5 Highly Anticipated SUVs to Look Out For in the Next Few Months

While January may already be behind us, 2026 is really only just underway. As such, there’s still a lot to look forward to as automakers are starting to ramp up production for the new model year.

Much of what’s to arrive in 2026 plugs into the burgeoning BEV segment, but that’s not to say that everything will forgo gas power. Between new turbo powerplants and forthcoming plug-in hybrids, automakers are catering to efficiency in more ways than one.

From Jeep to Toyota, here are five highly anticipated and adventurous SUVs set to roll out throughout this year. Some are just starting to hit the road, and it’s far from an exhaustive list, but these select few bring big changes.

2026 Jeep Recon

Having kept the world waiting for the arrival of the all-electric Recon since 2022, Jeep finally debuted the model late last year. At the time, the brand announced that production would begin in early 2026.

Jeep

Given the discontinuation of EV tax incentives, buyers will have to be in at $65,000 and above. As a result, CEO Bob Broderdorf has acknowledged that the off-roader may very well be more of a low-volume seller.

For those that do embrace Jeep’s all-electric Wrangler alternative, it is set to bring some respectable trail capabilities. In Moab trim, it gains beefy suspension and 33-inch all-terrain tires that enable a 33.8-degree approach angle, a 33.1-degree departure angle and a 23.3-degree breakover angle.

2027 Kia Telluride

Although Kia’s 2027 Telluride is set to hit dealers in Q1, promise alone landed this SUV a spot on last year’s GP100. It’s not without good reason — the model remains a standout, and this refresh is certainly one to keep on your radar.

Kia

For one, the brand’s designers gave the model a dramatic design overhaul. Between its shapely arches and its bold front grille, it’s more of a Range Rover rival than ever before.

It also heralds an important powertrain update in that it ditches the V6 for a 2.5-liter gasoline turbo-four. However, with the addition of an electric motor, the 2027 MY marks the first time you can buy a Telluride Hybrid.

2026 Rivian R2

Back in 2024, Rivian unveiled not one but two new vehicles that it would be adding to its growing EV lineup: the R2 and the R3.

Rivian

While the brand has stated that the latter won’t be entering production for a few years to come, the good news is that deliveries of the former are expected in the first half of 2026. After all, at $45,000, the R2 is slated to bring the price of entry for a Rivian down by quite a bit when it goes on sale.

Moreover, even though it makes for a midsize alternative to its larger, more expensive R1S sibling, it shouldn’t be lacking in performance. In top-tier tri-motor spec, Rivian estimates that the R2 will be quick enough to hit 60 mph in under 3.0 seconds.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker

Subaru first unveiled the 2026 Trailseeker last year as a followup to its BEV debut, the Solterra. In the time since, the brand has confirmed that pricing will start from $41,445 for the Premium version, with the higher-trim Limited and Touring models running from $45,405 and $48,005, respectively.

Subaru

As the most powerful EV in the lineup and the quickest model in Subaru’s American portfolio, the Trailseeker promises some serious acceleration. Between a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery and a dual-motor drivetrain, it makes 375 horsepower, which translates to a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time.

Of course, as a go-anywhere EV, the Trailseeker also touts 8.3 inches of ground clearance along with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive and an X-Mode Dual-Mode system. Production just began at the Gunma Yajima plant and deliveries are set to begin this Spring.

2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid

Okay, so even though Toyota has already started deliveries of the 2026 RAV4, it’s set to be a hot commodity. Moreover, the Plug-In Hybrid hasn’t hit the market just yet.

Toyota

As America’s best-selling SUV, it remains a perennial favorite. And, because the new model year brings a redesign, it’ll take some time for production to catch up with the demand — the brand has reportedly even told dealers to focus on selling other models instead.

In any event, if you’re looking for a more spirited option, the Plug-In Hybrid model is definitely worth the persistence and the wait. Along with a bold new design, it brings a combined 320-horsepower output, a 5.6-second 0-60 mph time, as well as some GR-tuned power steering, springs, shocks and struts.

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