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Top 10 Luxury Full-Size SUVs in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
2027 Cadillac Escalade
Direct answer

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade is the best luxury full-size SUV overall: from $102,700 with a 420-horsepower 6.2L V8, seating for up to 8 and up to 120.5 cubic feet of cargo. The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is the best value at $63,995 with 420 horsepower. The 2027 Lincoln Navigator, from $89,995, tows up to 8,700 lbs.

At a glance

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12027 Cadillac Escalade$102,700 starting MSRP (2027 Escalade Luxury); the V-Series starts at $169,300Buyers who want the biggest, most complete American luxury SUV
22027 Lincoln Navigator$89,995 starting MSRP (2027 Navigator)Quiet, comfortable family and chauffeur duty with the strongest tow rating here
32027 Mercedes-Benz GLS$93,950 starting MSRP (GLS 450 4MATIC); GLS 580 from $120,950; Mercedes-Maybach GLS from $180,000Rear-seat comfort with a V8 and Maybach option
42027 BMW X7$87,500 starting MSRP (2027 X7 xDrive40i)Drivers who want a sharper luxury three-row at a lower price
52027 Range RoverFrom $113,300 (excludes $2,450 destination and handling)Buyers who want the most prestigious badge and a plug-in option
62026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer$63,995 starting MSRP (2026 Grand Wagoneer); Summit from $94,310The lowest starting price of the ten and a long listed driving range
72027 Infiniti QX80$85,590 starting MSRP (2027 QX80); excludes up to $2,275 destinationA twin-turbo V6 luxury three-row under $90,000
82027 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate$104,800 starting MSRP (2027 Yukon Denali Ultimate)The most cargo room of the ten, in a top-trim GM SUV
92027 Lexus LX 600$109,050 starting MSRP (2027 LX 600 Premium); LX 700h Luxury from $121,850Buyers who want Lexus reliability with real off-road hardware
102026 Cadillac Escalade IQ$127,405 starting MSRP (2026 Escalade IQ)The only all-electric full-size luxury SUV on this list

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2027 Cadillac Escalade
Best value
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Best towing
2027 Lincoln Navigator
Best driver’s three-row
2027 BMW X7
Most cargo
2027 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate
Best electric
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ

The ranking

1

2027 Cadillac Escalade

2027 Cadillac Escalade
Answrs VerdictThe full-size luxury benchmark, from $102,700 with room for 8.
Price: $102,700 starting MSRP (2027 Escalade Luxury); the V-Series starts at $169,300Power: 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft from a 6.2L V8Fuel economy: 14/18/16 mpg city/hwy/combined (2027 Escalade 4WD)Seating: Up to 8 passengers; the Escalade ESV adds third-row legroomCargo: Up to 120.5 cubic feet (Escalade); up to 142.2 cubic feet (Escalade ESV)

The 2027 Escalade starts at $102,700 and tops out with the V-Series at $169,300. Its 6.2L V8 makes 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft, it seats up to 8 passengers, and cargo space reaches 120.5 cubic feet (142.2 cubic feet in the long Escalade ESV). EPA ratings are 14/18/16 mpg city/hwy/combined with 4WD.

Go ifBuyers who want the biggest, most complete American luxury SUV
Skip ifYou want better than 16 mpg combined
Why #1 over #2: It starts at $102,700, below the Lexus LX at $109,050, and seats up to 8.
2

2027 Lincoln Navigator

2027 Lincoln Navigator
Answrs VerdictThe Navigator, from $89,995, tows up to 8,700 lbs.
Price: $89,995 starting MSRP (2027 Navigator)Power: 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torqueFuel economy: 16/23/18 mpg city/hwy/combined (EPA-estimated)Seating and cargo: Seats 8; up to 121.6 cubic feet of cargo (Navigator L)Towing: Up to 8,700 lbs

The 2027 Navigator starts at $89,995 with 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. It seats 8, offers up to 121.6 cubic feet of cargo in the Navigator L and tows up to 8,700 lbs. EPA ratings are 16/23/18 mpg city/hwy/combined.

Go ifQuiet, comfortable family and chauffeur duty with the strongest tow rating here
Skip ifYou want a dedicated V8 or hybrid
Why #2 over #3: Its 18 mpg combined and 8,700 lbs of towing beat the GMC Yukon at 16 mpg combined and the Escalade at 8,100 lbs.
3

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Answrs VerdictThe S-Class of SUVs, with 21 mpg combined from $93,950.
Price: $93,950 starting MSRP (GLS 450 4MATIC); GLS 580 from $120,950; Mercedes-Maybach GLS from $180,000Power: 375 hp (GLS 450), 530 hp (GLS 580), 603 hp (AMG GLS 63)Fuel economy: 19/24/21 mpg city/hwy/combined (GLS 450 4MATIC)Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.4 sec (GLS 450); 4.6 sec (GLS 580)Seating: Three-row seating is standard in every GLS

The GLS 450 4MATIC starts at $93,950 with 375 hp, 0-60 mph in 5.4 sec and 21 mpg combined. The GLS 580 starts at $120,950 with 530 hp and 4.6 sec to 60 mph, the AMG GLS 63 makes 603 hp, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS starts at $180,000. Every GLS has three rows.

