The 10 best nonluxury SUVs to buy in 2026: Consumer Reports

Most SUVs look alike on a spec sheet but drive very differently. Consumer Reports evaluated dozens of models to find 10 top non-luxury picks

SUVs now account for a majority of new vehicle sales in the U.S., and the non-luxury segment has grown more competitive and more capable than ever. Automakers have packed features once reserved for premium brands into mainstream models, making the choice harder for buyers.

Consumer Reports tested and scored every major SUV on road performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety to identify the best options at each size. Here are the 10 highest-scoring non-luxury SUVs you can buy right now.

2026 Toyota Crown Signia

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Scoring 89 overall from Consumer Reports, the highest on this list, the 2026 Toyota $TM -2.42% Crown Signia starts at $44,490. Its 240-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder pairs with an electric drive and a continuously variable transmission, and CR measured 37 mpg overall in testing. At low speeds, the Crown Signia can move without the gasoline engine, though flooring the accelerator summons it loudly. The suspension is well-tuned, the interior polished, and the front seats plush, though the driver's instrument cluster takes more effort to read than the infotainment touchscreen.

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At $44,950 to start, the 2026 Honda $HMC -1.03% Passport scores 89 overall and earns a perfect reliability rating of five out of five from Consumer Reports. The 285-horsepower V6 delivers willing power, but CR found the 10-speed automatic can be reluctant between gears. The Passport achieved 21 mpg overall, and physical buttons and knobs handle climate and audio instead of touchscreen menus, which CR flagged as a usability advantage. The rear seat and cargo hold are both spacious,........

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