2017 Kia Niro by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 There are many reasons you might be in the market for an SUV. They’re big, powerful people-carriers that can haul your entire family AND all of their belongings up the side of a mountain. Plus, you’ll look good doing it. Far from being the specialty vehicles they once were, sports utility vehicles can be rough-and-tumble trail blazers, or luxurious highway cruisers.

Honda Element by Rudolf Stricker — CC BY-SA 3.0 Ground clearance is an extremely important part of the car buying process that many new or less experienced buyers can often overlook. It can be the different between maintaining your cars for years or having unexpected damage and repair issues pop up unexpectedly. Seasoned car buyers know the importance of this, and the Honda Element’s ground clearance is right on average with other mid-size SUVs.

2020 Ford Explorer XLT by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 When drivers are in the market for a new vehicle with plenty of ground clearance, they’re not always looking for an adventure car. Plenty of people need the ride in order to overcome obstacles you can find in and around developed areas. Maybe they have a steeper-than-average driveway and are tired of scraping their bumper every time they pull in.

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Nissan Rogue Sport is a tried-and-tested compact crossover SUV that’s carried passengers on safe travels since 2014. Originally known as the Nissan Qashqai, it was renamed the Rogue Sport in the U.S. in its second generation. A car like this is known for its reliability, making it all the more important that you wind up with a model that treats you well.

2016 BMW X5 by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 BMW’s mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the X5, was actually the company’s first SUV and still one of the most reliable on the market. The X5’s on-road capabilities are so robust that BMW actually refers to this vehicle as a Sports Activity Vehicle rather than an SUV. In order to ensure you get to enjoy these features to their fullest, it’s important that you keep aware of the following problems that CoPilot has found certain models suffer from!

2018 Honda Odyssey Touring by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Five generations in, the Honda Odyssey has proven itself time and again as one of the most reliable minivans on the market. Honda began manufacturing the Odyssey in 1994, garnering numerous awards for its status as a top-tier minivan. With such an excellent vehicle on your hands, you want to make sure you get one that’s operating at optimal performance as well.

2018 Ford Edge by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 Ford introduced the Ford Edge, its premier crossover SUV for the North American market, in 2007 to critical acclaim. Rated as one of the “Best Cars For Families” by AAA and given the IIHS “Top Safety Pick” rating, the Edge is a tried and true vehicle known for the comfort it provides its passengers as they ride. This means that this SUV has relatively few issues to be concerned about, but it’s still important that you go in knowing everything that could be wrong with your Ford Edge.

Image by Djordje Nikolic from Pixabay Since 1997, Subaru has manufactured its top-of-the-line compact crossover SUV, the Forester. This is an incredibly versatile vehicle touted for its capabilities in traversing all kinds of terrain and weather conditions. Recent generations also include cutting-edge technology that mitigate distractions and assist the driver’s sight. With that being said, it’s imperative that your Subaru Forester doesn’t suffer from some of the pressing problems that have plagued certain models.

Ford EcoSport 2018 by Dispvas2018 — CC0 1.0 Originally crafted by Ford Brazil in 2003, the Ford EcoSport is a 5-door SUV that was given a major update when it entered the North American market in 2018. Improvements included an overhaul of the front end design as well as the rear bumper, and the addition of a touchscreen infotainment system. At CoPilot, we’re here to help you navigate the many different used year models of the Ford EcoSport you might find.

BMW 7-series 745 by Chanokchon — CC-BY-SA-4.0 BMW released its 7 Series line of cars in 1977 as its flagship model. All 7 Series cars are developed in the sedan bodystyle, used by BMW to introduce innovative features before implementing them in other models. The BMW 745 cars were introduced in 2002 and remained in production until 2005. Enjoying the 745’s iDrive control system and distinct appearance is easy, as long as you get the right year model.