Looking for a used SUV that won’t break the bank? These used SUVs under $30,000 have plenty of features to keep buyers happy. Plus, these sport utility vehicles received high marks in crashworthiness tests from national safety groups like the NHTSA and IIHS.

A 2019 Lexus NX is a good used SUV under $30,000

When MotorTrend rounded up some of the best used SUVs under $30,000, the 2019 Lexus NX was an obvious choice. As far as compact luxury SUVs go, Lexus definitely knows what it is doing. The NX offers a comfortable and quiet interior that uses upscale materials throughout. Those looking for a smooth ride and plenty of standard safety features will also be impressed.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2019 NX its Top Safety Pick Plus award. It earned good scores in all of the IIHS testing performed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also gave the NX a five-star overall safety rating. Lexus equipped the SUV with eight airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. That’s a lot of reasons the Lexus NX is a good used SUV under $30,000 to consider.

Approximate Price: From $27,000

Fuel Economy: 22/28 mpg city/highway

The 2020 Nissan Rogue is another used SUV under $30,000

There is a lot to like about the 2020 Nissan Rogue. It is a used SUV under $30,000 and has good fuel economy. In the area of compact SUVs, the Rogue is spacious in both rows and has a smart adjustable floor for more space. The 170 hp 2.5L engine carried over from last year, which means 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive is available and only slightly impacts the fuel economy.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2020 Nissan Rogue a four-star overall crash rating. It received good scores on most of the tests performed. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Rogue its Top Safety Pick award and high marks on performed tests.

Approximate Price: From $17,000

Fuel Economy: 26/33 mpg city/highway

Don’t overlook the 2019 Mazda CX-5

Experts and owners of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 seem to agree that it is fun to drive and handles well. It comes with a 250 hp 2.5L turbo engine for 2019, but that is plenty to propel the CX-5 around town. For the price, the CX-5 is a good option that has a history of reliability following it.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2019 Mazda CX-5 its Top Safety Pick Plus award. On crash testing, the SUV received high marks of “Superior” on front crash prevention. Finding a Touring and Grand Touring trim offers the best safety features. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Mazda SUV a five-star crash test rating.

Approximate Price: From $19,000

Fuel Economy: 25/31 mpg city/highway

There are a lot of used SUVs under $30,000 out there, but MotorTrend says these are some of the best options to consider. As the new year rolls on, used car prices are supposed to continue to trend down. Here’s hoping that happens sooner than later.