There comes a point in life when everyone wants an SUV, that large, durable sport utility vehicle. But how do you know which are the best SUVs on the Brazilian market? 

So, today Mr. Cars has selected for you the best SUVs on the Brazilian market, updated. 

Keep reading and find out!

So, check out our list of the best SUVs on the Brazilian market and choose your favorite! Let's go?

Starting our list, the Jeep Renegade is a subcompact crossover, produced by Jeep, a brand of FCA, launched in 2014. It is manufactured in Melfi (Italy) and also in Goiana, with production having started in March 2015.

Mechanically, it features a 1.8 Flex E.torQ engine with up to 139 horsepower and 19.3 kgfm of torque, along with a six-speed automatic transmission. The SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds and has a top speed of 182 km/h. Average fuel consumption is 7.9 km/l and 11.6 km/l, respectively with ethanol and gasoline. Its trunk has a capacity of 260 liters and it also includes a driver's knee airbag, GPS navigation, Start&Stop system, dual-zone climate control, speed limiter, alloy wheels, and an electronic parking brake.

The Hyundai Creta is a compact SUV launched at the Beijing International Auto Show in 2014. In Brazil, it was presented at the 2016 São Paulo Auto Show.

It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and has a top speed of 188 km/h. Fuel consumption is 7.55 km/l on ethanol and 10.7 km/l on gasoline. The crossover has a 431-liter trunk. It comes with cruise control, six airbags, and traction and stability control.

Furthermore, the Creta currently offers two engine options: the 1.6 and the top-of-the-line Creta 2.0 Prestige. In competition with its rivals, the Prestige includes some features that may influence the purchase decision, such as a driver's seat with a cooling system and digital TV integrated into the multimedia system.

Well, the WR-V is a compact crossover produced by Honda. It was presented at the 2016 São Paulo International Motor Show. This vehicle was developed by the Research and Development team of Honda Automóveis do Brasil, to position itself as the brand's entry-level SUV, sitting below the HR-V.

The crossover is derived from the Honda Fit and has a 1.5 i-VTEC FlexOne engine with up to 116 horsepower and 15.3 kgfm of torque. It comes standard with a CVT transmission, but the model lacks traction and stability control, as well as hill start assist.

The next car on our list of the best SUVs on the Brazilian market is the Captur, a compact crossover produced by Renault. It was first presented in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show and launched in Europe in 2013.

The Captur is a modern-looking reinterpretation of the Duster. Launched in 2017, it shares its platform and mechanical components with the Renault SUV. This means that some of its flaws are also common. This is the case with its thirst for fuel – especially in the 2.0 version.

Furthermore, its 1.6 SCe engine delivers up to 120 horsepower and 16.2 kgfm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. With this setup, the Captur accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 169 km/h. Average fuel consumption is 7.7 km/l on ethanol and 11.1 km/l on gasoline. The trunk capacity is 437 liters.

The HR-V is a compact sporty SUV from Honda, initially made exclusively for the Japanese and European markets. It was launched in 1999, and in 2005 Honda decided to stop production.

The former category leader, the HR-V, changed very little last year to continue captivating the public. However, the biggest news has just arrived in stores. It's the new version with a 1.5 turbo engine, which promises, with apologies for the pun, to "turbocharge" Honda's sales. The problem is that it arrives costing the same as a mid-size SUV, R$ 140 thousand.

Thus, equipped with a 1.8 i-VTEC FlexOne engine, the crossover has up to 140 horsepower and 17.4 kgfm of torque, respectively with gasoline and ethanol, as it is the only one that is more powerful with the petroleum derivative. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds and has a top speed of 175 km/h.

The Chevrolet Tracker is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by General Motors, produced in Argentina and imported to Brazil.

So, the Tracker was chosen by some specialized magazines as the best buy of 2018, and it still ranks among the best SUVs. The model is ideal for exploring the city with family and friends, as it combines all the expected performance and power with an urban and modern design.

The Dacia Duster, or Renault Duster, is the first crossover manufactured by Dacia, which was officially unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

The Duster Dynamique 1.6 CVT is the SUV option that includes cruise control, traction control, stability control, and multimedia system, but it does not come with side or curtain airbags. It has GPS, rearview camera, alloy wheels, fog lights, audio controls on the steering wheel, Eco mode, and speed limiter.

Well, the Jeep Compass is a mid-size SUV from Jeep.

Thus, it was one of the first Chrysler Group car models to offer versions with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) manufactured by Jatco.

An excellent vehicle featuring a 2.0 Tigershark Flex engine with up to 166 horsepower and 20.5 kgfm of torque, plus a six-speed automatic transmission, allowing it to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds with a top speed of 192 km/h. Its fuel consumption is 6.8 km/l with ethanol and 9.8 km/l on the highway.

Another option on our list of the best SUVs on the Brazilian market is the Kicks, a compact crossover produced by Nissan. It was launched in Brazil in 2016 with the goal of being the official car of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, an event sponsored by Nissan.

