SUVs under $80k
Starting between $70,000-$80,000, SUV buyers can choose between larger luxury models and up to full-size off-road SUVs.
Our best SUV under $80k picks
1. Land Rover Discovery
What we like
- Super spacious interior
- Premium cabin materials
- New 4-cyl diesel surprisingly capable
What we don't
- Expensive for a well-optioned model
- Crawling into third row a slow process
- Sharp direction changes unsettle the cabin
2. Alfa Romeo Stelvio
What we like
- Amazingly direct steering
- Doesn't feel like you're driving an SUV
- That wondrous engine
What we don't
- Some interior materials feel less than premium
- Media interface feels a little old school
- Backseat will feel tight for taller passengers
3. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
What we like
- Killer styling.
- Well equipped.
- Quiet and composed on road.
What we don't
- More expensive than its SUV sibling.
- Not overly exciting in non-AMG models.
4. Jaguar F-Pace
What we like
- Fantastic looks
- Welcoming cabin
- Strong engine
What we don't
- Sounds a bit dull
- Missing some standard inclusions
- Silly options packaging
5. Toyota Land Cruiser
What we like
- Great turbodiesel engine
- Plenty of interior room
- Off-road mastery
What we don't
- Price
- Size makes it vulnerable on parked-in city streets and squeezy bush tracks
All SUVs under $80,000
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