There can be several luxury SUVs on the market for people to choose from. The 2011 model year has produced some of the most interesting vehicles around. Here is a look at a few of the best choices to see when looking into the best small luxury SUV for 2011.
- 2011 Audi Q5
The Audi Q5
The first of the vehicles to find among the best small luxury SUVs of 2011 is the Audi Q5. The Q5 is a vehicle that comes in forms that involve either a 2.0L four cylinder engine that gets up to 27 mpg on the highway or a strong 3.2L V6 engine. It is also made with a design that is about half a ton lighter than Audi’s larger SUV, the Q7. It even has a hybrid option.
The Q5 uses wheels that are eighteen inches in size in their smallest forms. A traction control feature is standard on all Q5 models. These features work well along the durable and energy-absorbing body that has helped get this car to earn a strong rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s tests.
This luxury SUV also has a handling system that is very easy to manage. People can handle the Q5 with a steady acceleration that is managed nicely through its automatic transmission.
This can be found for as little as $35,000 for the four cylinder option. A V6 option will go for a little over $42,000.
- 2011 Acura MDX
The Acura MDX
The next choice for the best small luxury SUV of 2011 is the Acura MDX. The MDX is an SUV that can handle seven people with a total of 83.5 cubic feet in cargo space. The interior of this luxury vehicle is made well with nearly forty inches of legroom in the second and third rows. This works with other features that go well into the third row including cup holders, air vents and speakers for the sound system in the car.
The inside also has a beautiful wood trim. It works great with a navigation system and even a sound system that is powered by Panasonic technology.
The MDX uses a 3.7L V6 engine that works with the SH-AWD, or Super Handling All Wheel Drive, system. It moves power around the wheels automatically when turning so it will be easier for corners to be managed carefully.
This vehicle can be found for $42,000 in its base model. Additional packages are available to add power functions and even a DVD system at an added cost.
- 2011 Land Rover LR4
The Land Rover LR4
The 2011 Land Rover LR4 is the next choice to find among the best small luxury SUV 2011 options. It is well known that the LR4 works with some of the best functions for driving in off-road conditions. It has a 5.0L V8 engine and uses a full four wheel drive function. It even uses a knob that adjusts how the vehicle moves based on road conditions. This helps to adjust the suspension and engine appropriate for the most comfortable ride possible.
The luxurious features of the LR4 make this all the more interesting. The third row of seats is optional but it works with plenty of legroom. The second row has stadium seats that work almost like the front row seats do. These are all made with premium cloth materials. The car can also take advantage of options like a full parking assist feature and a navigation system that uses a touchscreen interface.
The LR4 is available for $47,600. It costs about a thousand dollars extra to get the third row features to work here.
- 2011 Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave
The 2011 Buick Enclave has a large amount of space inside of it to make it one of the more luxurious SUVs for seven people around. It can handle 115 cubic feet of cargo space when the second and third rows are down while the rear seats have 37 inches of leg room. There are 12V power outlets in all rows and a climate control system that uses three different climate zones for different people around the car. The six speakers in the car’s audio system also spread the sounds around all parts of the car to make the sounds more appealing and easier to hear.
These features are paired alongside a 3.6L V6 engine. This uses 24 mpg on the highway and an all wheel drive form no matter what trim is used.
The Enclave is noted for a strong value as well. It can be found for about $35,000 in its cheapest form. More expensive trims can cost $43,000 in their base forms.
- 2011 Ford Edge
The Ford Edge
The last of the best small luxury SUV 2011 choices is the Ford Edge. The Edge is instantly noticeable for its sleek design and smooth contours. It can also be noticed for its 3.5L V6 engine that can get 26 mpg on the highway. The drive in the Edge is also very comfortable and does not move up and down too much.
The Edge also has a luxurious yet simple design on the inside. It has a well insulated interior that keeps noise and weather issues from outside of the vehicle out. The MyFord Touch feature uses a screen that can handle climate, audio and navigation functions with ease. It also includes rear seats that can recline back, various 12V outlets and even a six speaker audio system with support for a CD player and even an MP3 player outlet.
The Edge offers plenty of luxury in a variety of different trims. Most trims of the Edge will be found for $30,000 to $35,000 depending on the model. A DVD system can be added for two thousand dollars while a Vista Roof that uses two panels and has a power opening option can be found for about $1,500 in most cases.
These five choices make for some of the best 2011 luxury SUVs around. These are vehicles that show that people can easily get something that not only handles more people but can also work with some of the most attractive features around. These can get people to and from places in style and with smooth rides to go with them for the best possible enjoyment that anyone can get into.
