Sports Utility Vehicle (SUVs) have a class and status of their own in the automobile industry. This is largely contributed to their intimidating design and impressive performance.
For a place like the UAE, SUVs are a favorite kind of vehicle to own by the locals as well as expatriates. Their feature of performing as a spacious family vehicle as well as an adventurous off-roader is most attractive as well as practical for the car owners in that region. That is precisely why in order to look for some of the best looking and latest SUVs, head to the UAE.
Here is a small list of some of the most noteworthy SUVs for the UAE that have emerged in the year 2017.
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
It is safe to say that the most famous and popular SUV that is seen in the UAE is the Toyota Land Cruiser. All of its models have been quite in demand over the years and with the 2017 version here, it is predictably taking the market by a storm.
The reason behind its large fan base is the fact that the 2017 Land Cruiser offers a perfect blend of off-road as well as city drive capabilities. The new Cruiser has the capacity of seating 8 people comfortably and take them for the ride of their lives.
Under the hood, it contains a large V8 5.7-litre engine that is capable of producing 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. For safe travels, it is equipped with advanced safety features like the Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Auto High Beams and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control among others. Other than that, it has amazing off-road capabilities including Crawl Control, Land Cruiser’s Multi-terrain Select, and Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System that makes it an all-rounder vehicle.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
If you are looking for a complete utilitarian package on wheels, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is for you. The interior is built to be driver-focused with every component within easy reach. The exterior is designed to be sturdy that can withstand city drive as well as rough terrains.
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has an all-wheel drive with a 2.0-litre turbo engine that is capable of creating 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with the option of 4MOTION transmission. In terms of fuel economy, it has a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
Some of the defining features are its panoramic sunroof, roomy luxurious leather seats for five passengers as well as Bi-Xenon headlights. These features give the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan flexibility of being a family vehicle, an off-road adventurer or a city tourer.
2017 Range Rover Evoque
The 2017 Range Rover Evoque is a highly versatile SUV that brings great performance and comfort for all the occupants of the vehicle. Range Rover has given its users the liberty of personalizing and customizing the exterior as well as the interior of the new 2017 Range Rover Evoque. It has a capacity of seating 8 passengers with a cargo area of 20.3 cubic feet.
The interior is also equipped with all the necessary technology that an SUV should and expected to have. It has a responsive 10-inch Touchscreen that can easily be used to control everything and anything related to this exquisite SUV. This infotainment system is compatible with various operation systems so that the user can personalize it.
This new Range Rover also has driver aiding safety features including Surround camera system, Traffic Sign Recognition, Full Park Assist among others.
In terms of performance, the 2017 Range Rover Evoque houses a 2.0-litre V4 turbocharged engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The V4 engine is capable producing 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. The 2017 Evoque is an all-wheel drive with a light weight suspension. It is efficient to drive in the city as well as on highways, as it provides the fuel economy of 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee is designed to be a balance of luxury and utility. The model comes with multiple of trim levels. All of them are made to provide a smooth ride on any type of road conditions.
The exterior is designed to give a rugged appearance. The front grille is huge with even bigger bumpers to give it an intimidating front fascia. Interior is designed carefully to give comfort and convenience to the occupants, especially the driver. There is a full colour 5.0-inch touch screen display, a 7.0-Inch LCD Instrument Cluster along with other great features that can enhance your experience in this new SUV.
Under the hood, its options comes with V6 3.0-litre diesel engine, 3.6-litre V6 engine and more, all of them paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a towing capacity of 6,200 lb.
These are some of the best and worth mentioning SUVs introduced in the UAE market for the year 2017-2018. They are great in terms of design, utility and performance for such a region.
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