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20 BEST LUXURY SPORTING UTILITY VEHICLES.

12. CADILLAC SRX

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Starting price: about $38,600

The 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.

13. INFINITI QX60

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Starting price: about $43,395

The 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).

14. LAND ROVER LR4

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Starting price: about $51,395

The 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).

15. VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

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Starting price: about $43,615

The 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).

16. LEXUS GX

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Starting price: about $51,720

The 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).

17. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

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Starting price: about $84,820

The 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.

18. AUDI Q7

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Starting price: about $54,800

The 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.

19. LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

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Starting price: about

The 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).

20. JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

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Starting price: about $30,990

The 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 turbo diesel. 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).

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