There is no denying the impact SUVs and crossover models have on the automotive industry. The market is hotter than ever. Car makers are producing some of their best designs in this segment, and they don’t show any sign of slowing down. But which models sold the best of all in 2022? Continue reading to find out.
Audi Q7
The base Audi Q7 Premium 45 variant, which has a 248-hp four-cylinder engine, costs $58,695. The Q7’s strengths are its all-wheel-drive system, driving dynamics, practicality, and attractive interior and external aesthetics, even though the standard four-cylinder engine isn’t the most exciting drivetrain.
Base price: $58,695
2nd-row cargo capacity: 35 cu ft
3nd-row cargo capacity: 14 cu ft
Standard engine: 248-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
Volvo XC90
As a pioneer in the luxury SUV market, the Volvo XC90 ranks right up there with models like the X5, Cayenne, and Discovery. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that has been enhanced in some way powers all variants. Its variations include the 250-horsepower turbocharged T5; the 316-horsepower supercharged T6, and the 400-horsepower plug-in hybrid T8.
Base price: $51,995
2nd-row cargo capacity: 35 cu ft
3nd-row cargo capacity: 12 cu ft
Standard engine: 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
BMW X5
The BMW X5 lineup remains the same for the 2022 model year, except for the introduction of the Black Vermilion model. The 2022 BMW X5 expertly combines performance, comfort, and technology to produce an unparalleled driving experience. The 523-hp M50i model is the highest-performance model of the X5 lineup.
Base price: $61,595
2nd-row cargo capacity: 33 cu ft
Standard engine: 335-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six
Porsche Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne has given drivers the best of both worlds since it arrived in 2003: sports-car performance and utility. The best option is the standard model with 355 horsepower, which starts at $70,350.
Base price: $70,350
2nd-row cargo capacity: 27 cu ft
Standard engine: 355-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6
Genesis GV80
Genesis’s GV80 is a fresh luxury brand that deserves a second look. Despite starting at $73,745 ($22,450 more than a base, rear-wheel-drive, 2.5T model), the Prestige is the preferred GV80 because of its improved interior, more powerful engine, stylish 22-inch wheels, and all-wheel drive.
Base price: $51,295
2nd-row cargo capacity: 34 cu ft
3nd-row cargo capacity: 11 cu ft
Standard engine: 300-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four
