Top 10 Longest-Lasting SUVs: Toyota Is Crushing Everyone

While the average SUV has only a 4.8% probability of hitting the 250,000-mile mark, top-tier utility vehicles drastically outperform the baseline. Japanese manufacturers account for the vast majority of the top-ranked models, though luxury options like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class also make strong showings.

Here are the top 10 SUVs most likely to go the extra mile, ranked from tenth to first:

10) Lexus RX (Gas) — 12.8% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (2.7x Segment Average)

The conventional gas-powered Lexus RX provides luxury buyers with conservative engineering and low maintenance costs that stand up to decades of use.

9) Acura MDX — 13.1% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (2.8x Segment Average)

Acura’s three-row flagship combines Honda’s smooth V6 architecture with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, giving families a plush yet durable cruiser.

8) Honda Pilot — 14.3% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (3.0x Segment Average)

Tripling the category average, the Honda Pilot offers strong family packaging backed by a dependable powertrain built for long-distance road trips.

7) Mercedes-Benz G-Class — 17.3% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (3.6x Segment Average)

The body-on-frame "Geländewagen" combines military-grade off-road heritage with luxury trimmings, keeping it running long after other luxury crossovers fade.

6) Honda HR-V — 17.6% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (3.7x Segment Average)

Standing out as a surprise subcompact entry, the straightforward Honda HR-V provides high fuel economy paired with impressive long-term mechanical reliability.

5) Toyota Highlander Hybrid — 20.7% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (4.3x Segment Average)

Proving that hybrid powertrains excel over long mileage spans, the electrified Highlander outranks its standard gas equivalent by a wide margin.

4) Lexus GX — 23.3% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (4.9x Segment Average)

Built on Toyota’s rugged global Land Cruiser platform, the V8-powered Lexus GX handles severe trail duty and long highway slogs with equal ease.

3) Lexus RX Hybrid — 28.9% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (6.1x Segment Average)

Claiming third overall among all SUVs, the Lexus RX Hybrid offers six times the average likelihood of hitting 250,000 miles thanks to low brake and engine wear.

2) Toyota 4Runner — 33.1% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (6.9x Segment Average)

Renowned for its indestructible nature, the body-on-frame 4Runner relies on time-tested mechanicals to achieve nearly seven times the segment average for longevity.

1) Toyota Sequoia — 42.3% Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles (8.9x Segment Average)

Dominating the entire automotive study, the full-size Toyota Sequoia is nearly nine times more likely to reach 250,000 miles than the average SUV.

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