Best Midsize SUVs of 2023 and 2024

Edmunds' experts test midsize SUV contenders on both our test track and a 115-mile real-world test loop of city streets, freeways and winding canyons. In between, we take them home and live with them as our daily drivers, typically for two full weeks. The data we gather results in our midsize SUV ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover performance, comfort, interior, technology, utility and value. How we rank

Midsize SUVs

For growing families or frequent road trippers, midsize SUVs make a lot of sense. They have a larger back seat and more cargo room than their smaller siblings.
2023 Honda Passport
1
Redesigned in 2019

Honda Passport

MSRP
$41,100 - $46,560
Edmunds Rating
8.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
21
2023 Subaru Outback
2
Redesigned in 2020

Subaru Outback

MSRP
$28,395 - $42,295
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
23 - 28
2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
3
MSRP
$34,460 - $51,625
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 23
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4
Redesigned in 2022

Jeep Grand Cherokee

MSRP
$39,535 - $68,940
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
22
2023 Ford Bronco
5
Redesigned in 2021

Ford Bronco

MSRP
$34,095 - $76,580
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
15 - 20
2023 Toyota Venza
6
Redesigned in 2021

Toyota Venza

MSRP
$34,120 - $42,265
Edmunds Rating
7.8 out of 10
Combined MPG
39
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
7
Redesigned in 2019

Hyundai Santa Fe

MSRP
$28,750 - $44,300
Edmunds Rating
7.7 out of 10
Combined MPG
24 - 26
2023 Toyota 4Runner
8
Redesigned in 2010

Toyota 4Runner

MSRP
$40,155 - $54,620
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
17
2024 Chevrolet Blazer
9
Introduced in 2019

Chevrolet Blazer

MSRP
$35,400 - $45,700
Edmunds Rating
7.3 out of 10
Combined MPG
21 - 25
2023 Nissan Murano
10
Redesigned in 2015

Nissan Murano

MSRP
$34,160 - $47,410
Edmunds Rating
7.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
23


Midsize 3-row SUVs

Midsize three-row SUVs provide lots of utility at a reasonable price. Expect advanced safety features, too, along with capable acceleration when you need it.
1
Introduced in 2020

Kia Telluride

MSRP
$35,990 - $53,185
Edmunds Rating
8.4 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 22
2
Introduced in 2020

Hyundai Palisade

MSRP
$36,400 - $53,600
Edmunds Rating
8.3 out of 10
Combined MPG
21 - 22
3
Introduced in 2024

Toyota Grand Highlander

MSRP
$43,070 - $53,545
Edmunds Rating
8.2 out of 10
4
Introduced in 2024

Mazda CX-90

MSRP
$39,595 - $59,950
Edmunds Rating
8.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
25
5
Redesigned in 2023

Honda Pilot

MSRP
$35,950 - $52,030
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 22
6
Redesigned in 2020

Toyota Highlander

MSRP
$36,620 - $51,425
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
24 - 25
7
Redesigned in 2016

Mazda CX-9

MSRP
$38,750 - $48,460
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
23
8
Redesigned in 2018

Buick Enclave

MSRP
$44,800 - $59,100
Edmunds Rating
7.8 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 21
9
Redesigned in 2020

Ford Explorer

MSRP
$36,760 - $56,220
Edmunds Rating
7.7 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 27
10
Redesigned in 2022

Nissan Pathfinder

MSRP
$35,810 - $50,680
Edmunds Rating
7.7 out of 10
11
Redesigned in 2010

Toyota 4Runner

MSRP
$40,155 - $54,620
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
17
12
Redesigned in 2011

Dodge Durango

MSRP
$40,420 - $105,300
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
13 - 21
13
Redesigned in 2021

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

MSRP
$41,535 - $70,940
Edmunds Rating
7.5 out of 10
Combined MPG
21

Midsize luxury SUVs

Midsize luxury SUVs generally provide stout performance, the latest in luxury options and lots of space. Also included here is a new sub-class of SUV "coupes," which sacrifice practicality for style.
1
Redesigned in 2020

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

MSRP
$57,700 - $120,000
Edmunds Rating
8.4 out of 10
Combined MPG
17 - 22
2
Redesigned in 2019

Porsche Cayenne

MSRP
$72,200 - $171,300
Edmunds Rating
8.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
16 - 21
3
MSRP
$81,200 - $120,700
Edmunds Rating
8.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
17 - 19
4
Introduced in 2021

Genesis GV80

MSRP
$57,450 - $81,500
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 22
5
Introduced in 2019

Audi Q8

MSRP
$72,800 - $83,100
Edmunds Rating
7.8 out of 10
Combined MPG
20
6
Redesigned in 2024

Lexus RX

MSRP
$48,600 - $68,730
Edmunds Rating
7.8 out of 10
Combined MPG
24 - 36
7
Redesigned in 2020

Land Rover Defender

MSRP
$56,400 - $118,600
Edmunds Rating
7.8 out of 10
Combined MPG
16 - 20
8
Redesigned in 2020

Porsche Cayenne Coupe

MSRP
$80,700 - $188,700
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
16 - 21
9
MSRP
$83,000 - $121,500
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
18 - 22
10
Introduced in 2017

