Best Luxury SUVs for 2024 (2024)

Best Luxury SUVs for 2024 (1)

How Does iSeeCars Determine the Best Luxury SUVs? To determine the best luxury SUVs, iSeeCars analyzes data from over 12 million new and used vehicles to evaluate each luxury SUV’s reliability, value retention, and safety ratings. Reliability is a reflection of a vehicle’s long-term quality and durability. It is often reflected in lower operating costs for a vehicle owner, as well as reduced time and energy spent visiting dealerships to address issues beyond scheduled maintenance. Value retention indicates how much market value a vehicle has after several years of use. This is typically the most expensive factor in vehicle ownership. Models that lose a substantial amount of value over time contribute far less to a consumer’s future trade-in value for their next purchase, or what the vehicle can be sold for in the used car market. Safety ratings come from a standardized set of safety tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These organizations perform comprehensive studies to determine the potential for occupant injury or death if a vehicle is involved in an accident. For each model, the data related to these three components is aggregated across multiple model years and updated regularly. The data is combined to create a Quality Score, and that quality score is compared across all models within a segment to determine the ranking for best cars. What Kind of Luxury SUVs are Available? Luxury SUVs are among the most popular models for sale today. They combine the all-wheel drive confidence, increased cargo space, and overall practicality of a utility vehicle with the premium style, upscale materials, and advanced technology of a luxury car. Automakers have fed the ever growing consumer demand for these models with an ever-expanding lineup of vehicles. Today choices range from small and midsize luxury SUVs like the Audi Q3 and Genesis GV70 to large, three-row models like the Cadillac Escalade and BMW X7. Hybrids, plug–in hybrids and electric SUVs, all wearing premium nameplates and featuring luxury amenities and advanced technologies, are also available. What Type of Luxury SUV Should I Buy? With the full spectrum of luxury SUVs available in today’s market the only limitation is your imagination – and budget. Smaller, subcompact models can be surprisingly fun to drive and still accommodating for those with luxury expectations. They only offer two rows of seating, and they can’t tow or haul as much as midsize or larger models, but if you need a basic, functional SUV with relatively high fuel efficiency, a solid foundation of safety features, and premium interior treatments, these models will suffice, and can be purchased at a lower price. Stepping up to midsize and larger luxury SUVs opens the door to three-row crossovers with up to 8 passenger capacity. Prices will also climb, and adding options like leather seats and advanced tech will further bump the MSRP. It’s easy to add 30 or more percent to a large luxury SUV’s base price with just a few packages related to driver assistance tech or upgraded infotainment systems. Weigh your wants, needs, and budget carefully when configuring or shopping for large luxury SUVs. Modern powertrain design has done wonders for fuel economy. By pairing smaller engines with turbo technology and direct fuel injection even midsize and large luxury SUVs deliver strong horsepower, engaging driving dynamics and impressive mpg ratings. Some of these models also provide excellent off-road capability. But if traditional engines still aren’t efficient enough for your fuel budget (or CO2 tolerance) a growing list of luxury SUVs featuring hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology is available. Finally, for buyers interested in the latest drivetrain technology, the spectrum of choices in electric SUVs gets wider every day. These models blend the power and refinement of traditional luxury SUVs with the advanced technology of electric car creating a unique driving experience. Electric SUVs are quick and have the instant torque necessary to move their substantial curb weight with authority. High-tech features, such as large touchscreens and semi-autonomous driving, often come standard on electric luxury SUVs, but at a price substantially higher than traditional models. And when it comes to long distance travel in an electric SUV, planning your route (and your charging locations) is critical.

Here is a ranking of the best luxury SUVs by size ranked by their iSeeCars score that takes into account reliability, value retention, and safety.

Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs

  1. Buick Encore: 8.3 / 10

  2. Audi Q3: 8.1 / 10

  3. BMW X1: 7.9 / 10

  4. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: 7.3 / 10

  5. Mercedes-Benz GLA: 7.1 / 10

Best Luxury Small SUVs

  1. BMW X3: 8.6 / 10

  2. Acura RDX: 8.4 / 10

  3. Volvo XC60: 8.2 / 10

  4. Audi Q5: 8.1 / 10

  5. INFINITI QX50: 8.1 / 10

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

  1. Acura MDX: 8.9 / 10

  2. Lexus RX 350: 8.4 / 10

  3. Lexus GX 460: 8.3 / 10

  4. Mercedes-Benz GLE: 8.2 / 10

  5. Porsche Cayenne: 8.0 / 10

Best Luxury Large SUVs

  1. Lexus LX 600: 8.8 / 10

  2. Lincoln Navigator: 8.8 / 10

  3. Lincoln Navigator L: 8.6 / 10

  4. Lincoln Aviator: 8.6 / 10

  5. Lexus LX 570: 8.5 / 10

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

  1. Acura MDX: 8.9 / 10

  2. BMW X3: 8.6 / 10

  3. Lincoln Aviator: 8.6 / 10

  4. Buick Enclave: 8.5 / 10

  5. Lexus RX 350: 8.4 / 10

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

  1. Acura MDX: 8.9 / 10

  2. Lexus LX 600: 8.8 / 10

  3. Lincoln Navigator: 8.8 / 10

  4. Lincoln Navigator L: 8.6 / 10

  5. Lincoln Aviator: 8.6 / 10

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs

  1. Lexus RX 500h: 9.0 / 10

  2. Lexus RX 350h: 9.0 / 10

  3. Acura MDX (hybrid): 8.8 / 10

  4. Lexus RX 450h: 8.6 / 10

  5. Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid): 8.4 / 10

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

  1. Audi Q5 (Plug-in Hybrid): 8.4 / 10

  2. Volvo XC90 (Plug-in Hybrid): 8.2 / 10

  3. BMW X3 (Plug-in Hybrid): 7.9 / 10

  4. Mercedes-Benz GLE (Plug-in Hybrid): 7.8 / 10

  5. Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid): 7.7 / 10

Best Luxury Electric SUVs

  1. Tesla Model X: 8.4 / 10

  2. Acura ZDX (electric): 7.7 / 10

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Best Luxury SUVs for 2024 (2024)

FAQs

What is the number one SUV in the world? ›

The best-selling SUV in Q1 2024 becomes the Toyota RAV4, leading with 241,549 sales (+30.0%). The Toyota icon was leader uninterruptedly from 2016 to 2022. The second best-selling SUV is the last year's leader the Tesla Model Y, with 193,962 sales (-26.9%). In third place the Honda CR-V with 181,765 sales (+39.8%).

Which is the No 1 luxury vehicle in the world? ›

Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is the world's most expensive car, priced at $30 million (Rs. 211 crore approx).

What is the #1 selling luxury car in America? ›

Furthermore, as reported by US News and World Report, the Tesla Model Y claimed the title of the world's best-selling car in the first quarter of 2023, as the best-selling luxury brand in America. Notably, Tesla's vehicles redefine EV standards with impressive range, performance, and contemporary cabin design.

What SUV has the highest customer satisfaction? ›

Subaru is not new to this honor and has topped this ranking as recently as 2021. and just last March, another J.D. Power study showed Subaru ranking the highest of all mass market brands in their Customer Satisfaction Survey.

What SUVs depreciate the least? ›

Best Resale Value Midsize SUV - Jeep Wrangler (91.1% 5-yr resale value) Best Resale Value Luxury midsize SUV - Lexus RX 350 (65.3% 5-yr resale value), Best Resale Value Large SUV - Toyota Land Cruiser (65.1% 5-yr resale value). Best Resale Value Luxury large SUV - Lexus LX 570 (63% 5-yr resale value)

Which car is the king of SUV? ›

Mahindra Scorpio has been deemed the king of SUVs because of its timeless power, feature-rich engineering, and the reliability of the Mahindra brand.

What 2024 SUV has the most ground clearance? ›

2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon

Few vehicles on the road today can match the rugged capability and ground clearance of the Jeep Wrangler, and the Rubicon is the king of the hill with this adventure-seeking SUV.

Who sells more cars, BMW or Lexus? ›

Year-to-date sales for BMW Group, including Mini, were 277,132, up 10.9%. Mercedes, including Metris and Sprinter, was up 0.7% to 260,522 units, while Lexus was up 12.9% to 224,308 vehicle deliveries for the first nine months.

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