Starting price: $65,945
The Range Rover Sport is one of the best luxury SUVs on the market today. The automobile handles similar to a sports-car, and the vehicle has above average off-road capability. The stock engine for the Sport is a supercharged 3.0 liter six-cylinder rated at 340 horsepower coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Consumers can also choose to change the drivetrain to a 3.0 liter turbodiesel six-cylinder rated at 440 lb-ft of torque and 254 horsepower when buying the auto new. The SUV can eat up to seven passengers, and allows the driver to reconfigure the seating in the vehicle to maximize cargo stowage. The overall gas mileage of the auto is 22 MPG (city) and 28 MPG (highway). The Sport has a top overall speed of 130 MPH, and the vehicle can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.1 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz GL ClassStarting price: $65,475
The Mercedes-Benz GL Class is one of the top luxury SUVs on the roads. The automobile features three rows of seats that can comfortably seat up to seven passengers, a leather interior, and the option to upgrade to an air ionization system. The stock engine in the GL Class is a twin-turbo V-6 rated at 362 horsepower, and if upgrading to the GLS 550, the base engine is a twin-turbo V-8 rated at 449 horsepower. All drivetrain options for the vehicle include a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The top speed of the SUV ranges between 130-155 MPH depending on the drive train, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH between 4.7 and 7.4 seconds. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the SUV is 13-19 MPG (City) and 17-27 MPG (highway).
Cadillac Escalade
Starting price: $73,965The Cadillac Escalade is one of the best luxury SUVs sold today. The automobile features one of the best interiors of all autos in the class, and the stock engine in the vehicle is a 6.2 liter eight-cylinder rated at 420 horsepower. The auto comes with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and consumers can choose to upgrade to all-wheel drive when buying the auto new. The overall ride quality is extremely smooth; however, the handling capability of the auto is average. The Escalade’s gas mileage rating is 15 MPG (city) and 21 MPG (highway). The auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.6 seconds, and the vehicle’s top overall speed is 113 MPH.
Porsche Cayenne
Starting price: $74,800The Porsche Cayenne is one of the top luxury SUVs on the market. The auto features sports-car performance and high-end off-road capability. The stock engine in the SUV is a V-6 rated at 300 horsepower. The S model is rated at 420 horsepower, and the GTS sees 440 horsepower out of a twin-turbo six-cylinder engine. All versions of the SUV come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The gas mileage rating of the SUV is 17 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway). The SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.1 seconds with a top overall speed of 176 MPH.
Volvo XC90
Starting price: $44,945The Volvo XC90 is one of the best and most popular luxury SUVs sold today. The Swedish automobile features some of the best safety features of all SUVs, and the stock engine is a 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder rated at 316 horsepower driving all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Volvo also sells a hybrid version of the car that adds an electric motor that gives an 80 HP boost to the engine, and the interior of the vehicle delivers above average space. The overall gas mileage of the XC90 is 20 MPG (city) and 25 MPG (highway). The SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.4 seconds with a top overall speed of 132 MPH.
Acura MDX
Starting price: $43,955The Acura MDX is one of the top luxury SUVs on the market today. The auto is one of the most enjoyable SUVs to drive on the market, and the stock engine for the vehicle is a V-6 rated at 290 horsepower coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Acura also offers a dealer upgrade to all-wheel drive (branded by the company as Super Handling All-Wheel Drive). The overall gas mileage rating of the auto is 19 MPG (city) and 26 MPG (highway). The MDX has a top overall speed of 113 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 5.9 seconds.
BMW X5
Starting price: $55,695The BMW X5 is one of the top luxury SUVs sold. The automobile handles similar to a high-end sports car, and the auto is sold with an optional third row depending on the needs of the buyer. The stock engine in the SUV is a turbocharged inline-six cylinder rated at 300 horsepower. Additional drivetrains for the SUV include a twin-turbo eight-cylinder rated at 445 horsepower, a turbodiesel inline-six cylinder rated at 255 horsepower, and a plug-in hybrid with a turbo-four cylinder engine and electric motor rated at 308 horsepower. The overall gas mileage rating of the auto is 23 MPG (city) and 31 MPG (highway). The top overall speed of the X5 is 128 MPH, and the SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.3 seconds.
