Best luxury midsize SUVs of 2026, ranked by owner data
We ranked 18 luxury midsize SUVs on sale in the US and Canada against each other on three measured things: problems reported by owners, the new asking price, and EPA combined fuel economy.
Data from October 2026. Sources: owner reports, Auto.dev US listings, EPA ratings. How we rank · Best used luxury midsize SUVs
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#1 of 18
Lexus RX
Score 75 out of 100
- Owner reliability (24 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 53% of this list
- Price (28 of 30 points): median new asking price $58,836 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 93% of this list
- Fuel economy (23 of 25 points): 25 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 93% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- New price
- $57k–$60k (median $58,836)
- Fuel economy
- 25 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Dated infotainment system (pre-2023 models)
Best for
Most reliable by owners
2 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent. Ranked #6.
Lowest new price
Median new asking price $55,459. Ranked #3.
Best fuel economy
26 mpg combined (EPA). Ranked #2.
The full ranking
- #1
Lexus RX
Score 75- New price
- $57k–$60k (median $58,836)
- Fuel economy
- 25 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Dated infotainment system (pre-2023 models)
Why #1
- Owner reliability (24 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 53% of this list
- Price (28 of 30 points): median new asking price $58,836 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 93% of this list
- Fuel economy (23 of 25 points): 25 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 93% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #2
BMW X5
Score 67- New price
- $73k–$83k (median $76,273)
- Fuel economy
- 26 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High long-term maintenance and repair costs
Why #2
- Owner reliability (29 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 65% of this list
- Price (13 of 30 points): median new asking price $76,273 (45 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 43% of this list
- Fuel economy (25 of 25 points): 26 mpg combined (EPA): the best gas or hybrid on this list
- #3
Infiniti QX60
Score 67- New price
- $53k–$59k (median $55,459)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- CVT Transmission Failure (2014-2021 models)
Why #3
- Owner reliability (16 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 35% of this list
- Price (30 of 30 points): median new asking price $55,459 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): the lowest of this list
- Fuel economy (21 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 82% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #4
Tesla Model X
Score 65- New price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 103 MPGe
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 1 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Poor build quality and reliability
Why #4
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 1 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 88% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no new listing prices)
- Fuel economy (25 of 25 points): 103 MPGe combined (EPA): the best EV on this list
- #5
Volvo XC90
Score 61- New price
- $58k–$65k (median $62,393)
- Fuel economy
- 24 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Software/Infotainment glitches (AAOS)
Why #5
- Owner reliability (16 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 35% of this list
- Price (24 of 30 points): median new asking price $62,393 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 79% of this list
- Fuel economy (21 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 82% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #6
Lamborghini Urus
Score 58- New price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 20 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent
- Main owner complaint
- Lack of bespoke character/interior
Why #6
- Owner reliability (45 of 45 points): 2 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent: the fewest on this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no new listing prices)
- Fuel economy (13 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 50% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #7
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Score 57- New price
- $60k–$86k (median $72,955)
- Fuel economy
- 21 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Severe electrical/software glitches (2024-2026 models)
Why #7
- Owner reliability (24 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 53% of this list
- Price (17 of 30 points): median new asking price $72,955 (46 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 57% of this list
- Fuel economy (16 of 25 points): 21 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 64% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #8
Cadillac LYRIQ
Score 56- New price
- $58k–$65k (median $60,942)
- Fuel economy
- 87 MPGe
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Software glitches and infotainment bugs
Why #8
- Owner reliability (24 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 53% of this list
- Price (26 of 30 points): median new asking price $60,942 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 86% of this list
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 87 MPGe combined (EPA): better than about 25% of the EVs on this list
- #9
BMW X6
Score 54- New price
- $91k–$152k (median $141,404)
- Fuel economy
- 19 mpg
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 1 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance and repair costs post-warranty
Why #9
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 1 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 88% of this list
- Price (4 of 30 points): median new asking price $141,404 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 14% of this list
- Fuel economy (10 of 25 points): 19 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 39% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #10
BMW iX
Score 48- New price
- $81k–$94k (median $86,055)
- Fuel economy
- 87 MPGe
- Owner reports
- 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Lack of utility features
Why #10
- Owner reliability (33 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 74% of this list
- Price (9 of 30 points): median new asking price $86,055 (11 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 29% of this list
