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The Jeep Grand Cherokee has consistently been rock-solid in every measure of an off-road-capable people hauler. It's a true off-road vehicle that doubles as a family sedan. Nobody does it better than Jeep at this price point. 

Base Price: $36,495

Chevy's Tahoe is like the Abrams tank of SUVs: large, potent, sturdy, and dependable, yet it also boasts beauty and luxury, offering a ride that feels akin to a luxury sedan rather than a hefty, robust SUV.  Only its gas consumption kept it from the top spot.

Base Price: $58,195

In the crowded SUV market, Mazda's CX-30 is a stand-out. The CX-30 is not only a great little SUV, with its potent 2.5-Liter turbo-charged engine it's a pocket rocket that handles like a sports car and gets great gas mileage to boot. And it's the most affordable of the group!

Base Price: $24,995

Hyundai's Palisade is kind of like a mini-me version of the Tahoe, down to its looks. Unlike the Tahoe, it's more a luxury car doubling as an off-roader, a combination that's likely to receive few complaints given the Palisade's price point. 

Base Price: $38,045

Toyota's reputation for making capable off-road vehicles lives on in the Highlander. Like most Toyota's, the Highlander also gets excellent gas mileage while delivering its passengers in comfort.

Base Price: $40,665

The Q8 is the bikini model of SUVs, beautiful and sexy, and at that price, high maintenance. It's also a very capable all-wheel-drive vehicle in the tradition of the Quattro. And like the Quattro, it gets you there in a hurry and in style. 

Base Price: $74,895