Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

44 NEW CARS CR.ORG/CARS

Luxury SUVs

These models are distinguished by their quiet interiors, leather and upscale trim, and many comfort

and convenience features. Compact models are alternatives to conventional family sedans.

Midsized and large models add creature comforts, safety gear, and high-tech infotainment features.

MIDSIZED

$45,000-$55,000

LARGE

$60,000-$80,000

ENTRY-LEVEL AND COMPACT

$35,000-$45,000

PROS

Plush and quiet cabin, agile,

quick, easy to park, advanced

safety systems

CONS

Entry-level models deliver less

luxury than expected, ride,

tight rear seat, complicated

controls, high price

Best overall Mini Cooper

Countryman, Lexus NX, Audi Q5,

BMW X3, Porsche Macan

Fuel-efficient Lexus NX 300h, Lexus

UX 250h

Fun to drive Audi Q5, BMW X3,

Porsche Macan, Mini Cooper

Countryman

PROS

Plush accommodations,

interior room, quiet cabin,

cutting-edge technology

CONS

Fuel economy, expensive to maintain,

controls can be complex and

distracting, costly options packages,

spotty reliability

Best overall (two-row) BMW X5,

Lexus RX, Lincoln Nautilus

Best overall (three-row) Audi Q7,

Lexus RX 350L, Infiniti QX60

Fuel-efficient Lexus RX 450h

Sporty Audi Q7, BMW X5

PROS

Luxurious accommodations,

interior and cargo room, quiet cabin,

cutting-edge technology

CONS

Fuel economy, expensive to maintain,

controls can be complex and

distracting, costly options packages,

spotty reliability

Best overall BMW X7



OVERALL

SCORE

81

BMW

X3



OVERALL

SCORE

87

Audi

Q7

Lexus

RX L



OVERALL

SCORE

81

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