What luxury SUV with buttons and knobs is best for my aging in-laws?
The article discusses the search for a suitable luxury SUV for aging in-laws who prefer tactile controls over modern technology. It highlights the importance of finding a vehicle with physical buttons and knobs, as well as reliability for winter driving. Several models, including the Genesis GV80 and Porsche Macan, are suggested as potential options within a budget of $100,000.
- ▪The in-laws are looking for a reliable and luxurious mid-sized SUV to replace their current Lexus and Porsche.
- ▪The vehicle must be capable of winter driving and should be gas or hybrid, not electric.
- ▪The Genesis GV80 is recommended for its physical controls and options under the budget, while the Porsche Macan is noted for its abundance of buttons.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountI need help choosing the next vehicle for my aging in-laws. With so many vehicles becoming technologically integrated in their approach to the driving experience, I need the opposite: a driver-focused vehicle with a more tactile experience. Rather than screens and sensors, we need buttons and levers. The days of their ability to stay current with technology are behind them.We are looking for a reliable and luxurious mid-sized SUV. This would replace a Lexus and Porsche that they are currently driving. The vehicle would have to be capable of winter driving as they drive about two hours to the ski cottage frequently during the season. The vehicle would have to be gas or hybrid (not electric or plug-in).
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