2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,000 - $29,200 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
Safest Affordable SUVs for 2026
The most affordable option is the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer at $23,000, among 23 vehicles that qualify. Prices range up to $39,995, spanning 13 brands.
How this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Base MSRP: 40000 or lower; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is updated when source agencies publish new information.
$23k–$40kPrice Range
13Brands
235-Star Rated
$1,100Lowest Fuel Cost
23 vehicles
2026 Kia Seltos
$23,790 - $31,490 | 29 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Buick Encore GX
$25,900 - $33,000 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-30
$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda HR-V
$26,500 - $31,850 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 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 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 | 24 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento
$32,390 - $47,790 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
$34,200 - $46,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050 - $50,500 | 23-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
$37,500 - $51,400 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,995 - $59,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,300 - $53,620 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310 - $54,630 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,995 - $61,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
Common Questions
Which brands have suvs on this list?
13 brands are represented: Acura, Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, and 5 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.