The Lexus LX 570 marries an old-school SUV portfolio with all the leather, all the wood, and almost all the space.
Pros Big V-8 power Plush cabin Great for towing Big, and big inside
Cons Kludgy, tiny, fixed third-row seat Horrible gas mileage Elephantine handling Bracing front-end style
The 2018 Lexus LX ranked #5 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Lexus LX has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 63 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Cushioned ride Great for off-roading Upscale cabin History of high predicted reliability ratings
Cons Less cargo space than rivals Subpar fuel economy Distracting infotainment system controller
The 2018 Lexus LX 570 is essentially unchanged.The LX 570 comes in only one trim level and offers just a few options. Get the sensational Mark Levinson sound system. If you have kids, you might also be tempted by the rear-seat entertainment system.
PROS High off-road capability for a luxury SUV Beautifully crafted cabin
CONS Poor fuel economy, even for a luxury SUV Tech interface is distracting to use Second and third rows lack space and versatility
The 2018 Honda HR-V blends great rear-seat flexibility and gas mileage, but it’s slow.
Pros Makes the most of its size Lots of standard equipment Great gas mileage Shift it yourself, if you like Composed, absorbent ride
Cons Thin acceleration Crash-test scores are mixed Doesn’t offer latest safety tech Road manners: meh
The 2018 Honda HR-V ranked #3 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Honda HR-V has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 31 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Adult-friendly back seat Versatile cargo area
Cons Awkward available touch screen Firm front seat cushions Slow to reach highway speeds
Honda’s mini ute switches to 2018 with a new paint color—Aegean Blue Metallic—and a new dark-colored wheel design on EX and EX-L trims. Other than that, the HR-V sees no other changes, mechanical or otherwise.
Pros Fuel-efficient powertrain, cargo-hauling leader, handsome styling.
Cons Lackluster acceleration, frustrating infotainment system, short on small-item storage.