Buying a brand new SUV in 2026 can cost drivers over $50,000 based on average new vehicle prices. High average SUV prices result in average monthly car payments of around $770, according to NerdWallet.
If you aren't interested in long-term ownership and want a cheaper monthly payment option, leasing may be the way to go. You can lease some of the best new SUVs of the year for under $450 a month. Note that these SUV leasing deals vary depending on your location and credit score.
You can lease a 2026 Toyota 4Runner for $319 a month
Drivers can lease a 2026 Toyota 4Runner midsize SUV for $319 a month for 36 months with $4,999 due at signing, according to U.S. News & World Report. That works out to $16,483 for three years with the 4Runner.
Toyota's midsize SUV is known for its durability and off-roading
prowess. Leasing the 4Runner is a great way to spend time with the nameplate and decide whether or not you'd choose to buy it, since it's built to last. The 4Runner can easily surpass 250,000 miles, so it's a great leasing and purchasing option for drivers who want a rugged family SUV made for the long haul.
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner uses a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to produce 278 horsepower. It achieves 20 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
We tested and enjoyed the 2026 Hyundai Kona
We tested the 2026 Hyundai Kona for a week forUSA TODAY Cars and found it to be stylish and fun to drive. You can lease the subcompact SUV for $219 a month for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing. That works out to $11,883 for three years with the Kona. It's one of the most affordable new SUV lease deals available this September.
Hyundai's Kona has a modern and refined interior. It's efficient and has enough cabin and cargo space to be practical for small families.
The 2026 Hyundai Kona uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine to produce 147 horsepower. It earns 29 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway.
The 2026 Subaru Outback is a great family SUV lease deal
Subaru's new Outback midsize SUV is one of my favorite new vehicles this year after testing dozens of cars, trucks and SUV models. If you want a family SUV that doesn't break the bank and has a strong build quality, the new Outback is an excellent option.
Drivers can lease a new Subaru Outback for $299 per month for 36 months with $4,298 due at signing. That works out to $15,062 for three years with the midsize family SUV.
The 2026 Subaru Outback uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to produce 180 horsepower. It achieves 25 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
Subaru's Outback is perfect for road trips and provides great utility for grocery hauls and other daily driving needs.
The 2027 Kia Telluride is one of the best new family SUV lease deals this month
I tested the 2027 Kia Telluride for USA TODAY Cars and found it to be one of the best midsize three-row family SUVs of the year. The Telluride is bigger and better following its redesign and comes with great standard features for the money.
You can lease a 2027 Kia Telluride for $449 a month for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing. That works out to $20,163 for three years with the new Telluride.
The 2027 Telluride uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to produce 274 horsepower. It earns 20 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.
When it comes to value, the Telluride sits at the top of its segment. If you're looking to lease a new SUV this September, there are plenty of great options.
Charles Singh is an Autos Connect Reporter for The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at CSingh@Gannett.com.
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