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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 These posh SUVs are classy as well as rugged.
IT’S NOT JUST the badge on the grille that makes a car luxurious. These go-anywhere-vehicles offer comfort, high-quality materials, top of the range tech and superior performance as well as desirable branding.
We’ve rounded up some of the most luxury SUVs on offer, from the top-end dream car to the (slightly more) affordable.
Under €150k
2016 Porsche Macan Turbo, €132,495
The Porsche Macan Turbo is like a cross between an SUV and a sports car. It is fun to drive, even at speed, with little in the way of body-roll and it is extremely sure-footed thanks to its all-wheel drive system. It really is a super car to drive. This particular model comes very well specced and has 21-inch alloy wheels. Nice.
Under €100k
2016 Jaguar F-Pace, €91,370
The F-Pace takes the legendary performance, handling and luxury of Jaguar saloons and adds practicality and space to create a very capable SUV. It looks great, handles with confidence and is nice and refined. This particular model has a lovely bright cabin thanks to its sliding panoramic roof and perforated beige leather interior.
Under €70k
2016 Range Rover Evoque, €62,790
The Range Rover Evoque performs in all conditions, on or off-road. It is a high-riding SUV with car-like qualities and it is very stylish and fashionable, which makes it very desirable. This particular model has a sleek ebony leather interior, sits under a panoramic glass roof and rolls on 20-inch alloy wheels.
Under €40k
2014 BMW X3 sDrive, €38,950
The BMW X3 sDrive is an impressive car with wonderful road manners, plenty of passenger and cargo space and a great driving position. This particular car is the frugal 18 d model, which boasts a combined fuel economy figure of 5.1 litres/100km (55.4mpg). The interior is finished in a classy Oyster Nevada leather with black leather trim.
Under €15k
2007 Audi Q7, €14,950
The Audi Q7 is a big SUV but it handles well for a car its size. Its quattro all-wheel drive system hints at off-road aspirations, but most Q7 buyers probably won’t be heading off the tarmac in any serious way. This particular model is the 233hp 3.0-litre TDI V6 quattro with Tiptronic in S line specification and it is packed full of features and options.
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