The best midsize SUVs offer the space, comfort, technology, and performance to satisfy a wide range of prospective vehicle-buyers. Read on as we explore the 10 top-rated SUVs of the year.
2021 Kia Sorento
– Good gas mileage
– The two rows of seats are spacious and comfortable
– Upscale interior
– Outstanding predicted reliability rating
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded I-4 2.5 L
2021 Hyundai Palisade
– Refined ride and handling
– Spacious, quality interior
– Comfortable seats
– User-friendly infotainment system
– Many standard safety features
– Automatic transmission
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.8 L
2021 Kia Telluride
– Roomy seating and cargo space
– Composed handling
– Spry V6 engine
– Many standard features
– Intuitive infotainment system
– Automatic transmission
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.8 L
2021 Mazda CX-9
– Excellent gas mileage
– Energetic, lively handling
– Powerful engine
– Opulent cabin
– Automatic transmission
– Front-wheel driver
– Engine: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 2.5 L
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
– Lots of space for passengers and cargo
– Intuitive infotainment system
– Comfortable ride
– Automatic transmission
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V6 3.6L
2021 Dodge Durango
– Powerful optional V8 engines
– Ample seating space
– Outstanding towing capability
– Straightforward infotainment system
– Automatic transmission
– Rear-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.6 L
2021 Honda Passport
– Powerful V6 engine
– Balanced ride and handling
– Roomy, upscale cabin
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L
Buick Enclave
– Roomy seats
– Large cargo hold
– Silky ride
– Ample engine
– Automatic transmission
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V6 3.6L
2021 Honda Pilot
– Smooth ride quality
– Adult-friendly seating
– Respectable cargo room
– Automatic transmission
– Front-wheel drive
– Engine: Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L
Advancing safety technology over the past decade has brought important improvements to SUV safety. Today’s SUVs not only include models built with rugged body-on-frame construction, which makes them capable of heading off-road terrains, but also crossover models that are less rugged and offer a more car-like performance.