Midsize Suv reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 180 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 56 posts to rank the best Midsize Suv brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/CarsIndia, r/Calgary, r/UsedCars, r/askcarsales. Top-rated brands include Toyota (4.1/5), Mazda (4.1/5), Honda (4.3/5).
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Reviews180
Subreddits12
Posts56
Brands46
Products65
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#1
Toyota
4.1
(24)
"Grand Vitara/Hyryder. Hybrid, so good mileage."
"Honestly just get a rav4, crv, cx-5 or outback/forester."
"Toyota Rav 4 hybrid."
"Spend the extra money and get the current gen rav4 hybrid."
"There really isn’t anything else like the 2019 RAV4 hybrid for the price new."
"Ideally when my kids are older I’m looking at the grand Hylander."
"2011 Toyota Highlander has been a saving grace, reliability and comfort."
"Toyota Highlander (has a small 3rd row)"
"The toyota sienna is a hybrid, so that will get you some great fuel economy."
"Grand Highlander - Best resale value and expected reliability, best new car buy."
#2
Mazda
4.1
(21)
"Thanks for the information on Mazda, that’s an amazing rate! We’ll schedule a test drive ASAP."
"This month of June, she can get brand new CX-50 at 0.9%-60mo which is excellent financing from [Mazda]"
"Mazda CX-9 is the best choice, it is reliable and possible to get without any mark-ups."
"Just test drove Mazda cx 90. It was sweet."
"CPO CX-9 or Traverse/Enclave are indeed great choices in the mid to high 20Ks."
"People would be surprised how a loaded 2.5T CX-9 drives. Certified under $30k is nuts compared to a CRV or whatever."
"If you look at the now out of production cx-9, you could easily get a touring version certified pre-owned, for 25k."
"If you liked your CX-5, you could try the Mazda CX-50 hybrid."
"Set up a test drive for Tuesday Cx 50 hybrid premium package."
"CPO Traverse, Enclave, CX-9 - Best bang for the buck used."
#3
Honda
4.3
(20)
"Honda Passport"
"Subaru Forester, Honda Cr-v"
"The 2023 and newer Honda Pilot is fantastic. Probably the most reliable V6 engine currently being manufactured."
"Hard to go wrong with Honda or Toyo"
"It's better on every metric that should matter over Kia and Hyundai."
"She was an absolute beast with some winter tires."
"Honestly just get a rav4, crv, cx-5 or outback/forester."
"Honda CR-V. They are on the smaller side, AWD which is great for Calgary winters."
"Honestly, sticking with an odyssey for now looks like my best option."
"Honda Passports are super nice, big, quick, and fairly techy."
#4
Subaru
4.1
(12)
"Subaru Forester, Honda Cr-v"
"Subaru Forester - best visibility of any CUV."
"Like an Outback at 2.9%-72 is very good this month"
"Subaru Outback"
"Outlander PHEV - Best lease deals."
"CX-5 or Subaru Forester in that price range for the options you have listed."
"I think Rav4s hybrids interested me but they were too pricey and I honestly haven't considered Outback or Forester but I will check them out."
"I think Rav4s hybrids interested me but they were too pricey and I honestly haven't considered Outback or Forester but I will check them out."
"Check out the Outback and CX5, it’s what I had it narrowed down to."
"Toyota rav4 ain't bad, same with Subaru Forester."
#5
Lexus
4.4
(11)
"Lexus RX hits all your criteria"
"New: Lexus RX 350, Mazda CX90"
"I would consider the Lexus RX either hybrid or non-hybrid (you do the calculation if that's worth your money) in some high-end trim? Proven reliability."
"GX 460 is my recommendation. I’ve had one for 5 years and very dependable."
"Fully loaded it's $70k, gets almost 30mpg. Best bet as well for your 8-10 years."
"The Lexus rx350 "is" at the top of most lists."
"Avoid the base engine"
"Did you drive a 2023 or 2024 GX? The '24 model has a pretty significant redesign."
"Lexus RX would be the most luxe out of those in my opinion."
"As much as I like the GX, the 550 appears to have some pretty serious quality issues."
#6
Kia
4.3
(8)
"Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento."
"Telluride would be my choice hands down."
"The Kia Telluride/Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander are all good options."
"I loved the 33+ mpg I got with it."
"Now my 2022 Sportage is my primary work car."
"I think the Sorento Turbo would be worth a test drive."
"Sorento Hybrid is another option."
"Kia telluride."
#7
Toyota Highlander
4.6
(7)
"Any Toyota Highlander you can afford"
"Have had this combo for 7 years and love it."
"I would recommend the Toyota Highlander."
"Toyota Highlander; Honda Pilot; Kia telluride/Hyundai palisade."
"Highlander is a great option, even used they’re still great"
"They're all pretty solid."
"Should be available in base trim."
#8
Hyundai
4.1
(7)
"Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento."
"Upcoming next gen Hyundai Palisade (has been revealed, see youtube)"
"The Kia Telluride/Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander are all good options."
"Save yourself some money and get a Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. Really nice vehicle."
"The Santa Fe comes in a Hybrid version too which will be better for your use case."
"I’d definitely add the Hyundai Santa Fe to your list."
#9
BMW
4.8
(6)
"We have the X5m50i and really love it."
"Lots of CPO options available well under budget, and it'll drive much better than anything else in the class."
"X5 is best in class imo."
