5. Lexus RX

92.99%

YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2015- present KEY POINTS Large luxury SUV gets it right in most areas, marred only by fuel economy

FINISHING one place above Lexus’s smaller SUV, the NX, is its big brother, the RX. Once again, owners love the luxurious ambience of the cabin, where the styling, fit, finish and comfort attract superb feedback. The RX’S front seats also come in for lots of praise, with owners telling us they provide impressive support for the driver and passenger.

Given the size of the car, it’s no surprise that drivers rate practicality highly as well, while the Lexus achieves a strong fourth-place finish for infotainment and connectivity thanks, in part, to a ranking of second for the high-end stereo system and the smartphone interface.

The RX’S ride and handling score is pegged back by an average rating for driving pleasure, but there are no issues with the petrol and hybrid engines; satisfaction with the performance is rated behind only the Alfa Giulia, while refinement also gets a stellar score.

Running costs is the only area where it struggles to convince: its result in this area is reasonable, but fuel economy was rated pretty poorly, suggesting owners are struggling to match the RX’S official 53.3mpg figure.

“RX is well rounded. It’s powerful, fast and easy to drive, yet offers good economy for a car of its size.”

“It oozes quality. With the current RX, Lexus has taken an already good car and carried out small enhancements to make it even better.”