10 SUVs Older Drivers Love - Here is why!

[@eartha911]

I'm a retired 67 year old that has leased most of my life. I like reliability and height. I like old school, so my 2016 Toyota 4Runner that I bought new is the perfect vehicle for me.

[@blue-fj9ky]

72 here. I drive a 2006 CR-V to deliver mail at work and a 2021 Pilot for personal use. Happy with both Hondas.

[@BusterKitten]

my wife and I are in are 70s and our Subaru Forester and Outback are perfect for our transportation needs, and they're fun to drive.

[@badbilly60]

this 74 year old loves his 2024 toyota corolla cross hybrid xse, getting 40+ mpgs.

[@coastalbeer]

I researched all cars, SUV, and pickups in the market and I bought a 2006 Acura MDX. It was simply fantastic. When it had 296,000 miles on it, instead of replacing the timing belt, I sold it and then bought a 2008 Acura MDX Technology that had 109,000 miles and also a brand new timing belt and waterpump just installed. I plan to go to 400,000 miles and then find a 2025 Acura MDX S. Acura does precision engineering and that means reliability, durability, and performance! I loved my 2006 Acura MDX tho. It still ran great, like-new and it was a road warrior. That thing drove soo nice! I highly recommend a MDX. They are a marvelous machine.

[@dianedixon1442]

67 here, I drive a Honda CRV Sport L Hybrid and I luv it !

[@KevinMoore5q]

I’m 67 years old and this is my third Toyota RAV4. I had a 2018 at 2021 hybrid and now a 2024 hybrid. I found them very comfortable. I love the gas mileage and the reliability.

[@lindap.p.1337]

77 years old here. I am driving my third Rav4. This one is a ‘16 hybrid. I love it. The important thing is that we have never paid for a repair, except wreck damage. Same for our ‘11 Prius. Not the same for our 1999 Jeep Wrangler.

[@stevelasser3818]

The Mazda CX-5 seems to be the best choice for me.... it has adequate butt height, gives you lots of bang for the buck, has plenty of power, and has a very good safety rating.

[@belowme4927]

SENIORS LOOK FOR SUV'S WITH SEATS AT BUTT HEIGHT FOR EASY ACCESS

[@johnr3603]

YES BUTT HEIGHT is important😊

[@Dave-hb7lx]

Height from the seat to the ground. Wish they would all give that spec and none do.

[@cliffleath7983]

My Rav4 Hybrid routinely averages 40+mpg is AWD and has great acceleration 45K miles on it, purchased new and is a star. Great room and very practical

[@LlyleHunter]

I much prefer the Mazda CX5 to the CX50. I would have appreciated the CX50 better if it had a fully independent rear suspension but Mazda cut costs back there like they did in the 3 Series and you can feel the cost cutting in the handling and the ride.

[@Thisoldhiker]

I went to a Mazda dealer in the spring expecting to prefer the CX-50, and ended up with a CX-5. The CX-5 was a more refined highway vehicle, and whatever unpaved roads I use can be handled just fine in a Toyota Camry.

[@pdeforest]

I bought a 2020 CX-5 and love it. I drove from CA to TX and FL and places between. Mountains, deserts, tropics. It was always comfortable, quiet, fun to drive, safe and practical. No repairs needed ever. Zoom zoom.

[@stevennguyen2070]

Does 2025 Kia sportage have a spare tire?

[@pambrown5401]

I am 66 and bought the QX50 Infiniti………….love this car and plan on keeping it a long time!

[@herrtomas6729]

I retired into a SantaFe PHEV in 2023 (so, the original model). It's smooth with 265BHP (as the plugin) and I achieve 43mpg (UK gallons) in my overall running. It has the same 6-speed traditional auto-box like the Tucson. Brilliant...

