The Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs

$107,400 | USN Interior Score: 7.9/10

The iconic Land Rover Range Rover introduced the concept of luxury SUVs when it first arrived in the U.S. in the late 1980s. It rides and handles effortlessly over paved roads yet is rugged enough to blaze new trails off-road.

The Range Rover’s richly finished and quiet cabin can seat up to seven people. It's finished in leather and wood for a lavish look and feel. It offers four powertrain choices, including a 523-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8.

There’s almost no limit to how well-equipped a Range Rover can get. The four-seat configuration is essentially a tall-roofed limousine with a minifridge and fold-out tray table.

$78,000 | USN Interior Score: 7.9/10

The full-size Rivian R1S is an SUV from a fledgling automaker, and it's already receiving favorable reviews. The R1S can seat up to seven adults, with its electric powertrains generating between 600 and 835 horsepower. This SUV can drive up to 352 miles on a full charge.

The R1S is also one of the most capable SUVs on the market regarding off-roading. All-wheel drive with multiple traction modes comes standard, and this Rivian can ford up to 3 feet of water. Also, its suspension makes it a comfortable choice on paved roads.

There’s no shortage of technology. The R1S comes standard with a 22-speaker Meridian audio system, an infotainment system with a 16-inch touch screen and many convenience and safety features.

$43,150 | USN Interior Score 7.9/10

The Genesis GV70 is one of the top-rated luxury compact SUVs for its winning combination of style and substance. It features sophisticated styling, with an upscale cabin offering solid room for passengers and cargo.

The GV70 offers a choice of two engines: a 300-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder and a twin-turbo V6 with a smooth 375 horses. This Genesis provides a well-balanced ride and pleasant handling.

The Genesis GV70’s standard equipment includes an extensive list of driver-assistance features, heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. Many top-shelf options are available for customization.

$38,690 | USN Interior Score: 7.9/10

Updated for 2023, the Lincoln Corsair is mechanically related to the Ford Escape and Bronco Sport but features more formal styling, a more elegant cabin and added amenities. It rides smoothly and handles effortlessly overall.

The Corsair packs a 250-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, with standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive. The range-topping Grand Touring model has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and two electric motors that combine to produce 266 horsepower. It has an electric-only range of 28 miles.

Lincoln’s CoPilot360 suite of driver-assistance features comes standard, and the ActiveGlide hands-free highway driving system is optional. Available conveniences include a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, heated rear seats and a Revel 14-speaker audio system.

$44,825 | USN Interior Score: 8.0/10

The midsize two-row Lincoln Nautilus is mechanically related to the Ford Edge, yet it’s far more luxurious. Its roomy and richly trimmed cabin seats up to five. The Nautilus has a poised ride and gives you a choice between a 250-horsepower turbo-four or a 335-horsepower twin-turbo V6.

Many driver-assistance features are included for added on-the-road confidence.

The Lincoln Nautilus has an easily mastered infotainment system with a 13.2-inch touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio and a 10-speaker stereo. It can be upgraded with navigation, wireless device charging, a choice of premium sound systems and a rear-seat entertainment system.

Options include an adaptive suspension for added ride comfort and a stress-reducing park-assist system.

$63,500 | USN Interior Score: 8.0/10

New for 2023, the compact Maserati Grecale is a smaller alternative to the Levante crossover SUV. Like its larger sibling, it has all-wheel-drive, impressive handling and energetic acceleration (296-523 horsepower, depending on the trim). You also get a comfortable cabin and relaxing ride quality over most road surfaces.

The Grecale’s interior is richly finished with supple leather, myriad soft-touch surfaces and genuine open-pore wood trim and metallic accents. There’s plenty of room inside for adult passengers in both rows, and the seats are supple and supportive.

Standard comfort and convenience features are plentiful. Options include heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and several driver-assistance features.

$74,400 | USN Interior Score: 8.0/10

The all-electric Q8 e-tron – formerly known simply as the e-tron – seats up to five people in quiet comfort. It packs a lively dual-motor powertrain with 355 combined horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque. The high-performance SQ8 variant outputs 429 horsepower and can reach 496 horses for short bursts with boost mode activated.

When equipped with the optional Ultra package, the Q8 e-tron travels up to 300 miles on a full charge. It rides and handles elegantly, with an adaptive air suspension soaking up bumps and jolts.

Standard and available features are plentiful. The list includes a dual-display infotainment system, a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, quad-zone automatic climate control and many accident-avoidance systems.

$87,100 | USN Interior Score: 8.1/10

The BMW iX is every bit your typical BMW sports sedan, only it runs solely on electric power and is an SUV. It delivers quick acceleration and has engaging driving dynamics, and passengers enjoy a tastefully finished interior with plenty of high-tech features.

The iX affords between 516 and 610 horsepower and travels up to 307 miles on a full charge. It rides comfortably, especially when fitted with the optional air suspension.

There's supportive seating with ample head- and legroom. The seats can be upholstered in synthetic leather, a combination of wool and microfiber or real leather. Ventilated and massaging functions are available.

