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Luxury midsize SUVs aren’t exactly affordable, but they offer a level of comfort that few vehicles can compete with. 2021 was a great year for luxury midsize SUVs, thanks to innovative new technology. Here are the three most luxurious midsize SUVs of 2021.

The 2022 BMW X5 combines luxury with performance

The 2022 BMW X5 starts at $59,400. It uses a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 335 horsepower. The X5 achieves 21 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The BMW X5 features standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It comes standard with a leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel. The X5 includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

The midsize SUV comes with three-stage heated front seats. It features leather Sensatec upholstery and a Sensatec dashboard.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class schools the competition

A white BMW X7 is on display.
A white BMW X7 is on display | Eric Piermont/AFP via Getty Images

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class starts at $55,700. It uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that creates 255 horsepower. The GLE Class is capable of 19 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

The GLE comes standard with heated seats. It includes MB-Tex upholstery. The midsize SUV comes with a huge 12.3-inch multimedia MBUX infotainment system display. It also features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The GLE Class also comes standard with a personal assistant function that utilizes voice request technology. This technology allows drivers to navigate using voice or cycle between different display views.

The 2021 Genesis GV80 is the pinnacle of midsize luxury


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Genesis, South Korean automaker Hyundai’s luxury division, has produced plenty of popular luxury models in recent years. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Genesis GV80 is the best luxury midsize SUV on the market. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine to make an exhilarating 300 horsepower. The GV80 gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The luxury midsize SUV starts at $49,700. It is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety top safety pick. The GV80 features a huge 14.5-inch multimedia and navigation system. It comes with an 8.0-inch gauge cluster display. The luxury midsize SUV also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The GV80 includes a luxurious cabin with comfortable seats. It comes with plenty of standard features that make the midsize SUV the most luxurious model in its segment.

The best luxury midsize SUV models all have this in common

The Genesis GV80 infotainment system.
The Genesis GV80 infotainment system | Genesis

What’s the first thing you notice about a vehicle today? In modern vehicles, infotainment systems have become the focal point of cabins, especially in luxury vehicles. A large intuitive infotainment system has become as standard to luxury models as comfortable power seats.

Every luxury midsize SUV model mentioned includes an innovative infotainment system with special features that make driving more simplistic and enjoyable. Which luxurious midsize SUV is your dream SUV?

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