best midsize luxury suv 2023 Page 381

Hunting the best midsize luxury SUV of 2023? The field is stacked, so think of it as choosing your favourite café—same flat white, very different vibes.

• BMW X3 — Pros: sharp handling, strong engines; Cons: firm ride, options pricing Olympics.
• Mercedes-Benz GLC — Pros: plush cabin, quiet and refined; Cons: pricey packages, touch controls that love fingerprints.
• Audi Q5 — Pros: balanced ride/handling, polished interior; Cons: conservative styling, tech starting to age.
• Volvo XC60 — Pros: comfy seats, safety tech galore; Cons: infotainment can be fiddly, hybrids can be thirsty if not charged.
• Genesis GV70 — Pros: generous spec and warranty, luxe feel; Cons: resale still finding its feet, ride can be busy on big wheels.

In Australia, most offer AWD, efficient turbo engines and five-year warranties now, which helps the maths.

Test-drive a couple on the same roads and let your backside and ears decide; they’re the most honest critics.