Ultimate Luxury SUVs
Ultimate luxury SUVs represent the pinnacle of performance, capability, and street presence. 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 ultimate 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 Ultimate Luxury SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Ferrari Purosangue
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$435,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: With a roaring 715-hp V-12, sultry Italian styling, and four seats, the SUV-like Ferrari Purosangue allows four rather than two to enjoy the full Scuderia experience. Learn More
2
2026 Bentley Bentayga
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$210,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Offering world-beating luxury and signature Bentley style, the Bentayga is exactly what you'd expect from an SUV with the Flying B hood ornament Learn More
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3
2026 Lamborghini Urus
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$280,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: With extroverted style and bonkers performance, the Lamborghini Urus takes a wild stab at practicality with its SUV bodystyle. Learn More
4
2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$410,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan is every bit as opulent and pampering as you'd expect of a $400,000-plus SUV. Learn More
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5
2026 Mercedes-AMG G63
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$196,700
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: Equally capable of tackling trails and turning heads on Rodeo Drive, the Mercedes-AMG G63 is a utilitarian luxo-cube with serious firepower under its hood. Learn More
6
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$155,050
EPA MPG
18 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV is just as boxy and nearly as uncompromising as ever—and remains a universally recognized status icon. Learn More
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7
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$164,350
EPA Est. Range
239 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 G580 with EQ Technology wields an electric powertrain that's at home both on the trail and on Rodeo Drive. Learn More
8
2026 Aston Martin DBX
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$276,500
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 DBX offers all the style and grace of an Aston Martin sports car with the practicality of an SUV. Learn More
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9
2026 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$181,150
EPA Est. Range
302 miles
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is an ultra-luxury full-size SUV for those who value quiet and comfort—and are fine about letting the world know they paid a lot for it. Learn More
10
2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$181,150
EPA MPG
15 combined
C/D SAYS: The Maybach GLS600 showcases how far luxury and refinement can be pushed within the Mercedes-Benz family. Learn More
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