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What is good gas mileage for a SUV?

There's no single answer to what constitutes "good" gas mileage for an SUV, as it heavily depends on the size and type of SUV. A compact SUV will naturally get better gas mileage than a large, heavy SUV. Also, factors like driving style and terrain affect fuel economy.

However, we can offer some general guidelines:

* Good: Generally, anything above 25 mpg (miles per gallon) combined (city and highway) is considered good for a larger SUV. For smaller SUVs (like subcompact or compact crossovers), 30 mpg combined or higher could be considered good.

* Excellent: Gas mileage above 30 mpg combined for a larger SUV would be excellent. For smaller SUVs, anything above 35 mpg combined would be exceptionally good.

* Poor: Anything below 20 mpg combined for a smaller SUV, or below 15 mpg combined for a larger SUV, would generally be considered poor.

To get a better idea of what's considered good for a *specific* SUV model, you should check the EPA's fuel economy estimates for that model year. The EPA website (fueleconomy.gov) is a great resource for this information. You can also find this information on the manufacturer's website or in automotive reviews.