The 6 best cars, SUVs, and trucks right now, according to Edmunds

The Honda (HMC) Civic Hybrid took two awards from Edmunds: the best of the best and the best car.

“The best new all-rounder on sale today starts at $30,000. How refreshing,” said Steven Ewing, Edmunds director of editorial content.

Weaver said the car “offers an unbeatable combination of practicality, performance and value.” It scored an 8.2/10 rating.

Edmunds said the Model 3's revamp in 2024 brought the car from “good” to “great” without making it more expensive.

Reese Counts, Edmunds’ vehicle test editor, said: “From range to price to performance, there are few areas where the Model 3 doesn’t have a leg up on the competition.”

It starts at just above $43k and gets an 8.2/10 rating from Edmunds.

Edmunds said the Grand Highlander Hybrid is in “a class of one” with great fuel economy, a comfortable third row of seats, and Toyota’s (TM) newest safety features.

“Great efficiency and a cabin full of family-friendly features might not seem exciting, but mention them to any parent, and it’ll get their attention,” said Brian Wong, Edmunds’ senior reviews editor.

The car starts at $46,415 and scored a 8.4/10 rating from Edmunds.

The 2025 Kia (HYMTF) EV9 was rated the best electric SUV.

“The EV9 wowed us last year, and it continues to stand alone as the most well-rounded electric SUV you can get, especially if you need family space,” said Jonathan Elfalan, Edmunds’ director of vehicle testing.

Edmunds lauded its “mix of utility, affordability, and plenty of space.” The SUV starts at $56,395 and scored a 8.6/10 rating.

Edmunds declared the Ford (F) Ranger is the year’s best truck.

Ewing said “the new Ford Ranger packs full-size pickup capabilities in a midsize pickup footprint” and Edmunds praised the car’s refinement from its previous generations.

It starts at $34,575 and got a 8.2/10 rating.

The Rivian (RIVN) R1T was declared the best EV truck of the year.

“A light refresh gave us features we’ve longed for and even more impressive range,” said Nick Yekikian, Edmunds’ senior news editor. “The R1T stands head and shoulders above every other electric pickup on sale right now.”

The truck starts at $71,700 and scored a 8.4/10 rating.