Go ifRear-seat comfort with a V8 and Maybach option
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #3 over #4: Its 21 mpg combined beats the QX80 at 18 mpg combined, with V8 power from 530 hp.
4

2027 BMW X7

2027 BMW X7
Answrs VerdictThe BMW, from $87,500 with 22 mpg combined.
Price: $87,500 starting MSRP (2027 X7 xDrive40i)Power: 375 hp (xDrive40i); the X7 M60i makes 523 horsepowerFuel economy: 21/25/22 mpg city/hwy/combined (xDrive40i)Seating: Seats seven; an optional six-seat layout uses Captain’s ChairsCargo: 48.6 cubic feet with the second row upright; 90.4 cubic feet folded

The 2027 X7 xDrive40i starts at $87,500 with 375 hp and 22 mpg combined; the X7 M60i makes 523 horsepower. It seats seven (six with Captain’s Chairs) and offers 48.6 cubic feet behind the second row, or 90.4 cubic feet folded.

Go ifDrivers who want a sharper luxury three-row at a lower price
Skip ifYou want a V8 at the base price
Why #4 over #5: Its 22 mpg combined beats the GLS 450 at 21 mpg combined, from $87,500.
5

2027 Range Rover

2027 Range Rover
Answrs VerdictThe icon, from $113,300, with a 50-mile plug-in.
Price: From $113,300 (excludes $2,450 destination and handling)Power: 606 HP and 553 lb-ft from the SV gas V8, 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds with Dynamic LaunchSeating: A Long Wheelbase seven-seat version is offeredPlug-in hybrid: The P550e has an estimated 50 miles of electric range

The Range Rover starts at $113,300 before the $2,450 destination charge. The SV gas V8 makes 606 HP and 553 lb-ft and reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds with Dynamic Launch, a Long Wheelbase seven-seat version is offered, and the P550e plug-in hybrid has an estimated 50 miles of electric range.

Go ifBuyers who want the most prestigious badge and a plug-in option
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #5 over #6: Its 606 HP and 50 miles of plug-in range beat the Lexus LX at 409 horsepower.
6

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Answrs VerdictThe value pick, from $63,995 with 420 horsepower.
Price: $63,995 starting MSRP (2026 Grand Wagoneer); Summit from $94,310Power: 420 standard horsepower and 468 lb-ft from the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo (Upland)Fuel economy: 17/24/19 mpg city/hwy/combined (2026 Grand Wagoneer 2WD)Cargo: The Grand Wagoneer L adds 15.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third rowRange: Over 500 miles of total driving range

The 2026 Grand Wagoneer starts at $63,995, with the Summit from $94,310. Its 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo makes 420 standard horsepower and 468 lb-ft, EPA ratings are 17/24/19 mpg city/hwy/combined in 2WD, and Jeep lists over 500 miles of driving range. The Grand Wagoneer L adds 15.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row.

Go ifThe lowest starting price of the ten and a long listed driving range
Skip ifYou want a V8
Why #6 over #7: Its $63,995 start is below the Infiniti QX80 at $85,590, with 420 standard horsepower.
7

2027 Infiniti QX80

2027 Infiniti QX80
Answrs VerdictThe QX80, from $85,590 with up to 450 hp.
Price: $85,590 starting MSRP (2027 QX80); excludes up to $2,275 destinationPower: Up to 450 hp and up to 516 lb-ft from a 3.5L twin-turbo V6Fuel economy: 16/20/18 mpg city/hwy/combined (2WD); 16/19/17 (4WD)Seating: Seating for up to 8 passengers in three rows

The 2027 QX80 starts at $85,590, plus up to $2,275 destination. Its 3.5L twin-turbo V6 makes up to 450 hp and 516 lb-ft, it seats up to 8 in three rows, and EPA ratings are 16/20/18 mpg city/hwy/combined with 2WD (16/19/17 with 4WD).

