Ford Excursions and Chevy Suburbans used to be the full-size SUV lords of America’s highways and byways with their massive engines, passenger capacities, and tow ratings, but after years of fuel efficiency becoming king, midsize and compact SUVs tended to rule the road. Price, too, played a part, though, like with virtually every car trend, these things come in waves, and, recently, full-size SUVs have made a comeback as more buyers sought one feature that you can’t fake: a third row. Luxury automakers are happy to oblige, with the BMW X7 introduced for 2019, a fourth-generation Lexus LX for 2022, and a fifth-generation Lincoln Navigator for 2025.
Even Jeep has taken their shot, with a fourth-generation Grand Wagoneer introduced for 2022. All of them are competing with the three mainstays of the category, Range Rover, Mercedes GLS, and, especially, the Cadillac Escalade , the latter of which redefined the category in many ways. There’s nothing quite like a big, luxurious full-size SUV, in other words.
Here are the very best full-size luxury SUVs that you can buy today. — Best Overall: Range Rover — Best Customization: Jeep Grand Wagoneer — Best Powertrain Options: BMW X7 — Best Value: Lexus LX — Best Looking: Lincoln Navigator — Best for Comfort: Cadillac Escalade — Best for a Quiet Ride: Mercedes GLS.