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10. 2020 Toyota Sequoia -

A full-size, 8-passenger SUV equipped with a standard 381-horsepower V-8 engine, the 2020 Toyota Sequoia is available in five trim levels, including the TRD Pro version. New for 2020, the Sequoia TRD Pro is designed for superior off-road performance. Toyota also upgrades the Sequoia’s infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and makes push-button engine starting standard  equipment on all versions of the SUV.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Toyota Sequoia is 146.

9. 2020 Chevrolet Traverse - Find the best Chevrolet Traverse deals!

One of the largest vehicles in its class, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is a 3-row crossover SUV with seating for up to eight people. Six different trim levels are available, all equipped with a 310-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 engine. This year, Chevrolet upgrades the Traverse’s infotainment system and adds available high-definition camera systems as well as a Hitch Guidance with Hitch View camera to assist with trailering. The company also discontinued a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that used to be standard in the Traverse RS.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is 144.

8. 2020 Toyota Highlander - Find the best Toyota Highlander deals!

Redesigned for 2020, the Toyota Highlander is a 3-row crossover SUV with 7- or 8-passenger seating. It comes with a 295-hp V-6 engine or a gas-electric hybrid powertrain, the latter getting up to 36 mpg in combined driving. Five trim levels are available, and highlights of the 2020 Highlander redesign include a new 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment system, next-generation driving assistance technologies, and a more sophisticated optional all-wheel-drive system.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Toyota Highlander is 142.

7. 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe - Find the best Hyundai Santa Fe deals!

In its second year since a complete redesign, the 5-passenger 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe receives a handful of updates, not the least of which is a new free scheduled maintenance plan for the first three years of ownership. Offered in three trim levels and with a standard 184-hp 4-cylinder or optional 235-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder, the 2020 Santa Fe is a value-packed crossover SUV. A refreshed version is planned for the 2021 model year.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is 140.

6. 2020 Chevrolet Blazer - Find the best Chevrolet Blazer deals!

Chevrolet reintroduced the Blazer to its SUV lineup for 2019, but instead of making it a rugged off-roader like the original the new Blazer arrived as a 5-passenger crossover SUV with Camaro-influenced design. For 2020, a new 230-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder joins the lineup between the standard 193-hp 4-cylinder and 308-hp V-6. Six different trim levels are available, and a new Redline Edition package makes the Blazer even sportier.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer is 138, in a tie with the 2020 Dodge Durango.

5. 2020 Dodge Durango - Find the best Dodge Durango deals!

A 7-passenger SUV offering greater towing capacity than a typical midsize crossover but without the size and bulk that comes with a full-size SUV, the Dodge Durango offers V-6 or V-8 power combined with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. This year, new appearance packages are available for the R/T and high-performance SRT models, the latter able to accelerate to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds thanks to a 475-hp Hemi V-8 engine.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Dodge Durango is 138, in a tie with the 2020 Chevrolet Blazer.

4. 2020 Kia Sorento – J.D. Power Award Winner in Initial Quality! - Find the best Kia Sorento deals!

In its last year before a complete redesign, the 2020 Kia Sorento lineup is shuffled to include new S and EX variants positioned between L and LX trims on the more affordable end and top-of-the-line SX trim on the more expensive end. Engine choices include a 185-hp 4-cylinder or a 290-hp V-6 engine, and while the 7-passenger crossover SUV is smaller inside than some competitors, it nevertheless packs plenty of value.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Kia Sorento is 136, and the SUV receives an Initial Quality award in the Upper Midsize SUV segment.

3. 2020 Nissan Murano – J.D. Power Award Winner in Initial Quality! - Find the best Nissan Murano deals!

An upscale 5-passenger crossover SUV with expressive styling inside and out, the 2020 Nissan Murano comes in four different trim levels, each equipped with a 260-hp V-6 engine and front-wheel or all-wheel drive. This year, Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 collection of driving assistance systems is standard on all but the base trim level, and most versions of the SUV gain additional standard equipment.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Nissan Murano is 134, and the SUV receives an Initial Quality award in the Midsize SUV segment.

2. 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe - Find the best Chevrolet Tahoe deals!

The most popular full-size SUV in America, the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe seats up to eight people and is powered by a 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 or a 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 engine. You choose between LS, LT, and Premier trim, and a racy RST Package is available for a custom performance look. Aside from minor option package adjustments, the 2020 Tahoe is unchanged in advance of a complete redesign arriving for the 2021 model year.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is 133.

1. 2020 Nissan Armada – Highest Family SUV in Quality According to Consumers! - Find the best Nissan Armada deals!

Based on the rugged Nissan Patrol sold in other parts of the world, the 2020 Nissan Armada is the highest rated family SUV for quality according to the verified consumers who own them.

A full-size SUV with seating for up to eight people, the Armada employs a robust 390-hp V-8 engine that powers the rear or all four wheels. It comes in four different trim levels, and for 2020 heated outside mirrors are standard on all versions of the SUV while a new 22-inch wheel option package is available.

The PP100 score for the 2020 Nissan Armada is 115, and the SUV receives an Initial Quality award in the Large SUV segment.