SUVs have been on the rise for the longest time. The 2000s featured some quite impressive SUVs, some still alive today. This shouldn't come as a surprise, given how SUVs continue to deliver excellent performance, comfort, practicality, great styling, and advanced technology. Due to the growing demand for these vehicles, new models are always priced relatively high, and not everybody can afford them. As a result, many tend to turn to the used car market for affordable options.
UPDATE: 2023/11/28 20:50 EST BY DENNIS KARIUKI NJOKI
For those looking for reliable family and executive SUVs on a limited budget, the used-car market offers excellent used SUVs for as low as $5,000. We've compiled this list by looking at high-end luxury SUVs from the 2000s with a starting price of under $20,000 on J.D. Power. Other specs such as fuel economy, luxury features and cargo room came from Edmunds. The following models are sorted from most to least expensive.
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12 2002 Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500 Sport Utility 4D: $19,800
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 5.0-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 12 combined (11 city, 13 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 45.2 |
The 2002 G-Class Boasts Incredible Off-Road Capability
North America got its first G-class model in 2002 in the guise of the Mercedes-Benz G500. Its cabin is a good mix of rugged looks and posh interior, featuring every luxury feature you'd desire in a high-end SUV, such as walnut wood trim and leather, heated front and rear seats, navigation system, sunroof and a nine-speaker audio system.
The 2002 G500’s most impressive feature is its off-road capability, thanks to the SUV's aggressive 36- and 27-degree approach and departure angles. It also has a low-range drive mode with locking differentials for the front, center and rear axle for extreme off-road conditions.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Heated front and rear seats
- Sunroof
- Leather and Walnut wood trim
11 2005 Lexus LX 470 Sport Utility 4D: $10,219
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.7-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 13 combined (12 city, 16 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 19.1 |
The 2005 LX470 Has Superb Build Quality
There's a lot to love about the 2004 Lexus LX470. Based on the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser, the LX470 has been around since the mid-1990s, and it continues to win drivers' hearts thanks to its incomparable build quality known to last for ages. So, what does the disguised Toyota Land Cruiser come with?
A full-time all-wheel drive, limited-slip rear differential, and adaptive suspension are standard. The 2004 LX470 also features a backup camera and leather, heated front and rear seats. Cargo room is also generous at 19.1 cubic feet.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Leather upholstery
- Multi-level heated front and rear seats
- Leather and wood steering wheel
10 2009 BMW X6 50i Sport Utility 4D: $9,816
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.4-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 15 combined (12 city, 18 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 25.5 |
The 2009 X6 Looks Very Sporty Inside & Out
BMW introduced a sportier SUV in 2009 with several trim levels. At the top of the range was the potent 4.4-liter V8 xDrive 50i model. The unique slopping rear roofline gave it a sporty styling but came at the cost of a limited cargo space, rear visibility and headroom. The X6 featured a near 50/50 weight distribution and wide tires for handling and stability.
The interior was equally impressive, boasting a host of neat features such as sporty seats, standard leather upholstery and dark wood trim, and a high-end sound system. The xDrive50i also added voice-activated navigation with real-time traffic and multi-contour seats as standard.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Alloy, leather and wood trim
- Voice-activated navigation
- Bucket front seats
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9 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Sport Utility 4D: $8,193
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 14 combined (12 city, 17 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 19.7 |
The 2004 Cayenne Offers Sports Car-Like Performance
First introduced in 2002, the Cayenne was the first SUV offering from the luxury sports car manufacturer. Being the first four-door, Porsche got people flocking to dealerships, ready to drop over $50,000 for the 2004 Cayenne S and a mind-boggling $88,900 on the Turbo trim.
Adjustable ride height and suspension damping control gave the Cayenne sporty performance. It's also a practical SUV with nearly 20 cubic feet of cargo space. To keep its occupants comfortable, the 2004 Cayenne Turbo offers leather upholstery, multi-level heated front and rear seats, and Bose premium brand speakers as standard
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Multi-level heated front and rear seats
- Bose premium brand speakers
- Alloy and leather trim
8 2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE Sport Utility 4D: $5,450
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.6-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 12 combined (11 city, 14 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 40.5 |
The 2003 Discovery Has An Appealing Design & Luxurious Features
Unlike its predecessors, the 2003 Discovery had considerable differences, one being that it was generally more aesthetically appealing. Land Rover revised its front and rear styling, giving it a clean look.
It was also more practical, with a generous 40.5 cubic feet of cargo space. The cabin was equally luxurious, featuring leather over vinyl, wood trim, power seats, a 12-speaker Harman/Kardon premium brand stereo sound system with a CD changer, a dual sunroof, heated seats, and a now-seemingly rudimentary GPS.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Harman/Kardon premium brand stereo system
- Leather and wood trim
- Dual sunroof
7 2007 Audi Q7 4.2 Quattro Premium Sport Utility 4D: $5,399
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.2-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 14 combined (12 city, 17 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 10.9 |
The 2007 Q7 Features Advanced Luxury And Safety Features
The 2007 Audi Q7 is a well-built luxury SUV that has managed to stay strong all these years. It came equipped with goodies like full-time all-wheel drive and a self-leveling air suspension that gave the Q7 a sport-oriented handling.