Cadillac XT5

MSRP
$44,195 - $57,095
Edmunds Rating
7.4 out of 10
Combined MPG
21 - 24
11
Edmunds Rating
7.3 out of 10

Midsize 3-row luxury SUVs

Midsize luxury three-row SUVs typically offer seating for seven, or six if you spring for second-row captain's chairs.
1
Redesigned in 2017

Audi Q7

MSRP
$59,200 - $74,400
Edmunds Rating
8.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 21
2
Redesigned in 2022

Acura MDX

MSRP
$49,850 - $73,500
Edmunds Rating
8.0 out of 10
Combined MPG
19 - 22
3
Redesigned in 2020

Lincoln Aviator

MSRP
$53,340 - $89,280
Edmunds Rating
7.7 out of 10
Combined MPG
20 - 23
4
Redesigned in 2017

Land Rover Discovery

MSRP
$58,400 - $77,800
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
21 - 22
5
Redesigned in 2022

INFINITI QX60

MSRP
$49,200 - $65,500
Edmunds Rating
7.4 out of 10
Combined MPG
22 - 23
6
Introduced in 2020

Cadillac XT6

MSRP
$48,595 - $60,095
Edmunds Rating
7.3 out of 10
Combined MPG
21 - 23
7
Redesigned in 2010

Lexus GX 460

MSRP
$58,875 - $69,530
Edmunds Rating
6.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
16


Midsize performance SUVs

These steroidal SUVs boast incredible power and athleticism, yet they also deliver wagon-like practicality.
1
Redesigned in 2020

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

MSRP
$188,700
Edmunds Rating
8.4 out of 10
Combined MPG
16
2
Introduced in 2019

Lamborghini Urus

MSRP
$229,268 - $260,676
Edmunds Rating
8.4 out of 10
Combined MPG
16
3
Introduced in 2020

Audi SQ7

MSRP
$90,200 - $94,900
Edmunds Rating
8.2 out of 10
Combined MPG
17
4
Introduced in 2020

Audi SQ8

MSRP
$95,500 - $101,500
Edmunds Rating
8.1 out of 10
Combined MPG
17
5
Redesigned in 2020

BMW X5 M

MSRP
$108,900
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
15
6
Redesigned in 2022

Acura MDX Type S

MSRP
$68,150 - $73,500
Edmunds Rating
7.9 out of 10
Combined MPG
19
7
Redesigned in 2020

BMW X6 M

MSRP
$113,700
Edmunds Rating
7.7 out of 10
Combined MPG
15
8
Introduced in 2021

Aston Martin DBX

Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
8
Redesigned in 2011

Dodge Durango SRT 392

MSRP
$73,195
Edmunds Rating
7.6 out of 10
Combined MPG
15
10
Introduced in 2017

Maserati Levante Trofeo

MSRP
$79,400 - $153,100
Edmunds Rating
7.5 out of 10
Combined MPG
16 - 18




Top Selling Midsize-suvses of
2022

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    Best Midsize SUVs

    Not too long ago, SUVs came in one size: large. But skyrocketing demand has ushered in a new era with seemingly endless variations on the SUV theme. Today, midsize SUVs, as the name suggests, slot neatly between compact and full-size SUVs, providing what many would call the best of both worlds.

    Midsize SUVs typically offer more passenger and cargo space than compacts, without the land-yacht footprint of full-size vehicles. Many midsizers employ a V6 engine to provide extra power and torque, although turbocharged four-cylinder engines are increasingly common. Depending on the model and specification, midsize SUVs can serve multiple purposes, from off-road adventuring to high-style boulevard cruising.

    Whether you're inclined to the tree line or the valet line, we've rated the top midsize SUVs to match your lifestyle. Let our expert vehicle ratings and evaluations help you find the right fit.

    Choosing the Best Midsize SUV for you

    Midsize SUVs cover a broad spectrum of today's most popular vehicles. Some aren't much larger than what we'd call compact SUVs, while others hang around the fringes of the full-size SUV class. Furthermore, there's a midsize SUV for practically any budget, with prices ranging from the high $20,000s to $100,000 and beyond.

    Pricing is perhaps the most important consideration when buying a midsize SUV. From there, you can narrow your choices based on fuel economy, available seating rows, maximum cargo space and, if it matters to you, towing capacity. Maneuverability is another concern since some SUVs move like smaller cars while others feel like boats. Visibility is something to be mindful of when you're test-driving the vehicle, although backup cameras and parking sensors help mitigate low-speed anxiety in driveways and parking lots.

    Next steps for buying a Midsize SUV

    Midsize SUVs are among today's most popular cars for good reason. With seating for five to eight passengers, power liftgates and large cargo spaces, plus essential tech offerings (Bluetooth, USB connectivity, even Wi-Fi hotspots), midsize SUVs often strike the best balance for growing families on the go. By blending sedan comfort with the utility of a covered truck, midsize SUVs offer multidimensional benefits. When it's time to find your midsize SUV, let Edmunds guide you with detailed expert insights and easy one-stop pricing.