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.

Cadillac Escalade Image
  • MSRP: $62,495 - $86,680
  • Invoice: $58,433 - $81,046
  • Avg. Paid: $59,002 - $80,070
  • MPG: 10 City / 16 Hwy

#1
2010 Cadillac Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade roars into 2010 with look-at-me styling, an impressive cabin, and good performance for its size. While some competitors drive smaller, the Escalade impresses with ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.8
Performance:8.6
Exterior:9.1
Interior:8.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Mercedes Benz GL Image
  • MSRP: $59,950 - $82,850
  • Invoice: $55,754 - $77,050
  • Avg. Paid: $59,873 - $82,644
  • MPG: 13 City / 17 Hwy

#2
2010 Mercedes Benz GL

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is for drivers who have a lot of passengers but aren't willing to sacrifice a luxury driving experience to carry them all.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.9
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
Toyota Land Cruiser Image
  • MSRP: $65,970 - $65,970
  • Invoice: $58,382 - $58,382
  • Avg. Paid: $61,686 - $61,686
  • MPG: 13 City / 18 Hwy

#2
2010 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is well-mannered on-road and ruggedly capable when the pavement ends.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.8
Exterior:NA
Interior:8.5
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
Land Rover Range Rover Image
  • MSRP: $78,425 - $94,275
  • Invoice: $71,367 - $85,790
  • Avg. Paid: $76,708 - $92,205
  • MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy

#4
2010 Land Rover Range Rover

Built for traversing an empire, the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover continues the tradition of uncompromising off-road abilities coupled with unparalleled luxury.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.4
Performance:9.1
Exterior:9.5
Interior:8.8
Safety:NA
Reliability:5.0
Lexus LX Image
  • MSRP: $76,405 - $76,405
  • Invoice: $68,000 - $68,000
  • MPG: 12 (Est) City / 18 (Est) Hwy

#5
2010 Lexus LX

The 2010 Lexus LX is a luxurious inside and capable off-road.  However, unless you're wedded to the Lexus name and Lexus service, you can save $10,000 by ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.2
Performance:8.3
Exterior:7.3
Interior:8.0
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
Infiniti QX56 Image
  • MSRP: $56,050 - $59,150
  • Invoice: $51,728 - $54,853
  • Avg. Paid: $53,216 - $56,273
  • MPG: 12 (2009) City / 18 (2009) Hwy

#6
2010 Infiniti QX56

Though it has plenty of power, the Infiniti QX56 struggles to stand out in its class.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:7.9
Exterior:7.0
Interior:8.1
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Image
  • MSRP: NA
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: 11 City / 15 Hwy

#6
2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

If you like your luxury SUV with a side of military chic, check out the Mercedes-Benz G Class. Just be warned that buying one will take a ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:7.7
Exterior:8.6
Interior:8.1
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Image
  • MSRP: $59,645 - $73,345
  • Invoice: $54,277 - $66,744
  • Avg. Paid: $58,686 - $71,931
  • MPG: 12 City / 17 Hwy

#8
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

If you want a luxurious SUV that can conquer remote trails, look good around town, and provide a sporty on-road driving experience, the Range Rover Sport might ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.8
Performance:8.3
Exterior:8.6
Interior:8.3
Safety:NA
Reliability:6.0
Lincoln Navigator Image
  • MSRP: $54,400 - $59,465
  • Invoice: $50,125 - $54,683
  • Avg. Paid: $53,394 - $58,268
  • MPG: 14 (Est) City / 20 (Est) Hwy

#9
2010 Lincoln Navigator

With a third row that's actually comfortable, the Lincoln Navigator is a plush place for all passengers.  Not only does the Navigator offer adult-sized third-row accommodations but ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.7
Performance:7.5
Exterior:7.3
Interior:8.3
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $73,425 - $87,725
  • Invoice: $68,652 - $82,023
  • Avg. Paid: $68,918 - $81,218
  • MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy

#10
2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a study in contradictions: a capable and luxurious full-size SUV that lets buyers save fuel.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.6
Performance:7.8
Exterior:9.1
Interior:7.7
Safety:NA
Reliability:7.0
Hummer H2 Image
  • MSRP: NA
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: NA

#11
2010 Hummer H2

The Hummer H2 barrels into 2010 with a new owner, outsized styling and almost unbeatable off-road capabilities.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.0
Performance:7.4
Exterior:7.2
Interior:7.2
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA