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5 of The Best Luxury Crossovers of All Time
Gone are the ways when sedans were considered the pinnacle of luxury travel while SUVs were reserved for utilitarian applications. Now, seeing the interest of the customers in the crossover SUV segment, manufacturers are churning out luxurious SUVs.
The crossover SUV market is particularly booming. This is because these vehicles are the ideal balance between economy, comfort, and luxury. If you want a used car that can carry you anywhere in luxury and style, a crossover SUV like a used BMW X6 can be a very good option.
If you are not a fan of BMW, there are other options as well. Let’s have a look at 5 of the best luxury crossovers that you can buy.
1. BMW X6
If you want a used crossover that is as sporty and capable as it is luxurious, a used BMW X6 is it. The German marvel of automobile engineering is nothing short of Grade-A comfort, style, and dependability. The things that make this car an excellent option are:
It comes with engines producing up to 520bhp, meaning there cannot be a situation where it would be underpowered.
If speed is what you want this beast can go to 60mph from a standstill in under 3.8 seconds.
The dual-clutch transmission coupled with BMW’s all-wheel-drive system makes it possible for this car to negotiate any terrain without an issue.
On the inside, you can find everything from the heated and ventilated steering wheel to power-adjustable seats.
Precision German engineering enables this car to deliver 22mpg on the highway despite all that power.
Independent suspension at all wheels makes it extremely comfortable. If you want, even more, you can find a used BMW X6 with the optional variable stiffness suspension.
The fastback body style gives this car the looks of a sports car.
The interior of the X6 has enough room to seat 5 adults in comfort with ample head and legroom.
You can find used BMW X6 examples with low mileage for under $45,000.
2. Lexus GX
If you want luxury with reliability, Lexus is the brand you need to go for. This luxury vehicle subsidiary of Toyota produces some of the most dependable SUVs. The GX is a luxury crossover SUV from Lexus. Here are some things that make this car a great option for people looking for used luxury crossovers.
It comes with a 4.6L V8 engine that puts out 301bhp.
The car has a 6-speed automatic transmission that drives all four wheels through a locking center differential.
The double-wishbone suspension is not only soft and comfy but also offers large travel and adapts to any terrain you are on.
The inside is covered in leather and aluminum and you cannot find any cheap plastic in this luxury crossover.
An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is installed to keep you entertained and informed about the vehicle at all times.
It comes standard with adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
You can find used examples of this Japanese Crossover for under $40,000.
3. Range Rover Sport
No account of luxury crossovers can be complete without mentioning this car. If you have any confusion about its abilities, this car climbed 999 steps at 45 degrees as a part of the Dragon challenge. That’s not all, the car has every luxury you can ask for. The things that make it one of the best luxury crossovers include:
An option of engines from, 254hp to 575hp means that there’s a perfect Range Rover for everyone.
The engine powers all four wheels of the car via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The dependable 4-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring means that this car can go anywhere.
The interior comes standard with leather upholstery. However, examples with finer materials are not uncommon.
It comes standard with all the active safety and driver assistance features like cruise control and automatic braking.
You can find good used examples of this vehicle for under $50,000.
4. Tesla Model X
If you want to play your role in saving the planet, get this one. This electric vehicle is one of the finest EVs to ever be. Despite all the hate electric cars get on the internet, this is a very capable car. The things that make it a great option if you are looking for a luxury crossover include:
It can comfortably seat 7 people, something not many crossovers can do.
The electric drivetrain provides incredible torque right from the start, enabling the car to go to 60 from 0 in under 3 seconds.
This car can go up to 300miles on a single charge.
It supports Tesla’s fast charging technology and can be charged to 80% of the battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
You can find this car equipped with Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving that takes away the stress of long journeys.
All that comes at a price and this car will set you back just north of $70,000 for a used example.
5. Cadillac XT6
One of the very few Cadillacs not named Escalade, this car can also seat 7 in comfort. This three-row SUV is smaller than the escalade and yet offers better head and legroom for the last row of seats. The great things about this car are:
A V6 engine that puts out 310hp can take the car to 60mpb in just over 6 seconds.
The inside is loaded with every single luxury you can ask for in a luxury vehicle.
The sophisticated 4-wheel-drive system makes it possible to take this car anywhere.
It offers a rather generous 13 cu ft trunk.
You can find this luxury crossover for just under $45,000.
Those were the 5 best luxury crossovers in our books. All of them have their own features. We recommend a used BMW X6 if you want to get a luxury crossover on a tight budget. If you want to go “green”, the Model X is the car you want.