BEST Luxury Midsize 3-Row SUV's to Buy NOW -- Our Expert Ranking After Reviewing ALL of Them!
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- Here's our Top 10 BEST Luxury Three-Row Midsize SUV Picks for 2024!
*In order to distinguish between mid-size and full-size, we are looking at models available under $75,000 and under 204-inches long*
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We are in A LOT of new three-row SUV's every year, so are you wondering which one is the BEST?? Well, you've come to the right place! In this countdown, we will be discussing our 10 favorite Luxury three-row family haulers. Which will be our #1? Click to find out if it is the 2024 Lexus TX, 2025 Acura MDX, 2025 Genesis GV80, 2025 Lincoln Aviator, 2024 GMC Acadia, 2025 Audi Q7, 2024 Lexus GX, 2024 Mercedes GLE or the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve!
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0:00 Intro
1:58 The #10 Pick
2:37 The #9 Pick
3:06 The #8 Pick
3:44 The #7 Pick
4:40 The #6 Pick
5:48 The #5 Pick
6:57 The #4 Pick
8:16 The #3 Pick
10:19 The #2 Pick
12:09 The #1 Pick (winner)
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Awesome video. Plz reply
Lexus is like top 3
No way acadia scored higher than acura and lexus. 🥶☠
@@salamov963 True
@@salamov963 Why can't all brands get a 5 on everything?
TX gets 4 for driving experience? MDX gets 3?? I drove both and the Acura was by far the better driving experience. TX should’ve gotten 2 I think
The MDX has a MUCH better driving experience than the TX. The Double wishbone front suspension alone is much more sophisticated than the TX. I’m not sure what they were thinking when judging these.
In that category they also talk about engine options and fuel efficiency, not just ride quality and handling dynamics.
@@PeteBanfield I’d say the Tx is among the worst in class. It’s the biggest joke of the segment. It’s no better than the old RX l
@@rknight8357 driving experience has nothing to do with engine options or fuel efficiency. TX should’ve gotten a 2 or 1 in this category.
The Acura does handle better, but you have to remember that TX offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid options with more power and greater efficiency
I expected the MDX, X5, or GV80 to be #1 so I'm really surprised the TX won. Maybe it's one of those cars that feels a lot nicer in person than the pictures. However, from what I've seen in reviews and in pictures, it doesn't look that much nicer than a Grand HIghlander and feels too Toyota.
It's well rounded getting high scores in 4 out of the 5 categories even though luxury is its weakest category
X5 doesn’t even belong on this list, if you look at the title, this list is for 3-rows, the X5 is a 2-row, as much as I dislike the GLE, it makes sense to put the GLE on this list as Mercedes offers an optional 3rd row
As much as I love my mom’s 2023 MDX Advance, the TX definitely deserved 1st place on this list. The TX is the one to buy if you’re going to use the 3rd row regularly however for us the MDX is a better choice as we rarely use the 3rd row, like the wood trim in the MDX, like the N/A V6 in the MDX, and like the driving dynamics of the MDX (best part of the MDX over the TX). I do feel the MDX should’ve got a 2 in the space category though (3rd row has decent room, but it’s def tight compared to something like a Lexus TX, trunk is large though). Also IMO the Acadia Denali doesn’t belong on this list. It just doesn’t seem luxurious to me. You guys should’ve def put the top-trim Mazda CX90 on this list though, that’s a true luxury SUV. I feel like the MDX, TX, and CX90 are the top 3 choices for a Japanese luxury SUV, new QX60 is a chronically sad joke from my experience as it drives poorly. Between the CX90, MDX, and TX, I think the CX90 is best for sportiness, TX is the best for comfort, MDX is a blend of the two. TX is ofc the way to go if you’re going to use the 3rd row regularly however, I just wish the TX used more wood trim and better ambient lighting.
Excellent review !! Thank you so much !! Love watching !!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
Love your videos!
Glad you like them! 😁
I’m not sure this is the best one… I’m partial to Toyota vs their upscale brand, Lexus.
Very useful video. I'm a subscriber and I appreciate your content. I have a Cadillac XT6 and watched this video to decide if I want to maybe get a different mid-size 3 row SUV. Although I don't have any complaints of my XT6. Thanks guys!
