The top 5 midsize SUVs tested and ranked by Edmunds

Edmunds has ranked five of the best two-row midsize SUVs based on its testing, focusing on a sweet spot between room and price versus three-row alternatives. The list includes the redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback, the only model starting under $40,000, at $36,445, with available turbo power and a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2026 Honda Passport starts at $46,445, offers a V6 with standard all-wheel drive, and includes a 5,000-pound towing capacity plus another IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. Mazda’s 2026 CX-70 starts at $44,395, or $46,095 with a plug-in hybrid, and also earns Top Safety Pick+. The article begins introducing the Toyota Crown Signia as a hybrid-focused option but cuts off before listing details.