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Best Midsize SUVs for 2026

50 SUVs 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. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

265-Star Rated
18IIHS Awards
22Brands
$29k–$82kPrice Range

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

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

50 vehicles

Common Questions

How many 2026 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?

26 of 50 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $28,600.

Which 2026 SUVs have zero recalls?

29 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?

22 brands are represented: Acura, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Genesis, and 14 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.