[@larryg7806]

I am 72. We purchased a 2020 VW Tiguan SE FWD brand new. Ride height and seat height are just right. We have three-row seating. With second and third rows folded, there is enough length for me to sleep inside when camping. I'm 6ft, btw. We looked at other brands and found the VW was the roomiest for my occasional camping trips. I don't do tents unless I am backpacking. My wife wants to drive it for 10 years before trading in. We'll see about that. 😂

[@IMSColoradoSprings]

73 here. I love my Supra, my fountain of youth.

[@ediefrasier2932]

My Honda CR-V is 18 years old. I hope it lasts a least 2 more years. I plan to buy another one when this one is no longer functioning.

[@donaldpiper9763]

I’am 70:and buck the trend and bought a 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 6 speed manual and love this car . I don’t like SUV’s and the hatchback gives me plenty of cargo space and it’s fun peppy and reliable.

[@ontarioman6301]

I am 60 and bought a 2024 wrx 😂 manual too. Having the best driving experience. Nice handling while reasonable comfort. Fast enough for me. Very nice clutch and shifter. Only negative, is the arm rest. I will be changing.

[@davidpavlich8939]

I have an IS350, I'm 73, but will be moving where I need AWD. This terrific V6 RWD with little ground clearance won't work. I'll be picking up a 2024 CPO Lexus NX350 F-sport in a couple days. It will be my 4th Lexus. 😊

[@arevee9429]

No surprises on this list though I'd take a pass on Hyundai and Kia.

[@sandeeptanjore1253]

I love Kia and Mazda. My next suv will be a kia sportage hybrid or cx50 hybrid. Getting rid of my white elephant aka subaru tribeca

[@Sinderbad]

The auto shop I have been going to for years steered me away from Subaru, said that after a few years the ?boxer? engine gives a lot of problems. They said something negative about the suspension also, I was really disappointed because I had decided to buy one. The research I did confirmed their advice. They highly recommended Toyota or Honda for longevity and to keep repair costs down. I am now 69 and have a lot of problems lifting my right leg up high enough to comfortably get into my 05 Dodge Dakota that I bought new.

[@leoruocco9128]

Crosstrack not east to get in and out of .Forester has more hight when getting in and out of.

[@brentleary2227]

I just want something big enough to tow a boat. I don't need enough electrical being to launch missiles. I need heated seats, GPS, and adjustable drivers seat. Since I'm by myself a large majority of the time I could care less about entertainment features. I like to be able to make my own decisions when driving, so none of that crap either. Oh, almost forgot, a good radio, CD. Got to have my AC/DC vibrating the windows. Lol

[@severinlourenco8355]

So true 👍, especially AC/DC vibration in the car.

[@brentleary2227]

@DCN8tive that is entirely true, sir. I'd like to find about a 2016 Toyota Tundra or Sequoia. I hope they still had Ed's in them then. Lol

[@sandeeptanjore1253]

You are a funny man 😅😊😊 hilarious

[@j.davidcox3783]

77 and needing size. Suburban size. Not all old people are just going to Starbucks. I haul a lot of stuff. Also I need a strong 4x4 and Landcruiser reliability (I live remote and off the grid). My old 2004 Pathfinder is good but not big enough and the new ones are no good. What I need is a Sequoia but not at $100k. An older rebuilt, resuspended Suburban 2500 with the trusty 350 would do.

[@eileenconragan1064]

I don’t believe you mentioned the Subaru Forrester, which has better mileage, I believe, than the outback. New redesign for 2025. I just tested both and thought the site lines were much better in the Forrester. RAV4 hybrid is still a contender, but I find dashboard too high and interior a bit cheap. But may overlook that for that high mileage. I understand Subaru is coming out with a hybrid next year. My focus is on good mileage, comfort and but also drives well in the snow. Not sure if any RAV4 people are able to comment on how it performs in the snow. Final note I loved how quiet the Forrester sounded on the highway.

[@JohnZolla-bp7tl]

I'm 74 and have been leasing for the last 15. Most recent is a Hyundai Ioniq 5. My first EV and hopefully not my last. 😎

[@johnsanford3596]

High seats are NOT always a plus. ADJUSTABLE height is a plus. I've test driven more than a few cars and SUVs recently, and if the last person to be in it left the seat high, it is DIFFICULT to get in. The height of the door openings is a serious limitation.

