Best Luxury SUVs Under $50,000

Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of extensive instrument testing of hundreds of models each year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by the editorial team during driving on real road conditions. We select the best luxury model based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, luggage space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.

The rating and ranking of Car and Driver are derived from the large-scale instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of models every year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by the editorial team in real road driving. We rate the best luxury SUVs under $50,000 on a 10-point scale based on approximately 200 data points (covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel economy, cost performance and driving pleasure) and rank them among similar models accordingly. We are strict about ratings and rankings because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.