Luxury SUVs That Make the Grade
When you want to ride around it style, luxury, and have the performance and capability of an SUV it’s time to buy a luxury SUV to fill all those needs. Knowing which ones are the best and what they all have to offer helps make this decision easier, or harder if you really are torn, and allows you to know you have chosen a luxury SUV that can really handle all your needs as well as your desires in a vehicle. This list of great luxury SUVs should help you to find the right one for you.
2014 Buick Enclave
With one of the signature Buick cabins the Enclave has a cabin that is among the quietest on the market today. In addition to the silent cabin is the comfort and quality of the leather seating throughout the vehicle as well as room for up to eight to enjoy the ride. The Enclave is powered by a very smooth performing 3.6-liter V6 engine that offers up to 288 horsepower and has a decent fuel efficiency of 17 city/24 hwy mpg making this a great choice for any family to own.
2014 Volvo XC60
A modern interior and very upbeat driving are packing interior are packed into the XC60 that as a Volvo is packed with safety features to keep all occupants safe in the event of a collision. The XC60 is also equipped with plenty of collision avoiding technologies allowing it to help inform the driver of impending danger and assist in avoiding a collision. Powered by a very healthy 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine that offers up to 240 horsepower the XC60 comes in with a fuel efficiency of 18 city/26 hwy mpg. The XC60 is a great SUV for anyone to choose and allow themselves to enjoy the power and performance of a safety conscious leader.
2014 BMW X5
With a highly tuned and responsive performance emphasis the BMW X5 is one SUV that really shows off the sporty part of the SUV name. Capable of handling any canyon run as well as just about every light duty off road trail that comes its way the X5 is an excellent vehicle for any owner to enjoy. The X5 comes powered by a 3.0-liter twin turbo six-cylinder engine that offers a strong 300 horsepower but can be fitted with an eight-cylinder engine or a diesel to offer more muscle for those who really need some power. Adding the M Sport package makes this awesome SUV an even better drive with more of a sporty handling. The fuel efficiency offered on the X5 is pleasant as well at 19 city/27 hwy for the base model powertrain.
2014 Infiniti QX80
Even though this SUV has a very boxy shape to it, this excellent ride offers a ton of comfort on the inside allowing occupants to have a fantastic ride in the cushy cabin that is almost as luxurious as an executive jet. Even though it is large this SUV is fairly easy to drive with lots of great features to enjoy such as the Around View Monitor that is standard on all QX 80 models. Powered by a monstrous 5.6-liter V8 engine that really brings the heat with 400 horsepower this beast will not feel any burden driving on or off the road. The fuel mileage is really the only place this SUV shows any weakness at only 14 city/20 hwy mpg.
2014 Porsche Cayenne
As one of the most finely tuned and exceptionally designed SUVs on the planet the Cayenne is truly a Porsche with all its handling characteristics and the added utility of an SUV. Offered with a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine that offers a very strong 300 horsepower the Cayenne can be had with a hybrid, diesel, or a V8 engine as well depending on the selection of the owner. The highly tuned suspension keeps this Porsche stuck to the road or trail depending on where it is driven and the interior shows off with an awesome attention to detail that isn’t found in many other vehicles. The fuel efficiency of this great SUV from Porsche comes in at a respectable 17 city/23 hwy mpg.
2014 Audi Q5
As one of the smallest luxury SUVs on the market the Q5 appears to be a large wagon style vehicle instead of an actual SUV making it an easy and fun drive that can handle any curvy road that comes its way. Available as a diesel or hybrid model the Q5 is high on performance and handling. Add to that the excellent offering of upscale equipment such as the Wi-Fi hot spot and real time traffic updates and getting lost in the Q5 will be nearly impossible. The base engine for this SUV comes in the form of a 2.0-liter Turbo four-cylinder engine that offers 220 horsepower and a very nice 20 city/28 hwy mpg of fuel efficiency to enjoy.
2014 Lexus RX
Offering a very quiet cabin and a superbly comfortable ride the Lexus RX is an SUV that is an amazing drive and ride. Add the Siri Eyes Free and an in-car mouse to control the infotainment system and this SUV has some very interesting equipment to enjoy. The RX offers the availability of a hybrid version when desired and the base model is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that brings in 270 horsepower. This cool and reliable SUV is comfortable on or off the road and as with many of the Lexus models is far less expensive than many of its competition. The RX comes in with a fuel efficiency of 18 city/25 hwy mpg to enjoy and take long rides in between fill ups.
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
As one of the most capable luxury SUVs on this list the GL-Class has seating for seven, can tow up to 7,500 pounds and is highly capable off road and on. As a very quiet and comfortable ride this is one way to really be wrapped in luxury as every inch of the GL-Class SUV shows off with a great feel of comfort and upscale luxury. Powered by a 3.0-liter Turbo Diesel V6 engine that offers as much as 240 horsepower the GL-Class can achieve a fuel efficiency of 19 city/26 hwy mpg for any owner to enjoy the great ride.
2014 Acura MDX
With the highly engineered all-wheel drive system that is on board the MDX this is one really fun to drive SUV. Feeling the road, hugging the curves and enjoying the smooth shifting of the transmission are just the beginning of the fun of driving this great SUV. On the inside the cabin is luxurious, but not overdone to offer great materials that are comfortable but not so many bells and whistles to give the driver a headache. As a reliable vehicle and with Acura having a long history of high resale values this is a great choice for a luxury SUV. Powered by the 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine that offers 290 horsepower this very nice SUV brings enjoyable fuel efficiency at 20 city/28 hwy mpg.
2014 Land Rover Range Rover
With a great deal of off road capability as well as elegant and luxurious styling the Range Rover is a lot of fun to drive and a pleasure to own. This “take me everywhere” vehicle is comfortable inside and out and is highly capable and most comfortable off the blacktop. Powered by a 3.0-liter Supercharged V6 engine that offers a very strong 340 horsepower this SUV comes in with a fuel efficiency of 17 city/23 hwy mpg.
With such a great list of luxury SUVs to choose from the most difficult decision you will have is picking the one that suits you the best. Add to that the fact that the 2014 model year is about to close and these SUVs will be offered with great payment and price options for anyone who is still interested and the choice is simply which one to buy, which will require a lot of test drives to make sure you have the one that is right for you.