[@jamessmith3978]

Noticed that the prices went away as you reached the better picks.

[@timbenware7893]

You missed the boat not including the Toyota Crown Signia which out does them all.

[@raymondswenson1268]

You need to let us know whether these cars have 12 volt plugs. My wife needs a portable oxygen generator, and they all come with a 12 volt charging cord for traveling away from home. But some newer cars have NO 12 volt plugs. Sadly that means we cannot use a Toyota Crown Signia, which would otherwise be perfect for replacing our 2009 Toyota Venza. Taking out the 12 volt plug cuts out all the seniors who have a family member who needs oxygen or other medical devices. I noted that the radically new Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 12 volt plugs in front and rear, despite being loaded with advanced features like two phone charging pads.

[@timbenware7893]

My Crown Signia has a 12 volt plug.

[@raymondswenson1268]

@@timbenware7893 That is very odd. I test drove a crown Signia three weeks ago and the dealer rep who went out with me helped look for a 12 volt plug and there was none, Joe st USB PORTS. The official equipment list did not show a 12 volt plug.

[@timbenware7893]

​Mine is in the center console. Open it and it is up front along with a 3rd usb-c port.

[@RC-gf8cs]

I have ..got brand new 2008 santa fe clutch..paid 20k ..still goin ..

[@robbbarnett4978]

Toyota gives you more choices in models and hybrids. If the Cross and rav4 doesnt appeal to you then there is the crown signia not mentioned. It really takes the crown and is better than all.

[@JR-br8du]

I’d buy an HRV but the are bigger than they used to be and does not come in a hybrid. And it’s just boring. I’ll keep my crv as long as I can. But maybe the Toyota cross is an option.

[@dry509]

What model and year suv have you found to have the most comfortable seats for long trips, for all day driving? We currently have Murano. So far none of the affordable ones seem to have good seats…even several of expensive ones have bad seats…I am talking about the bottom of the seat btw, not the back rest.

[@RC-qm9bx]

64 here. I can’t find comfortable seating position from 21 Crosstrek. As a matter of fact, I return my 21 Crosstrek back to the dealership after 7 days of ownership. I then switch to 21 Outback 2.4 Touring.

[@donmosier1695]

Love the new Tucson!

[@BobFord-i3n]

my wife loves her 2019 buick encore.

[@graceweber2822]

CRV and RAV4 are overrated. I am not impressed with the cabin noise and acceleration noise.

[@carification]

the cabin of my 2011, Honda CR-V is a little noisy. other than I wished it was a little more elevated, the car is great 5:43

[@lindap.p.1337]

I am impressed with the mpg and reliability on my ‘16 Rav4 hybrid.

[@Taras-Nabad]

You just picked ten random SUVs to make a video.

[@NeilNBlome]

74 and drive a 24 Ford Edge

[@ReasonableGuy-l7o]

No fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX70, RAV4, and CR-V yet they are highly rated and mature model lines.

[@donaldpiper9763]

-In the 20’s nothing to brag about.

[@MrNunna]

Suggesting that older drivers get a KIA or Hyundai does make sense now that I think if it. They're probably retired and can sit at the dealership while the car is being worked on and not worry about to getting to work that day. .

[@mantse361]

What about SUZUKI Balero? Bring it out, please. I am buying one, so let me know about durability.

[@lightningsparksky3277]

Your title is for older guys preferred SUV and your showing 2025 model??? Really!

[@B.K.7.7.7]

Mazda was here the only good looking and safety at top...

[@Ivanovich2112]

Not one SUV, a waste of time!

[@inthevault9603]

“And for under 30 grand”…. We give you a $32,000 vehicle, okay. 😂😂😂🙄🤡💩🤦‍♀️🤬

[@xknobi]

Maybe only for north America market. For Europe worthless video.

[@Lobsterman5481]

2024 Rogue

[@AlJay-v4h]

Mazda CX50