Best Luxury SUV

Vehicles that are built on the chassis of a light truck are often called sport utility vehicles or SUVs. There is a huge variety in the make and capacity of the SUVs that help us to classify them into two main groups as on road SUVs and off road SUVs. On road SUVs are often also called luxury SUVs, that encompasses a large number of SUV models sold these days. Along with the basic amenities of an SUV, a luxury SUV is usually 5 to 7 passenger and various luxury amenities that are present both on the part of interior and exterior technology. These vehicles are made for those who do not need to worry about price, space and need cars with a lot of bling, then a luxury SUV is all that you need.

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Most of the best small luxury SUV models come with basic amenities and a few advanced amenities like automatic climate control, etc. Hence people who are looking of the best rated SUV for the money may want to opt for small SUV models. But the mid size and full size SUVs come with additional special amenities and luxury facilities for on road or off road usage.

Acura ZDX
This is one of the top rated SUVs with 6 speed transmission, 5 passenger seats and standard all wheel drive. This is a great combination of sedan, coupe and crossover SUV, with 300-hp and 3.7-liter V-6 (premium) engine and fuel mileage of 16 on the city roads and 23 on highways. Some of the best rated SUV, Acura ZDX also gets rating for its excellent standard safety features, blind spot warning and stability system and collision mitigating features. Exterior features of this SUV include short side windows, sliver shield grille, standard panoramic glass roof, etc. While the interior features include roomy backseats, with adult size second row and smaller third row.

Some additional standard features of this vehicle are the leather power front seats with driver's seat memory, six-CD stereo with XM Satellite Radio, leather-clad steering wheel and dashboard, USB connector, bluetooth streaming audio, backup camera, leather upholstery, navigation system with real time information about traffic, keyless entry, LED ambiance lighting. Various safety features of Acura ZDX include frontal, two chamber side impact and side curtain airbags, etc. This vehicle also gets great reviews for the best used luxury SUV. Average cost of Acura ZDX is around USD 46,000.

Audi Q7
Audi Q7 is the first venture of Audi in the SUV market, since the debut of Audy Q5, which is Audi's best SUV for gas mileage. Audi Q7 is available with engine types 225 -hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel), 272 -hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (premium) and 333 -hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (premium). It also comes with 8-speed automatic transmission, 5, 6 or 7 passenger seats, fuel mileage of 16 to 17 on the city roads and 22 to 25 on highways, Audi Q7 is one of the best luxury SUV models on the market. Biggest USP of Audi Q7 is its interior material quality, diesel fuel economy and comfort factor. Some exciting exterior features of this SUV include, dark-tint (customized) panoramic sunroof, power liftgate, etc.

The interior features of Audi Q7 include ventilated front seats, HD radio, adaptive cruise control, two standard and optional third row seats that make it a 7 passenger SUV. With foldable second and third row seats, you get 72.5 cubic feet of cargo space. The car also gives speech commands like 'I need gas'! Along with the standard safety features this vehicle includes rearview camera, lane assistance features and radar based navigation and cruise control. Average cost of Audi Q7 is around USD 46,000 to USD 59,000.

BMW X5
All X5 models of BMW are the most sought-after ones amongst the customers, since they are spacious, rich and some of the best luxury SUV models! Engine types like 260-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium), 265-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (diesel) and 350-hp, 4.8-liter V-8 (premium) BMW X5 is a great choice for luxury SUV seekers. 6 speed automatic transmission, standard all wheel drive vehicle, etc. standard BMW grade features, X5 gets top rating in SUV reviews. Some of the best exterior features of BMW X5 include, adaptive xenon headlamps that also rotate to a few degrees during turns, optional high beams, roof rails, panoramic moonroof, etc.

Interior feature of X5 include, programmable center control panel that allows, a bypass iDrive for various functions, excellent audio system, upgraded stereo, heated seats for front two rows, expandable third row, that makes this a 7 passenger carrier car; etc. Some of the standard car safety features of BMW X5 include all-disc anti-lock brakes, electronic stability system, adaptive car brake lights, standard run flat and the best rated SUV tires and side curtain bags for the first two rows. All these excellent luxury features make this vehicle a dream car for many of us across the globe. Average cost of BMW X5 is around USD 48,000 to USD 57,000.

Some other models that can make it to the best luxury SUV list are:

• Cadillac Escalade ESV (USD 65,000 to USD 86,000)
• GMC Yukon XL 1500 (USD 42,000 to USD 59,000)
• Infiniti FX35 (USD 45,000)
• Land Rover LR2 (USD 36,000)
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport (USD 61,000 to USD 75,000)
• Lexus GX 460 (USD 52,000 to USD 57,000)
• Lincoln MKT (USD 45,000 to USD 50,000)
• Mercedes-Benz G-Class (USD 104,000 to USD 123,000)
• Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (USD 61,000 to USD 85,000)
• Porsche Cayenne Hybrid (USD 68,000)
• Volkswagen Touareg (USD 41,000 to USD 45,000)
• Volvo XC60 (USD 33,000 to USD 42,000)

If you are looking for the best mid size SUV, then Chevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-7, Ford Edge, Nissan Rogue and BMW X3 XDRIVE30i are some of the excellent choices that you have.