024 (7% Off)
Price Range: $37,400 - $39,800
CR MPG: Overall 23 / City 15 / Hwy 33 mpg
#4 of 12 Luxury entry-level SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Audi Q3 Premium Plus 40 TFSI Quattro
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $37,400
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,743
Bottom line price: $34,657
7. Infiniti QX60 2024 (7% Off)
Price Range: $49,650 - $66,100
CR MPG: Overall 21 / City 14 / Hwy 28 mpg
#5 of 11 Luxury midsized SUVs 3-row
Selected Model: 2024 Infiniti QX60 Luxe AWD
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $57,700
Potential savings off MSRP: $4,174
Bottom line price: $53,526
8. Mazda CX-50 2024 (7% Off)
Price Range: $30,300 - $43,300
CR MPG: Overall 24 / City 16 / Hwy 33 mpg
#12 of 31 Compact SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $37,500
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,438
Bottom line price: $35,062
9. Mitsubishi Outlander 2024 (6% Off)
Price Range: $28,395 - $50,345
CR MPG: Overall 25 / City 17 / Hwy 34 mpg
#13 of 31 Compact SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SE S-AWC
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $33,245
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,074
Bottom line price: $31,171
10. Chevrolet Equinox 2024 (6% Off)
Price Range: $26,600 - $33,400
CR MPG: Overall 25 / City 17 / Hwy 34 mpg
#18 of 31 Compact SUVs
Selected Model: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox AWD 4dr LT w/1LT
Incentives expire: July 1, 2024
MSRP: $31,095
Potential savings off MSRP: $1,930
Bottom line price: $29,165
For a more detailed breakdown of the data, please visit the CR website. Note that while access to some information requires a CR membership, the potential savings make it negligible in comparison when looking for the latest information to aid your car buying research.
For additional news related to Consumer Reports research on SUV shopping, be sure to check out these two recent articles:
- Consumer Reports Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
- Consumer Reports Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid SUVs
Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on “Zen and the Art of DIY Car Repair” website, the Zen Mechanic blog and on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites and Facebook for daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.
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