In the past, performance took priority over efficiency
in the luxury crossover SUV class, but these days consumers should expect strong acceleration that doesn't come at the expense of respectable fuel economy.
For nothing but the best
in the luxury crossover segment, turn to the 2018 Jaguar F - PACE.
With an assertive presence, yet spectacular handling and athleticism, both the 2015 Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5 have established themselves among the top options
in the luxury crossover class.
The seats
in this luxury crossover are soft yet bolstered, and Lexus has created a low hip - point in the front seats to increase comfort and headroom.
In today's economy, playing
in the luxury Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) segment is not easy.
While its distinctive exterior styling might not win over everyone, a look inside and a test drive might make people realize that the 2011 Lincoln MKT is a formidable competitor
in the luxury crossover segment, a category that's been dominated by import brands, including Lexus and Acura.
«As leaders
in luxury crossover vehicles, it's no surprise to us that our SUV lineup continues to propel our sales performance,» said Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager for the Lexus division.
You'd expect big things from Lexus
in the luxury crossover SUV space because the Japanese premium brand essentially created the segment two decades ago.
Less than a year ago, the Porsche Macan was all the buzz
in the luxury crossover realm.
These features go above and beyond what's expected
in a luxury crossover, and they've been seamlessly integrated in every area of the vehicle.
Couple this with the SRX's impressive safety features and technology - rich CUE touch - screen infotainment system, and the SRX proves why Cadillac is very much still
in the luxury crossover - SUV game.
With a starting price around $ 33,000 and a fully loaded price of nearly $ 46,000, the Enclave is a relative bargain
in the luxury crossover SUV category.
«The Infiniti QX60 continues to stand out
in the luxury crossover segment, excelling in the areas that luxury crossover buyers desire most — interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and advanced hospitality features,» added Parker.
According to Lexus, the LF - 1 concept reflects the next genre
in luxury crossover vehicles and redefines the boundaries of luxury.
In the Enclave Still, that price represents a good value
in the luxury crossover market.
But again, the new X5 is top - notch
in the luxury crossover world, along with offering from Mercedes, Audi and Porsche, and more than deserves its place on your list of test drives if you're shopping this segment.
The single image, posted on the car - maker's social media channels, shows a large rakish four - door coupe SUV Lexus claims will reflect the «next genre
in luxury crossover vehicles» rather than a traditional Range Rover - shaped vehicle.
These two - row crossovers represent some of the hottest - selling
in the luxury crossover segment, which itself is one of the fastest - growing vehicle segments in the entire automotive industry.
Dutch Publication Autovise reports Maserati's entant
in the luxury crossover class, the Levante, will make its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show next year.
The VTEC powertrain is mated to a 10 - speed automatic gearbox, which Acura states is the first of its kind
in the luxury crossover segment, while power is fed through all four wheels.
Admittedly, we think the outward design is striking and appealing, making the RX one of the more dynamic and eye - catching choices
in the luxury crossover segment.
At the same time, Alpina has kept pace with modern trends — creating its first diesel model in the late 1990s with the D10 Biturbo (and popularised in 2006 with the 320d - based D3), and more recently launching the X3 - based XD3 to plug a gap
in the luxury crossover market.
Which is to say, if that's what you're looking for
in a luxury crossover, the F - Pace delivers exactly what you're after.
Whether the X5 is worth considering
in the luxury crossover category is open to question.
That said, although the six - speed automatic worked well, other competitors
in the luxury crossover segment have moved to eight speeds or more.
It has the right mix of features to hang
in the luxury crossover category.
The next generation of GM's handmade fuel cell stack was showcased
in the luxury crossover Cadillac Provoq at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this past January.
Buick's best - selling model is the subcompact Encore crossover, and Cadillac's biggest debut this year has been the XT4, a model the company is making to finally catch up with rivals already
in the luxury crossover segment.
Not exact matches
«The bottom line is that Volvo has really bolstered its position
in the midsize -
crossover segment and now has a lineup of vehicles that can match up segment by segment with everything
in the
luxury realm,» Matt wrote
in his review.
They start at $ 47,670 and $ 49,070 respectively, keeping them
in the same class of
luxury three - row
crossovers as the Acura MDX and the Volvo XC90.
While Google is not any entrepreneur's rival of choice, Vogt is right that it has made his task easier
in one regard: The tech behemoth has proved the concept works, having famously tested a fleet of self - driving Toyota Prius cars and Lexus RX
luxury crossovers while mapping every inch of northern California and racking up more than 700,000 miles of robotic driving.
In late March, Cadillac will unveil a new, much - hyped
luxury crossover called the XT4, marking the start of an extensive and long - awaited reinvention of Cadillac's global vehicle portfolio.
Although
luxury sedans are still doing alright
in some markets,
luxury crossovers are perceived by some analysts as a safer long - term bet.
The Volvo will soon be joined by the Buick Envision, a
luxury crossover that's been sold
in China for around a year and will go on sale
in the U.S. later
in 2016.
«
Crossover» with attitude Cadillac has enjoyed a roaring success
in recent years, transformed from an aging
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With more and more buyers wanting their
luxury / sports sedan
in taller form, it's pretty clear that one
crossover isn't enough.
From the «NeueKlasse» sedans of the 1960s to large
luxury cars
in the 80s, and then sporty
crossovers in the 2000s, the brand has repeatedly reinvented itself.
While there has been a proliferation of
crossovers with three row capability
in recent years (including its own QX60), Infiniti's QX80 is one of the only true full - size, three - row
luxury SUVs on the market.
Both models will pair the S - class - style
luxury and tech we've seen
in the recently - introduced E-class with the kind of interior volume to make you think twice about a
crossover or SUV.
Winner: Lincoln MKC — 2,152 sales The newest Lincoln is also now the best - selling, with sales of the MKC
crossover outpacing every other car
in the
luxury brand — even beating the Lincoln MKZ sedan by 56 units.
Intended to target the upcoming Tesla Model X, this
luxury crossover will arrive
in production form by early 2018, uses a powertrain similar to that
in the Audi R8 e-tron, and is positioned
in between the Q5 and Q7 models.
Most automakers are pushing to build more luxurious SUVs and
crossovers because wealthy customers tend to be more interested
in them than
in traditional
luxury sedans.
Cadillac hopes to be
in the same conversations as these
luxury mainstays, and we look forward to getting behind the wheel of the XT5
in the next few months to see how this new
crossover stacks up.
Value
in Its Class Once commonplace, true
luxury SUVs are a dwindling breed as automakers turn to
luxury crossovers to give shoppers better on - road driving dynamics and gas mileage.
And the upcoming QX30, revealed this week
in Los Angeles, will be an even closer match for those entry
luxury crossovers.
The Q5 competes
in the crowded compact
luxury crossover segment that includes the Acura RDX, BMW X3, Infiniti EX35, Mercedes - Benz GLK - Class and Volvo XC60.
I'm a fan of premium compact
crossovers — compelling, small packages
in which carlike agility,
luxury and cargo versatility unite.
Look for more information about the Cadillac XT5 to come next year, as this new
luxury crossover will likely debut
in mid - or late 2015 as a 2016 model.
Likely to be called XT5 to fit
in with Cadillac's new nomenclature, this
luxury crossover should debut sometime
in 2015.
RDX
in the Market The RDX had an advantage by being an early player
in the small
luxury crossover segment.