Best Large SUVs of 2023 and 2024

The modernized Chevrolet Suburban has a smooth ride and a massive cargo space, plus heaps of available technology. You can also choose from a trio of powerful engines. There is no getting around its size, however.

The GMC Yukon is a great pick for a large SUV. It boasts a comfortable ride, roomy interior, an easy-driving demeanor and plenty of towing capability.

The Ford Expedition marries excellent design with a capable truck platform. It can seat up to eight and tow more than 9,000 pounds. Inside, the Expedition can be outfitted with all the features and toys you'd expect from a luxury vehicle.

The redesigned Tahoe has big improvements in ride comfort, technology and convenience features. But overly firm seats and a puzzling interior layout mean there's less useful storage than you might expect for such a big vehicle. Still, family haulers don't get much more modern and capable than this.

The Toyota Sequoia stands out with its powerful hybrid powertrain, bold style, and impressive towing and off-road capabilities. Unfortunately it's a bit expensive and compromises heavily on rear passenger comfort and cargo space.

The Armada certainly looks the part of a modern full-size SUV, and its V8 has plenty of power. But overall it lacks the refinement we've come to expect in this class.

The Mercedes GLS is a fancy people- and gear-hauler that combines luxury DNA with a princely ride, remarkable performance and a commodious interior.

The Navigator is built to impress, from its incredible tow rating to its plush interior, expansive cargo space and full suite of modern technology features. This is a very convincing luxury ride.

BMW's biggest SUV, this three-row X7 strikes an optimal balance of luxury, performance and refinement that should please shoppers, drivers and passengers alike.

A luxury-infused truck with presence, the Cadillac Escalade is for people who want to tow, carry a bunch of people and impress the valet, all in the same day.

The Defender is a compelling SUV in any guise, and the 130 simply stretches an already winning formula. With more cargo capacity than the 110 and the option to accommodate up to eight people, the 130 is versatile and still has plenty of the off-road ability we've come to expect from Land Rover.

The Grand Wagoneer excels at carrying a full load of passengers and luggage while allowing you to have a trailer in tow too. It also delivers on Jeep's reputation for off-road capability. But it falls short of rival large luxury SUVs in regards to quality, comfort, technology and value.

The Infiniti QX80 has robust fundamentals, with a powerful V8, a sophisticated suspension and strong brakes. At the same time, this aging model lacks some of today's expected technology features.

The Lexus LX 600 is an impeccably built and impressive piece of machinery whose strengths lie primarily in off-roading. But the LX fails to provide the genuine modern luxury experience you'd expect from a vehicle that costs this much. Most buyers' needs will be better served by other vehicles.

The Alpina XB7 is one of the most expensive and powerful vehicles BMW has to offer. It's comfortable, well appointed, and loaded with just about every feature you could ask for. But it doesn't feel all that much better than a regular X7.

The Cadillac Escalade-V, with its supercharged V8 engine, is quicker than a regular Escalade but also produces an unholy and intoxicating racket pretty much all the time. Even though its interior doesn't feel as premium as some of its competition, there's a lot of technology baked into the V's cabin with attractive screens and the latest safety features from GM, including the available hands-free Super Cruise system.

Much like art or high fashion, you're either going to "get" the BMW XM or you won't. The clever engineering that underpins the XM is the vehicle's saving grace, as the styling, performance and luxury elements defining the rest of this M model are simply not enough to justify the experience on their own.