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20 BEST LUXURY SPORTING UTILITY VEHICLES.

1. RANGE ROVER SPORT

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Starting price: about $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.

2. MERCEDES-BENZ GL CLASS

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Starting price: about $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).

3. CADILLAC ESCALADE

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Starting price: about $73,965

The 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.

4. PORSCHE CAYENNE

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Starting price: about $74,800

The 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.

5. VOLVO XC90

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Starting price: about $44,945

The 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.

6. ACURA MDX

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Starting price: about $43,955

The 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.

7. BMW X5

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Starting price: about $55,695

The 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 turbo diesel 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.

8. AUDI Q5

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Starting price: about $41,825

The 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).

9. LEXUS RX

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Starting price: about $42,840

The 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.

10. LINCOLN MKC

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Starting price: about $34,185

The 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.

11. INFINITI QX70

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Starting price: about $50,775

The 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.

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