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Explore the most reliable luxury SUVs

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2017 Lexus NX NX 200t

1. Lexus NX 200t

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$15,998—$27,998
Estimated combined MPG
24 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Smooth powertrain delivery

  • Generous passenger dimensions

  • Great tech

  • Premium interior feel

Cons

  • Smaller than expected cargo area

  • Touchpad control function is distracting

2019 Cadillac XT5 Luxury

2. Cadillac XT5

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$16,998—$46,998
Estimated combined MPG
21 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Lots of legroom and headroom, in both the front and back

  • Sharp good looks

Cons

  • Limited in-cabin storage

  • Not a lot of rear cargo space for its class

  • Lots of road and engine noise within the cabin

2019 infiniti qx30 side

3. Infiniti QX30

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$12,599—$20,998
Estimated combined MPG
25 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Great maneuverability

  • Attractive styling

  • Fast acceleration

Cons

  • Engine power focused on performance, rather than economy

  • No smartphone integration

  • Ride can be too stiff at times

2021 Lexus RX 350

4. Lexus RX 450h

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$15,998—$52,998
Estimated combined MPG
29 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
(data not available)

Pros

  • Plenty of rear passenger space

  • A quiet and comfortable interior

  • A capable hybrid powertrain

Cons

  • Trunk space is smaller than competitors

  • Touchpad infotainment controls are a distraction

  • Slower acceleration than most hybrids

2019 Lincoln MKC Reserve

5. Lincoln MKC

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$14,998—$23,998
Estimated combined MPG
20 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Lots of standard features

  • User-friendly infotainment system

  • Comfortable and quiet ride on the highway

Cons

  • Small back seat and cargo area for a crossover SUV

  • Some common driver aids only available on top trims

  • Slower-than-average acceleration

2022 Lexus RX 350L

6. Lexus RX 350

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$16,998—$56,998
Estimated combined MPG
24 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA250 001 make pages

7. Mercedes-Benz GLA250

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$13,998—$38,998
Estimated combined MPG
28 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class GLC 300

8. Mercedes-Benz GLC300

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$15,998—$51,998
Estimated combined MPG
26 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
2023 audi q3 side

9. Audi Q3

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$14,998—$36,998
Estimated combined MPG
23 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Most tech features are standard

  • Quiet and comfortable ride

  • Premium feel to the interior finish

Cons

  • The rear cargo space is small compared to rivals

  • Mundane driving feel behind the wheel

  • Very few interior storage pockets

2023 infiniti qx50 side

10. Infiniti QX50

CarMax owner rating

Price range*
$13,998—$34,998
Estimated combined MPG
25 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5

Pros

  • Lots of space

  • Comfortable

  • Quiet ride

Cons

  • Outdated tech

  • Lack of responsiveness

  • Inconsistent power

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RepairPal reliability ratings

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings.

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