Best Large SUVs
6 badges available
$139,000 - $359,715*MRLP
What we love
- -Incredible breadth of competence
- -Powertrain is a masterpiece of performance
- -Interior befits a $400K conveyance
What we don't
- -Flat cornering stance feels unnatural
- -Carbon wheels scratch easier; carbon brakes lack feel
- -No standard sunroof a strange omission at the price
2.Audi RS Q8
8.9
1 badge available
$228,300 - $228,300*MRLP
What we love
- -Stunning performance and acceleration
- -Superb ride and handling
- -Sumptuous and high-tech interior
What we don't
- -No spare wheel of any type
- -48V ‘mild hybrid’ not a hybrid
- -Below par three-year warranty
4 badges available
$257,404 - $442,351*MRLP
What we love
- -Cabin comfort and ergonomics
- -Ride quality and insulation are second to none
- -Effortless engine that is more efficient than you think
What we don't
- -It can feel heavy on a twisty road
- -Price in Australia is eye-watering
- -Rear design hasn't grown on us
4.Alpina XB7
8.6
What we love
- -Effortless performance
- -V8 snarl under hard use
- -As spacious and well finished as the BMW version
What we don't
- -Chunky supplement for the power hike few will need
- -We didn’t experience it on-road
- -Even the upgraded brakes struggle with extreme use
6.Jaguar F-PACE
8.5
4 badges available
$90,830 - $115,265*MRLP
What we love
- -Exterior styling is classy, cabin feels premium
- -Spacious cabin, largest boot of the three
- -Infotainment system is one of the best in its class
What we don't
- -Options add up quickly
- -Can be thirsty
- -Sloped roof line compromises rear visibility
3 badges available
$187,000 - $415,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Brawn with brains – the re-worked 63 engine better suited to this application
- -Full-tilt technology platform that seems to be there just to make things as comfortable as possible
- -Ridiculous sound system
What we don't
- -The grille works. The lower valance? No thanks.
- -Look out for your shins!
- -The majority of 'good bits' are from the regular GLS. How is this $200k more?
5 badges available
$139,900 - $272,300*MRLP
What we love
- -Engine remains a potent performer on any road
- -Hides its weight even on tight back roads
- -Matches style with substance in the real world
What we don't
- -Sloping roof line eats into rear headroom
- -Ride is firm on poor road surfaces
- -We'd still love more efficiency from the mild hybrid system
9.BMW iX
8.3
3 badges available
$136,900 - $233,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Incredible straight-line performance
- -Futuristic and functional interior
- -Infotainment is next level
What we don't
- -Boot is small for such a large car
- -So much power means poor energy performance
- -'Gesture controls' are a gimmick
10.Bentley Bentayga
8.3
7 badges available
$395,800 - $611,200*MRLP
What we love
- -The characterful V8 engine sounds great with the sports exhaust
- -Impressively good to drive hard
- -S package seems like good value given the extras
What we don't
- -No more power than a regular V8
- -Dull-witted gearbox is the dynamic weak link
- -No prettier than baroque sisters
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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