Luxury midsize SUVs and crossovers are some of the most popular and practical luxury vehicles on the road, which is why it’s so important to check how quiet they are! Here at Car Confections, we take a sound-level reading for each 3-row midsize luxury SUV we review so that they can be ranked from quietest to loudest! That includes the most popular models, like the Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and Lexus TX, as well as other great choices like the Cadillac XT6, Volvo XC90, Infiniti QX60 and Lexus GX. So which model is the quietest in the segment? Check out the list below to find out!

Model YearMake and ModelReading (in dB)Smile RatingSpecial Notes3rd Row Rating
24Lexus TX500h Luxury50.84Texas5
25Acura MDX A-Spec Advance51.53San Diego2
24Lexus TX550h+ Luxury524INCOMPLETE (< 55 MPH)5
24Volvo XC90 Recharge52.94Texas2
25Audi Q7 4553.632
24Lexus TX350 Luxury53.73Texas5
24Infiniti QX60 Autograph53.833
23Acura MDX Advance53.93
24Acura MDX A-Spec53.932
23Audi Q7 55543
25Infiniti QX60 Luxe54.22Cross Bars Equipped3
23Acura MDX Type S54.442
24Lexus GX Premium+54.54Wisconsin3
24Audi Q7 5554.742
23Infiniti QX6054.83
24Lexus TX 350 Luxury55.72Cross Bars Equipped5
23Volvo XC9055.93
23Lexus GX 46056.421
25Acura MDX Type S58.74San Diego2
24Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+59.64Rough Road; Arizona
24Lexus GX 550 Luxury+59.64Rough Road; Arizona3
22Cadillac XT63