Sport utility vehicles, more popularly known as SUVs, are greatly in demand. Due to their fuel economy and off-roading agility, more and more consumers are turning to SUVs for use as a family or personal car. It is also because of this high demand that luxury car manufacturers have introduced their own line of SUVs. With that said, the following are the top 3 SUVs currently sold in the UAE for above AED 250,000.

Toyota Land Cruiser 2017

Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 Front

The fully-loaded Toyota Land Cruiser is available in the market for AED 340,000. Its head-turning body stands at 1.93 meters tall, 5.09 meters long, and 1.98 meters wide. Among the notable features of the Land Cruiser are:

Body-colored bumpers and door handles
18-inch alloy wheels
Towing hook
Electric door mirrors

For passenger comfort, this Japanese SUV offers:

Leather seats
9-inch multi-information display
Navigation system
Cruise control
Keyless entry

Security features include:

Parking sensors
Two differential locks
Rear camera
Airbags

Specifications

Engine Capacity: 5.7 liters
Cylinders: V8
Fuel Tank Capacity: 138 liters
Fuel Economy: 15.7 L/100km
Horsepower: 362
Torque: 530
Top Speed: 220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.0 seconds

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Cadillac Escalade 2017

Cadillac Escalade 2017 Front

Luxury SUVs are also dominating the market, especially since the introduction of the Cadillac Escalade 2017. Priced at AED 378,000, the Escalade ESV Platinum demands road presence owing to its sleek interior and bulky built. Notable features include:

22-inch alloy wheels
Chrome plated radiator grille
Xenon headlamps
Electric door mirrors with side turn signal
Power tailgate

Comfort and security features include:

Heated or cooled leather seats
Leather instrument panel
Electric sunroof
Trip computer
Map reading lamps
Navigation system
Remote start
Voice-operated control
ISO fix child seat anchors
Trailer hitch with cover
Traction control
Hill assist
Adaptive suspension package

Specifications

Engine Capacity: 6.2 liters
Cylinders: V8
Fuel Tank Capacity: 117 liters
Fuel Economy: 15.0 L/100km
Horsepower: 420
Torque: 623 NM
Top Speed: 170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds

Maserati Levante 2017

Maserati Levante 2017 front

The final contender is another luxury SUV. The Maserati Levante S 2017, available in the market for AED 369,000, is a 5-seater SUV which exudes elegance reflective of the Maserati brand. Among its notable features include:

Acoustic windshield
19-inch wheels
Bi-xenon headlamps
Power tailgate
Leather seats
Intelligent key
Trip computer
Electronic handbrake
Push button start

To guarantee passenger safety, the Italian SUV also incorporates:

Acceleration skid control
Hill descent control
Limited slip differential
Child seat anchors
Airbags
Adaptive suspension package

Specifications

Engine Capacity: 3.0 liters
Cylinders: V6
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80 liters
Fuel Economy: 10.9 L/100km
Horsepower: 430
Torque: 580
Top Speed: 264 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds

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Verdict

For offering luxury, style, and fuel economy, there is no doubt that the Maserati Levante 2017 offers the best value for money. For its large storage capacity and impressive specs, the Toyota Land Cruiser 2017 follows in second place, while the Cadillac Escalade 2017’s elegant exterior and comfortable interior helps it land in third place.