There is a plethora of midsize luxury SUVs out there. This segment takes the spotlight for bridging the gap between entry-level offerings and expensive, large SUVs. In other words, mid-size offerings are the most practical and well-rounded in the luxury SUV segment. The relatively compact form factor also makes mid-size SUVs comfortable city rides. The luxury appeal is on par with most SUVs in this class.
We have compiled ten well-rounded midsize luxury SUVs that are worth buying new. The criteria that make this group the cut include aggressive pricing, conservative depreciation over the years, and an accessible cost of ownership for a luxury SUV. From a misunderstood gorgeous Italian to a bold new all-electric Cadillac to a surprisingly affordable yet well-stacked Volvo, this list of midsize luxury SUVs is vibrant.
This list is organized in descending order of starting prices, from the most expensive to the most affordable midsize luxury SUVs.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Uplifting The Tri-star Legacy Among Midsizers
While it is the most expensive luxury SUV in this lineup, the Mercedes GLE offers a solid luxury and technology feature set. The base 2026 GLE 350 includes heated, power-adjustable front seats with memory and power lumbar. The cabin is wrapped in leatherette, features dual-zone automatic climate control, and even adds a 64-LED ambient lighting system. On the technology front, it gets dual 12.3-inch screens in a seamless slab of glass and lots of connected features, including a “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant.
Going up the trim table adds plush Nappa leather, heated and cooled front cupholders, a heated steering wheel, an Air Balance cabin fragrance system, and an available four-zone climate control system. The Merc GLE scores 80/100 in Quality and Reliability on J.D. Power. Furthermore, it has issued only one recall and conducted no investigations to date for both the 2025 and the new 2026 models.
- MSRP: $62,250
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 48%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $88,679
2026 Cadillac Lyriq
Classic Cadillac Luxury And Practical Modern Tech
Taking a bold new step into the future of luxury appeal is the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq. This sharp-looking midsize SUV fuses the much-appreciated Cadillac luxury with elevated levels of connected and practical technology features. Even the base sub-$60,000 trim level includes features such as heated and ventilated front seats with driver’s lumbar massage, power-adjustable seats, heated wiper park, and a hands-free power liftgate.
The LYRIQ’s interior has some nice styling bits that truly allow it to be identified as GM’s most luxurious offering in this segment…
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
The technology suite includes features such as standard Super Cruise, a 19-speaker AKG audio system, and a large curved display that houses both the infotainment and instrument clusters. The higher trims add more premium materials, multi-zone climate control, and heated power mirrors. The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq has a Quality and Reliability rating of 66/100, according to J.D. Power. The 2025 model has had three recalls and no investigations to date, according to NHTSA. There have been none reported yet for the 2026 model.
- MSRP: $59,300
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 57%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $80,153
2026 Genesis GV80
The Underrated And Value-Packed Rival To The German Giants
Despite being only five years old, the Genesis GV80 has already made its mark in the competitive luxury segment. It is a formidable rival to the big guns from Germany and Japan. The 2026 GV80‘s advantage is its aggressive pricing, for which there are a lot of features on offer. Even the base trim level enjoys killer features like a massive 27-inch OLED display that integrates the instrument cluster and infotainment, a Mood Curator, and loads of connectivity features with OTA updates.
Comfort is well addressed with heated, power-adjustable front seats, leatherette surfaces, and real wood accents. A highlighting cabin feature is its jewel-like transparent shift dial. The Genesis GV80 has commendable reliability ratings, according to J.D. Power, with a score of 83100. According to NHTSA, there has been one recall and no investigations for the 2025 and 2026 models to date.
- MSRP: $57,700
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 52%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $96,510
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2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Undisputed Do-It-All Luxury SUV
While we are still bummed about not getting the gigantic Land Cruiser LC 300 in America, the baby 2026 Land Cruiser takes a bit of that pain away. The 2026 American-spec Land Cruiser is the international-spec Prado and therefore qualifies as a plush mid-size SUV. Its rugged appeal is renowned worldwide. However, what catches our fancy is the well-appointed feature list for its value-for-money price tag of under $60,000.
What I really like is how the Land Cruiser’s cabin looks and feels like it’ll last forever. Materials feel thick and robust, while large, hefty knobs and dials make manipulating the truck’s commands a breeze. There’s also essentially a button for everything, which is refreshing in this era of screens.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
Even the base trim includes features such as heated and ventilated leatherette seats, an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected capabilities, and three-zone automatic climate control, among others. The top-spec trim adds features like a larger 12.3-inch display, an upgraded 10-speaker JBL system, and available leather upholstery and cooled seats. J.D. Power gives the 2026 Land Cruiser a Quality and Reliability score of 73/100. Since 2025, there has been only one recall for this Toyota model.
- MSRP: $57,200
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 35%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $78,207
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
The Underrated Value-King Among Midsize Luxury SUVs
This is an underrated American luxury SUV that doesn’t get the love it deserves for packing so much comfort, luxury, and convenience in a fine, well-rounded package, all for under $55,000. When it comes to luxury and comfort, even the base trim is well-equipped. Notable features on the Lincoln Nautilus include soft-touch cabin materials, heated and power-adjustable front seats with driver’s seat memory, a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, ambient lighting, and active noise cancellation.
