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BEST X-SMALL SUV: VOLKSWAGEN TAOS 2022
The Volkswagen Taos is an SUV that uses state-of-the-art technology and is quite eye-catching since it has a front-light bar – that makes it stand out wherever it goes – and interior lighting in several colors. The 10-inch touch screen lets you listen to music and make calls safely. Also, when the car comes to a traffic light, it can use its engine start-stop system and, when it detects people or objects ahead, its pedestrian-detection system stops the car immediately. The 150-horsepower engine can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles in 8.9 seconds and the automatic gearbox provides 6 speeds. Depending on the version you buy, it can come with a panoramic sliding roof. Would you buy it? The price starts at around 23 thousand dollars.
BEST SMALL SUV: FORD BRONCO SPORT
The Ford Bronco Sport is an SUV that can seat up to five people, has traction on its four wheels, and has impressive features such as keyless ignition, forward collision warning, and autonomous emergency braking in case the vehicle detects pedestrians. The 172-horsepower engine goes from zero to 62 miles in 8.9 seconds and the automatic gearbox provides 10 speeds. Also, it has driving systems that control the speed according to the vehicle in front and keep it in the lane. This SUV comes with an 8-inch touch screen where you can answer calls using voice commands. You can get this car starting at 38 thousand dollars.
BEST SMALL 3-ROW SUV: KIA SORENTO 2022
We reached the compact SUV class with three rows of seats for up to 7 passengers. Its technological features make it a formidable vehicle. Its engine is 2.5 liters and produces 197 horsepower. Also, it has a 12-inch all-digital dashboard and a 10-inch touch screen. Throughout the vehicle, there are 8 USB charging ports and a wireless charger. With a single tap, the sliding roof will show you panoramic views. The Kia Sorento has several driving systems that prevent frontal collisions and warn if there are vehicles behind when leaving a parking lot. Its camera system gives you an aerial view of the vehicle – so you can park comfortably – and the app will help you locate the car more easily and keep an eye on it thanks to the same cameras. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 29,500 dollars.
BEST MIDSIZE SUV: VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT
The Atlas Cross Sport can carry up to five passengers. Depending on the model, it can reach up to 276 horsepower and have a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine. This vehicle has an eight-speed automatic transmission, a digital dashboard with relevant navigation information, and another touch panel in the central area. Its App-connect system mirrors the driver’s apps from their cellphone to the touch screen. Also, there are other features such as an elevated camera for you to get an aerial view, a parking assistant, automatic speed control, a lane-keeping assistant, and cameras to have a complete rearview. Its elegant seats are upholstered with ecological leather. Depending on the features you choose, the price can go up but the base price is 32,700 dollars.
BEST MIDSIZE 3-ROW SUV: KIA TELLURIDE 2022
This is one of the most awarded SUVs ever – among its prizes are the “World Car of the Year 2020” and the “North American Utility Vehicle of the Year”. As for its power, it’s equipped with an engine that can be up to six liters and up to 291 horsepower – therefore its towing capacity is up to 5 thousand pounds. It has headlights and fog lights, a forward collision-avoidance assist, and a cornering assist that slows the vehicle automatically. The interior is quite stylish and can seat up to eight occupants. Regarding the dashboard, there’s a remarkable huge touch screen at the driver’s eye level. The Kia Telluride’s price ranges from 33 thousand dollars to 46 thousand dollars, it’ll depend on the features you choose. At this point, I must also mention another strong competitor: the Nissan Pathfinder whose redesign debuts this 2022, and – among other things – it has a drag coefficient of 6 thousand pounds and is 284 horsepower. You can get it starting at 33,600 dollars.
BEST LARGE SUV: FORD EXPEDITION
This one has many of the features of previous SUVs such as an 8-centimeter touch screen, a wireless charging system for cell phones, and high-definition speakers. It also has cameras on all sides of the vehicle that can be seen by the driver. The seats in the first row have a heating system and the start-stop system shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped for a short time whereas the BLIS system turns on a light in the side mirrors when other vehicles are within its blind point. The engine is 3.5 liters, 6 cylinders, and 375 horsepower and has a 10-speed automatic transmission. The price of this great car, depending on the features you choose, starts at 76,900 dollars.
BEST X-SMALL LUXURY SUV: AUDI Q3
The Audi Q3 was redesigned in 2019 to have more space and better driving systems. It’s slightly larger than its predecessor – introduced in 2018 – and has forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot warning. It has a four-cylinder engine that produces 228 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles in 7 seconds. This car is worth 34,700 dollars.
