2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,000 - $29,200 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
Best AWD SUVs for 2026
152 SUVs earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2026. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer appears first because it has the lowest starting price in this 5-star group at $23,000. Within this 5-star group, results are ranked by base price, cheapest first.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating, lowest starting MSRP in this group
$23,000 starting MSRP, 27-31 MPG
Photo by Dan Gold on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive or Four-Wheel Drive. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
505-Star Rated
22IIHS Awards
21Brands
$23k–$50kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
Showing 50 of 152 vehicles
2026 Kia Seltos
$23,790 - $31,490 | 29 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Buick Encore GX
$25,900 - $33,000 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-30
$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda HR-V
$26,500 - $31,850 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,695 - $31,845 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790 - $39,690 | 26-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Nissan Rogue
$29,090 - $38,990 | 31-32 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Tucson
$29,450 - $42,075 | 26-36 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-50
$29,900 - $42,900 | 25-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995 - $41,595 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Ford Escape
$30,350 - $38,935 | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid
$30,490 - $40,590 | 35-42 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,805 - $43,085 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda CR-V
$30,920 - $42,250 | 29-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,845 - $40,265 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento
$32,390 - $47,790 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
$34,200 - $46,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050 - $50,500 | 23-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Lexus UX
$36,955 - $46,945 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
$37,500 - $51,400 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,995 - $59,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,300 - $53,620 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Ford Explorer
$38,465 - $56,905 | 20-21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-90
$38,800 - $58,500 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
$38,890 - $47,190 | 34-37 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310 - $54,630 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC40
$39,900 - $51,900 | 26-27 MPG | $0.86 per mile
2026 Lincoln Corsair
$39,985 - $54,365 | $0.69 per mile
2026 Tesla Model Y
$39,990 - $59,990 | 357 mi range | $0.78 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,995 - $61,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Subaru Ascent
$40,795 - $51,995 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800 - $57,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Buick Envision
$41,000 - $50,700 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
$41,660 - $54,845 | 23-24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Nissan Murano
$41,670 - $49,800 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Pilot
$42,195 - $54,995 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-70
$42,250 - $56,670 | $0.81 per mile
2026 GMC Acadia
$43,700 - $64,900 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Cadillac XT5
$44,300 - $62,100 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$44,600 - $60,600 | 312 mi range | $0.96 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
$45,010 - $59,575 | 34-36 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Volkswagen ID.4
$45,095 - $57,655 | 291 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Acura RDX
$45,100 - $54,850 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander
$45,570 - $53,225 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$47,320 - $54,975 | 35 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Honda Prologue
$47,400 - $57,900 | 308 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Genesis GV70
$48,985 - $71,095 | 21 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Volvo XC60
$49,700 - $79,800 | $0.83 per mile
This ranking shows the top 50. Refine by body type or year using the navigation above to find more.
Common Questions
How many 2026 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?
50 of 152 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $23,000.
Which 2026 SUVs have zero recalls?
26 of 50 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
Which brands have SUVs on this list?
21 brands are represented: Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Genesis, Honda, and 13 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.