8 Best Pre-Owned SUVs: Value for Money and Reliability

25 September 2025 Assembly of eight popular SUVs including the Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Honda CR-V, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sportage, and other models, representing the best used SUVs for their value and reliability.

 

Are you looking for the best used SUV in terms of value for money and reliability? Occasion Kadri in the Buckingham area presents this top 8 of the most reliable and economical SUVs available on the used vehicle market.

Toyota RAV4

Among the best pre-owned SUVs, you will find the Toyota RAV4. It is a compact SUV with excellent resale value on the used vehicle market.

2023 dark grey Toyota RAV4 Prime with driver opening the door, one of the best pre-owned SUVs recognized for its value for money and reliability.
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Toyota RAV4: Value for Money

  • Vehicle on our roads since 1997. Durable compact SUV.
  • Spare parts available at the dealer.
  • Vehicle popular in Canada with a 33% increase in sales in 2023.
  • Competitive purchase price on the used vehicle market.

Toyota RAV4: Reliability

  • Reliability reports from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power.
  • Reliable for nearly 30 years.
  • Brand consistently producing durable vehicles.

Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is one of the only subcompact SUVs to offer both gasoline and electric vehicle trims. Introduced in 2018, it provides a spacious cabin and safe on-road performance.

Hyundai Kona: Value for Money

  • Advantageous price on the pre-owned market compared to other SUVs in its category.
  • Extended and comprehensive warranty.
  • Several versions available.

Reliability

  • Since 2021, a reliable model according to several automotive experts.
  • The Kona electric is a proven choice.
2023 blue Hyundai Kona electric plugged into a charging station, a popular subcompact SUV appreciated for its reliability and energy efficiency.
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV offered at a good price on the used vehicle market.

2023 silver Hyundai Tucson in the mountains, a modern pre-owned SUV combining bold design, comfort, and proven reliability.
2023 Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson: Value for Money

  • A vehicle offering many qualities for its price, such as a spacious, comfortable interior and attractive style.
  • Spare parts available at the dealer.
  • Quite popular in Canada with a 19% increase in sales in 2023.

Hyundai Tucson: Reliability

  • Reliable vehicle, mainly for the 2020–2024 years.
  • The hybrid model is considered very reliable, above average.
  • The Hyundai Tucson can travel up to 400,000 km according to various verified sources.

In short, the Tucson is considered one of the most reliable used SUVs. No doubt it is also among the best pre-owned hybrid SUVs on the North American market.

Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a competent compact SUV that has been on our roads for nearly 30 years. Available in gasoline or hybrid trims, it is versatile and offers excellent handling.

Honda CR-V: Value for Money

  • Extremely popular vehicle. In 2023, sales in Canada increased by 63%.
  • Excellent resale value on the pre-owned vehicle market.
  • Easy availability of parts and accessories for the Honda CR-V.
  • Very good resale value.

Reliability

  • The CR-V has enjoyed a great reputation for several years.
  • Solid construction and assembly.
  • Durable and robust vehicle.
  • Extremely reliable compact SUV according to J.D. Power.
2022 silver Honda CR-V Touring at night in the city, a versatile and durable pre-owned SUV offering excellent value for money.
2022 Honda CR-V Touring

Hyundai Venue

The Hyundai Venue is a subcompact SUV that made its debut in 2020. Fuel-efficient and agile in the city, it can easily park in the tightest spaces.

2022 red Hyundai Venue parked in a plant workshop, an affordable and practical small pre-owned SUV with good value for money.
2022 Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue: Value for Money

  • Low maintenance cost with its simplified engine.
  • Excellent price-to-equipment ratio.
  • Popular vehicle with a 13% sales increase in Canada in 2023.
  • Frugal fuel consumption (7.5 L/100 km).

Hyundai Venue: Reliability

  • Various J.D. Power reports confirm the vehicle’s reliability.
  • The Hyundai brand is known through time for producing reliable vehicles.
  • Vehicle longevity of 15 years and more.

Honda HR-V

As a subcompact SUV, the Honda HR-V stands out for its cargo space, versatility, and efficiency both in the city and on long trips.

Honda HR-V: Value for Money

  • The Honda brand is renowned for designing quality vehicles.
  • Low long-term maintenance costs.
  • Spare parts and accessories readily available.
  • As a Honda vehicle, it holds good resale value.

Reliability

  • Reliable and durable vehicle according to automotive experts.
  • Simplified mechanics make the SUV less prone to issues compared to other models in the segment.
  • The HR-V shares the same architecture as the Honda Civic, an extremely reliable car.
2021 silver Honda HR-V Sport side view on an urban street, a reliable and economical compact pre-owned SUV.
2021 Honda HR-V Sport

Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage has been on our roads for 25 years. Ranked among the best value-for-money SUVs, it is offered in gasoline, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid trims.

2023 blue Kia Sportage hybrid parked in front of a modern building, a popular pre-owned SUV offering performance, reliability, and proven value on the used market.
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

Kia Sportage: Value for Money

  • Sales for the Kia Sportage increased by 51% in Canada in 2023. It is a popular vehicle.
  • With its advantageous price, the Kia Sportage is well-equipped.
  • Quality construction and careful assembly.

Reliability

  • Organizations such as J.D. Power and What Car? clearly establish the Sportage as a reliable vehicle.
  • Durable and reputable vehicle on the pre-owned vehicle market.
  • Efficient and high-performing engines.
  • Enhanced longevity for the compact SUV.

Among pre-owned hybrid SUVs, the Kia Sportage ranks high.

Toyota Highlander

Available in gasoline or hybrid trims, the Toyota Highlander is a family midsize SUV that has been on our roads since 2001.

Toyota Highlander: Value for Money

  • Excellent resale value on the used market.
  • Quality manufacturing.
  • Popular vehicle for its spacious interior, generous cargo space, and proven performance.
  • Excellent balance between price and vehicle quality.
  • Sales increased by 10% in Canada in 2023.

Reliability

  • Toyota has a strong reputation for reliability.
  • Durable and very reliable vehicle.
  • According to automotive experts, all of the brand’s vehicles are reliable, including the Toyota Highlander.
2023 red Toyota Highlander hybrid rear view in the city, a midsize family pre-owned SUV renowned for comfort and reliability.
2023 Toyota Highlander

Come test drive your next used SUV at Occasion Kadri Dargham, near Gatineau and l’Ange-Gardien. Take advantage of attractive used vehicle financing solutions and the advice of a passionate team.

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