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On Wednesday, SUVS.com published its list of this year’s top SUVs after examining offerings in each segment.

"With SUVs starting to take a majority stake hold in US vehicle purchases, we felt that it would be important to highlight the best options available to consumers," said Sergio Zlobin, principal at Fueled Up, the parent company of SUVS.com. "Our team analyzed data from millions of shoppers coming through SUVS.com this year, and coupled it with a detailed market comparison of the SUVs available for sale to determine which vehicles should receive the first place title in each category."

The news and reviews company’s annual SUV Awards recognize SUVs in 12 categories such as Best Value and Safest SUV.

Winners in each segment are selected for their performance, interior space, value, safety and technological and stylistic features, according to SUV.com.

The following are the recipients of SUVS.com’s 2016 SUV Awards.

1. Best Compact Economical SUV: 2016 Honda CR-V

2. Best Compact Luxury SUV: 2016 Jaguar F-Pace

3. Best Midsize Economical SUV: 2016 Nissan Murano

4. Best Midsize Luxury SUV: 2016 Tesla Model X

5. Best Large Economical SUV: 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

6. Best Large Luxury SUV: 2016 Mercedes GL-Class

7. Safest SUV: 2016 Acura MD-X

8. Best Value SUV: 2016 Mazda CX-5

9. Best Performance SUV: 2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

10. Best Off-Road SUV: 2016 Jeep Wrangler

11. Most Dependable SUV: 2016 Toyota 4Runner

12. Best Family SUV: 2016 Volvo XC90

A full detailed description of each award winner and runners-up in each category can be viewed at SUVS.com/awards.