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 87 MPGe combined (EPA): better than about 25% of the EVs on this list
- #11
Genesis GV80
Score 44- New price
- $64k–$74k (median $70,813)
- Fuel economy
- 21 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Rear differential/transfer case failure
Why #11
- Owner reliability (9 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 21% of this list
- Price (19 of 30 points): median new asking price $70,813 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 64% of this list
- Fuel economy (16 of 25 points): 21 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 64% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #12
Mercedes-Benz G-class
Score 41- New price
- $213k–$232k (median $223,282)
- Fuel economy
- 15 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance and repair costs at dealerships, especially for diesel models
Why #12
- Owner reliability (40 of 45 points): 3 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent: fewer than about 88% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): median new asking price $223,282 (27 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 0% of this list
- Fuel economy (1 of 25 points): 15 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 4% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #13
Land Rover Discovery
Score 38- New price
- $60k–$72k (median $64,966)
- Fuel economy
- 21 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Catastrophic crankshaft failure (TDV6/SDV6 diesel engines)
Why #13
- Owner reliability (1 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 3% of this list
- Price (21 of 30 points): median new asking price $64,966 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 71% of this list
- Fuel economy (16 of 25 points): 21 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 64% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #14
BMW X5 M
Score 34- New price
- No data yet
- Fuel economy
- 15 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- S63 Twin-Turbo V8 Engine Long-Term Reliability
Why #14
- Owner reliability (33 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems in owner reports: fewer than about 74% of this list
- Price (0 of 30 points): No data yet (no new listing prices)
- Fuel economy (1 of 25 points): 15 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 4% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #15
Audi Q8
Score 30- New price
- $72k–$76k (median $74,149)
- Fuel economy
- 19 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Major powertrain failures (water pump/coolant migration) leading to expensive repairs (~$7,500)
Why #15
- Owner reliability (5 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 12% of this list
- Price (15 of 30 points): median new asking price $74,149 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 50% of this list
- Fuel economy (10 of 25 points): 19 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 39% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #16
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Score 28- New price
- $95k–$171k (median $107,629)
- Fuel economy
- 18 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- High maintenance and repair costs
Why #16
- Owner reliability (16 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 35% of this list
- Price (6 of 30 points): median new asking price $107,629 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 21% of this list
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 18 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 25% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #17
Land Rover Defender
Score 24- New price
- $75k–$114k (median $85,927)
- Fuel economy
- 17 mpg
- Owner reports
- 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Major mechanical failures (engine replacement
Why #17
- Owner reliability (9 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 21% of this list
- Price (11 of 30 points): median new asking price $85,927 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 36% of this list
- Fuel economy (4 of 25 points): 17 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 14% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
- #18
Porsche Cayenne
Score 9- New price
- $141k–$199k (median $170,295)
- Fuel economy
- 18 mpg
- Owner reports
- 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
- Main owner complaint
- Infotainment & Control System Failures
Why #18
- Owner reliability (1 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 3% of this list
- Price (2 of 30 points): median new asking price $170,295 (40 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 7% of this list
- Fuel economy (6 of 25 points): 18 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 25% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
Not enough data to rank yet
These luxury midsize SUVs are sold here, but we won't rank a car on guesses.
- Acura MDX: not enough owner reports yet
- Audi Q7: too few owner reports to judge
- Cadillac VISTIQ: too new to judge (on sale since 2025)
How we rank
- Owner reliability, 45 points. Problems that owners report again and again, from our owner reports. A very frequent problem counts twice. Fewer problems than the other cars on this page earns more points.
- New price, 30 points. The median asking price in US listings (Auto.dev). Cheaper than the others earns more.
- Fuel economy, 25 points. EPA combined rating. Electric cars are compared only with other electric cars, in MPGe.
- No guesses. A car needs enough owner reports and three years on sale to be ranked. A number we don't have earns 0 points and says "No data yet". We never compare NHTSA complaint counts between models, because they grow with the number of cars sold.
Questions
- What is the best luxury midsize SUV of 2026?
- The Lexus RX ranks #1 of 18 with a score of 75 out of 100. 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports, and its new price is $58,836 at the median.
- Which luxury midsize SUV has the fewest owner-reported problems?
- The Lamborghini Urus: 2 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent.
- What is the cheapest luxury midsize SUV on this list?
- The Infiniti QX60, with a median new asking price $55,459, based on US listings.
- How does CarWizz rank luxury midsize SUVs?
- Each car is compared only with the other cars on this page. Owner reliability is worth 45 points, new price 30 points and EPA combined fuel economy 25 points. A car without enough owner reports is not ranked, and a missing number earns no points.
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