“By comparison, Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 or BMW X5 M50i could easily stretch into six-figure territory,” wrote Wilson. While he concluded the Acura was a better value, Haj-Assaad said the Genesis made a stronger impression in almost all comparative categories and does a better job at providing an over-the-top luxury experience.Ĭontributor Jeff Wilson and Road Test Editor Dan Ilika found nothing to fault with the GV80’s value proposition, despite an $85,000 MSRP for the car’s top 3.5T Prestige trim (which has swelled to more than $90,000 in 2023). It’s powered by either a 300-hp, 2.5L turbo four-cylinder engine or a 375-hp, 3.5L turbo V6, both of which come standard with an eight-speed transmission and AWD.ĪutoTrader hasn’t reviewed a GV80 since its 2021 debut year, but the strong impressions it made back then are still relevant, as this striking crossover hasn’t changed significantly since its arrival.ĪutoTrader’s comparison expert Sami Haj-Assaad pitted the GV80 against the Acura MDX. The GV80 was Genesis’ first SUV model and remains its largest vehicle. Genesis continues its winning ways by topping this year’s Mid-Size Luxury SUV category in the 2023 AutoTrader Awards, effectively making this the third year in a row it has earned that honour.
These five luxury crossovers represent the best of the best and were all finalists for the Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV category in the 2023 AutoTrader Awards.
#BEST 3 ROW LUXURY CROSSOVER SUV DRIVERS#
Compact and subcompact models have since eclipsed their mid-size siblings in terms of popularity, but mid-sizers remain important as showcases for high-tech features and stepping stones to which drivers of smaller models can move up.Īfter considering every single vehicle in this segment, our jury of 20 auto industry experts voted on the best ones that they feel raise the bar and are confident recommending to their own family and friends. The mid-size luxury SUV segment is where the story of the upscale utility vehicle began around the turn of the millennium with models like the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Acura MDX.
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