BEST SMALL LUXURY SUV: GENESIS GV70 2022
You can easily recognize it by the line on each side that starts from the headlight and fades smoothly before reaching the taillights. It comes in two models, the 2.5T and 3.5T – both the same length but the former comes with a 250-horsepower four-cylinder engine whereas the latter comes with a 375-horsepower 6-cylinder engine. The interior has extremely clean and minimalist lines. You won’t find here the typical dashboard that looks like a spaceship but something a little more restrained and elegant. Also, different textures are used to give a pleasant experience to the touch. The price? Between 41 thousand and 53 thousand dollars, depending on the model.
BEST MIDSIZE LUXURY SUV: MERCEDES-BENZ GLE
The Mercedes Benz is an imposing-looking SUV. It has subtle wings in front of each tire which improves aerodynamics. The GLE 350 model comes with a 255-horsepower engine, whereas the GLE 450 model comes with a 362-horsepower engine. The interior – besides the typical entertainment screen – has LED lights that form lines and change in 64 colors to the taste of the driver. It also has voice artificial intelligence with commands like “Hello, Mercedes, it’s cold in here”, and the cabin will be warmed. What a prodigy! The base price is 55 thousand dollars.
BEST MIDSIZE 3-ROW LUXURY SUV: AUDI Q7
This SUV with 7 seats in three rows has a base price of 79 thousand dollars. Its sportier version called the Audi Q7 Sport has a 429-horsepower four-liter eight-cylinder engine. Also, it accelerates from 0 to 62 miles in just 4.8 seconds. Not a minor fact about the Audi Q7 is its suspension system: the stabilizer bars reduce bodywork swinging when driving on bumpy roads. While in motion, they raise the chassis up to 35 millimeters when crossing uneven streets; besides, the suspension system can lower the chassis by 15 millimeters to reduce aerodynamic drag and lower it by up to 55 millimeters to ease loading in the trunk. A gem of engineering!
BEST LARGE LUXURY SUV: MERCEDES-BENZ GLS
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a luxury SUV – meaning both the vehicle’s exterior and interior are made to be easy on the eye or even the touch, considering the fine tailoring of the seven seats that come in the standard version. This SUV has a voice command program and 64-color LED lights you can decorate the interior with. This car’s towing capacity is 3.4 tons and the price will increase depending on the model. The GLS 450 4MATIC model is priced at 110 thousand dollars whereas the GLS 580 4MATIC is priced at 150,000 dollars and comes with a 482-horsepower four-cylinder engine capable of reaching 62 miles in 5 seconds.
BEST SUPER LUXURY SUV: MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS
This is a very similar model to the previous one but this car is made in an ultra-luxurious way. It has a 550-horsepower twin-turbo engine that transfers its traction to all four wheels and can accelerate from zero to sixty-two miles in 4.9 seconds. It’s also a massive 5.2-meter-long vehicle but – unlike its cousin the Mercedes-Benz GLS – it will only be available with two rows of seats. It’s priced at over 210 thousand dollars just because of the Mercedes and Maybach logo in each corner of the car.
BEST SMALL PERFORMANCE SUV: MERCEDES-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC
This is the last Mercedes on the list, you have my word. Unlike the previous one that was a luxury vehicle, this one is a compact SUV. It has a 500-horsepower 8-cylinder engine capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 miles in 3.8 seconds. Regarding the interior, the Napa leather upholstery, carbon-fiber trim, and an 8-inch central screen stand out. As for driving, it has a parking assistant with a 360-degree camera, heated seats, and a good audio system. You can get the whole package starting at 120 thousand dollars.
BEST MIDSIZE PERFORMANCE SUV: ASTON MARTIN DBX
This is an SUV that doesn’t look like an SUV because it has been designed to make the driver feel like they’re driving a sports car. It has a 9-speed gearbox, a 550-horsepower V8 Biturbo engine, and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles in just 4.5 seconds. Its interior is upholstered in leather, it has a wireless charger for cell phones and a roof with a panoramic view. Perhaps one of its weak points is that its central entertainment screen isn’t a touchscreen but works with a mouse pad. The price? 176 thousand dollars.
BEST LARGE PERFORMANCE SUV: BMW ALPINA XB7
We’re talking about a mega-luxury SUV with a twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 612 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds. It has an all-wheel-drive system and its cooling system has been modified with two additional external water coolers in the latest versions. Inside, we have the usual, leather seats, infotainment screen, and panoramic roof. However, details such as the handcrafted walnut finishes give the car a distinctive touch. Price: 141 thousand dollars.
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