Best Luxury Midsize SUVs in 2027
The BMW X5 is the best luxury midsize SUV, an IIHS 2026 Top Safety Pick+ rated 25 MPG combined by the EPA (2026 X5 xDrive40i) with a KBB starting MSRP of $69,750. The Infiniti QX60 ($57,290) is #2 and the Genesis GV80 ($58,850) is #3.
At a glance
| # | Pick | EPA combined | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 BMW X5 xDrive40i (G05) | 25 MPG (2026 X5 xDrive40i) | The only pick with a Top Safety Pick+ and 25 MPG |
| 2 | 2027 Infiniti QX60 (L51 facelift) | 24 MPG (2027 QX60 AWD) | A Top Safety Pick+ at 24 MPG |
| 3 | 2027 Genesis GV80 | 21 MPG (2027 GV80 2.5T AWD) | The highest KBB expert rating here |
| 4 | 2026 Lincoln Nautilus (CDX707) | 24 MPG (2026 Nautilus AWD) | A Top Safety Pick for under $56,000 |
| 5 | 2026 Volvo XC90 | 24 MPG (2026 XC90 B5 AWD) | A Top Safety Pick with the Volvo badge |
| 6 | 2026 Lexus RX 350 (ALA10) | 24 MPG (2026 RX 350 AWD) | The lowest starting price on the list |
| 7 | 2026 Lexus TX | 23 MPG (2026 TX 350 AWD) | A Lexus built around a third row |
| 8 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV | 23 MPG (2027 GLE 350 4MATIC) | A Mercedes with Good crash results across the board |
| 9 | 2026 Acura MDX SH-AWD (YD8) | 21 MPG (2026 MDX AWD) | A lower-priced three-row Acura |
| 10 | 2027 Lincoln Aviator | 20 MPG (2027 Aviator AWD) | A roomy Lincoln with Good crash results |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
2026 BMW X5 xDrive40i (G05)
IIHS named the 2026 X5 a Top Safety Pick+, the EPA rates the xDrive40i at 25 MPG combined, and KBB lists a $69,750 starting MSRP and a 4.6 out of 5 expert rating.
2027 Infiniti QX60 (L51 facelift)
The 2027 QX60 starts at $57,290 and is rated 24 MPG combined; IIHS named the 2026 QX60 a Top Safety Pick+.
2027 Genesis GV80
The 2027 GV80 starts at $58,850 at Genesis (KBB lists $60,445 for the 2.5T) and is rated 21 MPG combined; IIHS named the 2026 GV80 a Top Safety Pick+ and KBB gives the 2026 GV80 a 4.8 out of 5.
2026 Lincoln Nautilus (CDX707)
The 2026 Nautilus starts at $55,990 and is rated 24 MPG combined; IIHS gave it a 2026 Top Safety Pick and KBB rates it 4.2 out of 5.
2026 Volvo XC90
The 2026 XC90 B5 AWD is rated 24 MPG combined, starts at $62,345 and earned an IIHS 2026 Top Safety Pick.
2026 Lexus RX 350 (ALA10)
The 2026 RX 350 starts at $51,975 and is rated 24 MPG combined, but IIHS rated its moderate overlap front test Poor and it earned no 2026 award.
2026 Lexus TX
The 2026 TX 350 starts at $57,890 and is rated 23 MPG combined; IIHS rated its small overlap front test Acceptable and it earned no 2026 award.
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV
The 2027 GLE starts at $69,850 (GLE 300d) in KBB’s listing and the GLE 350 4MATIC is rated 23 MPG combined; IIHS rated all three of its main crash tests Good.
2026 Acura MDX SH-AWD (YD8)
The 2026 MDX starts at $53,250 and is rated 21 MPG combined; IIHS rated its moderate overlap front test Acceptable and it is not on the 2026 winners list.
2027 Lincoln Aviator
The 2027 Aviator starts at $59,190 and is rated 20 MPG combined; IIHS rated its small overlap, moderate overlap and side tests Good.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best luxury midsize SUV?
The BMW X5: an IIHS 2026 Top Safety Pick+ rated 25 MPG combined by the EPA (2026 X5 xDrive40i), with a KBB starting MSRP of $69,750.
Which luxury midsize SUV is cheapest?
The Lexus RX 350 starts at $51,975 (KBB, 2026), ahead of the Acura MDX at $53,250.
Which luxury midsize SUVs earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+?
The BMW X5, Infiniti QX60 and Genesis GV80; the Lincoln Nautilus and Volvo XC90 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Which luxury midsize SUV has the best gas mileage?
The BMW X5 xDrive40i at 25 MPG combined, ahead of the QX60, Nautilus, XC90 and RX 350 at 24 MPG.
EPA combined MPG at a glance
Official sites
- 2026 BMW X5 xDrive40i (G05) · bmwusa.com
- 2027 Infiniti QX60 (L51 facelift) · infinitiusa.com
- 2027 Genesis GV80 · genesis.com
- 2026 Lincoln Nautilus (CDX707) · lincoln.com
- 2026 Volvo XC90 · volvocars.com
- 2026 Lexus RX 350 (ALA10) · lexus.com
- 2026 Lexus TX · lexus.com
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV · mbusa.com
- 2026 Acura MDX SH-AWD (YD8) · acura.com
- 2027 Lincoln Aviator · lincoln.com
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