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Best SUVs: Highest-rated cars in Canada on Driving for 2027

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 2027 Rivian R1S earns the top spot in our Best SUVs thanks to impressive Power, Efficiency and Cargo Space ratings.
  • While 2027 Kia EV9 couldn’t match 2027 Rivian R1S for Warranty and Power, 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
    2027 RivianR1S
    Performance Tri-Motor Max Pack

    Price MSRP

    $181,990

     Score

    4.75/5

    Efficiency

    3.1 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Rivian R1S is a 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $151,990 to $202,990 plus $2,695 Freight & PDI. The R1S is available in 4 trims with Electric power source from 1025 up to 850 hp, and the Quad Quad-Motor Large Pack trim is highest rated at 4.75 out of 5 stars. The Rivian R1S has a 499 L (17.6 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 2,568 L (91 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 1,376 L (49 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #2
    2027 KiaEV9
    Land AWD

    Price MSRP

    $64,995

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Kia EV9 is a 6-, or 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,995 to $85,795 plus $2,185 Freight & PDI. The EV9 is available in 9 trims with Electric power source from 201 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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  • #3
    2027 HyundaiIONIQ 9
    Ultimate Calligraphy AWD+

    Price MSRP

    $81,499

     Score

    4.50/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $64,999 to $83,799 plus $2,400 Freight & PDI. The IONIQ 9 is available in 4 trims with Electric power source from 303 up to 422 hp, and the Ultimate Calligraphy AWD+ w/ Night Pkg 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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  • #4
    2027 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 2027 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 431 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
    2027 CadillacLYRIQ
    Luxury AWD

    Price MSRP

    $75,099

     Score

    4.40/5

    Efficiency

    2.7 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Cadillac LYRIQ is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $70,599 to $97,399 plus $2,800 Freight & PDI. The LYRIQ is available in 10 trims with Electric power source from 365 up to 515 hp, and the Signature Sport 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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  • #6
    2027 HyundaiIONIQ 5 N
    AWD

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    Price MSRP

    $78,199

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    3.0 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is a 5-seat SUV priced at $78,199 plus $2,300 Freight & PDI. The IONIQ 5 N is available in 1 trim with Electric power source producing 641 hp, and the AWD trim is highest rated at 4.38 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N offers 740 L (26.1 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,680 L (59 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #7
    2027 CadillacOPTIQ
    V-Series AWD

    Price MSRP

    $78,899

     Score

    4.38/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $57,399 to $78,899 plus $2,800 Freight & PDI. The OPTIQ is available in 7 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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  • #8
    2027 KiaSorento HEV
    LX AWD

    Price MSRP

    $43,795

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    7.0 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2027 Kia Sorento HEV is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $43,795 to $56,095 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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  • #9
    2027 KiaSorento PHEV
    LX AWD

    Price MSRP

    $48,895

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV is a 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,895 to $60,995 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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  • #10
    2027 GenesisGV70
    Electrified Prestige AWD

    Price MSRP

    $89,500

     Score

    4.30/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Genesis GV70 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $60,000 to $89,500. 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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  • #11
    2027 HyundaiPalisade
    Luxury HEV 8-Pass

    Price MSRP

    $61,849

     Score

    4.20/5

    Efficiency

    8.1 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is a 7-, or 8-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $55,199 to $68,599 plus $2,400 Freight & PDI. The Palisade is available in 8 trims with Gasoline or Hybrid power sources from 287 up to 329 hp, and the Ultimate Calligraphy Night HEV trim is highest rated at 4.20 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai Palisade has a 540 L (19.1 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,310 L (46 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,455 L (87 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #12
    2027 VolvoXC90
    T8 Plug-In Hybrid AWD Ultra Bright

    Price MSRP

    $95,900

     Score

    4.20/5

    Efficiency

    3.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2027 Volvo XC90 is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $77,750 to $97,100 plus $3,100 Freight & PDI. The XC90 is available in 10 trims with Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid Electric power sources from 295 up to 455 hp, and the T8 Plug-In Hybrid AWD Ultra Black Edt trim is highest rated at 4.20 out of 5 stars. The Volvo XC90 offers 980 L (34.6 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,950 L (69 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #13
    2027 HyundaiIONIQ 5
    Preferred AWD

