Best Luxury SUVs 2025
March 10 2025,
Whether they are large SUVs, midsize SUVs, compact or small subcompact SUVs, the best luxury SUVs are trending in 2025. But how to get a better picture of each in their category? The Cadillac dealer in Laval undertook this exercise to help you in your decision-making.
Best Full-size Luxury SUVs 2025
2025 Cadillac Escalade ($125,840: MSRP price)
Named the best full-size luxury SUV in 2023 by Le Guide de l'auto, the 2025 Escalade continues to impress with its initial 6.2L V8 engine generating 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Spacious, refined, and extremely comfortable, the Cadillac Escalade can accommodate family and friends. With a towing capacity of up to 8,200 lb, it allows you to haul all your outdoor gear.
Also, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is among the best 7-seater electric SUVs and offers a range of 740 km, providing great value for your money.
In short, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade is an excellent choice among the best luxury SUVs, if not the best.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS ($117,600: MSRP price)
With its 3.0L turbo 6-cylinder engine, the GLS 450 4MATIC produces 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Like the Cadillac Escalade, it can seat up to 7 occupants, but its towing capacity is lower at 7,700 lb.
The maximum loading capacity is 2,400 liters, while it is 3,426 liters for the 2025 Escalade.
These data clearly show that the Mercedes-Benz GLS is less efficient than the Cadillac Escalade.
Finally, while its price may seem more attractive, regular maintenance costs are higher.
2025 BMW X7 ($120,108: MSRP)
The 2025 BMW X7 is equipped with a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine with mild hybridization. This engine produces 375 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The xDrive40i version can accommodate up to seven occupants.
Less efficient than the Escalade, the 2025 X7 also does not compete in terms of capacities. It can tow 5,950 lb, and its cargo volume is 1,671 liters. Being also shorter than the Cadillac (5,172 mm vs. 5,383 mm), the X7 is much less performant.
Best Compact Luxury SUVs 2025
2025 Cadillac XT5 ($55,133: MSRP)
The 2025 Cadillac XT5 is a talented luxury compact SUV with numerous advanced technologies. Like many models in the range, it is equipped with Night Vision and Super Cruise.
Under the hood is a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine developing 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, the XT5 can tow 1,000 lb, but it is possible to opt for a 3.0L V6 engine producing 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. With this powertrain, you can tow 3,500 lb. As with other vehicles from the brand, the towing capacity of Cadillac SUVs remains impressive.
2025 Audi Q5 ($52,250: MSRP)
The Audi Q5 is a luxury compact SUV that can seat up to 5 occupants. With its 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine and mild hybrid system, the Q5 produces 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
While its towing capacity can reach 4,400 lb, its cargo volume is only 1,290 liters, compared to 1,784 liters for the 2025 Cadillac XT5.
The Q5 is also shorter than the Cadillac XT5 (4,663 mm vs. 4,810 mm).
2025 Genesis GV70 ($61,000: MSRP)
The Genesis GV70 features a 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque.
Although more powerful than the other luxury compact SUVs, its towing capacity is not higher. Another interesting fact is that the Genesis offers less space than the Cadillac XT5; its cargo volume does not exceed 1,334 liters.
Finally, in this comparison of compact SUVs, it is the most expensive.
Without a doubt, the 2025 XT5 is also among the best luxury compact SUVs, if not the best in its category.
Best Subcompact Luxury SUVs 2025
2025 Cadillac XT4 ($52,133: MSRP)
In the category of the best subcompact luxury SUVs, the 2025 Cadillac XT4 stands out.
Under the hood is a 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine developing 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Despite being in the category of the best small luxury SUVs, the 2025 XT4 has a cargo volume that outclasses the competition (1,385 liters). With its agility and versatility, the Cadillac XT4 allows you to pack all your luggage and grocery bags.
2025 BMW X1 ($47,500: MSRP)
This small luxury SUV, the BMW X1, does not have the size of the Cadillac XT4. It is 95 mm shorter, and its cargo volume barely reaches 1,100 liters.
Under the hood, you get a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine developing 241 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. In terms of power, the Cadillac XT4 and the BMW X1 compete perfectly.
2025 Volvo XC40 ($46,900: MSRP)
The 2025 Volvo XC40 is a small luxury SUV that stands out with its efficient engine producing 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, equivalent to the Cadillac XT4.
Its cargo volume extends to 1,266 liters, lower than the best small luxury SUV, the Cadillac.
The interior welcomes you with comfortable seats, but the interior lacks refinement, especially when compared to the 2025 XT4, which boasts impeccable finishing quality.
Best Midsize Luxury SUVs 2025
2025 Cadillac XT6 ($66,333: MSRP)
This SUV can accommodate up to seven occupants, and the 2025 Cadillac XT6 is filled with advanced technologies, and its interior is sumptuous.
With its 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine, the XT6 2025 produces 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. You can opt for a more powerful engine, a 3.6L V6, allowing you to tow up to 4,000 lb.
In the ranking of midsize luxury SUVs, the Cadillac XT6 is the longest of all. For the extended family, this vehicle checks all the boxes.
2025 Lexus RX ($63,152: MSRP)
While the 2025 Lexus RX is also a midsize luxury SUV, it can only accommodate five occupants.
With its 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder engine producing 275 horsepower, the Lexus RX can tow up to 3,500 lb, which is lower than the Cadillac XT6. Its cargo volume is also disappointing (1,334 liters compared to 2,229 liters for the XT6).
2025 Acura MDX ($66,880: MSRP)
More expensive than the other two mentioned SUVs, the Acura MDX features a 3.5L V6 engine producing 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque, which is lower than the XT6 producing 310 horsepower.
Finally, the MDX cannot boast of having as refined and spacious an interior as the Cadillac XT6.
At the end of this ranking, it is clear that the best vehicles are Cadillac SUVs. They are either more efficient, more extended, more powerful, not to mention the luxury of their interior, compared to many other SUVs in their category.
Come and discover the entire range of SUVs from the brand at Cadillac Laval, near Montreal, West Island, North Shore of Montreal, and Blainville. A professional team answers all your questions and lets you enjoy the benefits of Cadillac financing and Cadillac offers and promotions. We can also help you decide whether to lease or buy a car.
