The 2018 Volvo XC90 has its luxury bona fides in place.
Many shoppers may start with luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz and find themselves scratching their heads as to why their big crossovers cost so much.
The Volvo XC90 has interior space and functionality like the Q7, drivability like the X5, and good looks like the GLE.
Each offers a slightly different take than the other, but the XC90 goes toe-to-toe with them all.
The Acura MDX and Mazda CX-9 are outliers, but valid.
The MDX is brutally efficient and comfortable, albeit slightly boring.
And the Mazda CX-9 is a solid pick if budgets won’t permit for a full-size luxury crossovers, although it’s not as comfortable or advanced.
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The 2018 Volvo XC90 is the crossover success that brought new buyers into the brand. Its mix of good looks and excellent tech make it a major player now. |
The 2018 Acura MDX should be atop many lists for luxury buyers looking for spacious family crossovers. Others may do bits and pieces better, but the MDX offers a complete—and well-considered package. |
The 2018 Audi Q7 delivers exactly what luxury buyers want: room for the whole family and some of the most advanced technology ever fitted to a new car. |
The 2018 BMW X5 remains a thoughtful crossover SUV for families, although enthusiasts may be left wanting unless the right options are selected. |
The 2018 Mazda CX-9 meets or exceeds expectations for what a mainstream three-row crossover can be. Have you seen it? |
Performance, plug-in, or pedestrian: there’s a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE for almost every luxury-SUV buyer. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $46,900 | $44,200 | $49,900 | $57,200 | $32,130 | $52,200 |
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| 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| T5 FWD 7-Passenger Momentum | FWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium | sDrive35i Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport FWD | GLE 350 SUV |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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