SUVs come with a blend of characteristics that, together, make them true utilitarian vehicles. The best luxury SUVs add a layer of amazing comfort and convenience, though these coveted brands can be quite expensive, typically costing more than $70,000.Here are a few of the most popular models.
Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator sports an impressive array of features that annually earn it a place at or very near the top of the luxury SUV list. Its jaw-dropping passenger and cargo space creates a sumptuous feel that makes the Navigator a delightful way to travel. A3.5-liter, V6 twin-turbocharged engine also makes the Lincoln Navigator a pleasure to drive, generating 440 horsepower and more than 500 pounds per square foot of torque.
The Navigator delivers a remarkably smooth ride for such a large vehicle, a ride made possible by a road-responsive powertrain and 10-speed automatic transmission. The most recent version boasts an upgraded infotainment system featuring Ford’s SYNC 4 technology and an upgraded touchscreen.
Mercedes Benz GLS Class
The Mercedes Benz GLS Class is a classic example of precision German engineering, high-performance handling, and luxurious comfort.
The GLS Class comes with engine options that make it easy to find a performance level that suits your lifestyle. In fact, each trim comes with its own engine type. If you’re into power, the three highest-level trims sport tremendous horsepower, ranging from 483 and 603 hp.
The Mercedes Benz GLS Class seats as many as seven passengers who ride on synthetic leather upholstery with adjustable and heated/ventilated front seats. Heated and ventilated second-row seats are available and don’t forget the first-and second-row massaging feature.
The Mercedes Benz GLS Class is a uniquely German achievement in luxurious driving.
Cadillac Escalade
Somehow, luxury just seems to be implied when you’re talking about a Cadillac. The Cadillac EscaladeSUVis certainly no exception. It’s an opulent ride with an outsized interior and the type of features you’d expect from a Cadillac. Plush seating makes traveling a delight, and the Escalade’s 19-speaker stereo and expansive entertainment system make it feel like you never left your home comfort zone.
The Escalade Luxury base trim, which starts at $76,295, sports a 14.2-inch digital gauge cluster and a 16.9-inch touchscreen. Kick it on up to the Cadillac Escalade Platinum level(cost: approximately $101,000), and you’re truly talking next-level luxury, with a 36-speaker audio system, adaptive air suspension, and massaging seats. If that’s still not enough luxury, you can always add a center console refrigerator and freezer(yes, a freezer) for $700.
Kia’s Affordable Luxury SUV
If you find astronomically high luxury SUV prices a bit depressing, take heart. Kia’s Telluride, the most luxurious SUV in its lineup, is available for as little as $33,000. This is no stripped-down SUV for people suffering from luxury envy; think of it as affordable opulence. The Kia Telluride offers Kia Connect (formerly UVO Link), which lets you maintain an optimal temperature and climate. It also comes with a remote door lock and rear occupant alert.
The latest version has an easily accessible 10.25-inch touchscreen and a wide range of driving options, including Comfort, Smart, Eco, and Sport modes. Passengers will appreciate wireless charging, and you’ll love its abundant safety features, including blind spot anti-collision warning, which comes standard. Head on over to your nearest Kia dealer, and test drive the Kia Telluride.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Size, inside and out, has done nothing to hamper the Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s handling and ride stability. It’s still one of the steadiest, most agile SUVs on the market. Its V8 engine with 471 hp makes it one of the most powerful of the new SUV offerings, while a spacious interior and abundant infotainment tech make the Grand Wagoneer a fun and rugged SUV to drive.
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s base price comes in at just under $87,000, so it’s pricey even for a luxury SUV. Its amazing infotainment menu is worth it. An optional interactive display makes it easy for the driver to operate infotainment controls. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, Alexa, and satellite radio are just some of the Wagoneer’s standard infotainment features.
Which of These Luxury SUVs Has Caught Your Eye?
These vehicles have a lot to offer, and understanding what they can do for you can be complicated. Get your questions answered at your local dealership.
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