The demimonde of large luxury SUVs has been shaken by changes in taste.
But you’ll still look discerning in the expensive, five-seat-only Land Rover Range Rover.
It’s duly refined, and totally capable, and it might be a bit more reliable these days, though only Consumer Reports and the Queen Mother know for sure.
We love the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, particularly with the class-exclusive diesel powertrain, the Alabama-built ute is the closest competitor to its former neighbor.
If you’re chauffeuring Mary J.
Blige on tour or just need the bling to match your custom-made suit, you’ll want the Cadillac Escalade.
We do too, especially in ultra-pricey Platinum trim.
Lastly, you could choose either big Lexus ute; the GX 470 is just too tall and too narrow for our palate, while the LX 570 swings too wide for a much more financially able audience.
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 2011 INFINITI QX56Browse Used Listings |  2010 Cadillac EscaladeBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Land Rover Range RoverBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Mercedes-Benz GL ClassBrowse Used Listings |
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The trip back home’s done the Infiniti QX56 a world of good; savor the V-8 and the cabin essence, and buy it in black to subdue that wide, tall front end. |
The 2010 Escalade Hybrid provides performance, functionality, and luxury, but uses far less fuel. |
The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is a bit pricey, but it delivers a lot of value, too. |
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class' nimble ride and elegant cabin charm the mud right off a Range Rover. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $58,700 | $61,420 | $78,425 | $59,950 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V8 | Turbocharged Diesel V6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| N/A | N/A | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | |||
| 2WD 4-Door 7-passenger | 2WD 4-Door Base | 4WD 4-Door HSE | 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Sport Utility | 4 Door | 4 Door | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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| 2011 INFINITI QX56 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 INFINITI QX56 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 INFINITI QX56 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Class | |
