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Consumer Reports' Top Used 2021 Midsized SUVs for 2026

other · 2026-07-30

Consumer Reports surveyed owners to identify the most reliable 2021 midsized SUVs for used-car shoppers in 2026. The 2021 Lexus RX and Toyota 4Runner earned perfect 5/5 reliability scores, while the Buick Enclave, Honda Passport, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX Hybrid, Lincoln Nautilus, Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, and Toyota Highlander Hybrid each scored 4/5. Prices range from $15,300 for the Nissan Murano to $43,300 for the Toyota 4Runner. The Buick Enclave offers a quiet cabin and comfortable ride with a 3.6-liter V6. The Honda Passport shares a platform with the Pilot but has a stiffer ride. The Honda Pilot provides three-row seating and a refined V6. The Lexus RX Hybrid achieves 29 mpg with a hybrid powertrain. The Lexus RX is praised for comfort and a quiet cabin. The Lincoln Nautilus features a turbocharged V6 and Sync 4 infotainment. The Nissan Murano emphasizes styling and interior finish. The Toyota 4Runner is body-on-frame with off-road capability but lower road test scores. The Toyota Highlander offers a refined V6 and three-row seating. The Highlander Hybrid returns 35 mpg with standard safety features.

Key facts

  • Consumer Reports surveyed owners on 2021 midsized SUVs.
  • 2021 Lexus RX and Toyota 4Runner earned 5/5 reliability scores.
  • Buick Enclave, Honda Passport, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX Hybrid, Lincoln Nautilus, Nissan Murano, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Highlander Hybrid scored 4/5.
  • Prices range from $15,300 (Nissan Murano) to $43,300 (Toyota 4Runner).
  • Buick Enclave has a 3.6-liter V6, 18 mpg, quiet cabin.
  • Honda Passport shares platform with Pilot, 21 mpg, stiff ride.
  • Honda Pilot has 280-hp V6, 20 mpg, three-row seating.
  • Lexus RX Hybrid gets 29 mpg, 308 hp, plush ride.
  • Lexus RX has 5/5 reliability, quiet cabin, aggressive styling.
  • Lincoln Nautilus offers 2.7L turbo V6 or 2.0L turbo four, 20-22 mpg.
  • Nissan Murano has 3.5L V6, 21 mpg, quiet upscale cabin.
  • Toyota 4Runner is body-on-frame, 270-hp V6, 18 mpg, off-road capable.
  • Toyota Highlander has 295-hp V6, 22 mpg, three-row seating.
  • Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 35 mpg, standard safety suite.

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Institutions

  • Consumer Reports
  • Buick
  • Honda
  • Lexus
  • Lincoln
  • Nissan
  • Toyota
  • Ford
  • Apple

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