2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV
$35,100 - $44,200 | 319 mi range | $0.79 per mile
Best Road Trip SUVs for 2026
88 midsize and full-size SUVs ranked by fuel cost for 2026, led by the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV. Prices start at $28,600.
Photo by Dino Reichmuth on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Size class: Midsize or Full-Size. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
$29k–$100kPrice Range
16Brands
165-Star Rated
$700Lowest Fuel Cost
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
Showing 30 of 88 vehicles
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ
$50,900 - $67,300 | 317 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Tesla Model X
$99,990 - $114,990 | 352 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Honda Prologue
$47,400 - $57,900 | 308 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Lexus RZ
$46,000 - $57,000 | 229 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S
$66,000 | 294 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Kia EV9
$54,900 - $71,900 | 305 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9
$58,955 - $76,490 | 335 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ
$59,200 - $83,795 | 326 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 Cadillac VISTIQ
$77,395 - $96,495 | 305 mi range | $0.81 per mile
2026 Rivian R1S
$76,990 - $125,990 | 300 mi range | $0.81 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
$48,290 - $53,490 | 33 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid
$38,890 - $47,190 | 34-37 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Toyota Crown Signia
$44,490 - $48,890 | 38 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050 - $50,500 | 23-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
$45,010 - $59,575 | 34-36 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$47,320 - $54,975 | 35 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-70
$42,250 - $56,670 | $0.81 per mile
2026 Lexus RX
$50,525 - $71,860 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Hyundai Palisade
$39,435 - $58,780 | 20-31 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC60
$49,700 - $79,800 | $0.83 per mile
2026 Lexus TX
$56,440 - $80,310 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC90
$61,050 - $83,900 | $0.83 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
$28,600 - $35,000 | 26-27 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 GMC Terrain
$30,100 - $41,800 | 25-27 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Subaru Outback
$34,995 - $47,995 | 27 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-90
$38,800 - $58,500 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
$77,250 - $133,150 | 17-21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
$49,495 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
$41,660 - $54,845 | 23-24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
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Common Questions
What is the most fuel-efficient SUV for road trips in 2026?
The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV has the lowest annual fuel cost at $700 among midsize and full-size SUVs for 2026. Lower fuel costs translate directly to cheaper road trips.
Which brands have SUVs on this list?
16 brands are represented: Alfa Romeo, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, and 8 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.