Audi Q5
Starting price: $41,825The Audi Q5 is one of the best SUVs sold on the market today. The luxury SUV delivers an above average all-weather capability, and the stock engine in the vehicle is a turbocharged V-4 rated at 220 horsepower. Additional drivetrains available for consumers to buy at purchase are a supercharged V-6 rated at 272 horsepower, and a very fuel efficient hybrid. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are standard equipment on the SUV, and the top overall speed of the SUV is 128 MPH. The auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.8 seconds, and the Q5 has a gas mileage rating of 24 MPG (city) and 31 MPG (highway).
Lexus RX
Starting price: $42,840The Lexus RX is one of the top luxury SUVs on the market. The SUV features high-end design features, above-average interior space, and a very comfortable ride. The hybrid model offers the best gas mileage with a 30 MPG (city) and 28 MPG (highway) overall rating. The stock transmission for the vehicle is a CVT, and consumers can choose between either front or all-wheel drive when buying the R new. All-wheel drive comes standard on the hybrid. The top overall speed of the SUV is 115 MPH, and the RX can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.8 seconds.
Lincoln MKC
Starting price: $34,185The Lincoln MKC is one of the best luxury SUVs on the market today. The MKC uses a Ford Escape base, and the auto manufacturer goes on to deliver an upgraded auto body and grille for the vehicle to help differentiate the auto. Standard features for the SUV include heated seats, a longer auto body, and xenon lights. The stock engine for the auto is a 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder rated at 2480 horsepower. Consumers can choose to upgrade to a 2.3 liter turbo-four rated at 285 horsepower when buying the SUV new. All drivetrain options come standard with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic. The gas mileage rating for the vehicle is 18 MPG (city) and 26 MPG (highway). The MKC has a top overall speed of 130 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.6 seconds.
Infiniti QX70
Starting price: $50,775The Infiniti QX70 is one of the highest-rated luxury SUVs on the market. The SUV is extremely stylish, and the stock engine for the auto is a 3.7 liter six-cylinder rated at 330 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to the 5.6 liter V-8 rated at 420 horsepower when buying the auto new. Rear-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic transmission come stock on the SUV, and all-wheel drive is available as a dealer option. Infiniti also sells a hybrid version of the SUV that is powered by a 3.5 liter V-6 combined with an electric motor rated at 360 horsepower. The overall gas mileage rating of the auto is 18 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway), and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 5.6 seconds.
Cadillac SRX
Starting price: $38,600The Cadillac SRX is one of the top luxury SUVs found on the roads today. The stock engine in the automobile is a 3.6 liter six-cylinder rated at 308 horsepower, and consumers can choose to upgrade from front to all-wheel drive when buying the auto new. A six-speed automatic transmission comes standard with the auto, and the SUV can be a bit noisy when accelerating on the highway. The overall gas mileage rating of the SUV is 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway). The maximum speed of the SRX is 131 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 7.2 seconds.
Infiniti QX60
Starting price: $43,395The Infiniti QX60 is one of the top-rated luxury SUVs sold on the market. The auto features three rows of seating, and a second row that slides forward to provide easy access to the rear seats. The stock engine for the QX60 is a V-6 rated at 265 horsepower combined with front-wheel drive. Consumers can choose to upgrade to all-wheel drive when buying the auto new, and there is a hybrid version of the SUV available that delivers 26 MPG (combined) gas mileage. The QX60 is sold with a CVT automatic transmission, and the overall fuel efficiency rating of the gas powered edition of the auto is rated at 21 MPG (city) and 27 MPG (highway).
