2024 Audi Q7
Price Range: $59,500 – $80,100
The 2023 Audi Q7 was a fantastic luxury SUV! But, the 2024 model also promises to be quite the beast. Not just because of its massive size and seven-seat capacity, but also because of its power and all the luxury goodies and gadgets you get as standard in this high-end luxury SUV.
The interior boasts lots of plush leather seats and plenty of room for everyone. As standard, you can also connect your smartphone through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Featuring Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, navigation will be made simple and clear by the 12.3-inch display. Other standard features include voice control and a powered tailgate.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 2.0 Liter, Four-Cylinder |
| Transmission | Eight-Speed Tiptronic Automatic |
| Horsepower | 261 Horsepower |
| Torque | 273 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | Quattro All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.7 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 130 MPH |
| Towing Capacity | 4,400 Pounds |
| Payload Capacity | N/A |
(Data was collected from Audi)
Premium Plus trim gets you the premium Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, garage door transmitter, top-view camera, panoramic sunroof, leather seats throughout, illuminated entry, and upgrades the standard LED headlights to matrix units with a DRL light signature. Stepping up to the top-tier Prestige trim you get adaptive air suspension, heads-up display, and power soft closing doors. Two gas-powertrains are available and pair with Audi’s legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system.
Pros
- Seven-seat capacity, perfect for big families
- Lots of trims are available for each engine option.
Cons
- The more you want, the more you pay. The cost can really add up!
- The Q7 offers 69.6 cubic feet of luggage room with the rear seats folded. Other SUVs offer more.
92024 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Price Range: $62,810 – $127,700
Next, we have the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE. Fantastic German engineering means that not only does the mildly refreshed GLE oozes style and charisma, but this is one handy SUV that has an impressive towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 2.0 Liter, Inline-Four Turbo With Mild Hybrid Drive |
| Transmission | 9G-Tronic, Nine-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower | 255 Horsepower |
| Torque | 295 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | 4MATIC Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | 7.0 Seconds |
| Top Speed | Unpublished |
| Towing Capacity | 7,700 Pounds |
| Payload Capacity | N/A |
(Data was collected from Mercedes-Benz)
Mercedes-Benz has put a strong emphasis on safety and high-end luxury with the 2024 GLE. With the cabin boasting a floating all-digital dash, 64 color ambient lighting, an infotainment system with all the bells and whistles part of the second generation MBUX, an optional panorama roof, dual-tone leather upholstered seats, and an optional sports interior; it really looks like an SUV you won’t want to get out of in a hurry.
Pros
- Strong towing ability.
- Ample space inside.
- Plenty of choices with nine different trims and packages available.
Cons
- Only one engine option.
- There are quicker alternatives.
- Expensive options
82024 Porsche Cayenne
Price Range: $79,200 – $146,900
If you are looking for an SUV that is spacious, ultra-modern, luxurious, and has some face-melting speed then you have come to the right place. The 2024 Porsche Cayenne line-up will have a choice of five different engine configurations, all of which (especially when buying the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid), look like they are going to deliver!
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 3.0 Liter V-6 |
| Transmission | Eight-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Horsepower | 348 Horsepower |
| Torque | 368 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | 5.7 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 154 MPH |
| Towing Capacity | 7,700 pounds |
| Payload Capacity | 1,572 pounds |
(Data was collected from Porsche)
Looking at the numbers, it would seem that hybrids are a good option as, according to Porsche, the hybrid motor in the relevant models is powered by their new 25.9 KW traction battery. Rated by Porsche at 174 horsepower for all-electric driving, it will also be featured on 2024 mild-hybrid models.
As part of the refresh, the redesigned dashboard features a steering wheel from the 911, an improved all-digital instrument cluster, a driver-centric cockpit, a ten-speaker stereo, four-zone climate control, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, plush seats, a roomy interior, and a substantial large cargo capacity of up to 60 cubic-feet.
Pros
- Awesome engine options are available.
- There are a couple of hybrid options.
- You will get luxury, speed, and style in a single package.
Cons
- For a large SUV, there is no seven-seater option.
- The top-of-the-range option is very expensive.
2024 Cadillac Escalade
Price Range: $81,895 – $152,295
Rolling in at a massive 7,700 pounds is the 2024 Cadillac Escalade in all its glory. The Escalade has been around for close to two decades now and has gone through a lot of changes, but the 2024 model looks as though it will offer more than just a big tank of an SUV. Alongside its gigantic size, comes an air of refinement.
Featuring a huge 38-inch OLED full-width display, deep cushy ventilated or heated seats, acres of leg-room (44.5 inches in the front and 41.7 inches on the second row), refrigerator central console, wrap-around interior panels, and ambient lighting, you will feel like you are sat in the suite of a luxury hotel with everything you could ask for at your finger-tips.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 6.2 Liter V-8 |
| Transmission | Ten-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower | 420 Horsepower |
| Torque | 460 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | Unpublished |
| Top Speed | Unpublished |
| Towing Capacity | 8,200 Pounds |
| Payload Capacity | 2,047 Pounds |
(Data was collected from Cadillac and Kelley Blue Book)
Boasting a massive towing ability, seven seats, a thumping V-8, a gorgeous-looking interior, and all the toys, the 2024 Escalade may just revitalize its namesake as a real contender in the luxury SUV segment. With a vast selection of trims available, you won’t be found wanting when it comes to add-ons like new wheels, a different interior, more safety and assistance features, and more tech.
Pros
- Bling exterior that’s designed to turn heads.
- A cabin that’s loaded with tech.
- A Spacious and luxurious interior.
Cons
- Its sheer size and weight take a toll on gas mileage.
- V-Series models command a very steep asking price.
