Best Mid-Size Luxury SUVs
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best mid-size luxury SUVs based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Top Ranked Mid-Size Luxury SUVs at a glance

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2026
Lucid Motors Gravity
$81,550 - $141,550
1
2026 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$59,195
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Sexy Utility Vehicle: The 2026 Genesis GV80 mid-size SUV continues to undercut competitors in price and overdeliver on luxury, style, and content. Learn More
2
2026 Lucid Gravity
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,550
EPA Est. Range
337–450 miles
C/D SAYS: For Lucid's second act, the EV startup has rolled out the 2026 Gravity SUV, with an upscale cabin and a maximum estimated range of 450 miles per charge. Learn More
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3
2026 BMW iX
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,600
EPA Est. Range
279–318 miles
C/D SAYS: Futuristic, flashy, and fancy, the 2026 BMW iX SUV drives well, coddles its passengers, and goes far on a charge. Learn More
4
2026 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$69,050
EPA MPG
19–25 combined
C/D SAYS: It doesn’t handle as nimbly as a 3-series sedan, but the 2026 BMW X5 offers luxury, refinement, and practicality in equal doses. Learn More
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5
2026 Porsche Cayenne
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$92,250
EPA MPG
17–19 combined
C/D SAYS: The Cayenne incorporates much of Porsche’s sporting ethos into its practical SUV body and tall ride height, making it a unique delight in its segment. Learn More
6
2026 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$105,150
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Cayenne E-Hybrid is Porsche’s attempt at distilling nearly 80 years' worth of sports car pedigree into a plug-in-hybrid SUV — and it mostly works. Learn More
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7
2026 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$62,445
EPA MPG
23–26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo XC90 is one of our favorite premium three-row crossovers with its blend of luxury, refinement, and style. Learn More
8
2026 Audi Q7
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$63,890
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Both in its interior and its road manners, the 2026 Audi Q7 SUV is well polished. Learn More
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9
2026 BMW X5 Hybrid
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,650
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: The BMW X5 Hybrid brings all the luxury and sportiness of the regular X5 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for increased fuel efficiency. Learn More
10
2026 Cadillac Lyriq
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,995
EPA Est. Range
303–326 miles
C/D SAYS: As a luxury SUV, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq is plenty satisfying; as an EV, it does an admirable job making the case for electric driving. Learn More
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