Land Rover LR4
Starting price: $51,395The Land Rover LR4 is one of the top luxury SUVs on the roads today. The automobile is extremely capable off-road, and the stock engine for the SUV is a 3.0 liter six-cylinder rated at 340 horsepower. All-wheel drive comes standard on the vehicle, and Land Rover includes a number of off-road options with the auto to include an adjustable air suspension, a Terrain Response system, and hill descent control. The SUV can comfortably seat seven passengers, and includes a luxury-lined interior. The top speed of the LR4 is 123 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.7 seconds. The gas mileage rating of the auto is 15 MPG (city) and 19 MPG (highway).
Volkswagen Touareg
Starting price: $43,615The Volkswagen Touareg is one of the top luxury SUVs sold on the market today. The SUV offers one of the most comfortable rides of all equivalent models, and the stock engine for the auto is a VR6 rated at 280 horsepower. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a turbodiesel V-6 rated at 406 lb-ft of torque and 240 horsepower. All drivetrains come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The top overall speed of the Touareg is 125 MPH, and the SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.9 seconds. The overall gas mileage rating of the auto is 20 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway).
Lexus GX
Starting price: $51,720The Lexus GX is one of the best luxury SUVs sold today, and the auto is one of the few that are based on a truck-frame. As a result, the SUV is one of the top SUVs when it comes to handling itself off-road, and the GX features a locking center differential and four-wheel drive. The vehicle also includes three rows that seat up to seven passengers comfortably. The stock engine in the auto is a 4.6 liter eight-cylinder rated at 301 horsepower coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. The overall gas mileage rating of the GX is 15 MPG (city) and 20 MPG (highway).
Toyota Land Cruiser
Starting price: $84,820The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the top and best-known luxury SUVs world-wide. The SUV has one of the sturdiest body and frame designs, and the vehicle is powered by a 5.7 liter V-8 engine rated at 381 horsepower coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The auto is rated above average for off-road capability, and includes three rows that seat up to eight passengers. The top overall speed of the Land Cruiser is 129 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.5 seconds.
Audi Q7
Starting price: $54,800The Audi Q7 is an extremely spacious and top-rated SUV. The three-row automobile is one of the most stylish sold on the market today, and the only powertrain sold with the Q7 is a 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine rated at 333 horsepower coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. Consumers can choose when buying the SUV new to add an air suspension to tailor the ride for either handling or increased comfort. The interior of the SUV is rated above average when compared to equivalent SUVs of the same class. The gas mileage rating of the Q7 is 17 MPG (city) and 25 MPG (highway). The top overall speed of the auto is 126 MPH, and the SUV can go from zero to 60 MPH in 8.9 seconds.
Lincoln Navigator
Starting price: $64,390The Lincoln Navigator is one of the best luxury SUVs sold today. The SUV features a leather interior and an improved engine with the new 3.5 liter twin-turbo six-cylinder rated at 460 lb-ft of torque and 380 horsepower. When buying the auto new, consumers can choose between rear or all-wheel drive. When upgrading to the ‘Reserve’ package, the auto gets premium leather seats, power-retracting running boards, and 22 inch wheels. The top overall speed of the vehicle is 113 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.2 seconds. The gas mileage rating of the Navigator is 15 MPG (city) and 20 MPG (highway).
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Starting price: $30,990The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the top luxury SUVs on the market today. One of the most-established SUV brands, the Cherokee is make for owners who love to drive their SUV off-road. Consumers have the choice of four different four-wheel drive systems for the Grand Cherokee, and there is also an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension available when buying the auto new. The stock engine for the vehicle is a 3.6 liter six-cylinder rated at 295 horsepower. Alternative drivetrains for the SUV include a 5.7 liter V-8 rated at 360 horsepower, or a 3.0 liter V-6 turbodiesel. The top overall speed of the SUV is 121 MPH, and the Grand Cherokee can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 6.5 seconds. The gas mileage rating of the auto is 14 MPG (city) and 20 MPG (highway).
Credits to: carophile.com
I am sure you'd all agree with me that this list wouldn't be popular with the definition of "luxury" SUVs in Nigeria.
I would compile a similar list with a Naija slant to it...
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