Our Top-5 picks for 2026! 2026 Top-5 Mid-size SUV

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the top-5 mid-size SUVs for 2026. In Alphabetical order: Honda Pilot Powertrain: 3.5L V6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission, 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. In Canada, standard AWD. In the US FWD and AWD options are available. Reliability: Consumer Reports gives it an overall score of 79/100 and J.D. Power 82/100. Fuel Economy: 12.4L/100 km city 19 MPG city 9.3L/100 km highway 25 MPG highway Towing: 5,000 pounds Pricing: $56,482 - $68,232 CAD $40,200 - $54,580 USD Hyundai Palisade Powertrain: There are two new powertrain options, the gas model has a 3.5L V6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. In Canada, standard AWD and in the US, all trims except XRT Pro come standard with FWD, optional AWD. The hybrid has a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder, a 6-speed automatic transmission, a combined 329 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. In Canada, standard AWD and in the US, FWD and AWD options are available. Fuel Economy: V6 12.2L/100 km city 18 MPG city 9.7L/100 km highway 24 MPG highway Hybrid An estimated combined 7L/100 km, 34 MPG Towing: V6 5,000 pounds and hybrid 4,000 pounds. Pricing: Gas $56,531 - $65,331 CAD Hybrid $63,331 - $68,531 CAD Gas $39,435 - $54,560 USD Hybrid $47,520 - $56,780 USD $47,520 - $56,780 USD Kia Telluride Powertrain: 3.8L V6 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 291 horsepower and 262lb-feet of torque, standard AWD in Canada. FWD and AWD options in the US. Reliability: J.D. Power gives the Telluride an overall score of 85/100 and Consumer Reports 76/100. Fuel Economy: 13.1L/100 km 18 MPG city 10.2L/100 km 23 MPG highway Towing: 5,000 pounds Pricing: Gas $53,827 - $66,527 CAD $36,390 - $53,685 USD Toyota Grand Highlander Powertrain: There are three powertrain options, the gas model has a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The base hybrid, a 2.5L 4-cylinder matched to an ECVT, it has a combined 243 horsepower. Standard AWD in Canada. In the US, FWD and AWD options are available. The Hybrid Max powertrain, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, a combined 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, standard full-time electronic AWD. Reliability: Consumer Reports gives the Grand Highlander gas model an overall score of 68/100. The hybrid 75/100. J.D. Power has not rated the Grand Highlander. Fuel Economy: Gas 11.2L/100 km city 21 MPG city 8.6L/100 km highway 27 MPG highway Hybrid 6.6L/100 km city 36 MPG city 7.4L/100 km highway 32 MPG highway Hybrid Max 9L/100 km city 26 MPG city 8.8L/100 km highway 27 MPG highway Towing: The gas and Hybrid Max models can tow 5,000 pounds and the 2.5L Hybrid 3500 pounds. Pricing: Gas $54,718 - $61,853 CAD $41,360 - $54,545 USD Hybrid $58,018 - $65,353 CAD $44,710 - $53,190 USD Hybrid Max $69,613 CAD $55,190 - $59,275 USD Volkswagen Atlas Powertrain: 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. In Canada, standard AWD and in the US, FWD and AWD options are available. Reliability: Consumer Reports gives the Atlas a score of 53/100. J.D. Power 75/100. Fuel Economy: 12.2L/100 km city 19 MPG city 9.2L/100 km highway 26 MPG highway Pricing: $61,470 - $64,470 CAD $39,310 - $54,630 USD

Added 16 Oct 2026