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Lexus RX: 89,824 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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BMW X5: 63,767 units sold
The outgoing X5 was one of the oldest models in BMW's lineup, and it's being replaced by a new generation for 2027 (pictured). This changeover didn't stop the X5 from being the brand's bestselling model, however, with sales up nearly 24 percent through the first three quarter.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: 60,253 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 gets a significant refresh for 2027 (pictured), and is selling well compared with last 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: 60,128 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 three quarters of this year, although it wasn't quite enough to make this the bestselling BMW.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: 53,986 units sold
The GLC is falling behind in the sales race with its closest competitor, the BMW X3. The BMW has pulled ahead as of late, 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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Lexus NX: 50,148 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. It’s significantly updated for 2027 and now comes only with hybrid powertrains: the NX350h serves as the base powertrain, while the plug-in hybrid NX450h+ offers more power and a bit of electric range.
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Lexus TX: 42,674 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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Acura MDX: 38,587 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 25 percent through the first three quarters of this year.
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Audi Q5: 33,509 units sold
The Q5 compact SUV is Audi's bestseller, and it was new for 2025. Sales are up slightly through the first three quarters of this year, so it managed to sneak back onto this list. The Audi has some work to do to catch up to its biggest rivals, which are selling better.
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Volvo XC90: 31,299 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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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.
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