SUV Rankings: Luxury Large SUVs
Ranking of premium large SUVs and crossovers, generally priced over $35,000. Cadillac Escalade, Land Rover Range Rover, Infiniti QX56 and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $55,990 - $60,990
- Invoice: $51,791 - $56,416
- MPG: 12 City / 19 Hwy
#1
2008 Cadillac Escalade
The Escalade earns its premium, flashy reputation with unrivaled style and strong V8 power, along with a comfortable and luxurious interior.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.0 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 9.3 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $64,100 - $64,100
- Invoice: $56,088 - $56,088
- MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy
#2
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser delivers strength, utility and all-terrain capability. Still, critics feel the third-row seat, which is best suited for children and makes conversion to cargo room ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 8.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $53,400 - $77,375
- Invoice: $49,662 - $71,959
- MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy
#3
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
The GL-Class ranks highly on our list because it is a high-performing luxury vehicle that can seat seven while providing one of the best full-size SUV driving ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.5 |
| Performance: | 8.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $52,450 - $55,500
- Invoice: $48,180 - $51,021
- MPG: 12 City / 17 Hwy
#4
2008 Infiniti QX56
The QX56 delivers strong V8 power and a spacious and comfortable interior, but receives some criticism for its awkward exterior styling, and occasionally for some down-market cabin ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 5.6 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $77,175 - $92,825
- Invoice: $70,229 - $84,471
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#4
2008 Land Rover Range Rover
The Range Rover is widely viewed as one of the finest luxury vehicles built today, and its smooth on-road and rugged off-road performance are seen by many ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 9.3 |
| Interior: | 8.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $57,425 - $57,425
- Invoice: $53,118 - $53,118
- MPG: - TBD - City / - TBD - Hwy
#6
2008 Hummer H2
The H2 delivers stellar off-road performance and head-turning style but has dismal fuel economy, even for a large SUV.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $57,725 - $71,175
- Invoice: $52,530 - $64,769
- MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
#7
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport delivers a luxurious interior, eye-catching exterior styling, and excellent overall performance. However, fuel economy is particularly poor and overall quality is suspect, leading ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
- MSRP: $48,745 - $54,645
- Invoice: $44,956 - $50,291
- MPG: NA
#7
2008 Lincoln Navigator
The Navigator delivers a large presence, acceptable styling, competitive safety features, and a spacious cabin. However, it still can't match the performance and styling of others in ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 6.7 |
| Exterior: | 6.4 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $88,200 - $111,900
- Invoice: $82,026 - $104,067
- MPG: 12 City / 15 Hwy
#9
2008 Mercedes-Benz G
The G-Class is a powerful SUV with superior off-roading capabilities and a large number of standard luxury and safety features. However, it has mediocre on-road drivability, doesn't ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 6.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
