Best diesel SUVs
Diesel SUVs
If you're seeking a rugged and capable vehicle, a diesel SUV could be right for you. You'll get the torque of a diesel engine—which means plenty of pulling power and favorable mpg figures—plus all the benefits of an SUV.
We've compiled a list of the 10 best used diesel-powered SUVs with CarMax customers. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Rugged powertrain Suite of driver aids
Cons
Rigid chassis Overwhelming trim options
2. Jeep Wrangler
CarMax owner rating
4.6
3. Jaguar F-Pace
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Impressive cargo space for its class Sporty handling Powerful drivetrains
Cons
Highway noise can be obtrusive Complex controls Decreased ride comfort on sportier S and SVR trims
4. Land Rover Range Rover Sport
CarMax owner rating
4.4
5. Chevrolet Equinox
CarMax owner rating
4.4
6. Land Rover Range Rover Velar
CarMax owner rating
4
7. BMW X5
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Luxurious, spacious cabin Potent engine lineup A lot of standard driver-assistance features
Cons
No third-row available Suspension is too firm Somewhat tricky-to-use infotainment system
8. Land Rover Discovery
CarMax owner rating
4.5
9. Chevrolet Tahoe
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Choice of three power-packed engines Vast cabin with plenty of passenger and cargo space Available all-wheel drive for added versatility
Cons
First and second-row seats could do with more padding Awkward and unintuitive control & button layout inside Down-market feel to parts of the interior
10. GMC Terrain
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Classy interior environment Composed highway handling Available Bose® sound system
Cons
Cargo storage space trails behind rival small SUVs Acceleration can be sluggish
How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts look at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from September 2023 through February 2024. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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