Every year, auto makers reveal their new SUV models and model revisions for consumers. They are rated on their quality and features, and many consumers look forward to seeing the results so they can make an informed decision on the best SUV for them. There are several things most consumers look for in a luxury SUV; quality, power, good looks, and the latest, most innovative high-tech features.

If you are in the market to get a new luxury SUV but aren’t sure which models have the highest ratings and are being recommended for this upcoming year, then take a look at the following list. The Kia Sportage hasn’t changed much since last year’s model, with it’s coupe-like roof, sleek, smooth lines and robust grille.

The Sportage has been designed with two separate engine choices; the 2.4 liter in-line four and the turbocharged 2.0 in-line liter engine. Both are used with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Sportage is a five-passenger SUV with rear folding seats. The spacious and roomy cabin was designed with ample room for toting everything you need on a trip or running errands around town.

Volkswagen has been a bit in the rears when it comes to making highly desirable vehicles anymore, but now, there’s the Volkswagen Atlas, the car manufacturer’s full-size crossover that looks every bit as masculine and macho as its performs. The Atlas SEL version, designed with 20-inch wheels and solid grille and flared wheel arches only add to its muscular stance. The Atlas performs with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. Atlas versions with a 4Motion all-wheel drive, house a 3.6-liter V6, giving it 276 hp when it’s run at 6,200 rpms.

If room is what you’re looking for, you will enjoy the 20.6 cu. The Mazda CX-3 promises a luxury at it’s best when on the road, whether it’s in-town or a road trip. The sleek curves of the CX-3 are sleek and sporty, whether you choose from the Sport model, the Touring or Grand Touring.

Your visibility in the CX-3 are excellent in the driver-focused cabin, as you sit elevated behind the wheel to expand your vision all around you. The dash was designed with the latest innovative technology, using futuristic analog dials, along with a full-color display screen for easy, readable information. Mazda equipped with CX-3 with a smart predictive I-ACTIV AWD all-wheel system that is on constant alert to monitor weather and road conditions to adjust the power deliver for the optimum traction when needed. Every detail is refined and the highest quality to give a driving experience like no other.

When it comes to performance, you can expect the best, with the 146 hp at 6,000 rpms and 146 lb-ft of Torque. The Traverse is a mid-size SUV that can seat up to eight total. It is roomy, comfy and a great drive for long road trips, or every day driving. Chevrolet has been making reliable vehicles for years and is one of the most well-known automakers in the business.

The Traverse is their luxury SUV that boasts 3.6L V6 SIDI VVT engine with a stop-start engine control system, running on a 9-speed automatic transmission. Inside the 98.2 cu. One of the most popular names in sports cars, Porsche has a hybrid SUV coming out for 2018. The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid is everything a Porsche should be and more, since this is not your little, two-seater sports car. This roomy SUV seats 5 comfortably and was designed with an all-wheel drive to give you outstanding handling on the highway, and in town.

How well does the Cayenne compare to their sports car, Being a hybrid, it is equipped with an electric motor, but not just any, it’s a supercharged 333-hp 3.0-liter V6 engine and a 95-hp electric motor. The combined system give you 416-hp and 435 ft-lbs of torque by way of an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Of course Porsche didn’t scrimp on any interior details. Only the best quality materials and craftsmanship were used to design the luxurious cabin, and you get to choose some of the features you want, such as the moonroof or panoramic roof system. Memory seats are an option, as well as a Bose surround sound system, the power liftgate and self-leveling air suspension. Look for the Cayenne in 2018. It’s one of the top rated SUVs for next year.