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2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Land Rover has long been known for producing high-end SUVs that deliver a comfortable ride both on and off the road. This tradition continued when the third-generation Range Rover Sport was introduced last year.
2024 Acura MDX.
With output ranging from 290 horsepower in the standard engine to 355 hp in the MDX Type S, the Acura stacks up well against competition that includes the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, Volvo XC90, and Genesis GV80.
2024 Lexus LX.
Grand, rugged, and sophisticated, the Lexus LX 600 will be the final say for many customers.
2024 INFINITI QX55.
The Infiniti QX55 blends the utility of an SUV with four-door coupe styling, making it a strong contender in the compact luxury segment.
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge.
Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive versions stick with the original 2022 model's 402-hp electronic powertrain, but with new motors and power management improvements that increase range by 14%. The much-needed boost makes the AWD C40 Recharge a lot more competitive. The Jaguar i-Pace comes in just one loaded model, but it costs more. The competitive Audi Q4 e-tron has a lower starting price but its rear-wheel-drive versions fall well below the C40 Recharge in range. The Kia EV6 has more cargo capacity, and the has a choice of six trims, each with strong performance and, except for the GT, lower starting prices. The offers more range, more cargo area, and lower pricing at most trim levels. As before, even in the base trim, the C40 Recharge has all of Volvo's traditional luxury and roominess. But its rearward-sloping roofline means the cargo area has about 9% less room than in the SUV-styled Volvo XC40 Recharge. That may be off-putting for some buyers. Now in its third year, the all-electric 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge lineup expands to six variants with the addition of three rear-wheel-drive trims. The C40 Recharge is the first rear-wheel-drive model for Volvo since the 1998 S90 sedan and V90 wagon. Now in its third year, the all-electric 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge lineup expands to six variants with the addition of three rear-wheel-drive trims. The C40 Recharge is the first rear-wheel-drive model for Volvo since the 1998 S90 sedan and V90 wagon.
2024 BMW XM.
The special powertrain sets the XM apart from just about any vehicle on the road. The plug-in hybrid system boasts a plentiful 644 horsepower, all sent to the road via BMW's M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. Acceleration from a stop in the XM could best be described as forceful — unlike an electric car that delivers smooth, linear power, the XM throws you back in the seat with the roar of its V8 — an experience not soon forgotten. BMW M cars (and SUVs) are high-performance versions of the German brand's current models, boasting excellent handling and powerful engines, but the 2024 BMW XM luxury SUV breaks out of that mold. The BMW XM stands out, not just for its distinctive styling, but as the first-ever BMW M car to be a plug-in hybrid and as the only current M model without a non-M variant. The XM gets BMW's iconic kidney grille, but it is flanked by extremely slim driving lights with the headlights positioned below. Slim LED taillights wrap around the corners, and the rear features a flush rear window and stacked quad exhaust outlets — all unusual design elements for a BMW. Other SUVs can deliver similar performance. The Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, and Maserati Levante are all very quick, but the BMW has an additional trick up its sleeve. As a plug-in hybrid, it can cruise in silence on electric power only. The Environmental Protection Agency officially rates the XM's range at 31 miles, but we saw 40 miles of range consistently during our test drive. And unlike many other plug-ins, the XM performs surprisingly well on EV-only power. BMW M cars (and SUVs) are high-performance versions of the German brand's current models, boasting excellent handling and powerful engines, but the 2024 BMW XM luxury SUV breaks out of that mold. The BMW XM stands out, not just for its distinctive styling, but as the first-ever BMW M car to be a plug-in hybrid and as the only current M model without a non-M variant.The XM gets BMW's iconic kidney grille, but it is flanked by extremely slim driving lights with the headlights positioned below.
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Land Rover has long been known for producing high-end SUVs that deliver a comfortable ride both on and off the road. This tradition continued when the third-generation Range Rover Sport was introduced last year.
2024 Acura MDX.
With output ranging from 290 horsepower in the standard engine to 355 hp in the MDX Type S, the Acura stacks up well against competition that includes the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, Volvo XC90, and Genesis GV80.
2024 Lexus LX.
Grand, rugged, and sophisticated, the Lexus LX 600 will be the final say for many customers.
2024 INFINITI QX55.
The Infiniti QX55 blends the utility of an SUV with four-door coupe styling, making it a strong contender in the compact luxury segment.
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge.
Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive versions stick with the original 2022 model's 402-hp electronic powertrain, but with new motors and power management improvements that increase range by 14%. The much-needed boost makes the AWD C40 Recharge a lot more competitive. The Jaguar i-Pace comes in just one loaded model, but it costs more. The competitive Audi Q4 e-tron has a lower starting price but its rear-wheel-drive versions fall well below the C40 Recharge in range. The Kia EV6 has more cargo capacity, and the has a choice of six trims, each with strong performance and, except for the GT, lower starting prices. The offers more range, more cargo area, and lower pricing at most trim levels. As before, even in the base trim, the C40 Recharge has all of Volvo's traditional luxury and roominess. But its rearward-sloping roofline means the cargo area has about 9% less room than in the SUV-styled Volvo XC40 Recharge. That may be off-putting for some buyers. Now in its third year, the all-electric 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge lineup expands to six variants with the addition of three rear-wheel-drive trims. The C40 Recharge is the first rear-wheel-drive model for Volvo since the 1998 S90 sedan and V90 wagon. Now in its third year, the all-electric 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge lineup expands to six variants with the addition of three rear-wheel-drive trims. The C40 Recharge is the first rear-wheel-drive model for Volvo since the 1998 S90 sedan and V90 wagon.
2024 BMW XM.
The special powertrain sets the XM apart from just about any vehicle on the road. The plug-in hybrid system boasts a plentiful 644 horsepower, all sent to the road via BMW's M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. Acceleration from a stop in the XM could best be described as forceful — unlike an electric car that delivers smooth, linear power, the XM throws you back in the seat with the roar of its V8 — an experience not soon forgotten. BMW M cars (and SUVs) are high-performance versions of the German brand's current models, boasting excellent handling and powerful engines, but the 2024 BMW XM luxury SUV breaks out of that mold. The BMW XM stands out, not just for its distinctive styling, but as the first-ever BMW M car to be a plug-in hybrid and as the only current M model without a non-M variant. The XM gets BMW's iconic kidney grille, but it is flanked by extremely slim driving lights with the headlights positioned below. Slim LED taillights wrap around the corners, and the rear features a flush rear window and stacked quad exhaust outlets — all unusual design elements for a BMW. Other SUVs can deliver similar performance. The Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin DBX, and Maserati Levante are all very quick, but the BMW has an additional trick up its sleeve. As a plug-in hybrid, it can cruise in silence on electric power only. The Environmental Protection Agency officially rates the XM's range at 31 miles, but we saw 40 miles of range consistently during our test drive. And unlike many other plug-ins, the XM performs surprisingly well on EV-only power. BMW M cars (and SUVs) are high-performance versions of the German brand's current models, boasting excellent handling and powerful engines, but the 2024 BMW XM luxury SUV breaks out of that mold. The BMW XM stands out, not just for its distinctive styling, but as the first-ever BMW M car to be a plug-in hybrid and as the only current M model without a non-M variant.The XM gets BMW's iconic kidney grille, but it is flanked by extremely slim driving lights with the headlights positioned below.