Go ifA twin-turbo V6 luxury three-row under $90,000
Skip ifYou want a hybrid or an EV
Why #7 over #8: Its $85,590 start is below the Yukon Denali Ultimate at $104,800, with up to 450 hp.
8

2027 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate

2027 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate
Answrs VerdictThe top Yukon, from $104,800, with up to 144.5 cubic feet.
Price: $104,800 starting MSRP (2027 Yukon Denali Ultimate)Engine: Standard 6.2L V8; Super Cruise, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and 24-inch wheels are standardFuel economy: 14/18/16 mpg city/hwy/combined (2027 Yukon 6.2L V8 4WD)Seating: Up to 8 passengers; 7 with second-row captain’s chairsCargo: Up to 144.5 cubic feet (Yukon XL); 122.8 cubic feet (Yukon)

The 2027 Yukon Denali Ultimate starts at $104,800 with a standard 6.2L V8, Super Cruise, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and 24-inch wheels. It seats up to 8 (7 with captain’s chairs) and cargo reaches 144.5 cubic feet in the Yukon XL (122.8 cubic feet in the Yukon). EPA ratings are 14/18/16 mpg city/hwy/combined.

Go ifThe most cargo room of the ten, in a top-trim GM SUV
Skip ifYou want a hybrid or a lower price
Why #8 over #9: Its 144.5 cubic feet of cargo is more than the Escalade ESV at 142.2 cubic feet.
9

2027 Lexus LX 600

2027 Lexus LX 600
Answrs VerdictThe Lexus flagship, from $109,050.
Price: $109,050 starting MSRP (2027 LX 600 Premium); LX 700h Luxury from $121,850Power: 409 horsepower (LX 600); 457 net combined horsepower (LX 700h)Fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (LX 600)Seating: 7 seats (LX 700h offers 4, 5 or 7)Towing: 8,000 pounds

The 2027 LX 600 Premium starts at $109,050, with the LX 700h Luxury from $121,850. The LX 600 makes 409 horsepower and 19 mpg combined, the LX 700h makes 457 net combined horsepower, and towing is 8,000 pounds. It seats 7 (the LX 700h offers 4, 5 or 7). See our Top 10 Lexus Models at /cars/best-lexus-models-2027/ for the full Lexus range.

Go ifBuyers who want Lexus reliability with real off-road hardware
Skip ifYou want a plug-in or EV
Why #9 over #10: Its 19 mpg combined beats the Escalade at 16 mpg combined, with 8,000 pounds of towing.
10

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ
Answrs VerdictThe electric Escalade, from $127,405 with 465 miles.
Price: $127,405 starting MSRP (2026 Escalade IQ)Range: Cadillac-estimated 465 miles of electric rangePower: 750 HP in Velocity Max (Cadillac-estimated)Seating: 7 passengers in 3 rowsCargo: Up to 131.3 cubic feet

The 2026 Escalade IQ is the all-electric Escalade, from $127,405. Cadillac estimates 465 miles of range and 750 HP in Velocity Max, with seating for 7 passengers in 3 rows and up to 131.3 cubic feet of cargo. For more electric options see our Top 10 Luxury EVs at /cars/best-luxury-evs-2027/.

Go ifThe only all-electric full-size luxury SUV on this list
Skip ifYou want the lowest price

How we ranked these

We ranked luxury full-size three-row SUVs sold in the US on starting price, power, seating, cargo and EPA fuel economy or range, using each maker’s own US page and fueleconomy.gov. Model years differ (2026 and 2027). This list is only large luxury SUVs; for mainstream big SUVs see our Top 10 Full-Size SUVs at /cars/best-full-size-suvs-2027/, for smaller luxury models our Top 10 Luxury SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-suvs-2027/, for hybrids our Top 10 Luxury Hybrid SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-hybrid-suvs-2027/ and for speed our Top 10 Performance SUVs at /cars/best-performance-suvs-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best luxury full-size SUV in 2027?

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade, from $102,700 with a 420-horsepower 6.2L V8, seating for up to 8 and up to 120.5 cubic feet of cargo.

What is the cheapest luxury full-size SUV?

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer starts at $63,995, with 420 standard horsepower; the 2027 Infiniti QX80 starts at $85,590.

Which luxury full-size SUV tows the most?

Lincoln lists the 2027 Navigator at up to 8,700 lbs, ahead of the Escalade at 8,100 lbs.

Which has the most cargo room?

GMC lists up to 144.5 cubic feet for the Yukon XL; Cadillac lists up to 142.2 cubic feet for the Escalade ESV.

Starting price (USD) as published by each maker at a glance

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer$63,995
2027 Infiniti QX80$85,590
2027 BMW X7$87,500
2027 Lincoln Navigator$89,995
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS$93,950
2027 Cadillac Escalade$102,700
2027 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate$104,800
2027 Lexus LX 600$109,050
2027 Range Rover$113,300
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ$127,405
Starting price (USD) as published by each maker, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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