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Luxury SUVs have a certain appeal that you just can’t find in a typical SUV. Luxury SUVs blend good looks, high-level comfort, and an extremely nice interior that will make you feel like you’ve escaped reality for a brief piece of time. Yet there are so many on the market – how do you choose between them? Luckily, Car and Driver has done the dirty work for you. These are the top 13 luxury SUVs of 2022.

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2022 Land Rover Range Rover | Land Rover

13. The 2022 Infiniti QX80

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2022 Infiniti QX80 | Infiniti USA

The 2022 Infiniti QX80 offers a luxury ride in a large SUV. This makes the 2022 QX80 is competitive with some of the biggest SUVs on the market, and if you want something super nice, you just might want to take a look at this three-row Infiniti. The 2022 QX80 has a better infotainment system than ever before and a 400 hp V8 engine with a seven-speed transmission. The 2022 Infiniti QX80 starts at $71,995.

12. The 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan takes luxury to a new $300,000 level

The 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan isn’t just a luxury SUV, it’s a luxury SUV on another planet. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan costs more than four Infiniti QX80s, but if you can afford it, you probably wouldn’t even be considering the 2022 Infiniti QX80. The 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers a twin-turbocharged V12 engine with a ride that is unrivaled by other SUVs, even luxury ones.

11. The 2022 Bentley Bentayga may be the fastest SUV

The 2022 Bentley Bentayga just may be the fastest SUV on the planet. Bentley says it can go up to 190 mph, which Car and Driver says may make it “the fastest SUV in the world (that can be ordered with a third row).”That’s thanks to a 543 hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine, though that can be upgraded. The 2022 Bentley Bentayga starts at $185,000.

10. The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover is so brand new it hasn’t been ranked

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2022 Land Rover Range Rover | Land Rover

Car and Driver says that it’s impossible to rank the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover, as it isn’t quite out yet. The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover should have a similar engine to the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover, which is a 523 hp twin-turbo V8 that makes 395 hp. The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover price starts at $93,350.

9. The 2022 Lincoln Navigator is one of the best luxury SUVs

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator has a new update that includes a grille, infotainment display, and lighting package. The Lincoln Navigator has a powerful engine and five trim levels to choose from. It starts at $78,005.

8. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G550 is old-fashioned and really nice

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz gives off an old-fashioned vibe that will certainly appeal to some people. It has a powerful engine, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It starts at $123,800.

7. The 2022 Mercedes-AMG G63 is another incredible luxury SUV

The 2021 Mercedes-AMG G63 has a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that can make 577 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. This Mercedes-AMG G63 is an updated version of its predecessor, and it comes with a 12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display and digital instrument cluster.

6. The 2022 Cadillac Escalade has decent gas mileage for a large luxury SUV

The 2022 Cadillac Escalade can get up to 26 mpg, according to Car and Driver. The Escalade starts at $77,890 and this one comes with an independent rear-suspension and a super nice interior. It also comes with a brand new infotainment screen and a driver-assistance suite of features.

5. The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is brand new

This is the first year for the newest incarnation of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and this one is much updated over its predecessor. It’s a large luxury SUVand it comes with a 6.4-liter V8 engine that makes 471 hp. That comes at the cost of fuel economy. The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer isn’t cheap, either – it starts at $89,845.

4. The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 won’t be available for 2022

While there won’t be a 2022 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600, the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 has a lot to offer. It’s got two rows of heated seats, wood trim, and a twin-turbochaged V8 that puts out 558 hp. The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 starts at $161,500.

3. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 is also taking a break

Like its Maybach sibling, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 won’t be available. Yet the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 may be enough for you. It’s pretty fast, going from 0 to 60 in just 3.6-seconds. It has two 12.3-inch screens and starts at $133,150.

2. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class proves that Mercedes really knows what its doing

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class proves that Mercedes knows what its doing in the luxury SUV segment. It comes with a V8 engine, which is becoming more rare. It also has room for seven passengers, a 13-speaker sound system, and a large infotainment system.

1. The 2022 BMW X7 is the best luxury SUV

The 2022 BMW X7 is the best luxury SUV of the year, according to Car and Driver. Some of the 2022 BMW X7 features include all-wheel drive, a 10-speaker sound system, and Apple CarPlay. The 2022 BMW X7 starts at $75,895.

If you’re looking for a luxury SUV, you have lots of options. Each of these SUVs has something else to offer. There are plenty of choices to meet your needs and budget.

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