by Eric Blair |
Sport Utility Vehicles are very popular around the world and the modern SUVs as we know it today started out in the 1920s. Many drivers love the feel of driving an SUV however one major disadvantage they have is that they often have poor fuel economy compared to sedans and other smaller vehicles. This affects their sales especially during economic downturns and when there is an increase in oil prices.Such drawbacks however are countered by some of the major benefits of driving an SUV.
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SUVs offer an extra seating capacity which is very much needed especially for families with children, making every one seat comfortably in the vehicle. In addition, SUVs are also a great choice for hauling items as many SUV manufacturers offer the feature of foldable seats which create more room for the car to carry more items.
This offers the capacity of a truck with the added protection from being covered, protecting items against weather damages e.g. rain or snow. The size of these vehicles also makes them suitable for towing other cars, large items and even boats. Handling is superior in challenging weather conditions and visibility is greatly improved because of their height compared to sedans. They have powerful engines and their size advantage also brings about increased safety. Here, we compile a list of the top 5 large luxury SUVs in the year 2015 based on critics overall score and vehicle reliability.
This offers the capacity of a truck with the added protection from being covered, protecting items against weather damages e.g. rain or snow. The size of these vehicles also makes them suitable for towing other cars, large items and even boats. Handling is superior in challenging weather conditions and visibility is greatly improved because of their height compared to sedans. They have powerful engines and their size advantage also brings about increased safety. Here, we compile a list of the top 5 large luxury SUVs in the year 2015 based on critics overall score and vehicle reliability.
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5. 2015 Range Rover – Rating 8.2, Reliability ⋆⋆ ½
The Range Rover is a full-size luxury SUV which has been in production since 1970. The vehicle offers extensive off-road capabilities and is produced by Land Rover. It is the flagship model of the company and is owned by parent company Tata, an Indian multinational company. Critics love the luxurious cabin, engine responsiveness and the off-road capabilities of the 2015 Range Rover, and it comes in at number 5 on our list. Furthermore, in terms of reliability, this is the least reliable SUV to make the list at 2.5 stars.
The Range Rover is a full-size luxury SUV which has been in production since 1970. The vehicle offers extensive off-road capabilities and is produced by Land Rover. It is the flagship model of the company and is owned by parent company Tata, an Indian multinational company. Critics love the luxurious cabin, engine responsiveness and the off-road capabilities of the 2015 Range Rover, and it comes in at number 5 on our list. Furthermore, in terms of reliability, this is the least reliable SUV to make the list at 2.5 stars.
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4. 2015 Lexus LX – Rating 8.3, Reliability ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV which has been produced since 1995. The vehicle is produced by Lexus the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota. The car shares a lot in common with the Toyota Land Cruiser and the LX stands for Luxury Crossover. Critics love the vehicles off-road capabilities, its top quality cabin and the smoothness of the ride, and it comes in at number 4 on the list. Furthermore it is also the most reliable car of all the top 5 large luxury SUVs in 2015.
The Lexus LX is a full-size luxury SUV which has been produced since 1995. The vehicle is produced by Lexus the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota. The car shares a lot in common with the Toyota Land Cruiser and the LX stands for Luxury Crossover. Critics love the vehicles off-road capabilities, its top quality cabin and the smoothness of the ride, and it comes in at number 4 on the list. Furthermore it is also the most reliable car of all the top 5 large luxury SUVs in 2015.
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2. 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser – Rating 8.5, Reliability ⋆⋆⋆⋆
The Toyota Land Cruiser is Toyota’s longest running series and has been in production since 1951. It is a full-size luxury SUV and is available is every market except Canada, North Korea and South Korea. Critics love the capabilities of its powerful V8 engine, its top notch cabin design, and superior off-road capabilities. The SUV is also very reliable and this has made it very popular especially in Australia. It is extensively tested by Toyota on one of the toughest driving environments in the world in terms of terrain and temperature in Australia and in terms of success, it the best-selling body-on-frame 4WD vehicle in the country.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is Toyota’s longest running series and has been in production since 1951. It is a full-size luxury SUV and is available is every market except Canada, North Korea and South Korea. Critics love the capabilities of its powerful V8 engine, its top notch cabin design, and superior off-road capabilities. The SUV is also very reliable and this has made it very popular especially in Australia. It is extensively tested by Toyota on one of the toughest driving environments in the world in terms of terrain and temperature in Australia and in terms of success, it the best-selling body-on-frame 4WD vehicle in the country.
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2. 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class – Rating 8.5, Reliability ⋆⋆⋆
The Mercedes GL-Class is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. The GL-Class model has been in product since 2006 making it the shortest running series to make the list. Critics love the high quality interior, powerful engine choices, and the smoothness of the ride. This combination makes it one of the best in class in the world and it comes in at a tie with the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser at number 2.
The Mercedes GL-Class is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. The GL-Class model has been in product since 2006 making it the shortest running series to make the list. Critics love the high quality interior, powerful engine choices, and the smoothness of the ride. This combination makes it one of the best in class in the world and it comes in at a tie with the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser at number 2.
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1. 2015 Cadillac Escalade – Rating 8.6, Reliability ⋆⋆⋆½
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV designed and produced by Cadillac. It has been produced since 1999 and is built in Texas. The SUV was named after a military strategy of scaling defensive walls with the use of ladders or siege towers and figuratively, it scaled the walls of its competitors to be the number one large luxury SUV in 2015. Critics love the SUVs excellent handling, powerful engine and classy interior making it nearly unmatched by its competitors. It has an overall rating of 8.6 making it the number one SUV of the year.
Once again, Toyota shows that they produce some of the most reliable cars in the world. So there you have it, the top five large luxury SUVs in 2015 and with 2016 just around the corner, we are bound to see a few surprises from these automakers making it challenging for the top car manufacturer, Cadillac. Hence, resting on their laurels is not an option if they want to remain at the top spot. Please leave your comments below. Cheers.
[Source: Rankings and Reviews]
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The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV designed and produced by Cadillac. It has been produced since 1999 and is built in Texas. The SUV was named after a military strategy of scaling defensive walls with the use of ladders or siege towers and figuratively, it scaled the walls of its competitors to be the number one large luxury SUV in 2015. Critics love the SUVs excellent handling, powerful engine and classy interior making it nearly unmatched by its competitors. It has an overall rating of 8.6 making it the number one SUV of the year.
Once again, Toyota shows that they produce some of the most reliable cars in the world. So there you have it, the top five large luxury SUVs in 2015 and with 2016 just around the corner, we are bound to see a few surprises from these automakers making it challenging for the top car manufacturer, Cadillac. Hence, resting on their laurels is not an option if they want to remain at the top spot. Please leave your comments below. Cheers.
[Source: Rankings and Reviews]
More: The most reliable cars in each class
More: Best mid-size cars below $30,000
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