Best Luxury SUVs Under $75,000
Car and Driver’s ratings and 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 have rated the Best Luxury SUVs under $75k on a 10-point scale based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We then use those ratings to rank them against the other vehicles in their segment. We take ratings and rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you’re interested in.
Top Ranked Luxury SUVs Under $75,000 at a glance
1
2026 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$59,195
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Sexy Utility Vehicle: The 2026 Genesis GV80 mid-size SUV continues to undercut competitors in price and overdeliver on luxury, style, and content. Learn More
2
2026 Porsche Macan
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$67,650
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Just as the 911 is a benchmark sports car, the Porsche Macan is a high-water mark for athletic compact crossovers that others look up to. Learn More
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3
2027 BMW iX3
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2027 BMW iX3 is the all-new electric sister ship to the next-generation gas-powered X3 SUV—and it arrives wearing the brand's future design language. Learn More
4
2026 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$69,050
EPA MPG
19–25 combined
C/D SAYS: It doesn’t handle as nimbly as a 3-series sedan, but the 2026 BMW X5 offers luxury, refinement, and practicality in equal doses. Learn More
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5
2026 Genesis GV70
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$50,480
EPA MPG
21–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The GV70 achieves luxury-SUV superstardom thanks to athletic dynamics and a knockout design, and the 2026 model brings an enhanced interior and design tweaks. Learn More
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6
2026 Volvo XC40
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,295
EPA MPG
26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo XC40 is a strong contender among subcompact luxury SUVs thanks to its youthful, clean design and generous feature set. Learn More
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7
2026 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$62,445
EPA MPG
23–26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo XC90 is one of our favorite premium three-row crossovers with its blend of luxury, refinement, and style. Learn More
8
2026 Audi Q7
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$63,890
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Both in its interior and its road manners, the 2026 Audi Q7 SUV is well polished. Learn More
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9
2026 BMW X1
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$44,150
EPA MPG
27–28 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 BMW X1 is an excellent subcompact SUV for anyone who values driving as much as they do a tech-forward, luxurious interior. Learn More
10
2026 BMW X3
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$52,250
EPA MPG
27–29 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 BMW X3 compact SUV hits the sweet spot between performance and practicality, though its styling can be a bit controversial. Learn More
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