Inside the cabin are luxury features such as wood trim, aluminum accents, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, an intuitive infotainment system called Multi-Media Interface and a Bose audio system. There's also a power-controlled tailgate, a heated steering wheel, and standard leather seats. As for safety features, the Q7 came standard with stability control with rollover detection and hill descent control, ABS, and tire-pressure monitoring.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Premium leather
- Multi-level heated front and rear seats
- Bose premium brand speakers
6 2006 Infiniti QX QX56 4WD Sport Utility 4D: $4,577
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 5.6-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 14 combined (12 city, 17 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 20.0 |
The 2006 QX56 Offers Roomy Second-Row Seats
The QX56 was Infiniti's largest SUV based on the Nissan Armada. It's, therefore, no surprise that the QX56's interior looks like the Armada's. It featured beautiful wood trim, leather upholstery, and handsomely stitched armrests.
The 2006 QX56 stood out with its spacious legroom in the second row that could comfortably fit even 6-footers. A second-row bench seat was optional at no cost if you needed an eight-passenger capacity. Standard features include 18-inch chrome wheels, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, a DVD-based navigation system, real wood trim, leather seating for seven, Bluetooth connectivity, and HID headlights.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Multi-level heated front and rear seats
- Bose premium brand stereo system and speakers
- Leather and wood trim
5 2006 Cadillac SRX Sport Utility 4D: $3,936
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.6-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 16 combined (13 city, 20 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 32.4 |
The 2006 SRX Offers A Roomy Interior With Luxurious Touches
The 2006 SRX has a great deal of practicality than you'd normally get in a luxury SUV. Its cabin provides comfortable accommodation for its occupants, and there is plenty of room to explore in the second row.
As for luxury touches, the SRX offers wood trim. The V8 model adds power-adjustable pedals, seat heaters, a 6-disk CD changer and a power front-passenger seat as standard. Optional features include an UltraView sunroof, Magnetic Ride Control, all-wheel drive, DVD-based navigation system, DVD rear entertainment system, and a third-row seat.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Heated driver and passenger seat
- Bose premium brand stereo system and speakers
- Leather and wood trim
4 2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD Sport Utility 4D: $3,843
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 3.6-liter V6 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 combined (16 city, 22 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 18.9 |
The 2008 Enclave Has A Spacious Cabin
The 2008 Enclave was Buick's replacement for their outgoing Rendezvous and the less-famous Rainier. Its upscaled cabin had a seating capacity of up to eight, which appeals to SUV shoppers looking for an affordable three-row SUV.
Access to the third-row seats is excellent, thanks to the tilting and sliding second-row seats. Behind the third-row seats is 18.9 cubic feet of usable cargo space. The top trim CXL Enclave offers many standard features as expected of a luxury brand. They include a power liftgate, navigation, heated seats, a sunroof, 19" wheels, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, cloth upholstery, premium leather, wood-grain trim, and six airbags.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Multi-level heated front and rear seats
- Leather and wood trim
- 10-speaker Bose audio system
3 2005 Lincoln Aviator Luxury AWD Sport Utility 4D: $3,642
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.6-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 13 combined (11 city, 16 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 12.4 |
The 2005 Aviator Has A Feature-Laden Interior
The 2005 AWD Luxury-trim Aviator was priced at over $40,000 when new and had a fair bit of nice touches taken from its elder brother, the Lincoln Navigator. Also sharing a platform with the Ford Explorer, the Lincoln Aviator had nearly everything expected of a high-end luxury SUV.
They included a DVD player mated to a THX-certified music system and heated and ventilated seats. Safety features such as dusk-sensing headlamps, child seat anchors, electronic brakeforce distribution, and engine immobilizer were equally impressive. AdvanceTrac stability control system was also standard, featuring a new Roll Stability Control feature.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Bucket front seats
- Alloy, leather and wood trim
- THX-certified music system
2 2000 Cadillac Escalade Sport Utility 4D: $3,500
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 5.7-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 13 combined (11 city, 15 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 66.9 |
The 2000 Escalade Features Fancy Gadgetry And Features
Cadillac launched the Escalade in 1998. It became an instant hit thanks to its high-end features and luxury touches. As one of the greatest Cadillacs ever made, the 2000 Escalade had the charm of being among the first in a long line of successful Cadillacs and was among the first SUVs fitted with a Bose sound system.
Its interior brimmed with fancy gadgets such as storage cubbies, cupholders, reading lamps, audio controls and rear power point on the upper and lower consoles. Luxury touches included leather front and rear seats, Zebrano wood trim, and a premium Bose sound system with a six-CD changer. Standard safety features include keyless remote entry, dual front next-gen airbags, and General Motor's OnStar mobile communications system.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Zebrano wood trim
- Premium Bose sound system
- Leather upholstery
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1 2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Sport Utility 4D: $3,477
SUV Specs
Powertrain | 4.4-liter V8 |
Fuel Economy (mpg) | 12 combined (11 city, 15 highway) |
Cargo Room (cubic feet) | 35.0 |
The 2005 Range Rover Has A Classy, Tech-Filled Interior
The 2005 Range Rover HSE was part of Land Rover's third-generation model. In this generation, the Range Rover truly began moving into the luxury space since it shared much of its gadgetry with the BMW 7-Series. It boasted excellent luxury features, including heated seats, steering wheel, and mirrors. It also had tri-zone climate control and a Harmon Kardon stereo system.
The 2005 model received an all-new electronic system. The DVD-based navigation system utilized a VGA display with a better resolution and brighter than the 2004's LCD unit. A Bluetooth wireless cell phone interface was also added. Another fancy Gadgetry was the 4x4 driver interface that graphically displays vehicle settings such as suspension, front wheels angle, and travel direction.
Luxury Feature Highlights
- Harmon Kardon brand stereo system and speakers
- Alloy, leather, and wood trim
- Tri-zone climate control
Sources: J.D. Power, Edmunds
