SUV Rankings: Luxury Crossover SUVs

Ranking of Crossover SUVs, generally priced over $35,000

Acura RDX Image
  • MSRP: $33,895 - $37,195
  • Invoice: $31,164 - $34,190
  • MPG: 17 City / 22 Hwy

#1
2009 Acura RDX

The RDX provides a good combination of sporty performance and a comfortable, high-tech cabin. With standard all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine, it's a worthy -- and ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.8
Performance:8.7
Exterior:7.4
Interior:7.7
Safety:9.9
Reliability:10.0
Infiniti EX Image
  • MSRP: $33,800 - $37,400
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: 17 (2008) City / 24 (2008) Hwy

#2
2009 Infiniti EX

New in 2008, the Infiniti EX boasts sporty handling and a hi-tech interior. Its few downsides include lower fuel economy and less cargo space than top rivals. ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.5
Exterior:8.4
Interior:7.3
Safety:8.6
Reliability:NA
Infiniti FX Image
  • MSRP: $42,150 - $58,400
  • Invoice: $38,924 - $53,893
  • MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy

#2
2009 Infiniti FX

The FX is redesigned for 2009 with two powerful new engines, a stylish exterior and lots of hi-tech features. Its sporty handling and innovative safety features shine ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.7
Performance:8.6
Exterior:7.8
Interior:8.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:10.0
BMW X3 Image
  • MSRP: $39,700 - $39,700
  • Invoice: $36,525 - $36,525
  • MPG: 16 City / 23 Hwy

#4
2009 BMW X3

The X3 is an excellent performer, delivering the ride and handling you'd expect for an SUV from BMW. It offers competitive all-wheel drive performance, though some find ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.3
Performance:8.6
Exterior:7.0
Interior:8.1
Safety:10.0
Reliability:7.0
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Image
  • MSRP: $47,650 - $49,150
  • Invoice: $44,314 - $45,710
  • MPG: 15 City / 19 Hwy

#4
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

The R-Class shines for its spacious and luxurious interior, innovative styling, and exceptional performance. Still, it's up against stiff competition in the luxury crossover class and holds ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.3
Performance:8.4
Exterior:7.4
Interior:8.5
Safety:9.4
Reliability:7.0
BMW X5 Image
  • MSRP: $47,500 - $56,200
  • Invoice: $43,700 - $51,705
  • MPG: 17 City / 23 Hwy

#6
2009 BMW X5

The BMW X5 offers superior on-road performance and a plush interior, but can't do much in the way of off-roading. Another low point is its iDrive control ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:8.3
Exterior:8.0
Interior:8.1
Safety:9.7
Reliability:6.0
BMW X6 Image
  • MSRP: $55,900 - $66,650
  • Invoice: $51,430 - $61,320
  • MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy

#6
2009 BMW X6

Dubbed by BMW as a "Sports Activity Coupe," the X6 is the German automaker's newest entry in the SUV segment. BMW already produces the X3 and X5 ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:8.9
Exterior:7.7
Interior:7.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Volvo XC70 Image
  • MSRP: $37,250 - $39,500
  • Invoice: $35,015 - $37,130
  • MPG: 15 City / 23 Hwy

#6
2009 Volvo XC70

The XC70's safety features, comfy seats and large cargo hold make it a practical family wagon. However, its lack of power and poor fuel economy detract from ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:7.7
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0

Unranked: Luxury Crossover SUVs

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Volvo XC60 Image

2009 Volvo XC60

MSRP: NA | Invoice: NA | MPG: NA