 Folks, I test drove the following:  
Lexus 470, mercedes M500 and G500, 
Range Rovers, Lincolns, Escalade, 
Hummer H1 and H2, VW Toureg, and QX56.
I enjoyed the QX56, Toureg, and H2 in 
that order.  The rest didn't feel right 
to me.
I have had my QX56 for one month and 
1100 miles and absolutely love it.  I 
had it at my ranch doing off road 
chores and the low range was excellent 
(not offered on some of the luxury 
boats)
I got 18.7 round trip in mileage in the 
first 1000 will get better as things 
break in somewhat.  
For record I have owned a Escalade and 
two H1's and never again will own 
another of them.