2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$29,750 - $43,700 | 20-25 MPG | $0.79 per mile
Best Midsize Trucks for 2026
9 pickup trucks earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2026. The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick, starting at $29,750. 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.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick
$29,750 starting MSRP, 20-25 MPG
Photo by John Towner on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: Pickup Truck; Size class: Compact or Midsize. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
25-Star Rated
1IIHS Awards
8Brands
$28k–$41kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
| # | Vehicle | Base MSRP | Safety | Annual Fuel | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $29,750 | 5★ | $2,500 | 3 |
| 2 | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | $40,795 | 5★ | $2,950 | 0 |
| 3 | 2026 Nissan Frontier | $32,150 | 4★ | $2,950 | 1 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma | $32,245 | 4★ | $2,700 | 0 |
| 5 | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | $32,400 | 4★ | $2,950 | 1 |
| 6 | 2026 Ford Ranger | $33,350 | 4★ | $2,700 | 6 |
| 7 | 2026 GMC Canyon | $38,900 | 4★ | $3,100 | 2 |
| 8 | 2026 Ford Maverick | $28,145 | — | $1,650 | 6 |
| 9 | 2026 Jeep Gladiator | $39,820 | — | $3,300 | 0 |
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
9 vehicles
2026 Honda Ridgeline
$40,795 - $47,895 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Nissan Frontier
$32,150 - $42,370 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Toyota Tacoma
$32,245 - $64,450 | 23 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
$32,400 - $50,700 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Ford Ranger
$33,350 - $57,070 | 23 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 GMC Canyon
$38,900 - $57,300 | 20 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Ford Maverick
$28,145 - $41,425 | 25-38 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Jeep Gladiator
$39,820 - $61,210 | 19 MPG | $0.79 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2026 trucks have 5-star safety ratings?
2 of 9 trucks earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $28,145.
Which 2026 trucks have zero recalls?
3 of 9 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 trucks on this list?
8 brands are represented: Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Nissan, Toyota. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.