My husband and I are expecting a baby in January, and we need to trade in our sedan for something larger. I’ve always found Toyotas reliable. What’s the best Toyota SUV to buy used?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations! A new baby is exciting, and upgrading to an SUV would give you more space. The best used Toyota SUVs include the Toyota Highlander, RAV4, 4Runner, or Land Cruiser. Here’s a little more info about each.
Highlander:
Best model years: 2012–2013
4-star NHTSA safety rating
20/25 mpg city/highway
Average price: $15,000
RAV4:
Best model years: 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017, and 2018
86/100 for reliability from J.D. Power
4.0/5.0 from RepairPal
5-star NHTSA safety rating
4Runner:
4.1% of Toyota 4Runners are still on the road after 200,000 miles
Best models years: 1996–2002 (third-generation) and 2010–present
4-star NHTSA safety rating
Land Cruiser:
One of the most reliable and long-lasting SUVs around
6.3% of Toyota Land Cruisers are still on the road at 200,000 miles
78/100 from J.D. Power
Expensive—you could be looking at $90,000+ for a used model
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