The higher trims are more interesting, with notable features such as 24-way adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, and multisensory-themed experiences that fuse lighting, scent, and music in the cabin. It further outclasses popular Japanese rivals with a solid J.D. Power rating of 80/100, of which the Quality and Reliability score is a solid 80/100. Its NHTSA run is also solid, with the 2025 model having a maximum of four recalls to date. The 2026 Nautilus is mainly free of issues, except for the Hybrid trim, which has a recall for a missing pedestrian warning sound.
- MSRP: $53,995
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 55%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $88,477
2026 Acura MDX
Insanely Reliable Luxury SUV That Can Outlive Rivals
The Acura MDX offers affordability, reliability, and effortless daily drivability in the luxury midsize segment. Its sharp design language and available 355-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine also demonstrate how luxury and sport appeal can be harmoniously balanced. Its VFM proposition is evident in the MDX‘s well-stacked feature list. Even the base model includes features such as heated sport front seats wrapped in leatherette, a panoramic moonroof, and a tri-zone automatic climate control system.
All materials look and feel of the utmost quality. There’s just a sense with this interior that the MDX Type S will last for a long time.
– William Clavey for TopSpeed
The top trim levels make the cabin plusher, with features such as Milano leather, open-pore wood, ambient lighting, and additional in-car entertainment technology. According to J.D. Power, the 2026 Acura MDX has a Quality and Reliability score of 77/100. The 2025 model has had two recalls and one investigation to date. The 2026 model has already started on a strong run, with no recalls or investigations to date.
- MSRP: $51,800
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 50%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $72,416
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2026 Infiniti QX60
Sharp Styling, Loaded Features, And VFM
The new Infiniti QX60 offers an affordable price, low depreciation, and a cost-effective cost of ownership for a luxury car. It is loaded with luxurious features, with even the base model getting options such as a panoramic sunroof, tri-zone climate control, heated front leatherette seats, and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, to name a few. The premium trim levels offer greater luxury, featuring quilted semi-aniline leather, open-pore wood, and a suite of assistive technologies.
Beautiful leather seats include diamond quilting and subtle contrast stitching that looks handcrafted but not fussy. It reminds you that design matters not because it impresses other people, but because it makes you feel good every time you get behind the wheel.
– Nicole Wakelin, TopSpeed Journalist
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 scores 76/100 for Quality and Reliability by J.D. Power. According to the NHTSA, issues have been well controlled as well. The 2025 model has had just one recall to date, and the 2026 model has started its strong run with zero recalls or investigations to date.
- MSRP: $51,590
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: ~50%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $74,298
2026 Lexus RX
A Versatile Luxury SUV That Tops The Reliability Chart
This is a sharp-looking Japanese luxury SUV, well-rounded in luxury, comfort, convenience, and technology. The Lexus RX is also one of the most popular models in its class, owing to its affordable pricing, low depreciation, and low ownership costs. The base trim includes features such as leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, a leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Going up the trim table adds semi-aniline leather, ventilated front seats, a power moonroof, and even power-folding heated rear seats. This Lexus also tops the reliability charts with a J.D. Power Quality and Reliability score of 82/100. According to NHTSA, the 2025 model has had a maximum of three recalls and no investigations. The 2026 RX has already started on a strong note with just one recall to date.
- MSRP: $51,175
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 33%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $74,985
2026 Volvo XC60
Affordable Luxury With A Refined Design And Top-Spec Safety
The Volvo XC60 is a fine fusion of refined Scandinavian design, practical, usable in-car technology, luxury, and top-rated safety features. Features on this mid-size luxury SUV focus on offering a simplified experience. Luxury features include power-adjustable heated front seats with memory, premium leatherette (and a choice of cloth), and a panoramic sunroof, among others.
Thanks to Google’s built-in software, the software experience is well integrated with an 11.2-inch touchscreen. It includes features such as Google Assistant, Maps, and the Play Store to make the most of Google’s ecosystem. The reliability quotient is commendable, with the 2026 Volvo XC60 scoring 74/100 on Quality and Reliability, according to J.D. Power.
- MSRP: $50,995
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 51%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $75,374
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2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The Misunderstood Italian Luxury SUV
This is the most misunderstood luxury SUV in this lineup. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio impresses further with a wholesome suite of luxury and comfort features for under $50,000. Even the base trim includes features such as leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory and lumbar support, and a heated leather steering wheel, among others. Technology features include a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and an 8.8-inch infotainment screen.
Premium materials upholster the handsome architecture in a way that quietly says “money.” And yet, it’s nicely understated. Embracing the style to which Italians refer as sprezzatura, the Alfa’s interior design evokes a sense of effortless grace.
– Lyndon Conrad Bell, TopSpeed Journalist
The latter consists of Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, integrated navigation, and a wireless charging port, among other features. The reliability quotient is also solid, with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio scoring a commendable 85/100 in Quality and Reliability via J.D. Power’s most recent scoring of the SUV. Known issues are also quite restricted, making it an easy luxury SUV to recommend.
- MSRP: $48,995*
- Predicted 5-Year Depreciation: 67%
- Total Cost Of Ownership over 5 years: $85,299
*2025 MY price mentioned here
Sources: Kelley Blue Book, CarEdge, NHTSA, and J.D. Power