"X5 is the right choice. Merino leather + leather dash + a good choice in trim color make a huge difference."
"X5 is the most correct answer on paper and it’s what we went for back in ‘22 when we got our ‘23."
"BMW will probably be the most reliable from those three."
#10
Acura
4.4
(5)
"According to Matt Farrah of the smoking tire, the MDX type S is the best mid size suv that no one talks about."
"Acura RDX, AWD."
"We have a fully loaded x5m50i and an mdx type s advance, and we like the Acura much better."
"Acura us fine as well."
#11
Audi
3.8
(5)
"Go test drive a 2025 Audi Q5 e Premium Plus."
"If you are willing to go luxury the Audi q7 is great."
"The Audi q7 is 3 inches longer than the X5. I know you are space limited but it’s a nice vehicle if it isn’t too big for your garage."
"CPO q7."
"Pretty small for 2 kids. It can be done, but my SQ5 is pretty tight when we have to bring both kids and a stroller."
#12
Acura MDX
4.0
(4)
"I'd look at an Acura MDX or maybe a Mazda CX-90."
"Good value used and fairly reliable."
"I think the MDX is the best value on the market."
"Acura mdx"
#13
Toyota 4Runner
4.3
(3)
"It's been bulletproof."
"Proven reliable."
"Proven track record, that's why I went with one."
#14
GMC
4.0
(3)
"GMC Acadia"
"CPO Traverse, Enclave, CX-9 - Best bang for the buck used."
"GMC Acadia will tow 4,000 pounds."
#15
Honda CR-V
5.0
(2)
"CRV is pretty unassailable, fits all your needs, and you love it."
"Honda CR-V is best in class cargo space and will be very reliable."
#16
Hyundai Palisade
5.0
(2)
"Very roomy, very nice."
"Definitely would recommend the Palisade."
#17
Jeep
3.3
(3)
"I’d find a Jeep Cherokee with the 3.2L V6."
"I totally recommend the jeep grand cherokee."
"The Grand Cherokee is outclassed by several competitors that are more reliable, less boring and better overall performers."
#18
Maruti
4.5
(2)
"Grand Vitara/Hyryder. Hybrid, so good mileage."
"Why aren’t you considering Toyota Hycross or Maruti Grand Vitara."
#19
Mazda CX-9
4.5
(2)
"Mazda CX-9 Pallisade/Telluride."
"They're all pretty solid."
#20
Honda Elevate
4.0
(2)
"I'd also recommend the Elevate, but I hear it can be sometimes challenging for long legged people"
"Honda Elevate is the best bet as it is very reliable, has acres of leg room and has great suspension."
#21
Volvo
4.0
(2)
"If looking at best safety ratings- Volvo would be the choice."
"I think the Volvo wins for trunk space."
#22
Genesis
4.0
(2)
"Could look at the Genesis GV80."
#23
Infiniti
4.0
(2)
"A really cool option is the Infiniti qx70."
"Qx60 is a good buy bc they are pretty well priced."
#24
Ford
4.0
(2)
"Ford Edge"
"Ford Edge ST"
#25
Volkswagen
3.5
(2)
"Moms 19 is hitting 300k miles soon. And has been so reliable."
"Atlas is worse than the american models."
#26
Honda Pilot
5.0
(1)
"Can't go wrong with a Highlander, RX, Passport(similar to a Pilot) , MDX, Rav4."
#27
Hyundai Santa Fe
5.0
(1)
"I’d definitely add the Hyundai Santa Fe to your list."
#28
Kia Sorento
5.0
(1)
"Kia Sorento does really well on every third party midsize."
#29
Porsche
5.0
(1)
"Porsche Cayenne for sure."
#30
Pacific Adventure Works
5.0
(1)
"The build quality and fit is perfect for our crossover/SUV"
#31
Mitsubishi
5.0
(1)
"Test drive a new Outlander PHEV. They have AWD as good as Subaru's."
#32
Land Rover
5.0
(1)
"Best would definitely be the Land Rover LR3/LR4."
#33
Suzuki Grand Vitara
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest grand vitara (theres a discount going on as well) and honda elevate"
#34
Mazda CX-5
4.0
(1)
"Mazda cx30 or cx5"
#35
Genesis GV70
4.0
(1)
"You can get a Genesis GV70 Standard or Select for that kind of money if you can find a dealer that’s not charging a markup."
#36
Subaru Ascent
4.0
(1)
"They're all pretty solid."
#37
Acura RDX
4.0
(1)
"Definitely more upscale than the Pilot."
#38
Lexus RX
4.0
(1)
"Supremely comfy,safe,quiet, extremely reliable."
#39
Jeep Grand Cherokee
4.0
(1)
"They've certainly improved the interior quality."
#40
Lincoln MKX
4.0
(1)
"It's been totally redesigned for 2016."
#41
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
4.0
(1)
"Solid, reliable and looks good."
#42
Chevrolet
4.0
(1)
"CPO Traverse, Enclave, CX-9 - Best bang for the buck used."
#43
Rivian
4.0
(1)
"Rivian R1S."
#44
Nissan
3.0
(1)
"QX60 is good value but at the end of the day it’s a fancy Nissan."
#45
Range Rover Sport
3.0
(1)
"If you have a business and can just write off the lease for the RRS take that if you genuinely need off roading."
#46
Range Rover
2.0
(1)
"If reliability matters, cross the Range Rover off the list."
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