Our Story

Independent Luxury SUV Experts — By Enthusiasts, For Buyers

Founded in 2024 by Marshall R. Michaud, Premium-SUV.com is built by a 10-person team of writers, researchers, and editors dedicated to [REPLACE WITH THE REAL REASON THE SITE WAS STARTED — e.g. the gap in trustworthy, US-focused premium SUV coverage you set out to fill].

2024 Founded
10 Team Members
78+ SUVs Reviewed
[3000]+ Monthly Readers
Who We Are

A Dedicated Source for Premium SUV Buyers in America

Premium-SUV.com was founded in 2024 by Marshall R. Michaud and is run today by a dedicated team of 10 — writers, category specialists, an editor, and a technical team — covering reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and brand-specific coverage for the US premium SUV market.

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    US Market Focused

    Pricing, trims, and availability specific to American buyers.

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    Independent Reviews

    No manufacturer pays for coverage or influences our scores.

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    Regularly Updated

    Specs and prices are checked and refreshed on a set schedule.

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    Honest About Affiliate Links

    Where we earn a commission, we disclose it clearly on the page.

What We Do

Four Ways We Help You Choose Right

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In-Depth Reviews

Full write-ups covering performance, comfort, technology, and real-world ownership costs.

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Head-to-Head Comparisons

Side-by-side breakdowns so you can see exactly how two SUVs stack up before you decide.

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Buying Guides

Practical, step-by-step guidance for negotiating, financing, and timing your purchase.

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Video & Social Content

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Our People

Meet the Team

The writers, editors, and specialists behind every review, guide, and comparison on this site.

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Marshall R. Michaud
Founder
bridge the gap between everyday practicality and high-end automotive luxury, serving as a trusted voice in the premium SUV market.
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Kevin F. Schuler
Editor
Oversees editorial quality and accuracy across every published article.
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Damaso Sanoja
Review & Buying Guide Writer
Writes in-depth vehicle reviews and step-by-step buying guides.
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Andrew Collins
Brands Writer
Covers brand-specific SUV lineups, from Mercedes to Toyota.
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Rose C. Johnson
SUV Basics Writer
Covers the fundamentals buyers need before diving into a model-specific review.
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Linda D. Mayer
Knowledgebase Writer
Builds and maintains our reference and knowledgebase content.
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Cynthia J. Silverstein
Review Writer
Contributes in-depth reviews across the premium SUV lineup.
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Carl E. Tingley
SEO & Content Strategy
Shapes content strategy so the right coverage reaches the right readers.
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Richard W. Johnson
Technical & Site Operations
Keeps the site fast, secure, and running smoothly behind the scenes.
Our History

How We Got Here

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  1. 2024

    Premium-SUV.com Launches

    Founded by Marshall R. Michaud with a clear mission: to cut through the marketing noise and provide buyers with honest, real-world testing data for the rapidly expanding luxury SUV market.

  2. January, 2025/div>

    Standardized Track Testing Introduced

    To ensure unbiased and accurate reviews, we moved beyond standard road tests and established a standardized testing protocol at a private facility, allowing us to objectively measure acceleration, braking, and handling for every vehicle we review.

  3. June, 2025

    The First “Premium SUV of the Year” Awards

    We published our inaugural, definitive ranking of the top luxury utility vehicles across five categories. This comprehensive buyer’s guide quickly became our most widely read and referenced annual feature.

  4. 2026 — Today

    A 10-Person Editorial Team

    Premium-SUV.com is now run by a team of 10 — writers, category specialists, an editor, and a technical team — covering reviews, comparisons, buying guides, and brand-specific coverage for the US premium SUV market.

Mission & Values

What We Stand For

Our mission is to cut through automotive marketing hype and provide drivers with honest, real-world evaluations of the world’s finest luxury SUVs. We are dedicated to empowering buyers with the expert insights they need to find the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and everyday utility.

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Honesty First

We report what a vehicle actually does, including its flaws.

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Independent Judgment

Our opinions are never for sale, and manufacturers don’t see reviews early.

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Consistency

Every vehicle is measured against the same evaluation framework.

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Readers First

We write for buyers making a real decision, not for pageviews alone.

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Accuracy Over Time

We revisit and correct older content as prices and specs change.

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Transparency

Affiliate relationships are disclosed clearly, every time.

How We Work

Our Editorial Process

Your next vehicle is a major investment, which is why we don’t take shortcuts. Here is the step-by-step process our team follows to bring you advice you can trust.

  1. Research

    We gather manufacturer specs, pricing, standard equipment lists, and trim data directly from official automaker sources and press kits.

  2. Evaluation

    We cross-reference these technical specifications with verified owner feedback, published independent road test data, and hands-on dealership walk-arounds. This allows us to assess interior build quality, technology interfaces, and real-world practicality without manufacturer bias.

  3. Writing & Review

    An article is drafted by our category specialists, then thoroughly reviewed by Editor Kevin F. Schuler for technical accuracy, clarity, and fairness before it goes live.

  4. Ongoing Updates

    Published articles are regularly revisited and corrected as base prices fluctuate, new trim levels are announced, or models receive mid-cycle refreshes.

Read our full Editorial Standards for the complete methodology.

A Personal Note

From Our Founder

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I launched Premium-SUV.com after experiencing firsthand how frustrating it is to research luxury vehicles online. Mainstream automotive sites treat $100,000 SUVs with the exact same generic checklists used for economy cars, either obsessing over irrelevant track times or simply regurgitating manufacturer press releases. Nobody was evaluating the nuances that actually matter at this price point—like the tactile feel of the switchgear, the intuitiveness of the tech, or true cabin isolation. I built this site to be the exact resource I wished I had: a dedicated, hype-free platform offering deep, uncompromising evaluations that respect your investment and focus entirely on the true intersection of high-end craftsmanship and everyday practicality.

Ultimately, my goal is for Premium-SUV.com to give you the absolute confidence to make the right choice for your lifestyle and your garage. Because these vehicles represent a major financial commitment, my promise to you is rooted in strict editorial independence. We do not accept payment from manufacturers for favorable coverage, and we will never hesitate to point out a frustrating tech interface or a subpar interior material, regardless of the prestigious badge on the hood. When you read our guides, you are getting the honest, unfiltered truth—because our loyalty is entirely to you, the buyer, not the automakers.

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Marshall R. Michaud
Founder, Premium-SUV.com

Start With Our Most Popular Reviews

See the methodology in action — browse the SUVs our team has reviewed in depth.

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