A luxury vehicle may be the pinnacle of the automotive industry. Sure sports cars may be faster. Luxury sedans can be just as comfortable. Some hardcore trucks and utility vehicles may brave the backroads and trails more efficiently. But it’s the combination of essentially all aspects of motoring that makes a luxury SUV so great.
What defines a luxury SUV though? It needs to be a plush interior with all the latest features. When you’re in the cockpit, there should be a hesitance to get out of the SUV when you reach your destination. Luxury SUVs need to have ample power and should apply it to the road efficiently. A luxury SUV should be packed with features that other cars are envious about. Finally, it needs to look great inside and out. Your eyes need to enjoy the treat too. This article will focus on all of the things that make a luxury SUV so great and talk about some of the better luxury SUVs on the market today.
Important Features
The first thing a luxury SUV needs to do is make the driver feel safe. This means that it’s going to require top notch safety features. Automatic emergency braking is a good place to start. This will be actively searching for potential collision incidents and then will automatically brake. Better systems are also searching for pedestrians at different angles. ‘It’s also good to have a 360 degree camera system. This can make parking a breeze and help avoid potential issues with blind spots. Items like a rear cross traffic warning system and lane departure warning system are important as well.
A luxury SUV needs to have an excellent infotainment system and technology aplenty. It should be an easy to navigate touchscreen and by now needs to feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to make your driving experience more enjoyable. Most should have fast USB charging, keyless entry and WiFi hotspot capability to keep the family comfortable.
The cockpit should be decked out. Visible wood panels can add some class. The seats should be made of supple leather (or cloth if you really prefer that). They need to have a better seating position than other vehicles and adequate support from all angles. Other comfort should include the climate. Each passenger should have their own climate zone so that no one is too hot or too cold. Keeping the driver at the perfect temperature is of course the most important.
Popular Luxury SUVs
It seems like every company is making their own great luxury SUV these days. Automotive makers know what people like and there’s a clear blueprint to making a good luxury SUV. Some of the most exciting and popular options right now are:
- Lexus RX - This is currently the most popular luxury SUV in America. It’s a midsize luxury SUV that’s well appointed and has plenty of power.
- Mercedes-Genz GLC-Class - Mercedes has been doing luxury cars right for decades, and the GLC is no exception.
- Cadillac XT5 - Japan and Germany aren’t the only companies putting out excellent luxury SUVs.
- Lincoln Aviator - This three row SUV features a plug-in hybrid variants if you do most of your driving around town.
- Porsche Cayenne - Drivers of the Cayenne may have a bit of a stigma, but the vehicle itself is great to drive.
- Audi Q7 - There’s plenty of space in the Q7 for three rows and a truly luxurious cabin is one of the major highlights.
