Best Luxury SUVs For 2021

With alluring styling, a knockout interior and top-notch performance, the Genesis GV80 proves worth the wait. This midsize luxury SUV makes the segment leading Lexus RX feel outdated and outclassed thanks to the Genesis’ available twin-turbo, 375-horsepower V6 as well as its leading-edge safety and infotainment features.

With alluring styling, a knockout interior and top-notch performance, the Genesis GV80 proves worth the wait. This midsize luxury SUV makes the segment leading Lexus RX feel outdated and outclassed thanks to the Genesis’ available twin-turbo, 375-horsepower V6 as well as its leading-edge safety and infotainment features.

The X7 is a comfortable and commodious cruiser, with just enough sporting pretense (mainly in its engine offerings) to connect it to BMWs of yore. As the brand moves further away from its Ultimate Driving Machine heritage, this vehicle moves closer and closer to exemplifying what the marque is all about, and that’s driving competence, delight, and refinement.

The X7 is a comfortable and commodious cruiser, with just enough sporting pretense (mainly in its engine offerings) to connect it to BMWs of yore. As the brand moves further away from its Ultimate Driving Machine heritage, this vehicle moves closer and closer to exemplifying what the marque is all about, and that’s driving competence, delight, and refinement.

 Mercedes-Benz sets a high (and pricey) bar for chauffeuring the family around in style. Powerful and capable, the GLS boasts an optional Active Body Control suspension system that can rock its way out of unstable terrain and offers three roomy rows of seating for six or seven passengers. The full-size SUV also is available in other high-end configurations, such as the four- or

 Mercedes-Benz sets a high (and pricey) bar for chauffeuring the family around in style. Powerful and capable, the GLS boasts an optional Active Body Control suspension system that can rock its way out of unstable terrain and offers three roomy rows of seating for six or seven passengers. The full-size SUV also is available in other high-end configurations, such as the four- or five-seater Maybach GLS 600 that bleeds over-the-top excess. 

Still in its second generation, the 2021 Infiniti QX80 may be long in the tooth, but it’s contemporary styling is still a head turner. Bold exterior styling with plenty of chrome finishes help distinguish the QX80 from the body-on-frame Nissan Armada on which it is based. The cavernous Nappa leather and wood-appointed cabin offers standard seating for seven or eight passengers

Still in its second generation, the 2021 Infiniti QX80 may be long in the tooth, but it’s contemporary styling is still a head turner. Bold exterior styling with plenty of chrome finishes help distinguish the QX80 from the body-on-frame Nissan Armada on which it is based. The cavernous Nappa leather and wood-appointed cabin offers standard seating for seven or eight passengers, and even with seats up, the cargo area holds an adequate 16.6 cubic-feet of stowage that expands to nearly 50 cubic-feet with the third row folded flat. But its people hauling chops, flashy finished and sumptuous interior cabin belie the strong bones full-size truck born to go off road and capable of towing up to 8,500 pounds. 

Range Rover has become synonymous with over-the-top luxury despite the old-school, off-road DNA still coursing through its veins. In the waning days before an all-new model arrives, the Range Rover still manages to offer unmatched styling with endless bespoke (and wildly expensive) possibilities as well as multiple capable powertrain configurations and extravagant features not found

Range Rover has become synonymous with over-the-top luxury despite the old-school, off-road DNA still coursing through its veins. In the waning days before an all-new model arrives, the Range Rover still manages to offer unmatched styling with endless bespoke (and wildly expensive) possibilities as well as multiple capable powertrain configurations and extravagant features not found in the typical family-hauler such as power-reclining heated rear seats and a refrigerated center console. It also has a range of standard off-roading tech and advanced terrain modes that make it suitable for weekend adventures that can venture far beyond the beaten path if you dare risk getting the expensive SUV a little dirty.

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade improves upon everything fans of the luxury SUV want for its fifth generation: refined looks, extra room and a robust collection of modern technology. Much of the tech is entertainment centric, including rear-seat entertainment, onboard Wi-Fi and premium audio. The tech dedicated to safety makes the SUV extra livable, including a 360-degree camera, seat-vibrating

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade improves upon everything fans of the luxury SUV want for its fifth generation: refined looks, extra room and a robust collection of modern technology. Much of the tech is entertainment centric, including rear-seat entertainment, onboard Wi-Fi and premium audio. The tech dedicated to safety makes the SUV extra livable, including a 360-degree camera, seat-vibrating sensors, a persistent seatbelt disconnect alert that identifies the culprit and extremely precise automatic high beams. The air suspension also cushions the ride effectively and, coupled with cozy leather seating, adds to what makes the Escalade the “Cadillac” of luxury SUVs.

Built on the same bones as the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser, the LX is a heavy, powerful, capable and expensive machine. It’s powered by the same 5.7-liter V8 it received for its current third-generation debut in 2008. Most of its changes since then have been styling tweaks to further differentiate it from the Land Cruiser. It also now offers a two- or three-row configuration

Built on the same bones as the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser, the LX is a heavy, powerful, capable and expensive machine. It’s powered by the same 5.7-liter V8 it received for its current third-generation debut in 2008. Most of its changes since then have been styling tweaks to further differentiate it from the Land Cruiser. It also now offers a two- or three-row configuration, which helps the aging SUV adapt to the needs of the modern family. Though it’s older than many of its premium rivals, its qualities are undeniable and for the few who want—and can afford—the gracefully aging pinnacle of the Lexus SUV lineup, there is no substitute.

The big, bold Navigator is Lincoln’s flagship SUV and as such is supremely comfortable, beautifully understated and packs a powerful engine. Despite the SUV’s vast size, its look is understated and doesn’t come off as too flashy or loud. It’s feature-stuffed interior offers family-friendly storage spaces and more than enough room for up to eight people and gear. Along

The big, bold Navigator is Lincoln’s flagship SUV and as such is supremely comfortable, beautifully understated and packs a powerful engine. Despite the SUV’s vast size, its look is understated and doesn’t come off as too flashy or loud. It’s feature-stuffed interior offers family-friendly storage spaces and more than enough room for up to eight people and gear. Along with on-road presence, safety is a consideration. Lincoln’s Co-Pilot 360 suite of advanced driver-assistance safety tech is standard across the lineup. But such innovation and luxury doesn’t come without some compromise: the Navigator’s heavy weight is reflected in its thirst for fuel.

Since its introduction in 2005, the three-row Audi Q7 has evolved into a mature, well-rounded version of its original self: It’s sprouted a third row, spawned compelling performance variants and inherited high-tech features that make it competitive with virtually every foe in the competitive midsize luxury SUV segment. Even at its base level, it offers buyers in this segment an

Since its introduction in 2005, the three-row Audi Q7 has evolved into a mature, well-rounded version of its original self: It’s sprouted a third row, spawned compelling performance variants and inherited high-tech features that make it competitive with virtually every foe in the competitive midsize luxury SUV segment. Even at its base level, it offers buyers in this segment an upscale people hauler that’s understated in design, but comfortable and refined for daily duties.

The Yukon presents a high-quality overall option, superior to all of its closest competitors. But it comes at a big price, particularly on the higher-level trims or with the fanciest option packages. Opting for a lower trim level, like the SLT, and layering in the requisite basics yields a better truck built for less cash.

The Yukon presents a high-quality overall option, superior to all of its closest competitors. But it comes at a big price, particularly on the higher-level trims or with the fanciest option packages. Opting for a lower trim level, like the SLT, and layering in the requisite basics yields a better truck built for less cash.