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The Cadillac Escalade has been the gold standard of how a nearly perfect SUV is one of America’s favorite cars. From a full-size family SUV to become a celebrity’s favorite car, the Escalade has been around for a while. The Escalade is a tank when it comes to SUVs, with its bulky looks and massive engine. It is an American symbol with its legendary design which has been perfected over several years. With its massive V8 under the hood, the Cadillac Escalade produces up to 682 hp of power with the Escalade V model. Apart from its spacious cabin and luxurious amenities, there are much better options that you can look forward to. These are the top 10 SUVs you can buy instead of the Cadillac Escalade.
10. Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a full-size SUV that comes with a luxury and modern tech carrying cabin. It has got a powerful 471 hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine under the hood which can appeal to performance-oriented buyers. Its muscular design language carries forward the approach of being a grandeur and a great off-roading companion. The Grand Wagoneer with its sturdy handling and stability offers its signature all-wheel drive system for better off-roading and agility. With an almost six-figure price tag, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer delivers the good comfort and a fun-to-drive experience, one can expect from a Jeep.
9. Audi Q8
The 2022 Audi Q8 is one of the most anticipated and luxurious flagship sports SUVs in the market and certainly the best one that Audi offers. It packs a 335 horsepower V6 in a much sleeker and sportier design language. The interior is filled with features that are at your convenience with the company’s latest tech advancements. The cabin is classy, luxurious, and spacey. And apart from that, it’s fun to drive with precise steering feedback and a good throttle response making it a desirable choice if you want a fashion statement.
8. Acura MDX
The new 2022 Acura MDX is a luxury three-row SUV with good taste in luxury and a feature-rich cabin. Under the hood, it has got a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine. Which makes 355 horsepower and comes with an all-wheel-drive system. Equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, it can go from 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds and have a top speed of 112 mph.
7. Mercedes-Benz GLS Class
The Mercedes Benz GLS Class is one of the brand’s flagship luxury SUV experiences one can get. A perfect SUV for the fun beyond the S-Class’ reach and offering a more thrilling experience in a high-riding form. The GLS comes with a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that makes 382 horses along with 516 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 5.9 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph.
6. Genesis GV80
Being the elder sibling to the GV70, the Genesis GV80 not just holds one of the most beautiful and prestigious interiors in any SUV. It sports a powerful 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 under its hood that makes 375 hp. It comes with high-performance capabilities and a fun dynamic driving on or off-road at half the price of a Range Rover.
The Lincoln Navigator fulfills every wish of an American. This three-row full-size SUV can easily hold up to eight people on board and goes far beyond its competition. It has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 440 horsepower the Navigator is a full-size butter on roads. It is not just the most advanced Navigator but a really fun car to drive with luxury and thrilling performance.
4. Infiniti QX80
The 2022 Infiniti QX80, with its upscale and stunning design, keeps up well with the competition. The QX80 has a graciously luxurious, well-built, and spacious cabin one cannot miss anything for. The attractive-looking QX80 features a turbocharged V8 engine that produces over 400 horsepower. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 5.9 seconds which is insane considering its bulky size and appearance. The Infiniti QX80 offers many things from its beautiful design and monstrous power if the Mercs’ feeling boring. BMW X7
The new 2022 BMW X7 reflects the style that meets luxury and is being impressed in the eyes of the buyers, with its super-rich and lavish interiors to its powerful 523 hp twin-turbo V8 engine underneath its heart which gives this estate a power that you’ll never forget. Paired with a smooth automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive system for added traction control and stability. BMW’s biggest Bimmer is for the people who want the uttermost flagship experience from an SUV.
2. Lexus LX
The Lexus LX is the flagship SUV that the luxury automaker makes right now. With its modern and upscaled looks, the LX offers more than just reliability and performance. Apart from its updated looks, the 2022 LX is now more efficient and more luxurious than ever. The new Lexus LX comes with over 6 powertrain options and various levels of customizations to choose from. The best variant is its V6-powered engine which makes over 479 hp and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 6.1 seconds.
1. Land Rover Range Rover
The 2023 Range Rover is Land Rover‘s legendary pinnacle that the brand has been making since the 70s. The current generation Land Rover Range Rover is undoubtedly one of the most sensual-looking cars. Seriously, its beauty is surreal and so does its engineering. Its spacious cabin features one the finest luxuries and high-tech features to meet today’s standards. With an array of engine choices from V6, and plug-in hybrid to a powerful V8, Land Rover’s longest SUV is getting an electric variant too.
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