Safest Midsized, Large, and Three-Row SUVs of 2026

The midsized and large SUVs listed below earned the highest Best score in our safety verdict evaluation, which means they: 

• Excelled in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests.
• Come standard with automatic emergency braking that is highway-speed capable and has pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic warning.
• Don’t have the lowest usability rating in Consumer Reports’ evaluation of controls and infotainment systems.
• Got average or above scores in Consumer Reports’ own tests of routine handling, emergency handling, and braking distance. 

Big, heavy vehicles are already at a disadvantage when it comes to safety. “Most large SUVs could not achieve a top score because of their long braking distances and ponderous handling,” she says. In fact, only one large SUV, the Nissan Armada, earned a Best score.

For example, many midsized three-row SUVs took less than 130 feet to stop from 60 mph. By comparison, nearly all large SUVs took more than 140 feet to stop. Similarly, many large SUVs performed worse than smaller models in our crash-avoidance test, in which drivers swerve to avoid an obstacle.

The vehicles below are listed in alphabetical order by category. Consumer Reports members can click on the model names to see our exclusive road test and reliability data, and whether a vehicle is CR Recommended. To be recommended, vehicles must excel in owner satisfaction, road tests, and reliability, among other factors.