Best Full-Size Luxury SUVs for 2021
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 full-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.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Full-Size Luxury SUVs for 2021 at a glance
C/D Rating: 9.5/10
1
2021 BMW X7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$75,895
EPA MPG
17–21 combined
C/D SAYS: With excellent powertrain options and extensive luxury amenities, the three-row BMW X7 earns the highest marks among large high-end SUVs. Learn More
2
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,945
EPA MPG
18 combined
C/D SAYS: The spacious and indisputably luxurious 2021 GLS-class sits atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV hierarchy, and compared with the boxy G-wagen, it's far more elegant. Learn More
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3
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$133,150
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2021 GLS63 is Mercedes-AMG's ultimate muscle SUV, with brutal horsepower and S-class interior refinement. Learn More
4
2021 Cadillac Escalade
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$77,790
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: The all-new 2021 Cadillac Escalade is the most luxurious and possibly most handsome one yet, with concept-car styling cues and a tech-heavy cabin. Learn More
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5
2021 Land Rover Range Rover
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$93,350
EPA MPG
15–24 combined
C/D SAYS: Once a rough-and-tumble workhorse, the 2021 Range Rover now represents the pinnacle of the Land Rover lineup with a plush cabin and a host of tech goodies. Learn More
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6
2021 Lincoln Navigator
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,400
EPA MPG
17–18 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2021 Navigator is Lincoln's largest and grandest SUV, with loads of chrome, fine leather upholstery, 450 horsepower, and seating for up to eight. Learn More
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7
2021 Lexus LX
6.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$88,700
EPA MPG
14 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2021 Lexus LX shares its mechanical bits with the Toyota Land Cruiser, but its flashier styling allows it to be parked up front at the valet stand. Learn More
8
2021 Infiniti QX80
6
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$70,545
EPA MPG
15–16 combined
C/D SAYS: The comfortable and stylish Infiniti QX80 offers space for up to eight passengers and plenty of cargo, but it's outclassed by more modern rivals. Learn More
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