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Best Family SUVs for 2026

53 SUVs under $60,000 earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2026. The 2026 Kia Sorento appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick+, starting at $32,390. RepairPal rates it 4.0 out of 5.0 for reliability. Ranked by NHTSA safety rating, highest first, then base price, cheapest first when results are tied.

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2026 Kia Sorento

5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick+

$32,390 starting MSRP, 23 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Size class: Midsize or Full-Size; Base MSRP: 60000 or lower. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

365-Star Rated
22IIHS Awards
23Brands
$29k–$59kPrice Range

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

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Common Questions

How many 2026 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?

36 of 53 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $28,600.

Which 2026 SUVs have zero recalls?

23 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.

What is the safest family vehicle for 2026?

53 family-sized SUVs and minivans earned 5-star NHTSA safety ratings for 2026. The 2026 Kia Sorento ranks first, with options starting at $28,600.

Which brands have SUVs on this list?

23 brands are represented: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and 15 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.