Best Mid-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 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 for 2023 at a glance
C/D Rating: 10/10
1
2023 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$56,925
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Stately exterior styling, sleek interior design, expensive finishes, and ample amenities make the 2023 Genesis GV80 a paragon of luxury at an impressively approachable price point. Learn More
2
2023 Porsche Cayenne
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$73,650
EPA MPG
16–20 combined
C/D SAYS: If you consider an SUV a necessary evil, know that the fun-to-drive 2023 Porsche Cayenne is a bona fide superhero that's ready to save the day. Learn More
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3
2023 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$62,595
EPA MPG
18–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 BMW X5 is a versatile mid-size luxury-SUV, blessed with handsome looks, a tailored interior, and a pleasurable driving demeanor. Learn More
4
2023 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$57,095
EPA MPG
22–25 combined
C/D SAYS: Charming styling and a wealth of luxurious equipment makes the 2023 Volvo XC90 a respectable top choice among mid-size luxury SUVs. Learn More
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5
2023 BMW X6
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$71,095
EPA MPG
18–23 combined
C/D SAYS: As a sportier-looking X5 SUV with the same powertrains, the 2023 BMW X6 is just as luxurious, but with an obvious priority of form above function. Learn More
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6
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$84,475
EPA MPG
18–22 combined
C/D SAYS: If you don't have quite the net worth to swing a full-size Range Rover, the mid-size 2023 Range Rover Sport costs less and requires few compromises. Learn More
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7
2023 Audi Q7
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,395
EPA MPG
20–21 combined
C/D SAYS: Like the rest of the Audi lineup, the 2023 Q7 SUV combines a handsome design, a tech-rich cabin, and a fun-loving chassis—and it does so with three rows of seats. Learn More
8
2023 Land Rover Defender
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$54,975
EPA MPG
16–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Land Rover Defender’s boxy body evokes memories of the 1950s original, but Britain’s answer to the Jeep Wrangler is now a thoroughly modern, high-tech off-roader. Learn More
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9
2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$141,050
EPA MPG
14 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a big fancy off-roader built to conquer rocks, but it's also especially good at making you feel like a Hollywood elite. Learn More
10
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$58,850
EPA MPG
18–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Like the Mercedes SUVs that came before, the 2023 GLE-class delivers the latest tech, a spacious cabin, and more off-road ability than most will dare explore. Learn More
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