Best Mid-Size Luxury SUVs of 2022
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.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Mid-Size Luxury SUVs of 2022 at a glance
C/D Rating: 10/10
1
2022 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$51,295
EPA MPG
20–23 combined
C/D SAYS: Fledgling luxury carmaker Genesis has proven that it is capable of challenging European and Japanese luxury brands in the premium SUV game with the GV80. Learn More
2
2022 Porsche Cayenne
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$70,350
EPA MPG
16–19 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2022 Porsche Cayenne caters to anyone who wants a luxurious SUV that's also a kick to drive. Learn More
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3
2022 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$61,595
EPA MPG
18–23 combined
C/D SAYS: A luxury SUV is at its best when it effortlessly blends on-road driving satisfaction with modern tech and a posh cabin—and the 2022 BMW X5 does just that. Learn More
4
2022 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$51,995
EPA MPG
22–25 combined
C/D SAYS: The Volvo XC90 raises its stock among mid-size SUVs with stunning styling inside and out as well as impressive features. Learn More
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5
2022 BMW X6
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$68,345
EPA MPG
18–23 combined
C/D SAYS: Slice the rear roofline of the BMW X5 SUV to get the coupelike BMW X6, which is just as luxurious with the same terrific powertrains as its squarer sibling. Learn More
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6
2022 Audi Q7
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$58,695
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Among Audi's athletic lineup of tech-laden luxury cars and SUVs, the 2022 Q7 is the one best suited for family duty with three rows of seats and plenty of tech. Learn More
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7
2022 Land Rover Defender
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$50,050
EPA MPG
16–19 combined
C/D SAYS: From businesslike off-roader to luxuriously appointed overlander, the 2022 Land Rover Defender is an adventure-mobile with prodigious capability. Learn More
8
2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$140,950
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-class symbolizes wealth and social status, but it also represents one of the most capable and luxurious off-road SUVs. Learn More
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9
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$57,200
EPA MPG
18–22 combined
C/D SAYS: As the spiritual successor to the M-class SUV, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-class is a technology showpiece with a spacious cabin and legit off-road credentials. Learn More
10
2022 Acura MDX
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$49,195
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: For 2022, Acura redesigned and modernized the three-row MDX with a luxurious cabin, better tech features, and the promise of a hot Type S trim. Learn More
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