Thanks and so glad we could help! We are hoping Cadillac will put out an updated or redesigned XT6 soon (in addition to the electric Vistiq coming soon)
Love your car video
Thank you friend!
Nice!
Excellent review. Can you also share the top 10 non luxury mid size 3row SUVs now? Looking forward to that video from you soon!
Thank you! We actually already have a video about that from the beginning of the year and you can find it in the Other playlist on the channel 👍
I'm not sure one can give the #1 spot in the 'Best Luxury Midsize' category to a vehicle that you rank 2.5 for the Luxury category... The very essence of buying in this segment are the 'Luxury' features. Lexus, while being a very nice vehicle, has been living in the middle of the segment for awhile now. So far as materials used inside the cabin, how far you have to climb the trim levels to get to a Pano sunroof etc, it falls short from the #1 spot. It really belongs a ranking in the middle of the class.
Appreciate your informative vlogs. I understand that your rankings are yours and are subjective. I just value the Luxury/Tech/ride portion more than space for example
As we said at the end, weight the categories as you see fit for your personal needs. These are just the 5 categories that most people in this class are looking for.
@@CarConfections While I understand that you are trying to develop a methodology for 'fair' analytical rankings, I believe that you need to tweak it a bit based on the category. For instance, vehicles in the 'Luxury Mid Sized' Best Of class should get a bonus factor for Luxury. Say a factor of 1.5-2.0 would allow for a better list just based on the category name. Just one persons opinion of course. Again, your channel is very well done. Just a suggestion for a tweak in the future.
Nice comparison.
Thanks!
why is everyone hating on the TX, it’s literally the best SUV on the market right now
I would say the MDX, TX, and CX90 are the best Japanese 3-rows right now
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Audi Q7?
I would put the Q7 over most of those one they listed
I feel like the Q7 and MDX deserved higher scores (although I do think the Q7 suffers a bit from a practicality standpoint compared to other 3-rows but it doesn’t seem to me that they are factoring this into their scores)
Thank you so very much for the "less than 75k price" showing how much better are Car prices in the states VS thePoorCousin🇨🇦👍👍👍
Have to second guess you on the TX being number one for its reliability. The Indiana made TX and Grand Highlander have both been pulled from the market till September or latter due to faulty deploying air bags. I was going to buy one but I will have to get something else to go on my trips in August/September. Maybe I will get a used 4Runner Limited🤔🤔🤔. They can go anywhere and look very similar to the GX550 for half the cost.
Good show today.
What about Infiniti QX60? Not in the list?
Based on the recent reviews I have been watching, only the qx80 has really been updated and gotten good reviews. The journalists consider everything else from Infiniti as being outdated.
@@kevinthant2952 which is sad to say the case right now for most automotive “journalists”. Anything that comes out of Toyota, Lexus, Honda, & Acura gets a high score.
@@rknight8357 qx60 was fully redesigned in 2022, not long ago. Not sure how they think QX60 is outdated by now only 2 years after a complete redesign.
@@rknight8357yeah um no. The QX60 was recently redesigned from the inside out and the tech is actually very up to date. Just another case of these brand biased reviewers getting paid by the manufacturers
Besides not having a more powerful engine option, the QX60 is on par with the MDX. I really can’t understand how the MDX gets a pass with all of the piano black trim inside AND not having any AC vents on the 3rd row. I think the QX60 is nicer inside and has more family friendly features. I know people/reviewers rave about the MDXs handling, but I doubt most people that buy it do so for THAT reason.
You need to do a kennel test. A lot of people have dog kennels and want to know what size kennels will fit in the back with the third row folded down. The three most popular sized kennels are the RuffLand X-Large, Large, and Intermediate sizes. I am shopping for a SUV and need to know what size kennel will fit in the back. Also, If the back lid will close properly. If the folded down third seat is flat enough to hold the kennel without rocking. And will the kennel fit lengthwise or sideways with a side door entrance option.
It would be REALLY nice if you could do a kennel size fitting test on SUVs since nobody else is doing this and this would be a great way to show the amount of space you actually have in the back of each SUV. Hope you do this, since this is a huge buying factor for people with dogs and kennels.
Me too
The X5 is a two row 5 passenger and the hack three row G05 option no one would buy. That would mean the X7 but that is $100k.
