The 2023 Toyota 4Runner is a good SUV worth considering because it has a long history of reliability, off-road capability, and standard safety features.
The popular Volkswagen SUV Consumer Reports says to skip is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos. Consider the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and the 2023 Kia Seltos instead.
Automotive experts rate the 2022 Chevy Trax, the cheapest new Chevrolet model, as one of the worst small SUVs. However, the redesigned 2024 model is much better.