For 2021 Some previously optional features are now standard.Wireless device charging pad is now available.
Pros Impeccable cabin finished with top-quality materials Advanced safety features come standard High fuel economy for a luxury crossover SUV
Cons Third-row space is tight for anyone other than small kids Less overall cargo capacity than competitors Touchpad controller is distracting to use
The 2021 Lexus RX Hybrid's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. Currently the Lexus RX Hybrid has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 29 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Silky ride Lengthy features list Opulent cabin
Cons Less nimble than rivals Limited cargo space Finicky Remote Touch infotainment interface Miniscule third row
Is 2021 your year to make the step to a hybrid? The Lexus RX450h Luxury makes it a comfortable and easy journey, albeit a rather unexciting one.
Pros The best looking Lexus (aside from LC500) - modern and stylish inside and out Effortless hybrid drivetrain Plenty of kit Quiet and comfortable in every environment
Cons Thirsty V6 offset by hybrid, but not as much as you'd like CVT dulls the driving experience Getting pretty spendy for a car that starts in the $70k range 1990s rear-view camera needs to go
The BMW X5 M is an amazing mix of very high performance, luxurious accommodation and SUV practicality, but it doesn’t come cheap.
Pros Fabulous engine Superb handling Loads of technology
Cons Ageing looks Expensive to buy and run Not all the safety features are standard
For 2021, BMW gives the X5 M some new standard features and removes several standalone options. Android Auto is now finally offered. It's standard along with a one-year subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio with 360L. The previously optional roof rails and exterior trim in satin aluminum, night vision with pedestrian detection, and the rear-seat entertainment system have been eliminated. BMW also changes the Competition designation from a model to a package.
Pros Jaw-dropping acceleration, shockingly athletic for its size, upscale cabin environment.
Cons Ride will be too stiff for some, cost will be too pricey for most, don't even think of taking it off-road.
2021 Now available with Android Auto smartphone integration.Minor changes to feature availability and option packages.
Pros Massive power from the twin-turbo V8 Impressive handling and braking for such a big vehicle Includes tech and other features from the standard X5
Cons Stiff and sometimes unyielding ride Small mirrors and thick roof pillars create large blind spots Not a lot of interior storage