GV80 is my pick. Luxurious ride with a great warranty
Did you film that in ur new Camry? Damn that thing looks like luxury!
I think they’re in a 3-series.
This is our BMW 3-Series although they do both have red interiors 👍
What happened to the gv80 very good value?
Reliability
Safety should be a 1 on the TX given the airbag issues! 😂
Filmed before that issue cropped up
excellent video.. How come Audi Q7 didn't make in the top 10.. Also what about Range Rover?
What about the Q7 ?
Why is there bo cadillac escalade on the list ?? Is it really that bad ?
@@chickentonight7773 that's a full-size SUV, not mid-size
They are missing the Subaru Accent, 4Runner, the base Audi Q7, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Mazda CX-90, Hyundai Santa Fe, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Volkswagen Atlas.
The grand Cherokee was in the list bro
Also the other cars are just not too good enough for the list or they didn’t classify as luxury maybe. They could have maybe not reviewed the car hence they couldn’t put them in the list.
Anyways thanks a lot for this list.
@@ccsocal768CX90 belongs on this list, that Acadia Denali doesn’t though, it doesn’t even feel luxurious
@@Anonymous-so4nlI think the Jeep in top-trims can pass as luxury, the Acadia Denali can’t (no idea why it was on this list)
Are you worried about the “new engine” in the TX?
Even though i have 2020 Lexus es350, i am disappointed at TX being at the top of the list. Plug in or hybrid doesn't matter it looks like a bus and drives like one too. Georgetown built Lexus are crap. I know how well i have one. Only + is that sweet NA V6 other than that Nothing solid when comparing to Japanese built Toyota and Lexus.
Did you guys do the same rating for non luxury SUV
Yes: czcams.com/video/mN0IcVPT1XI/video.htmlsi=YIjnKHLJ-BikG6v2
No mention of the Mazda CX90, it does not even make the honourable mentions ?
TX is not for sale due to recall as for now...
You got the GMC Acadia but no Cadillac?
Imagining myself driving around in an Acadia just makes me laugh. The car itself looks anything but luxurious. Cadillac on the other hand looks sweet.
75 grand price cap
Cadillac has not gotten around to redesigning the XT6 so it is way smaller, lower tech and has little-to-no luxury edge
The Acadia shouldn’t be on this list, it does NOT seem luxurious
2024 Chevy Suburban is the best 3row SUV. Enough space for 8 people and their luggage.
plz do lincoln cars review
In the ranking, why not include how many generations for the make and model ? Seems that might be an important consideration.
I honestly think the all new GMC Acadia should’ve been #1 as it offers the best combination of reliability, resale value, luxury, space, and class leading technology. It’s also got a very powerful 4-cylinder engine that makes more power than the base TX 4-cylinder. The Lexus falls behind the all-new Acadia Denali tremendously in the luxury department, while the Acura is leaps and bounds behind GMC in the technology category. The Acadia isn’t as sporty as the BMW, Mercedes or Genesis but they aren’t nearly as spacious in the third row or practical for cargo behind it as the Acadia. The GMC has the most upscale exterior styling and the better well rounded vehicle for $65k imo.
No one wants to be caught riding around town in a GMC Acadia. Therein lies the problem.
4 cylinders on a mid size 3 row suv is not generally loved by the journalists
You are correct.
Junk
@@MediaRoom728 problem for who, Lexus? Acura? Infiniti? *GMC* doesn’t have any problems. Their new Acadia looks more upscale than all of the offerings from the Japanese luxury brands, it’s far more luxurious than the TX, and has better technology than both the MDX & TX. GMC’s ATP is substantially above that of Lexus and they’ve also surpassed them in reliability as of Feb. 2024. The numbers actually show the higher the price point, the more desirable around town ‘GMC’ is over Lexus.
I personally don’t see how the Lexus won. It’s not much of an upgrade from the Grand Highlander.
My feelings exactly. I would rather take the grand Highlander platinum with the hybrid max over any of the TXS.
@@linhunnicutt6556 I actually think the grand highlander looks better too
@@limitedreach4446 the Lexus deserved to lose badly. They don’t know anything
@@Carfan678most definitely. The grand Highlander is a much better looking vehicle than the Lexus TX.
