Car Comparison: Which midsize luxury SUV is right for you?
Many drivers don’t want a monster of a vehicle, but could use a luxury SUV with just a little more space inside. In this Car Comparison, WTOP looked at three larger midsize SUVs.
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Many drivers don’t want a monster of a vehicle, but could use a luxury SUV with just a little more space inside. In this Car Comparison, WTOP looked at three larger midsize SUVs.
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The redesigned Buick Enclave Premium.
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Buick Enclave Premium
Price as driven: $55,735
The redesigned Buick Enclave is big step up from the first generation model that was around for a decade. Space is the three-row Enclave’s biggest asset; the cabin is huge.
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The redesigned Buick Enclave Premium.
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While offering all that space, it’s still more maneuverable and easier to park than, say, a Cadillac Escalade.
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The redesigned Buick Enclave Premium.
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The new interior includes better materials than the old, cheap hard plastics it used to feature. The V6 is a willing engine eager to accelerate, but the economy-minded transmission keeps it in check.
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The BMW X5 is another redesigned luxury crossover.
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BMW X5 xDrive40i
Price as driven: $73,980
The X5 is now more hushed on the road and handles bumps better. The turbo 6-cylinder has plenty of punch. Like the Buick, the interior materials also seem nicer than before.
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The BMW X5 is another redesigned luxury crossover.
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It loses some of the sporty character from before, but it’s probably for the best. It now does a better job of coddling occupants and being a luxury crossover, while still handling competently.
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The BMW X5 is another redesigned luxury crossover.
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The X5 is now more hushed on the road and handles bumps better. The turbo 6-cylinder has plenty of punch. Like the Buick, the interior materials also seem nicer than before.
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The Black Label Nautilus is a surprisingly ostentatious and opulent offering from Lincoln.
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Lincoln Black Label Nautilus
Price as driven: $67,630
Ours featured big, stylish wheels and burgundy leather all over the place.
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The Black Label Nautilus is a surprisingly ostentatious and opulent offering from Lincoln.
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The powerful optional twin-turbo V6 brings the SUV to life.
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The Black Label Nautilus is a surprisingly ostentatious and opulent offering from Lincoln.
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In addition to good acceleration, the Nautilus offers a very quiet ride.
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