Which luxury SUV is the better bet – Audi’s Q7 or Volvo’s XC90?
Both stylish vehicles offer refined interiors, plenty of space for passengers and luggage and impressive power and acceleration ... but there’s only one winner
Choosing large crossover SUV makes a lot of sense.
It combines the user-friendly nature of passenger cars with the utility of a minivan and much of the off-road prowess of a traditional SUV.
Yet for those people looking for a more refined crossover experience, the luxury brands have that covered.
Two of the best large high-end crossovers we’ve ever tested are the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90.
The Volvo arrived in 2015 just in time for the 2016 model year, while the Audi made its debut in 2016 as a 2017 model.
The Volvo XC90 was a revelation for us when we first tested the car in late 2015.
It was the first new model to arrive in showrooms following the acquisition of the Swedish carmaker by China’s Geely Group.
We loved the second generation XC90 so much that we gave it our 2015 Car of the Year award over some stiff competition such as the BMW 7-Series and the Lamborghini Huracan.
Amazingly, with the impending arrival of the new S60 saloon, the XC90 will soon become the oldest model in Volvo’s line-up.
And then there’s the Audi Q7. Business Insider’s review of the second generation Q7 referred to the Audi as the luxury SUV perfected.