It simply gets high scores in 4 out of 5 of the most important categories. As stated in the video, if luxury is your number one concern the TX scores lower than its rivals in this regard
I’ve said this before. I have a 2020 BMW X5 and I love it. I would BUY A 2025 But you canNOT get the B&W audio in the X5 anymore withOUT getting the M model. Insane.
Yeah but the H/K in the newer cars is MUCH better than the H/K in the previous ones. My dad had a 2020 5-series with H/K and we test drove 2 2024 X5s and a 2025 X5 (all of which had H/K), the H/K in the newer BMWs is def superior (and by a wide margin). We will be getting a X5 of our own later this year.
@@CarGeek360 that’s extremely helpful! Thank you!
@@joshuakarp2586 your welcome! I also feel like BMW build quality has improved as our 5-series had a few slightly creaky interior trim pieces (not deal breaking levels of creaking unlike some Mercedes tbf) where as the X5s (along with many other new BMWs) we looked at had top-notch build quality (just like a Japanese vehicle or a Porsche)
@@CarGeek360yeah, I’ve been insanely happy with my 2020 X5 40i. I have 101,000 miles, zero problems. I put about 25K miles on it a year.
@@joshuakarp2586 that’s great! Might be time to get a new one though
Forgot to add NIO et9 superb luxury with baas as a standard as well as suspension better than a maybach
Audi Q8, infinity QX60?
Flat out lol on the TX. It feels like a minivan. I drove most of the vehicles on this list and it ranks like 8 or 9 at best.
Reliability on TX should be a tod lower, specially with the recall and the sales stop.
You should make one for non luxury vehicles for 2025 ! :)
We will 👍😁
What vehicle are you in during the video? The interior is perfection 😍
Thanks, it's our BMW 330e with Tacora red interior
We need the best second row
My favorite SUV's are the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d 4matic, and the Cadillac Escalade-V series
Well damn the QX60 didn't make it on the list.
New QX60 is horrible from my experience, bad ride quality, tons of body roll, flimsy scroll wheel for infotainment, laggy infotainment system overall
Someone plz check upon naveen😂😂😂 he might hurt himself
How can Acadia and germans be ahead of MDX???
Anyways MDX is Segment King🎉🎉
Awesome
Worst ones in this bunch are anything from Lexus.
Why?
@@boricua4052 Interior is easily the worst of these imo and they did bad in recent crash test and despite Toyota being known for reliability the tx and grand highlander have actually been recalled. If I had to pick a Lexus suv the GX is cooler than the TX
Lexus is no longer the special brand that it used to be. There is very little difference between most of the new Lexus models and the Toyota models for anywhere from $10-$20,000 more.
@@boricua4052 why? You can’t see it? I have to actually tell you 😂?
Heaven forbid Lexus for redesigning the GX and introducing the TX for 2024/25. People have lost their minds. We've had the GX in the same style for HOW MANY years? Certainly, you have one already, right? Lol 😂 The new GX is sporty, sleek, fresh, and new. It's still VERY NICE. You still feel the LEXUS when in it. I'm sure Toyota has heard your cries and felt your tears, and with that, I'm SURE they will PLUSH it up for you in 2025. Drive it! Videos don't give you all that it's got. 😉
Jeep is as reliable than the x5??
www.carconfections.com/reliability
TX? over mdx, xc90 is crazy!
XC90 is garbage, MDX is amazing but less space than the TX, Acadia Denali and X5 didn’t belong on this list (X5 is 2-row, Acadia doesn’t seem luxurious), CX90 should’ve def been on this list though
No Cadillac in the top 10? XT6? Wow!
The XT6 was released in 2020 and hasn’t been updated since. The other vehicles mentioned here are all new for either 2024 or are 2025 year models. The XT6 has been replaced by the Cadillac _VISTIQ_ which is fully electric.
@@G-Ratedthe XT6 got honorable mention towards the end of the video. Going to take that over a Jeep or GMC Acadia every single time.
I like these cars and I wouldn’t be mad if my boo got me that Lexus but Lexus is for old people tho!!!! Bimmer, Benz, and Bentleys are def better at cradling these donkalicious yams so my boo best step up that game!!!!!
A Lexus in the first place? This has to be a very US specific thing
Americans love space which is why it was one of our top 5 considerations
@@CarConfectionsgot it, quantity over quality
This is about to make naveen’s head explode 🤯
Naveen fails to realize the QX60 and XC90 are the jokes of the segment, NOT the TX
😂😂😂😂😂😂 He has made quite a name for himself, eh?