Thus, with a 432-liter trunk, the Kicks has a 1.6 16V engine with 114 horsepower and 15.5 kgfm of torque, both on gasoline and ethanol, equipped with a CVT Xtronic transmission. The crossover goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.4 seconds and has a top speed of 175 km/h. The average fuel consumption is 8.55 km/l on ethanol and 12.55 km/l on gasoline.

The EcoSport is a subcompact crossover manufactured by Ford. This Ford vehicle meets the cost-benefit requirements in the FreeStyle Plus version, which costs R$ 95,435. With a 1.5 Ti-VCT three-cylinder engine, the compact SUV delivers up to 137 horsepower and 16.2 kgfm of torque.

In addition, the Ecosport has a Rain Sensor, which activates and regulates the speed of the windshield wipers as soon as it starts to rain. This version of the model comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, cruise control, and SYNC 3 multimedia system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Therefore, the Ford EcoSport is one of the SUV models with the best cost-benefit ratio. With ample interior space, it offers excellent performance thanks to its automatic 4WD flex-fuel drive.

The X60 is an SUV from Lifan. This model has an excellent and safe lighting system, with LEDs and a twilight sensor that automatically activates the lights as soon as artificial intelligence detects a need.

The Lifan X60 is one of the SUVs with the most interior space. It's perfect for taking your whole family for a drive. Furthermore, the X60 is one of the models that offers excellent value for money.

In 2014, it was the best-selling Chinese vehicle in Brazil with 4,586 units sold from January to December, according to a report published by Jornal do Carro.

The Volvo XC60 is an SUV launched by Volvo in 2007 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. 

The Volvo SUV arrives with much more power and sportiness, but with a reduction in pollutant emissions, after being elected car of the year in 2018. Much more technological and with an increasingly captivating design, the XC60 is one of the best SUVs.

With Pilot Assist, it's possible to configure the Volvo XC60 to always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and stay within its lane throughout the journey.

The Santa Fe is a mid-size sport utility vehicle from Hyundai. It is quite similar to another sport utility vehicle from the brand, the Tucson.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is an SUV that combines luxury and comfort with plenty of power and durability. This Hyundai model comes with several standard features that guarantee safety, performance, and cutting-edge technology.

It features an intelligent car access system that allows you to unlock the doors without using the keys. In addition, of course, there's the start/stop system, which starts your vehicle with a simple press of a button.

The Toyota Hilux SW4, also known as the Toyota Fortuner, is a mid-size 4x4 sport utility vehicle manufactured by Toyota. In Brazil, both the Toyota Fortuner and the Toyota 4Runner are known as the Hilux SW4.

With its excellent comfort and safety features, the Toyota SW4 is one of the best SUVs. This model has 7 seats to comfortably accommodate everyone. To ensure everyone's safety, the SW4 comes with 7 airbags, as well as excellent stability control, so you can travel peacefully with your whole family.

With a new diesel engine, the Toyota SUV is much more efficient, with lower fuel consumption and significantly more power, ideal for everyday use and your road trip adventures.

The Kia Sorento is a sport utility vehicle from Kia Motors, positioned below the Kia Mohave but above the Kia Sportage. The crossover achieved the highest possible rating in NHTSA crash tests thanks to a new suspension system and its redesigned components.

The Kia Sorento offers design and technology worthy of one of the best SUVs. A very spacious car, with capacity for 7 people to enjoy all the comfort it offers.

The parking sensors send alerts to facilitate maneuvering, even in the tightest spaces. This model also features engine start via Smart Key recognition, activated by pressing the Start/Stop button.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover vehicle manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen.

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspan offers all the style, performance, and comfort you expect. It has 7 seats, so no one is left out and everyone can enjoy the ride in one of the most awarded SUVs of 2018 and 2019, which has become even better in its newest version.

The Citroën C4 Cactus is a compact crossover SUV, produced by the French automaker Citroën in Spain between April 2014 and December 2017.

The Cactus' greatest merits are offering a very well-equipped top-of-the-line version for under R$100,000, and a competent turbocharged engine with 173 horsepower. On the other hand, among the models mentioned here, it is the smallest, in addition to having the second most expensive insurance policy and the third most expensive maintenance package.

The restyled 2018 Cactus received a major technological upgrade, including emergency brake assist, lane departure warning system, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, and automated parking. 

Finally, the list of the best SUVs on the Brazilian market ends with the Volkswagen T-Cross, a compact crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen. It is based on the MQB platform and was officially launched in April 2019.

The T-Cross stands out for being the most economical in its group, in addition to having the cheapest maintenance (the first 3 are free). Despite having good interior space, its body is quite compact – the cost comes in the below-average trunk space – its biggest rivals have a more spacious compartment.

So, there are many interesting SUV options, aren't there? And if you like this car model and want to know about the most economical SUVs, check out our content below!