Here’s Which New Vehicles Data Shows Are Most Likely To Run For Over 250,000 MilesForbesJim Gorzelany, Senior ContributorWed, September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleA study shows the burly Toyota Sequoia SUV has a 42.3% chance of lasting for more than a quarter-million miles.Toyota/benjamin huttonWhile a substantial number of motorists lease, rather than buy new vehicles outright, and in the process keep them for only two or three years, many more take a buy and hold strategy by piloting their rides for many more years of faithful service. Studies show that the average owner now keeps a car for over eight years, with the average vehicle age at just over 14 years.Long-term ownership has become more of a necessity than ever in recent times, as new car, truck and SUV prices have risen beyond the means of a growing number of U.S. households with loan terms extending to six and seven years. This week Kelley Blue Book announced that the average new-vehicle transaction price in the U.S. is now up to a staggering $50,089, with deals becoming rarer with manufacturers' incentives having dropped below last year's levels.While at one time it was remarkable when (or if) a given car reached the 100,000-mile mark, today's new vehicles can reach or exceed the 250,000-mile mark. The key to achieving that lofty goal is, of course, proper maintenance, but also a given model's inherent reliability and cost of repairs. Safe driving is also an asset to a model's longevity. Even what looks like serviceable damage from a wreck can total a modern vehicle if it involves replacing airbags, embedded sensors and cameras and expensive components like adaptive suspension dampers.AdvertisementAdvertisementAt that, some models have a greater tendency than others to go the distance before being relegated to the scrap yard. As they do each year, the used-vehicle website iSeeCars.com has issued its list of which cars, trucks and SUVs that are most likely to exceed 250,000 miles, based on a study of listing data for over 395 million vehicles.Overall, the study concluded that the brand building the models that show the greatest longevity is Toyota, with 19.7% of its vehicles having a chance to register over 250,000 miles. It's followed by the company's Lexus division (14.4%), Honda (13.3%), Acura (9.5%) and GMC (5.8%).Among mainstream models, the full-size Toyota Sequoia SUV leads all comers, with a 42.3% chance of running more than 250,000 miles. Among the top 25 models ranked here, all but two (the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Chevrolet Suburban SUVs) come from Japanese car brands. According to iSeeCars, the average vehicle has a 5.4% chance of going beyond a quarter-million miles."It's clear Toyota and Honda have a corporate philosophy focused on durability and a long vehicle lifespan," says iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer. "But the military background of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the robust design and wide range of capabilities of Chevrolet's Suburban, allow them to break into the top rankings."These are the top ranked models:Toyota Sequoia (42.3% chance of lasting over 250,000 miles)Lexus LS (38.8%)Toyota 4Runner (33.1%)Lexus RX Hybrid (28.9%)Toyota Tundra (28.2%)Toyota Tacoma (25.0%)Lexus GX (23.3%)Toyota Avalon (23.2%)Toyota Highlander Hybrid (20.7%)Honda Accord Hybrid (18.5%)Honda HR-V (17.6%)Lexus IS (17.5%)Toyota Avalon Hybrid (17.4%)Mercedes-Benz G-Class (17.3%)Honda Civic (15.0%)Honda Pilot (14.3%)Honda Ridgeline (13.7%)Honda Civic Hatchback (13.2%)Acura MDX (13.1%)Lexus RX (12.8%)Honda CR-V (12.7%)Acura ILX (12.4%)Toyota Highlander (12.3%)Chevrolet Suburban (11.6%)Toyota Prius (11.5%)AdvertisementAdvertisementThe website ranks pickup trucks separately, and it should come as little surprise that they're among the most robust rides on the road, with sales and longevity dominated by domestic brands. The segment is led by the burly full-size heavy-duty Ram 3500 with a 31.9% chance of last beyond 250,000 miles. The average among trucks is 11.1%.Here's the 12 longest-running pickups:Ram 3500 (31.9%)Toyota Tundra (28.2%)GMC Sierra 3500HD (26.2%)Toyota Tacoma (25.0%)GMC Sierra 2500HD (17.2%)Ford F-350 Super Duty (15.1%)Ford F-450 Super Duty (14.9%)Ram 2500 (14.3%)Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (14.1%)Honda Ridgeline (13.7%)Ford F-250 Super Duty (13.4%)Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (11.7%)"Truck owners often subject their vehicles to highly demanding use cases while expecting them to perform without complaint," Brauer explains. "These top-ranked trucks reflect a level of quality and durability engineered to meet those demands."You can read the full iSeeCars 250,000+ miles report with other by-segment longevity lists and full commentary here.This article was originally published on Forbes.com