Media post: Drive Tested and True with the Best selling SUVs of 2023

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When you’re car shopping, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. There are millions of other drivers out there on the road, and they know their vehicles inside and out. With 2023 in the rearview mirror, now is a great time to snap up deals on last year’s models. The best part is that you can do it all with the advantage of hindsight, knowing what’s great about the bestselling SUVs of 2023, and if there are any issues you should know about before you seal the deal.

Shopping for the bestselling SUVs of 2023 means knowing how other drivers felt about their vehicles. You should also get more favourable prices from the dealership, knowing that they’ll be looking to move inventory to make room for 2024 models.

Start your year off right by shopping smart for your next vehicle.

Chevy Equinox

A mainstream, compact SUV, the Chevy Equinox seems designed to ruffle as few feathers as possible while providing as many perks as possible. Part of the popularity of the Equinox is the abundance of safety tech and infotainment options that come with the base trim, making it a great buy for those who want that extra bang without the extra bucks.

The big criticism the Equinox received was that it could be kind of flavorless compared to its competitors. If that doesn’t bother you, enjoy the spacious interior and great storage.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2023 Grand Cherokee mixes luxury with power, toeing the line between pickup-style machismo and elegant design and comfort. The Grand Cherokee’s base trim is relatively mainstream, but the midrange and high-end trims make the Grand Cherokee a true upscale competitor.

Some reviewers expressed their view that the Limited was the best-value trim. While it’s more expensive than SUVs like the Palisade or Telluride, the Limited trim brings a mix of features like leather upholstery, heated seats, remote start, and ambient lighting.

Nissan Rogue

With over 200,000 units sold in 2023, the Nissan Rogue is the bestselling Nissan SUV or crossover, beating out the Qashqai and the Pathfinder, among its other models. The Rogue is known for its smooth ride, and comfort has become its chief selling point.

Critics point out that contrary to its name, the driving and handling feel pretty mundane, but the crossover is much more tailored to drivers who appreciate comfort, convenience, and tech features like Nissan’s ProPilot semi-autonomous driving mode.

Honda CR-V

With sales up 47 percent in 2023, the Honda CR-V came into the limelight. This compact SUV was the second-best-selling model in the SUV market in 2023 thanks to an attractive interior inspired by Honda’s ever-popular Civic and a host of driver-assist technology, including adaptive cruise, blind spot cameras, and lane-keeping assist. It also comes with a 9-inch touchscreen.

Toyota RAV 4

Finally, the bestselling SUV of 2023 was the Toyota RAV4, clocking in at just over 300,000 units sold. The RAV4 has some great features, such as the driver-assist, which comes standard with base models. The RAV4 also provides the perfect combination of ruggedness with easy driving, helping it cement its place at the top of the Toyota lineup.

With the new year, get more for your budget and shop the bestsellers of 2023.