best suvs under 20000

You will find some of the best SUVs under $20,000 are available at Auto Action in Phoenix and the greater Phoenix area. SUVs have always been trendy and well-liked – however, for many drivers nowadays, an SUV represents a practical option for transportation. Over the years it has grown popular with families large and small, and are popular with couples and singles, too.

SUVs offer versatility, plus they are spacious, comfortable, and easy to drive. They also come in a variety of sizes. Full-size SUVs can transport you and your sonā€™s or daughterā€™s Little League team. But there are standard, medium and compact size SUVs, as well, that have plenty of options to choose from. And more important, many SUVs are budget-friendly and have more standard features than ever.

If you’re in the market for the best SUV under $20,000, weā€™re here to help. Rather than buy new, you can save thousands of dollars with a used SUV, which features comparable engine performance and handling to the new model. We’ve compiled a list of 10 affordable SUVs of varying sizes. Average prices are under $20k, and they are listed in no particular order. Check out our list below to get started!

#1 – Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is one of the best SUVs under $20,000k on the market. Hondaā€™s are always popular because they last! Donā€™t let the word ā€œcompactā€ fool you. For its size, it has lots of room for passengers and cargo, offers plenty of standard features.

#2 – Buick Enclave

The Buick Enclave ranks among the best midsize SUVs. It has great safety scores, a very strong reliability rating, a spacious cabin, and offers a comfortable ride. The Enclave can seat up to eight, and it boasts a tremendous amount of cargo space. It rates highly for crash safety and reliability, and it impresses with a silky smooth ride. All in all, this Buick is well-suited for growing families.

#3 – Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevy Equinox ranks among the best in the compact SUV class, thanks to its comfortable ride, roomy interior, great crash safety scores, and solid reliability rating. With roomy seating space, and excellent fuel economyā€”the Equinox gets well over 30 on the highwayā€”itā€™s an excellent choice for budget-minded car shoppers.

#4 – Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is another SUV that ranks near the top of the compact SUV class. The Escape is known for its many features, such as an upscale and spacious interior, refined engine options, pleasant handling, and a good reliability rating. With its zippy turbocharged engines, it offers a very enjoyable ride.

#5 – Chevrolet Traverse

The Chevy Traverse ranks near the top of affordable midsize SUVs. It offers a nice cabin with plenty of cargo space, and a soft, smooth ride. The Traverse also has a perfect reliability rating and solid safety scores.

#6 – Jeep Grand Cherokee

As a midsize SUV, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers some of the best on- and off-road performance there is. It is also a very good affordable midsize SUV. It has a luxurious interior, a comfortable ride (regardless of what road you take), and a user-friendly infotainment system. It compares favorably against more expensive luxury midsize SUVs, too.

#7 – Chevrolet Suburban

If your needs are for a full-size SUV, the Chevrolet Suburban is for you. With its powerful V8 engine, ample cargo space, a high-class interior, and seating for up to nine, it is near the top of affordable large SUVs under $20,000 dollars.

#8 – Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer has always been popular, and it remains a tough act to follow in the world of midsize crossover SUVs. It is a roomy, comfortable, versatile, and more fuel-efficient SUV than its truck-based ancestors, or even modern makes and models. If that’s what you need in an SUV, the Explorer is for you.

#9 – Nissan Pathfinder

As an affordable midsize SUV, the Nissan Pathfinder has a comfortable ride, a roomy interior, and easy-to-use tech features. With its V6 engine with 260 horsepower, the engine provides adequate pep around town. Fuel economy is high by class standards at 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

#10 – Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe offers a smooth, firm ride. It has a classy and spacious interior, user-friendly tech features, and a mix of strong four- and six-cylinder engines. With its sharp styling inside and out, a quiet cabin, ample cargo space, and seating for seven in GLS models, it ranks near the top of affordable midsize SUVs.

At Auto Action, we want to be able to offer you the highest quality vehicle for the lowest possible price. If you need a sports utility vehicle, look no further than any of our Auto Action locations in Arizona for the best SUVs under $20,000 dollars. Learn more about how to finance a vehicle with Auto Action today!

 

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