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Luxury SUVs
Given the abundance of luxury SUVs rolling on American roads, it becomes a challenge to recall the time, decades ago, when the Range Rover was actually the only luxury SUV on the market. As interest in SUVs has grown exponentially, the premium end of the market has increased as well, with nearly every luxury automaker offering an SUV, including Bentley, Aston Martin, Maserati and Rolls-Royce. Even exotic carmaker Lamborghini has an SUV, with Ferrari soon to follow. Let’s look at the top luxury SUVs costing more than $100,000 — ordered by starting price — available today.
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2020 BMW X5 M
Starting Price: $105,100
Engine: Twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 producing 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The third generation M version of BMW’s midsize SUV combines a twin-turbo V8 with the M Steptronic 8-speed automatic transmission with Drivelogic, M xDrive all-wheel drive with Active M differential, M exterior upgrades and an M design interior.
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2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS
Starting Price: $107,300
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 453 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
Porsche adds the Cayenne GTS for 2021, powered by a twin-turbo engine that marks the return of the V8 to the Cayenne GTS, and gets combined with the 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive and standard sport exhaust.
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2020 BMW X6 M
Starting Price: $108,600
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 producing 600 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
BMW also creates a performance M version of the X6 midsize SUV coupe, powered by a twin-turbo V8 with the M Steptronic 8-speed automatic transmission with Drivelogic, M xDrive all-wheel drive with Active M differential, M exterior upgrades and an M design interior.
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2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe
Starting Price: $110,500
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 453 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe is powered by the same twin-turbo V8 as the Cayenne GTS, combined with an 8-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission and Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive; the GTS Coupe also offers a new center exhaust system that is only available with the optional Lightweight Sport Package.
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2021 Land Rover Range Rover P525
Starting Price: $113,500
Engine: Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 producing 518 horsepower and 461 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The original luxury SUV, when equipped with the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 the Range Rover P525 is offered in six trim levels ranging from the HSE Westminster Edition to the Autobiography Fifty Edition LWB.
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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR
Starting Price: $115,500
Engine: Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 producing 575 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The most dynamic Range Rover model, the Range Rover Sport SVR offers the highest level of on-road performance with a 575-horsepower supercharged engine; for 2021 the Carbon Edition offers extensive carbon fiber detailing including an exposed carbon fiber hood center section, as well as a carbon fiber grille, interior trim and engine cover.
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
Starting Price: $113,950
Engine: Bi-Turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
Mercedes-Benz gives its midsize SUV the full AMG treatment with a Bi-Turbo AMG engine, AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed transmission, AMG Performance 4MATIC and AMG Ride Control suspension to create an SUV with a high level of luxury, performance and utility.
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2020 Maserati Levante GTS
Starting Price: $123,290
Engine: Twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 producing 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The Maserati Levante debuted as a 2017 model and the Levante GTS joined the lineup in 2019, powered by a Ferrari-built twin-turbo V8 engine combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission and the Maserati Q4 Intelligent all-wheel drive system that powers the rear wheels in normal driving conditions and transfers appropriate power to the front wheels when needed.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Starting Price: $127,800
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 541 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The third-generation Porsche Cayenne Turbo gets power from a new twin-turbo V8 engine, combined with a new 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission, Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive and standard adaptive air suspension; Cayenne also has Porsche Surface Coated Brake technology with tungsten-carbide coated discs and 10-piston calipers up front.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz G 550
Starting Price: $130,900
Engine: Bi-Turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
Renowned for its off-road capability, the original Mercedes-Benz SUV was forbidden fruit in the U.S. for many years until it finally arrived in 2001. The current generation G-Class debuted as a 2019 model, retaining the iconic G-Wagen look yet significantly redesigned with performance, tech and luxury improvements.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe
Starting Price: $131,900
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 541 horsepower and 567 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
Following a trend, Porsche added a coupe version to the Cayenne lineup with a faster roofline, less cargo space and less rear-seat headroom — but a more stylish silhouette. The Cayenne Turbo Coupe shares the same twin-turbo V8, transmission, all-wheel-drive system and adaptive air suspension as the Cayenne Turbo.