I knew I’d find this comment somewhere 😂
@@bigd7386 he really did 😂
This review list is so bad Naveen doesn’t even have to comment this time. 🤣🤣
You need another category - Maintenance/Servicing. Unfortunately both the Benz and BMW would score a one! Most expensive servicing and parts out there! Most people that drive these just lease them or are very rich.
BMW offers three years of free maintenance, Mercedes doesn’t . Most are leased for that term.
@@jeffsena9140 These BMW maintenance programs cover all factory-recommended maintenance(oil changes, wheels rotated, fluid changes;etc), not major engine issues and parts. 💰💰💰
Warranties are only as good as the company that backs them. I had a Honda Odyssey with a VCM engine. The VCM caused the engine to misfire which is common. American Honda voided my full powertrain warranty claiming the VCM is not covered. I sued them for forty thousand and one. Took over a year. After I won I fixed the engine myself with a 60 dollar VCM blocker. American Honda could not install or even mention to me to use a VCM blocker since it would void the billions they get from the government for increased mileage gained using the VCM designed engine. Never buy a 6 cylinder Honda with a VCM and NEVER TRUST YOUR FACTORY CAR WARRANTY.
Think they should separate mdx from mdx type s
Why? MDX Type-S is just an enhanced regular MDX with low-profile tires that go flat easily on bad roads (my parents cross-shopped both), both are amazing for luxury and comfort, but if you want performance, get something German
@@CarGeek360 enhanced enough to rank a lot higher here. Acceleration and handling are next to BMW X5, which ranks top 3 here. Regular MDX can not stand for type s.
@@caesarjulis7077 nope, the BMW X5 outperforms the MDX Type-S SIGNIFICANTLY, don’t even TRY to compare the 2
@@caesarjulis7077 neither the regular MDX nor the Type-S MDX are quick, the BMW X5 is quick, even the base ones, truth is the X5 will always be a better performer than the MDX, the BMW handles MUCH better than the MDX too even the Type-S, that’s why my dad is getting a X5 and he will NOT even consider a MDX (my mom has a MDX Advance tbf but she doesn’t care about performance)
@@CarGeek360 when and where did I say type s is faster or comparable to X5 ? I said NEXT to here. Is that hard for u to understand ppl ?
Chevy traverse beast em all but it's not even on the list?
Luxury models only
😂😂😂
QX60 a no-show.
Well Ima say this, from my experience, the new XC90 has very uncomfortable seats, and the new QX60 drives horribly
Volvo Chinese company
An Acadia that high on the list? Lost all credibility there.
Have you been in one?
I really don’t agree with your top 5 , thé space is the last thing people will care so the Lexus should not be at No1 . I don’t know why America is just too much of Lexus or Toyota lover. The GLE QND X5 10 times better than the Lexus and the European versions of those cars more reliable than the USA ones I think !!!
Believe us, in America people care about space. Neither of us have kids so we would put X5's in our driveways, but space and reliability have to be considered by popular demand
With reliability and resale at the top of the list, there are really only two to pick from: Lexus or Acura.
The rest will eat up your wallet with depreciation and crazy costs for the simple things like an oil change.
That is the most delusional thing ever, especially with Lexus reliability and Acura resale on a steady decline.
@@G-Rated thank you. Enjoy the joy of owning a Mercedes, Audi, GMC, BMW or Jeep then.
@@MediaRoom728Most people do, excluding the Jeep. You must be rambling solely based upon an outdated *brand perception.* GMC is ranked above Lexus in reliability as of Feb. 2024. Lexus and Toyota owners have been enjoying all of their recalls lately so I’m not sure what you mean.
@@G-Ratedthe delta between a similarly equipped Acura vs. Mercedes/BMW/Audi is like $20k. Very difficult to recoup that premium over the life of a car. Maintenance costs are also outrageous on the European cars compared to the Japanese.
I can afford to buy any of these SUV's but I'm choosing the Acura MDX. I'm deciding between the new model or getting a 2024 model since I'm not fond of the touch-screen or the new B&O audio system (I've heard them both and the ELS is superior). The Mercedes is nice, but I plan to keep this vehicle for many years so no way I'm buying German.