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Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
(11)#1
2022 Volvo XC40
Swanky styling and a spacious, tech-forward cabin make the XC40 appealing. Like any Volvo, it's very safe. Yet performance isn't an XC40 forte—that changes in the electric Recharge model.
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MT Score8.8/10
MPG23/32
MSRP$34,100 - $41,850
#2
2022 Lexus UX
Great fuel economy and solid expected reliability are factors in the UX’s excellent value rating. Safety scores are high. But drivers may tire of the UX’s weak engine and rough ride.
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MT Score7.8/10
MPG29/37
MSRP$33,150 - $40,390
#3
2022 BMW X1
A sprightly engine and tight reflexes mean the X1 performs like a BMW. It also fits big cabin space within its tidy exterior proportions. Even so, cheap materials and a Mediocre value rating don’t help the X1’s case.
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MT Score7.7/10
MPG24/33
MSRP$35,400 - $37,400
Best Luxury Compact SUVs
(15)#1
2022 Genesis GV70
The GV70’s fantastic interior, superb ride quality, and thrusty twin-turbo V-6 make it a worthy 2022 SUV of the Year. Fuel economy could be better, but an EV is coming.
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MT Score9/10
MPG22/28
MSRP$41,000 - $52,600
#2
2022 Tesla Model Y
The Model Y offers excellent range, great performance, and more space than a Model 3, but inconsistent build quality and a high base price may deter some buyers.
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MT Score8.9/10
MPG131/117
MSRP$58,990 - $63,990
#3
2022 Volvo XC60
Strong powertrains, cool Swedish styling, and an interior that looks expensive are just a few XC60 highlights. The infotainment system still isn’t the best in the segment, however, after the 2022 update.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG22/29
MSRP$42,650 - $69,500
Best Luxury Compact Fastback SUVs
(5)2022 Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron
Not Yet Ranked: The Q4 E-Tron offers the size of a compact SUV and the wheelbase of a midsize, which pays off in interior volume. Range isn’t up to the standard set by the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
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MPG100/89
MSRP$52,700 - $59,000
2022 Audi Q5 Sportback
Not Yet Ranked: Audi has given its best-selling SUV a more dramatic roofline. As with other fastback SUVs, this means the Q5 Sportback offers less cargo space and rear headroom than the model it's based on.
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MPG23/28
MSRP$49,900 - $67,400
2022 BMW X4
Not Yet Ranked: This dramatically styled fastback compact SUV shares its underpinnings with the X3. We dig the sporty handling and potent X4 M, but not so much the harsh ride.
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MPG21/28
MSRP$51,800 - $73,400
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
(9)#1
2022 Porsche Cayenne
Segment-best handling, braking, and acceleration make the Cayenne worthy of the crest on its hood. Can the sporty feel make up for its small cargo capacity and thirst for fuel? Efficiency improves in hybrid models.
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MT Score8.7/10
MPG19/23
MSRP$69,000 - $165,300
#2
2022 Lincoln Nautilus
A huge infotainment screen gives this slightly aged SUV modern appeal. It remains safe and very comfortable, but a short driving range doesn’t impress.
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MT Score8.6/10
MPG21/26
MSRP$42,500 - $65,090
#3
2022 Genesis GV80
The GV80's elegant interior and great features-per-dollar value help it stand out, although a harsh ride, underpowered base engine, and tricky infotainment will deter some buyers.
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MT Score8.3/10
MPG21/25
MSRP$49,700 - $75,200
Best Luxury Midsize Fastback SUVs
(4)#1
2022 Audi Q8
The Q8 surprises with spacious and practical packaging. Technology and quality are superb, but the Q8 doesn’t drive as sporty as it looks—that’s fixed in the SQ8 and RSQ8. Is it still too much like a cut-roof Q7?
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MT Score8.4/10
MPG18/23
MSRP$70,300 - $98,700
#2
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe
AMG's performance edge shows in the GLE Coupe's acceleration and handling. Yet its sloping roof limits back seat and cargo space more than other fastback SUVs. Mercedes’ finicky tech can frustrate, too.
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MT Score8.3/10
MPG18/23
MSRP$77,800
#3
2022 Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Take a Cayenne, chop the roof, and make it even sportier. Presto—Cayenne Coupe. Outright capability suffers, but improved dynamics help justify the price premium. A hybrid setup is its most powerful drivetrain option.
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MT Score8.2/10
MPG19/23
MSRP$77,500 - $180,800
Best Luxury 3-Row SUVs
(9)#1
2022 Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln's three-row luxury SUV impresses. The Aviator delivers a powerful V-6 engine, comfortable suspension, and easy third-row access. A plug-in hybrid is available but we'd stick with the 400-hp V-6.
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MT Score8.9/10
MPG18/26
MSRP$51,465 - $87,905
#2
2022 Volvo XC90
The XC90, MotorTrend’s 2016 SUV of the Year, remains a great choice. Performance is about average, but design, technology, and fuel economy are well above. All told the XC90 is a superb luxury SUV value.
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MT Score8.8/10
MPG21/30
MSRP$49,900 - $70,600
#3
2022 Audi Q7
The Q7 impresses with extensive tech features updated in 2021 and a luxurious cabin (aside from the tight third row). Driving manners are polished, if not thrilling, but the Q7’s fuel economy is below average.
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MT Score8.1/10
MPG20/25
MSRP$56,900 - $92,500
Best Luxury Full-Size 3-Row SUVs
(7)#1
2021 Lincoln Navigator
Competitors might leave the Navigator behind on the drag strip, but the big Lincoln has near endless space for people and cargo, a great engine, excellent tech, and solid design.
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MT Score8.7/10
MPG16/22
MSRP$76,705 - $101,855
#2
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The Grand Wagoneer’s interior quality blows us away. For its segment, the enormous third row and cushy ride impress, too. This is a thirsty beast, though.
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MT Score8.5/10
MPG13/18
MSRP$87,845 - $104,845
#3
2022 Cadillac Escalade
The Escalade is a huge leap beyond the last-gen model, with impressive tech and style. Fuel economy is just OK, however, and the ride quality isn't great.
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MT Score8.4/10
MPG14/19
MSRP$76,295 - $107,595
Best Exotic Luxury SUVs
(4)2022 Aston Martin DBX
We score every vehicle on mpg, value, technology, design innovation, safety, how it drives and much more.
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2022 Bentley Bentayga
We score every vehicle on mpg, value, technology, design innovation, safety, how it drives and much more.
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MSRP$187,600 - $254,800
2022 Lamborghini Urus
Not Yet Ranked: Lamborghini's first crack at building an SUV offers the styling and performance of an Italian supercar with seating for the whole family. Just don't expect the comfort of a Bentley Bentayga.
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