10 Best SUVs for Seniors

THE SIDE NOTE - Ok, we have an updated list of some of the BEST SUVs for Seniors in 2023. A couple vehicles have dropped off the list and others have been added. Keep in mind that this list is designed to reflect the fact that not all seniors are the same and being a senior covers a significant age window, starting at roughly 62 and going up to...well, however long people live. That's a huge window and some seniors definitely have mobility issues that make certain features in a vehicle important while others live very active lives and want a vehicle that reflects that. Beyond that, there's price considerations, reliability ratings and other variables that are considered. Hopefully we hit close to the mark...let us know either way.

As a senior, soon to be 66 years young, I am about to purchase a vehicle that I hope to love for years to come and one that I can afford. Truth be told, I am not too tech savvy and really do not care for it. I do not need features that I will not use. I want a reliable vehicle and one that will not break my shallow pocket!

I am an occupational therapist; positioning and functional movement IS our wheelhouse. As mobility declines, the best suite of safety features reduce (but not eliminate) the demands of turning eyes and head. Adjustable safety belts are essential. A power seat adjustment and heated seats are welcome choices. SUVs have storage that requires less bending to access. Power tailgate and moonroof is helpful as well. You want a high enough ground clearance and leg space to enter and exit w/o severe hip bending, particularly as knees and hips become an issue. Best visibility forward, side and rear are essential. If you become disabled, find an OT that can formally assess and adapt your driving experience for safety and comfort. AARP holds FREE car assessments at most university programs on a regular basis. We want people to retain both their safety and independence.

I'm a senior and I'm not like ANYBODY else. I am proud of and cherish my unique individuality!

Getting in & out is a big deal. I am 78yo, have arthritis (of course) & 4 broken vertebrae. Some cars have seats that are too low to the ground that exit is a struggle, even with my cane.

A a senior, I still use my 92 Landcruiser.

Have driven a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for almost 4 years. Best vehicle I've ever owned.... Great gas mileage and extremely reliable.

Supplying seat height from curb, and rocker panel width would be helpful additions for those of us who now have difficult getting out. Grip handles on the A pillar is essential.

I'm a fifty & fabulous senior (57, to be exact) and I've enjoyed a decades worth of road trippin' in my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo EX (5.7 L V-8 Hemi). I may be older, but I still have a lead foot and enjoy having great horsepower (360 bhp/390 ft lbs torque), a comfortable ride on long distance drives, extra bells & whistles and the ability to tow (7400 lbs). Both my husband and I have owned this vehicle simultaneously and have taken many long distance trips. I've also owned a 2009 Rav-4 Limited and driven Subaru as well. To each senior their own choice!

I am enjoying my 2023 Tucson. I'm hoping it treats me as well as my 2016 Tucson. At somewhat over 60K miles I replaced the tires, brakes and opted to replace the battery. I replaced the wipers once along the way. That 2016 went to 103K miles prior to selling it for the 2023. Nothing else broke or needed repairs.

I hope to be a senior some day, so I can enjoy all these cool cars ❤

Because my wife and I aren’t concerned about vehicle price or fuel economy, we just wanted the most reliable SUV we could find. We bought a Lexus RX 350. Amazing car.

Firstly, I had a laugh over the constant reference to Apple car play and android. I’m a reasonably tech savvy senior and never use them. I’ve had another SUV for over a year which wasn’t mentioned, and a better option than many here. Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid. More than enough size for 2 people, lots of safety tech, and extremely good on fuel- we get 3.6litres/100kms around town. Love it.

Absolutely love my new 2023 Crosstrek Special Edition. 💜

Perhaps in the future you could address the user interface (UI) in the newer cars as relates to seniors. We are 72 and looked at a 2022 Lexus at Christmas. We had cash in hand and loved the car, but soon realized we did not have enough computer savy to operate it. It's basically a laptop with 4 wheels, with very few tactical switches on the instrument panel - everything is done thru the computer. That requires computer savey and frankly requires drawing your eyes away from the road. The owners manual is almost 800 pages, and the YouTube video on setting up the computer is 3.5 hours long! The car recognizes the driver by their cell phone, not the key fob, and neither of us had phones new enough to accept the software. We had to take our $50,000 cash and just go home. PEW Research in late '22 said 40% of people 72-89 don't even own a smart phone. Which newer cars can be operated with the least amount of computer interface or knowledge? My research concluded we would have to go backwards to a 2016 Lexus to have a chance at operating it. The aging baby boomers have plenty of money but all the cars are designed for the younger crowd. Where are the cars that have more simple and straight-forward UI's ???????

72 and driving a Mazda CX-5. Best car I ever owned.

I'm 66 and just purchased a Mazda CX-30...loving the precise steering and handling. I moved on from a Honda HR-V, because I totally dislike the new design.

The best car for a senior is the car which offers him/her the best driving conditions, comfort and all that at a reasonable cost.

Amazing !!!!!! My 2013 Honda CRV/AWD 2.2 diesel auto with 80,000 miles returns 37mpg overall ....... Looks a better deal than a new one !!!!!

I feel that the safety aspect of the Mazda CX 5 over 1 mpg economy and the lack of a touch screen. is waaaay more important to me why I bought one !! !