2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,000 - $29,200 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
Best Compact SUVs for 2026
59 SUVs earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2026. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating, starting at $23,000. Ranked by NHTSA safety rating, highest first, then base price, cheapest first when results are tied.
Photo by Tahamie Farooqui on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Size class: Compact. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
255-Star Rated
15IIHS Awards
23Brands
$22k–$75kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
Showing 50 of 59 vehicles
2026 Mazda CX-30
$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 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 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 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 Buick Envision
$41,000 - $50,700 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
$44,600 - $60,600 | 312 mi range | $0.96 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 Genesis GV70
$48,985 - $71,095 | 21 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
$50,600 - $60,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Genesis GV60
$52,525 - $71,875 | 306 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
$59,000 - $63,500 | $0.75 per mile
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
$24,995 - $29,695 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Taos
$26,500 - $35,900 | 28-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Niro
$27,390 - $35,790 | 49 MPG | $0.77 per mile
2026 Jeep Compass
$30,595 - $34,530 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 BMW X1
$43,200 - $52,400 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 BMW X3
$51,300 - $66,500 | 27 MPG | $0.86 per mile
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale
$36,995 - $41,495 | 24 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 BMW iX
$75,150 - $111,500 | 312 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 BMW X2
$44,700 - $53,900 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Buick Envista
$24,600 - $29,400 | 30 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Trax
$21,600 - $25,300 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Genesis Electrified GV70
$64,380 - $75,350 | 263 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
$35,000 - $48,975 | 259 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
$40,325 - $48,550 | 35 MPG | $0.77 per mile
2026 Jeep Cherokee
$35,000 - $43,000 | 37 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
$40,490 - $47,190 | 36 MPG | $0.77 per mile
2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport
$49,900 | 20 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
$49,900 - $55,100 | 22 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Lexus NX
$44,775 - $62,830 | $0.79 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-5
$29,990 - $38,990 | 26 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA
$41,500 - $58,550 | 28-29 MPG | $0.85 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB
$43,800 - $60,600 | 27-28 MPG | $0.85 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC
$49,550 - $86,750 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
$59,650 - $93,450 | 22-26 MPG | $0.81 per mile
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander
$29,995 - $44,845 | 27-28 MPG | $0.83 per mile
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Common Questions
How many 2026 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?
25 of 59 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $21,600.
Which 2026 SUVs have zero recalls?
27 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?
23 brands are represented: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, and 15 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.