There’s no smoother vehicle for transporting your family from point A to B than a luxury SUV. With SUVs continuing their dominance of sales charts here in Australia, we thought it was about time to check out ten of the best luxury SUVs at the pointy end of the market here in 2024.
Join us as we take a look at ten of our favourite luxury SUVs currently on sale here in Australia in 2024 and map out the best-selling premium SUVs across the small, medium and large SUV segment.
Kia EV9 GT-Line
The EV9 is a sign of what’s to come from Kia, both in terms of its upcoming battery-electric vehicles as well as a taste of its increasingly luxurious designs.
In flagship GT-Line form, the Kia EV9 looks and feels like a premium machine and comes packed with clever practical touches that are a godsend for large families, mixing style and substance in a way that is sure to resonate well with family buyers.
Mercedes-Benz GLS
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a mammoth of the large SUV segment, offering first-class quality both behind the wheel and in the rear seats.
It’s one of the ultimate family vehicles that comes with a fire-breathing engine in more premium variants, while the spacious interior layout and luxurious fixtures even in base form make it feel like a wonderful, luxury SUV no matter which variant you pick.
BMW X5
The BMW X5 is one of the most popular luxury SUVs, consistently topping sales charts and winning over buyers with its practical nature and wonderful on-road dynamics that make it a treat behind the wheel.
In its latest form, BMW has refined the X5 recipe, adding more technology, a revamped interior layout and the option of everything from a sensible turbo-diesel, a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid and a monstrous M-Sport flagship for a wide range of buyers.
Mazda CX-90
Mazda’s flagship SUV experience, the CX-90, is a powerhouse from pretty much every angle, confidently asserting itself as a new generation of luxury SUVs for the whole family.
The footprint is huge, giving it more than enough interior real estate to comfortably seat seven people, while Mazda’s lovely designs and range of inline six-cylinder engines give it a lovely engine note and decent fuel economy figures in the case of the D50e diesel.
Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender is an automotive icon, and while it’s gotten far more civilised in recent years, the Defender remains a leading option in the premium segment.
Specifically, it’s one of the best bets if you’re looking for acres of interior space, luxurious features and the ability to conquer almost anything you throw at it thanks to excellent off-road figures and a powerful engine range.
Audi Q5
Audi’s Q5 is an awesome all-rounder in the premium, midsize SUV segment that offers a range of relatively affordable base models that retain Audi’s quality feel and great-looking interiors.
The Q5’s family-friendly platform offers impressive rear legroom, healthy boot figures immense fuel efficiency in the case of entry-level TDI variants that help to keep fuel bills low and driving comfort levels high.
Lexus LX
The Lexus LX is a beast of the luxury segment, with its LandCruiser 300 Series underpinnings making it one of the most capable off-roaders at this end of the price spectrum.
Inside, there is acres of interior space and the option of reclining captain’s chairs in the second row that makes it the type of car you’d almost prefer to sit in the rear, rather than the pilot’s seat, with a long list of premium touches and smart technology to keep the family happy, safe and entertained.
Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade is such a capable all-rounder that it really has you questioning the need to spend more on a large, luxurious SUV.
The company has thrown everything at its flagship SUV, particularly in range-topping Caligraphy form which offers a smooth, refined driving experience bundled with tonnes of active safety gear and premium touches that give the Europeans a real run for their money.
Volvo XC40
Our list wraps up with the charming little Volvo XC40, one of the company’s best-selling vehicles and the current king of the premium compact SUV segment.
With a range of petrol and battery-electric options, there’s no shortage of choice in the XC40 lineup, nor clever technology thanks to its Google OS infotainment system and impressive practicality with its 460L boot.
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Request a quoteWhat are the Best-Selling Luxury SUVs in Australia in 2024?
With the help of the June 2024 edition of the VFacts report from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), we can map out the best-selling SUVs so far this year.
The following breakdowns include total sales across the small, medium and large SUV segments at the premium end of the market.
Best-Selling Small SUVs Priced Above $45,000
While Audi is the outright winner for sales, Volvo has a solid presence in the small, premium SUV segment with the XC40 and the all-new, battery-electric EX30 making their way into the top five.
Best-Selling Medium SUVs Priced Above $60,000
The Tesla Model Y commands a solid lead over its rivals, with buyers also loving what’s on offer from Lexus and Mazda with its latest CX-60 midsize SUV package alongside favourites like BMW and Audi.
Best-Selling Large SUVs Priced Above $80,000
The BMW X5 remains the best-selling large, premium SUV in the segment, with the Kia battery-electric Kia EV6 and Lexus RX biting at the heels of the adventurous Land Rover Defender and luxurious Range Rover Sport.
Best-Selling Upper-Large SUVs Priced Above $120,000
BMW’s largest SUV package remains a fan-favourite with buyers in the upper-large SUV segment, with the X7 extending a solid lead over the almighty Range Rover and Lexus’ off-road hero, the LX.
If you’re looking to upgrade to a new SUV for you and the family, be sure to reach out to one of our car-buying experts who can help find you the best possible price.
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