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Best SUVs: Highest-rated cars in Canada on Driving for 2026

Welcome to our "Best SUVs" hub, the ultimate destination for automotive rankings. We have painstakingly crunched the data to extrapolate which vehicles are superior in five key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. We then calculate the average Overall rating to give you a sense of how it compares to its peers, and include the top examples of different power sources. These ratings are purely objective and not influenced by subjective opinions of reviewers in order to give you a very neutral and unbiased snapshot of how vehicles measure up to their competitors.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The 2026 Kia EV9 earns the top spot in our Best SUVs thanks to impressive Safety, Efficiency and Cargo Space ratings.
  • While 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 couldn’t match 2026 Kia EV9 for , it still ranks very high because of its solid Safety, Efficiency and Cargo Space scores.
  • We crunch the data to rate vehicles on a 5-point scale in 5 key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. Overall ratings average those 5 categories to rank it compared to other vehicles in this category.

  • #1
    2026 KiaEV9
    Land AWD

    Price MSRP

    $64,995

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Kia EV9 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,995 to $85,295 plus $2,185 Freight & PDI. The EV9 is available in 7 trims with Electric power source from 203 up to 502 hp, and the GT trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Kia EV9 has a 573 L (20.2 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,233 L (44 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,314 L (82 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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    #2
    2026 HyundaiIONIQ 9
    Preferred AWD+

    Price MSRP

    $64,999

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,999 to $81,499 plus $2,400 Freight & PDI. The IONIQ 9 is available in 5 trims with Electric power source from 215 up to 422 hp, and the Preferred AWD+ w/Ultimate Calligraphy Pk trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has a 620 L (21.9 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,323 L (47 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,462 L (87 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #3
    2026 TeslaModel Y
    Performance All-Wheel Drive

    Price MSRP

    $74,990

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $49,990 to $84,990 plus $2,500 Freight & PDI. The Model Y is available in 7 trims with Electric power source from 291 up to 510 hp, and the Performance All-Wheel Drive trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Tesla Model Y offers 835 L (29.5 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 2,004 L (71 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #4
    2026 CadillacVISTIQ
    Sport AWD

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    Price MSRP

    $92,999

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.7 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $92,999 to $117,499 plus $2,800 Freight & PDI. The VISTIQ is available in 4 trims with Electric power source producing 615 hp, and the Platinum AWD trim is highest rated at 4.50 out of 5 stars. The Cadillac VISTIQ has a 430 L (15.2 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,218 L (43 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,271 L (80 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #5
    2026 ChevroletBlazer EV
    SS AWD

    Price MSRP

    $71,199

     Score

    4.40/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $55,699 to $71,199 plus $2,600 Freight & PDI. The Blazer EV is available in 5 trims with Electric power source from 220 up to 615 hp, and the SS AWD trim is highest rated at 4.40 out of 5 stars. The Chevrolet Blazer EV offers 722 L (25.5 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,674 L (59 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #6
    2026 CadillacLYRIQ
    Luxury AWD

    Price MSRP

    $74,899

     Score

    4.40/5

    Efficiency

    2.7 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $70,399 to $97,399 plus $2,800 Freight & PDI. The LYRIQ is available in 10 trims with Electric power source from 365 up to 615 hp, and the V-Series Premium AWD trim is highest rated at 4.40 out of 5 stars. The Cadillac LYRIQ offers 793 L (28.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,722 L (61 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #7
    2026 ToyotaHighlander Hybrid
    XLE AWD

    Price MSRP

    $54,835

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    6.7 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a 7-, or 8-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $54,835 to $60,215 plus $1,930 Freight & PDI. The Highlander Hybrid is available in 2 trims with Hybrid power source producing 243 hp, and the Limited AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a 453 L (16.0 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,371 L (48 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,387 L (84 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #8
    2026 LexusRX 450h
    Ultra Premium

    Price MSRP

    $78,495

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2026 Lexus RX 450h is a 5-seat SUV priced at $78,495 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The RX 450h is available in 1 trim with Plug-in Hybrid Electric power source producing 304 hp, and the Ultra Premium trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus RX 450h offers 838 L (29.6 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,308 L (46 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #9
    2026 ChevroletEquinox EV
    2LT

    Price MSRP

    $46,199

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $46,199 to $54,699 plus $2,600 Freight & PDI. The Equinox EV is available in 8 trims with Electric power source from 220 up to 300 hp, and the RS AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Chevrolet Equinox EV offers 748 L (26.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,620 L (57 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #10
    2026 LexusRZ 350e
    Signature