$57,700 | USN Interior Score: 8.1/10

Available in two body styles, the midsize Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV is stylish and can seat up to seven people. An impeccably finished cabin can be dressed in synthetic or genuine leather upholstery.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE’s performance ranges from sedate to superpowered, depending on the trim. The top-of-the-line GLE 63’s twin-turbocharged V8 outputs 603 horsepower and adds elements of sheer exhilaration to the mix.

As expected, the GLE offers a wealth of class-leading features, including heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, heated second-row seats, heated armrests, heated and cooled cup holders and a 25-speaker surround-sound stereo.

$46,200 | USN Interior Score: 8.1/10

Popular as the more practical SUV alternative to the 3 Series sports sedan, the BMW X3 drives as well as any Bimmer. It has precise cornering abilities and gets lively acceleration from a choice of engines that range from 248 horsepower in the base model to 473 horses in the X3 M.

The X3’s cabin isn’t especially flashy, but it’s cleanly designed and comes with top-notch finishes. Though rear-seat legroom can get tight, it offers sufficient head- and legroom in the first row.

The BMW X3 comes standard with many comfort and connectivity features and can be upgraded with heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon stereo.

$36,800 | USN Interior Score: 8.1/10

The subcompact Audi Q3 is nimble and easy to live with. It delivers an amenable driving experience with a smooth ride, and it's available with up to 228 horsepower.

The Q3’s first-rate interior has a clean look and an upscale feel. There are two rows of comfortable seats, and the rear seats slide and recline, though taller riders may wish for more legroom.

Genuine leather upholstery comes standard, as do heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control and an 8.8-inch touch screen.

$104,400 | USN Interior Score: 8.3/10

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV can go up to 340 miles on a full charge and has 355 or 536 horsepower, depending on the trim.

The EQS SUV’s elegant cabin affords good head- and legroom in the first two rows, but the optional third row is tight. The infotainment system comes with a 12.8-inch touch screen, but without physical controls, it’s a bit distracting to operate.

This Mercedes offers a passenger-side touch screen, an infotainment tablet for rear-seat passengers, five-zone automatic climate control, cabin air purification and a fragrance atomizer. One can even specify optional yacht-inspired dashboard trim.

$58,500 | USN Interior Score: 8.3/10

New for 2023, the Lexus RZ is a full-electric crossover SUV with eccentric exterior styling. The cabin is nicely designed and richly finished, with space for five passengers. It’s decked in faux leather and suede upholstery for sustainability.

The RX is powered by two electric motors that send 308 horsepower to all four wheels. At 220 miles, this EV's driving range is unimpressive. However, the RZ rides and handles comfortably and comes well-equipped, including a long list of driver-assistance features and a deluxe infotainment system.

Options include multicolor ambient interior lighting, a dimmable panoramic roof and a 13-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound stereo.

$79,725 | USN Interior Score: 8.8/10

The Lincoln Navigator is available in standard- and extended-length versions. It rides quietly and comes powered by a 440-horsepower twin-turbo V6.

A cavernous interior seats seven or eight adults, depending on the configuration. The Navigator has genuine leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, heated second-row seats, tri-zone automatic climate control and a 13.2-inch touch screen.

Upper trim levels offer massaging front seats, a 28-speaker audio system and a dual-screen rear entertainment system.

$79,295 | USN Interior Score: 8.8/10

The Cadillac Escalade is mechanically related to the large SUVs from Chevrolet and GMC, but it's far more plush. It’s offered in an already spacious standard-length model and a longer Escalade ESV that tacks on limo-like rear-seat legroom and added cargo space.

A choice of engines includes a standard 420-horsepower V8 and a 682-horsepower V8. Rear-wheel drive comes standard, and four-wheel drive is available

The cabin is stylish and can carry up to eight passengers with the optional second-row bench. Standard features include 12-way power-adjustable heated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding second- and third-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

$90,495 | USN Interior Score: 9.0/10

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is the brand’s flagship SUV and comfortably carries up to eight passengers. It offers a choice of smooth engines: a 471-horsepower V8 and a 510-horsepower twin-turbo inline-six. This Jeep's enormous profile makes parking and maneuvering in tight spaces challenging, but it delivers a cushioned ride.

The Grand Wagoneer is also eminently off-road capable for times when adventure trumps the need for blissful comfort.

Standard amenities include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and quad-zone automatic climate control. The Grand Wagoneer can be upgraded with a 19-speaker Macintosh premium stereo, a center-console cooler and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual displays and Amazon Fire TV capability.

$39,100 | USN Interior Score 9.0/10

Redesigned for 2023, the BMW X1 is U.S. News' top-ranked luxury subcompact SUV. Despite its small footprint, the X1 offers a reasonably spacious cabin. It’s also an energetic performer with precise cornering abilities, and its 241-horsepower turbo-four engine provides quick acceleration. All-wheel drive comes standard.

The X1’s interior design is minimalist yet appealing, and the materials quality is top-notch. The front seats accommodate taller passengers well, though the backseat is cramped.

The X1 has power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 10.7-inch touch screen. Upgrades include heated front seats, active front seats with lumbar support, a heated steering wheel, wireless device charging and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo.

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