Overall crashworthiness evaluations

Midsize luxury SUVs

current models | earlier models

Good Good Acceptable Marginal Poor Poor

Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests. Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight; side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.

FRONTAL RATINGS

	Acura MDX 2001-06 models
	BMW X5 2001-06 models mfg. after Jun. 2000
	Cadillac SRX 2004-09 models
	Infiniti FX 2003-08 models
	Infiniti QX4 1997-2003 models mfg. after Oct. 1996
	Lexus RX 2004-09 models
	Lexus RX 300 1999-2003 models
	Lincoln Aviator 2003-05 models
	Mercedes M class 1999-2005 models mfg. after Mar. 1999

SIDE RATINGS

	Acura MDX 2007-09 models, with standard side airbags
	Mercedes M class 2006 models, with standard and additional optional side airbags

REAR RATINGS

See rear crash protection ratings by make and model

Additional information:
How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings
Frontal technical measurements for midsize luxury SUVs
Side impact technical measurements for midsize luxury SUVs