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    Price MSRP

    $59,990

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    1.9 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Lexus RZ 350e is a 5-seat SUV priced at $59,990 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The RZ 350e is available in 1 trim with Electric power source producing 221 hp, and the Signature trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus RZ 350e offers 966 L (34.1 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,515 L (54 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #11
    2026 LexusRZ 450e
    Signature

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    Price MSRP

    $66,990

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Lexus RZ 450e is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $66,990 to $82,960 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The RZ 450e is available in 2 trims with Electric power source producing 308 hp, and the Executive trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus RZ 450e offers 966 L (34.1 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,515 L (54 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #12
    2026 LexusRZ 550e
    F SPORT

    Price MSRP

    $77,990

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.5 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Lexus RZ 550e is a 5-seat SUV priced at $77,990 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The RZ 550e is available in 1 trim with Electric power source producing 402 hp, and the F SPORT trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Lexus RZ 550e offers 988 L (34.9 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,515 L (54 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #13
    2026 CadillacOPTIQ
    V-Series AWD

    Price MSRP

    $78,599

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.4 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $57,399 to $78,599 plus $2,800 Freight & PDI. The OPTIQ is available in 9 trims with Electric power source from 300 up to 519 hp, and the V-Series AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Cadillac OPTIQ offers 736 L (26.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,614 L (57 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #14
    2026 KiaSorento HEV
    LX AWD

    Price MSRP

    $43,695

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    7.0 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2026 Kia Sorento HEV is a 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $43,695 to $55,995 plus $2,135 Freight & PDI. The Sorento HEV is available in 3 trims with Hybrid power source producing 227 hp, and the SX AWD trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Kia Sorento HEV has a 357 L (12.6 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,274 L (45 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,139 L (76 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #15
    2026 KiaSorento PHEV
    LX AWD

    Price MSRP

    $48,695

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2026 Kia Sorento PHEV is a 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,695 to $60,795 plus $2,135 Freight & PDI. The Sorento PHEV is available in 3 trims with Plug-in Hybrid Electric power source producing 261 hp, and the SX AWD trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Kia Sorento PHEV has a 357 L (12.6 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,274 L (45 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,139 L (76 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #16
    2026 GenesisGV60
    Advanced

    Price MSRP

    $75,500

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.5 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Genesis GV60 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $75,500 to $84,000. The GV60 is available in 2 trims with Electric power source from 314 up to 483 hp, and the Sport trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Genesis GV60 offers 680 L (24.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,549 L (55 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #17
    2026 GenesisGV70
    Electrified Advanced AWD

    Price MSRP

    $78,500

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2026 Genesis GV70 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $60,000 to $88,500. The GV70 is available in 7 trims with Gasoline or Electric power sources from 300 up to 483 hp, and the Electrified Prestige AWD trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Genesis GV70 offers 818 L (28.9 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,611 L (57 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #18
    2026 LexusTX 500h
    F SPORT Performance 2

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    Price MSRP

    $85,400

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    8.6 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2026 Lexus TX 500h is a 6-seat SUV priced at $85,400 plus $2,205 Freight & PDI. The TX 500h is available in 1 trim with Hybrid power source producing 366 hp, and the F SPORT Performance 2 trim is highest rated at 4.30 out of 5 stars. The Lexus TX 500h has a 572 L (20.2 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,625 L (57 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,747 L (97 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #19
    2026 MitsubishiOutlander PHEV
    ES S-AWC

    Price MSRP

    $49,998

     Score

    4.25/5

    Efficiency

    3.2 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $49,998 to $63,048 plus $2,125 Freight & PDI. The Outlander PHEV is available in 7 trims with Plug-in Hybrid Electric power source producing 248 hp, and the GT NOIR S-AWC trim is highest rated at 4.25 out of 5 stars. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has a 362 L (12.8 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 872 L (31 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 1,832 L (65 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #20
    2026 MitsubishiEclipse Cross
    ES S-AWC

    Price MSRP

    $29,798

     Score

    4.00/5

    Efficiency

    9.3 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $29,798 to $38,898 plus $2,125 Freight & PDI. The Eclipse Cross is available in 4 trims with Gasoline power source producing 152 hp, and the GT S-AWC trim is highest rated at 4.00 out of 5 stars. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers 663 L (23.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,419 L (50 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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