Every year the automobile industry continues to churn out new and enhanced mid-size SUV models. Though more choice and variety are great for buyers, choosing the best one that fits your budget can feel like a tedious task. So for your benefit, here is a list of the best mid-size SUV models of 2021, along with their features, trims, and starting price. Read on to know which model will best suit your needs.
KIA Telluride 2022
This new model has its own class and gives tough competition to many well-known mid-size SUV models. The KIA Telluride boasts a luxurious space of about 87 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down, which is above average compared to other models. It is equipped with well-weighted steering, smooth maneuverability, and a 3.8-liter V6 engine. This car can seat seven to eight people, depending on how you pair your third and second-row seats. The standard front-wheel-drive Telluride gives you 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Kia Telluride’s mid-size SUV starts from $35,000, while the top SX trim comes for about $42,000.
Hyundai Palisade 2022
2021’s top choice SUV is the Hyundai Palisade, replete with amazing new features such as rear cross-traffic collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, and side mirrors with integrated turn signals. It is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with eight-speed automatic transmission. All the trims come with seven-to-eight seating, a robust transmission cooler, trailer pre-wiring, and sway control. It gives 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The second row has a one-touch button to move the seats forward for easy back row seat access. Palisade has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth connectivity. With Hyundai’s Blue Link app, the car can be locked, unlocked, or started remotely by Alexa or Google Assistant. Hyundai Palisade 2022 offers four trims. The price of SE starts from $34,000, SEL from $36,000, Limited from $46,000, and Calligraphy from approximately $47,000.
Honda Pilot 2021
A great combination of quality and style, this SUV has adult-friendly seating, 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine with nine-speed automatic transmission. The Pilot can seat up to eight people, but models with second-row captain’s chairs can accommodate seven. It has standard safety features like lane-keep assistance, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and collision, and pedestrian detection alert. It features a high seating position for the driver, giving them a commanding presence of the road ahead, along with large roof pillars for best visibility. The front-wheel-drive model gives 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The Honda Pilot comes in six trims: LX EX, Special Edition, Touring, Elite, and Black Edition. All of the models come with standard paddle shifters, dual-zone climate control, and an automatic stop-start system. The basic model is for about $33,000, while the Black Edition can cost you $50,000 plus.
Mazda CX-9 2021
Mazda is a trusted automobile manufacturer that continues to outdo itself every year. Apart from the SUV being extremely stylish internally and externally, it also boasts excellent driving dynamics and a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The three-row Cx-9 has a seating capacity of six or seven people. The first and second rows are much roomier and well-insulated from road and wind noise as compared to the third row. Standard features include cloth upholstery, heated front seats, and a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. But one can upgrade it to leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, six-way adjustable front passenger seat, and heated steering wheel and second-row seats. Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size SUV that has five trims – the Sports price starts from $34,000, Touring from $35,000, Carbon Edition from $41,000, Grand Touring from $42,000, and Signature from $46,000.
