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Car and Driver’s ratings and rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of more than 400 vehicles each year and from our expert editors’ subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We have rated the Best Luxury SUVs on a 10-point scale based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We then use those ratings to rank them against the other vehicles in their segment. We take ratings and rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you’re interested in.
By Size
Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs
2024 Volvo XC40
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$41,795
EPA MPG
26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2024 Volvo XC40 delivers huge practicality, a premium cabin, nice standard tech, and Volvo’s reputation for safety, all in a lively Swedish design. Learn More
2024 BMW X1
9
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$41,495
EPA MPG
26–28 combined
2025 Mini Countryman JCW
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$47,895
EPA MPG
N/A
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2024 Porsche Macan
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$62,550
EPA MPG
19–21 combined
C/D SAYS: Most SUVs can't get out of their own way on curvy roads, but where the 2024 Porsche Macan is concerned, zig-zagging is playtime—and good luck catching up. Learn More
2024 Genesis GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$46,500
EPA MPG
20–24 combined
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$48,600
EPA MPG
27–29 combined
Best Mid-Size Luxury SUVs
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2025 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$59,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Porsche Cayenne
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$80,850
EPA MPG
17–21 combined
2025 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$66,875
EPA MPG
19–25 combined
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By Price
Best Luxury SUVs Under $45,000
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2024 Volvo XC40
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$41,795
EPA MPG
26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2024 Volvo XC40 delivers huge practicality, a premium cabin, nice standard tech, and Volvo’s reputation for safety, all in a lively Swedish design. Learn More
2024 BMW X1
9
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$41,495
EPA MPG
26–28 combined
2024 Audi Q3
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$38,595
EPA MPG
23–25 combined
Best Luxury SUVs Under $50,000
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2024 Genesis GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$46,500
EPA MPG
20–24 combined
C/D SAYS: Genesis's unique take on luxury is evident in each of its offerings, particularly so in the 2024 GV70 SUV, which mixes style and substance in a beautiful way. Learn More
2024 Volvo XC40
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
2024 BMW X3
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$47,895
EPA MPG
23–25 combined
Best Luxury SUVs Under $60,000
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2024 Genesis GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$46,500
EPA MPG
20–24 combined
2025 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$59,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
2024 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$57,895
EPA MPGe
58 combined
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Electric
Best Luxury Electric SUVs
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2024 Genesis Electrified GV70
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$67,800
EPA Est. Range
236 miles
C/D SAYS: Based on the gasoline-powered GV70 SUV, the 2024 Electrified GV70 looks just as fabulous but swaps in two electric motors making a combined 483 horsepower. Learn More
2025 BMW iX
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$88,425
EPA Est. Range
288–324 miles
2024 Genesis GV60
9
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$53,350
EPA Est. Range
235–294 miles
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Performance
Best Compact Performance SUVs
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2024 Porsche Macan GTS
10
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$88,450
EPA MPG
19 combined
C/D SAYS: Porsche's performance SUV expertise culminates in the sports-car-esque 2024 Macan GTS, making it one of the most exciting crossovers to drive. Learn More
2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
9
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$94,965
EPA MPG
19 combined
2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC-Class
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$70,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
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2025 Audi SQ7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
1
Starting at
$92,590
EPA MPG
17 combined
C/D SAYS: With big V-8 power, agile handling, and a plush three-row interior, the Audi SQ7 is an SUV that can do it all. Learn More
2024 Audi SQ8
9
/10
C/D RATING
2
Starting at
$97,795
EPA MPG
17 combined
2024 Audi RS Q8
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
3
Starting at
$126,995
EPA MPG
15 combined
How We Test Cars
A Quick Guide to Car and Driver’s Comprehensive Car Testing
For more than 60 years we've been answering the objective questions—How fast? How quick? How much grip?—comprehensively, and with an authority based in experience that our readers have come to rely on. We use a panoply of static tests to measure cargo space, interior stowage pockets, infotainment response time, and the size of blind spots, among other things. Read on for the full details on how we collect more than 200 data points on the roughly 400 vehicles that we test every year.
Our comprehensive car testing explained
Our Car Testing Expert
Dave Vanderwerp
Director, Vehicle Testing
Dave VanderWerp has spent more than 20 years in the automotive industry, in varied roles from engineering to product consulting, and now leading Car and Driver's vehicle-testing efforts.
What We Test
Interior Sound Level
Fuel Economy and Driving Range
Performance Testing
Cargo Space and Storage
Visibility and Seating Height
PLUS: Dozens of other vehicle attributes that allow us to holistically review and rate a vehicle.
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