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Buick Enclave: 22,203 units sold
We admit that the Enclave is not as much of a true luxury SUV as some others found on this list, given that it's based on the more downmarket Chevrolet Traverse. But it's priced to compete with models such as the Acura MDX and Infiniti QX60, so we categorize it as a mid-size luxury three-row SUV. It's no longer the bestselling Buick, though, as it's been surpassed by the more affordable Encore GX and Envista.
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Volvo XC90: 22,538 units sold
The current generation of the XC90 has been around for a decade now, but Volvo has kept it fresh with numerous updates, and it's still a strong seller. It's having a good year so far, and edges out the smaller XC60 to become the bestselling Volvo.
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Acura MDX: 24,102 units sold
Acura was one of the first luxury brands to launch a three-row crossover, and the MDX is still going strong. Its sales were up nearly 10 percent through the first half of this year.
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Lexus TX: 28,112 units sold
Lexus was selling plenty of luxury SUVs long before the TX arrived, but it turns out the brand was correct to split off a separate three-row model. The hot-selling RX briefly offered a three-row variant called the RX L several years ago, but now that the new-ish TX nameplate has established itself, it's racking up a significant number of sales on its own.
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Lexus NX: 30,763 units sold
The NX's 'tweener size (it fits between the subcompact and compact luxury segments) makes it a popular choice for those looking for a small-ish premium SUV. A gasoline engine is standard in the NX350, and it's also offered with multiple hybrid variants, including the fuel-efficient NX350h and the plug-in hybrid NX450h+.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: 34,895 units sold
The GLC is locked in a sales race with its closest competitor, the BMW X3. Through the first half, the Mercedes was a few thousand units behind, but we'll see if the arrival of new AMG variants could change that later in the year. (These figures come from Automotive News, as Mercedes-Benz stopped publicly reporting sales figures by model in 2025.)
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: 37,008 units sold
The GLE is Mercedes-Benz's mid-size SUV; the "E" in its name designates it as the equivalent to the E-class sedan. It's getting a significant refresh for 2027 (pictured), but the outgoing model is still selling well for now. We'll see if the changeover to the updated version affects sales later in the year. (These figures come from Automotive News, as Mercedes-Benz stopped publicly reporting sales figures by model in 2025.)
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BMW X3: 37,761 units sold
The X3 was new for the 2025 model year, and it appears that buyers are sold on the new design. Its sales were up significantly through the first half, although it wasn't quite enough to make this the bestselling BMW.
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BMW X5: 41,554 units sold
The X5 is one of the oldest models in BMW's lineup, and it's due to be replaced with a new generation soon. That didn't stop it from being the brand's bestselling model, however, with sales up nearly 24 percent through the first quarter. The model pictured here is the high-performance X5 M.
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Lexus RX: 59,904 units sold
It would take a lot for any other luxury vehicle to dethrone the Lexus RX from atop the charts, as this model has been a top seller for decades now. The RX isn't exactly a standout in any one area, but it has a well-established reputation as a comfortable luxury SUV and it does many things well. There are also multiple hybrid powertrains available to broaden its appeal.
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Despite being raised on a steady diet of base-model Hondas and Toyotas—or perhaps because of it—Joey Capparella cultivated an obsession for the automotive industry throughout his childhood in Nashville, Tennessee. He found a way to write about cars for the school newspaper during his college years at Rice University, which eventually led him to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for his first professional auto-writing gig at Automobile Magazine. He has been part of the Hearst Autos team since 2016 and now lives in New York City.