    Price MSRP

    $57,499

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    2.3 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $57,499 to $63,499 plus $2,300 Freight & PDI. The IONIQ 5 is available in 3 trims with Electric power source producing 320 hp, and the Ultimate AWD trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers 745 L (26.3 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,655 L (58 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #14
    2027 ToyotabZ Woodland
    Woodland AWD

    Price MSRP

    $59,905

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    2.0 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $59,905 to $64,905 plus $1,930 Freight & PDI. The bZ Woodland is available in 2 trims with Electric power source producing 375 hp, and the Woodland Premium AWD trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Toyota bZ Woodland offers 957 L (33.8 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 2,121 L (75 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #15
    2027 VolvoEX60
    TWIN Plus

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    Price MSRP

    $77,500

     Score

    4.13/5

    Efficiency

    2.1 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Volvo EX60 is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $77,500 to $84,000 plus $3,100 Freight & PDI. The EX60 is available in 2 trims with Electric power source producing 503 hp, and the TWIN Plus trim is highest rated at 4.13 out of 5 stars. The Volvo EX60 offers 634 L (22.4 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,647 L (58 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #16
    2027 HyundaiSanta Fe
    Preferred Hybrid AWD

    Price MSRP

    $45,599

     Score

    4.10/5

    Efficiency

    6.9 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Hybrid

    The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is a 7-, or 6-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $45,599 to $57,349 plus $2,300 Freight & PDI. The Santa Fe is available in 5 trims with Hybrid power source producing 231 hp, and the Ultimate Calligraphy Hybrid AWD trim is highest rated at 4.10 out of 5 stars. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a 413 L (14.6 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,148 L (40 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,267 L (80 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #17
    2027 KiaSportage PHEV
    EX AWD

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    Price MSRP

    $46,645

     Score

    4.10/5

    Efficiency

    2.8 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Plug-in Hybrid Electric

    The 2027 Kia Sportage PHEV is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $46,645 to $53,145 plus $2,185 Freight & PDI. The Sportage 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 4.10 out of 5 stars. The Kia Sportage PHEV offers 977 L (34.5 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,855 L (66 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #18
    2027 NissanAriya
    SV+ e-4ORCE

    Price MSRP

    $52,998

     Score

    4.10/5

    Efficiency

    2.6 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 Nissan Ariya is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $48,998 to $58,998 plus $2,350 Freight & PDI. The Ariya is available in 3 trims with Electric power source from 214 up to 389 hp, and the Platinum+ e-4ORCE trim is highest rated at 4.10 out of 5 stars. The Nissan Ariya offers 646 L (22.8 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,691 L (60 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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  • #19
    2027 VolkswagenAtlas
    2.0 TSI Comfortline 4MOTION

    Price MSRP

    $53,795

     Score

    4.00/5

    Efficiency

    10.0 L/100 km

    Power Source

    Gasoline

    The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is a 7-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $53,795 to $63,995 plus $2,450 Freight & PDI. The Atlas is available in 3 trims with Gasoline power source producing 282 hp, and the 2.0 TSI Execline 4MOTION trim is highest rated at 4.00 out of 5 stars. The Volkswagen Atlas has a 583 L (20.6 ft³) trunk behind the third row, 1,572 L (56 ft³) of cargo space with the third row folded flat, and up to 2,701 L (95 ft³) with all rear seats stowed.
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  • #20
    2027 MINICountryman
    SE ALL4 Elementary

    Price MSRP

    $49,990

     Score

    4.00/5

    Efficiency

    2.4 Le/100 km

    Power Source

    Electric

    The 2027 MINI Countryman is a 5-seat SUV ranging in Canadian pricing from $46,290 to $59,990 plus $2,555 Freight & PDI. The Countryman is available in 4 trims with Gasoline or Electric power sources from 241 up to 312 hp, and the SE ALL4 trim is highest rated at 4.00 out of 5 stars. The MINI Countryman offers 707 L (25.0 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,591 L (56 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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