AAA Car Guide winners feature multiple ADAS systems such as automatic emergency braking, reverse automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance
Orlando, Fla.—AAA has awarded the 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring as the overall winner and top vehicle in the midsize SUV category for the 2026 AAA Car Guide. This year, all category winners are either electric (EV) or hybrid vehicles. “Higher gas prices may increase consumer interest nationwide in making the switch to EVs,” said Megan McKernan, manager of AAA’s Automotive Research Center.
Key Winners
The AAA Car Guide winners feature multiple advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), reverse automatic emergency braking (RAEB), and lane-keeping assistance (LKA).
- The 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring was selected as the top vehicle in the midsize SUV category and was named the overall 2026 AAA Car Guide winner. It debuted last year.
- The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus won the in the minivan category. This minivan is a reimagined version of the VW Bus and seats up to six or seven, depending on the configuration.
- The only hybrid winner this year was in the small car category: the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring.
Scoring Ranked by Category
| CATEGORY | VEHICLE NAME |
| Overall | Lucid Gravity Touring (Electric) |
| Small Cars | Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring (Hybrid) |
| Midsize Cars | BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (Electric) |
| Large Cars | Lucid Air Pure (Electric) |
| Pickups | Chevrolet Silverado EV LT Extended Range (Electric) |
| Minivans | Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus (Electric) |
| Small SUVs | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (Electric) |
| Midsize SUVs | Lucid Gravity Touring (Electric) |
| Large SUVs | Hyundai Ioniq 9 Performance Limited (Electric) |
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