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Crossovers, crossovers, crossovers; a little like jelly beans that come in all shapes, sizes and colors, they’ve swept Middle Eastern buyers by storm. Offering refined on-road handling and ample amounts of practicality - at the cost of exploring off the beaten path - they’re the choice of many residents, visitors, and citizens of the UAE.
Three strong contenders in this segment that strive to punch significantly above their weight are the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, and Kia Sorento. With prices under AED 150,000, the American, Japanese, and Korean crossovers are in ways more than one, the best value for money crossovers on the market today.
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Ford Explorer
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Ford’s answer to the Mazda CX9, the 2017 Ford Explorer is built on the same platform as its Taurus sibling and slots between the Edge and the Expedition in the brand’s line-up. With seven seats, ample amounts of technology, and an extremely capacious cabin, it’s an unmistakable sight on the roads of the UAE.
Engine: 3.5-liter / V6
Horsepower: 290
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Price: AED 139,500
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Honda Pilot
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Although the Pilot started its life out as a rough and tough off-roader while adopting the MR-V alias in 2003, it traded its dune-carving capabilities for comfort once age caught up with it in its third generation. The largest offering in the Honda line-up, the 2017 Honda Pilot could well be the most comfortable of all its rivals.
Engine: 3.5-liter / V6
Horsepower: 280
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Price: AED 149,900
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Kia Sorento
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A true Kia, in the sense of being packed to the brim with features, the 2017 Kia Sorento shares its underpinnings with the brand’s Carnival MPV. Sleek and well designed, it’s a crossover targeted towards those who want the very best their money can get.
Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower: 265
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Price: AED 130,000
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