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.

<h2><strong>Buick Enclave Premium</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Price as driven: </strong>$55,735</p>
<p>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.</p>

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The redesigned Buick Enclave Premium. (WTOP/John Aaron)

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.

<p>While offering all that space, it’s still more maneuverable and easier to park than, say, a Cadillac Escalade.</p>

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The redesigned Buick Enclave Premium. (WTOP/John Aaron)

While offering all that space, it’s still more maneuverable and easier to park than, say, a Cadillac Escalade.

<p>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.</p>

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The redesigned Buick Enclave Premium. (WTOP/John Aaron)

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.

<h2><strong>BMW X5 xDrive40i</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Price as driven:</strong> $73,980</p>
<p>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.</p>

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The BMW X5 is another redesigned luxury crossover. (WTOP/John Aaron)

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.

<p>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.</p>

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The BMW X5 is another redesigned luxury crossover. (WTOP/John Aaron)

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.

<p>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.</p>

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The BMW X5 is another redesigned luxury crossover. (WTOP/John Aaron)

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.

<h2><strong>Lincoln Black Label Nautilus</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Price as driven:</strong> $67,630</p>
<p>Ours featured big, stylish wheels and burgundy leather all over the place.</p>

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The Black Label Nautilus is a surprisingly ostentatious and opulent offering from Lincoln. (WTOP/John Aaron)

Lincoln Black Label Nautilus

Price as driven: $67,630

Ours featured big, stylish wheels and burgundy leather all over the place.

<p>The powerful optional twin-turbo V6 brings the SUV to life.</p>

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The Black Label Nautilus is a surprisingly ostentatious and opulent offering from Lincoln. (WTOP/John Aaron)

The powerful optional twin-turbo V6 brings the SUV to life.

<p>In addition to good acceleration, the Nautilus offers a very quiet ride.</p>
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The Black Label Nautilus is a surprisingly ostentatious and opulent offering from Lincoln. (WTOP/John Aaron)

In addition to good acceleration, the Nautilus offers a very quiet ride.

Read a full Car Review of the Nautilus.

John Aaron

John Aaron is a news anchor and reporter for WTOP. After starting his professional broadcast career as an anchor and reporter for WGET and WGTY in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he went on to spend several years in the world of sports media, working for Comcast SportsNet, MLB Network Radio, and WTOP.