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63
Starting Price: $132,100
Engine: Bi-Turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 7; Optional: 6
Mercedes-Benz gives its full-size S-Class of SUVs a new AMG performance version with a Bi-Turbo AMG engine, AMG Speedshift TCT 9-speed transmission, AMG Performance 4MATIC and AMG Ride Control suspension to create an SUV that performs like a sport sedan.
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2021 Mercedes-AMG G 63
Starting Price: $156,450
Engine: Bi-Turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The AMG version of the iconic Mercedes-Benz off-roader adds AMG performance upgrades including a 577-horsepower Bi-Turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine, an AMG Speedshift 9-speed automatic, AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive and AMG suspension, as well as AMG exterior upgrades, flared wheel arches and side exhaust.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid
Starting Price: $163,200
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 541 horsepower combined with a 134-horsepower electric motor
Standard Seating: 5
The most powerful model in the Cayenne lineup is now a hybrid, combining a twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor to create the fastest, most powerful Cayenne ever. Standard equipment includes Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control with Porsche Torque Vectoring and Air Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe
Starting Price: $166,200
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 541 horsepower combined with a 134-horsepower electric motor
Standard Seating: 5
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is also offered as a coupe with the same standard features as the traditional design. Both the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Coupe are able to operate on electricity only. The standard Sport Chrono Package allows the driver to choose between six drive modes.
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2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo
Starting Price: $169,980
Engine: Twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 producing 590 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The Trofeo is the top trim level of the Maserati Levante, motivated by a 590-horsepower version of the Ferrari-built 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine combined with Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive; Levante Trofeo accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a top track speed of 183 mph.
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2021 Bentley Bentayga V8
Starting Price: $177,000
Engine: 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 producing 542 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5; Optional: 4 or 7
Introduced in the fall of 2015, the Bentley Bentayga receives a design refresh for 2021 inspired by the Continental GT, including a larger mesh grille, a revised interior with a new digital instrument cluster, new seats, new door panels, new materials and a choice of eight wood veneers.
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2021 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography
Starting Price: $179,500
Engine: Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 producing 575 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
The Range Rover SVAutobiography is offered in three trim levels: Dynamic, Dynamic Black Edition and LWB. The Dynamic Black Edition combines Santorini Black Metallic paint with Narvik Black gloss exterior accents, 22-inch gloss black forged wheels, black brake calipers and Ebony seats with Pimento stitching.
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2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Starting Price: TBA
Engine: Bi-Turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5; Optional: 4
Mercedes-Benz adds a Maybach version of the GLS, due to arrive in the U.S. late in 2020 — a luxury SUV with an exclusive Maybach grille with vertical louvers, a hood mounted Mercedes-Benz Star, chrome trim, retractable running boards and an exclusive Maybach interior.
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2021 Aston Martin DBX
Starting Price: $189,900
Engine: Twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 producing 542 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.
Standard Seating: 5
The first SUV from Aston Martin, DBX is built on a new architecture with a familiar Aston Martin grille, sleek profile, twin-turbo V8 power, active all-wheel drive, adjustable air suspension and luxurious tailored interior.
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2020 Lamborghini Urus
Starting Price: $207,326
Engine: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 producing 626 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 5
Unlike other exotic car manufacturers, Lamborghini did produce a sport-utility vehicle in the 1980s called the LM002, powered by a V12 engine. Lamborghini returned to the SUV market in 2018 with the Urus, powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine with all-wheel drive with active torque vectoring, carbon ceramic brakes, adaptive air suspension and active roll stabilization.
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2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed
Starting Price: $245,000
Engine: 6.0-liter turbocharged W12 producing 626 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: 4
The 2021 Bentayga Speed joins the redesigned Bentayga as the most powerful Bentayga to date; it has a unique Speed interior that balances performance and luxury with a split of dark colors and contrasting accents, as well as Alcantara trim elements throughout the cabin.
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2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Starting Price: $330,000
Engine: Twin-turbo 6.75-liter V12 producing 563 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque
Standard Seating: Lounge: 5; Optional: 4
Rolls-Royce entered the luxury SUV category with the 2019 Cullinan, a vehicle with the level of sophistication, refinement and amenities expected from Rolls-Royce but offering the utility of an SUV. The Cullinan glides on a new version of self-leveling suspension to provide the Rolls-Royce signature “Magic Carpet Ride.”
