Best Full-Size Luxury SUVs for 2023
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 2023 at a glance
C/D Rating: 9.5/10
1
2023 BMW X7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$78,845
EPA MPG
17–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 BMW X7 is the brand's biggest SUV, and it has all the hallmarks of a posh people mover in addition to satisfying driving manners. Learn More
2
2023 Land Rover Range Rover
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$105,975
EPA MPG
18–21 combined
C/D SAYS: The Range Rover has a reputation as a blueblood SUV, and the latest model delivers the tailored look, posh cabin, and graceful driving character that buyers have come to expect. Learn More
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3
2023 Cadillac Escalade
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$82,690
EPA MPG
13–16 combined
C/D SAYS: Big and bold, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade is the flagship of the brand, a king-of-the-road SUV offering lots of tech and plentiful luxury. Learn More
4
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$82,950
EPA MPG
18–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The posh 2023 GLS-class sits atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup and earns its place among high-end Benzes with a technology-and-luxury-laden cabin. Learn More
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5
2023 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$140,150
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: With whopper of a twin-turbo V-8 engine under its hood, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 kicks the performance of the standard GLS-class SUV up—way up. Learn More
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6
2023 BMW XM
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$159,995
EPA MPG
14 combined
C/D SAYS: BMW's vaunted M performance division has launched the XM SUV, a plug-in hybrid XM crossover with edgy design, 644 horsepower, and athletic moves. Learn More
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7
2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$92,495
EPA MPG
15–17 combined
C/D SAYS: With palatial proportions and unpalatable fuel economy, the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer enters the realm of large luxury SUVs with surprises and compromises. Learn More
8
2023 Lincoln Navigator
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,620
EPA MPG
18–19 combined
C/D SAYS: Sitting atop the Lincoln lineup, the 2023 Navigator shares its mechanicals with the Ford Expedition but it's more than just a Ford with leather seats. Learn More
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9
2023 Lexus LX
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$92,160
EPA MPG
19 combined
C/D SAYS: Off-road capability isn’t the top priority for most luxury SUVs, but where the 2023 Lexus LX roams, it’s an obvious high point. Learn More
10
2023 Infiniti QX80
6
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$74,595
EPA MPG
15–16 combined
C/D SAYS: The aging Infiniti QX80 could use a makeover, but it still offers plenty of luxury—and at a lower starting price than all of its newer, flashier competitors. Learn More
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