Consumer Reports' Top Used 2021 Midsized SUVs for 2026
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.
Entities
Institutions
- Consumer Reports
- Buick
- Honda
- Lexus
- Lincoln
- Nissan
- Toyota
- Ford
- Apple
Sources
- Quartz —