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Consumer Reports has the most satisfying SUVs on the market for 2022, most of which you might be able to guess. The most satisfying sport utility vehicles, as reported by owners, are the Kia Telluride and Toyota RAV4 Prime. Two electric models, the Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, also made the list of reliable SUVs.

The Kia Telluride is the most satisfying SUV in many areas

Consumer Reports most satisfying SUVs and sport utility vehicles by region for 2022
The most satisfying SUVs on the market for 2022 | Kia, Tesla, Toyota, Ford

For those who know the Kia Telluride, the title of most satisfying SUV probably isn’t shocking. According to Consumer Reports, what is surprising is how many different places like the Telluride. The Kia Telluride is the most satisfying SUV in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West. The Kia has almost perfect scores across the board with three rows and room for eight people. It can tow 5,000 pounds, has a stellar reliability history, and all of the tech and safety features one could hope for.

Price Range:  $33,390 – $45,190

The Tesla Model Y is the most satisfying SUV in a lot of places, too

The Tesla Model Y was the most satisfying SUV in the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West as well. As a luxury compact electric SUV, the Model Y has been popular since it hit the market. Consumer Reports chose it as a green choice, gave it high marks on the road test, and predicted owner satisfaction. The reliability is a different score, but owners still report being satisfied with the electric SUV overall.

Price Range:  $62,990 – $67,990

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E satisfies owners in the South and West

Like the rest of the vehicles, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of the most satisfying SUVs on the market right now. Another electric vehicle, the Mach-E, has been a customer favorite since it hit the dealership last year. With room for five and a 270-mile range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E makes transitioning to an EV easy. Plus, it is fun to drive and has plenty of driver assistance and safety features to keep everyone safe. That’s why it is a vehicle that keeps owners happy in the South and West.

Price Range:  $43,895 – $61,995

Toyota RAV4 Prime Northeast and West

If you didn’t already know, the Toyota RAV4 Prime is the plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4. Looking at the scores from Consumer Reports, it’s clear that owners and experts agree that the RAV4 Prime is a satisfying SUV. With the green choice award, the recommended accolade, and high scores on all of its tests, Toyota got this sport utility vehicle right.

Price Range:  $40,300 – $43,625

The most satisfying SUVs that keep owners happy are reliable and easy to drive. It isn’t always about being the most popular option, but the sport utility vehicle that gives owners the least problems. These options perform well on the road and add to the headaches of everyday life. What more can you want out of an SUV?

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Amanda Cline

Amanda Cline is an avid fan of Formula 1 and joined MotorBiscuit in 2021. A Southwest Floridian, she easily and often finds automotive events to attend in the Tampa, Orlando, and Miami areas.
Amanda is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor’s in English Literature and a Master’s in Technical Communication. Combining her editorial and digital media expertise, Amanda served as a content creator for FanSided and now provides our readers with a variety of automotive subject matter like pickup trucks and SUVs, including valuable consumer advice.

Amanda closely follows many F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Her all-time favorite author is Shel Silverstein.