If you prefer your fuel in liquid form, there’s also the choice of a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol, a diesel of the same size, or even a stonking 4.0-litre AMG V8. Whichever version of the G-Class you choose, though, you’ll be spending over £135,000 for the privilege.
9. Rolls-Royce Cullinan
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Put simply, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is one the most exclusive SUVs money can buy. This is reflected in its price which starts from around £300,000, coming in as the second most expensive on this list, with only the Ferrari Purosangue costing more. For the money, buyers get trademark contemporary Rolls-Royce opulence in a huge, high-riding package. Not only is it one of the most lavishly appointed SUVs you can buy in Britain, it’s the biggest too, sizing up noticeably larger than even the Mercedes GLS.Â
Under the bonnet sits a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 563bhp and 950Nm of torque. It lives an unstressed life, and contributes to the immensely refined and serene environment the Cullinan is on the move.Â
Rolls-Royce’s first SUV is aimed more towards people who will climb behind the wheel rather than the chauffeur market. To that end, it’s good to drive too, while Rolls has worked hard to ensure that the Cullinan is not just a leviathan for the road – it’s immensely capable off-road too. Throw in trademark Rolls’ personalisation, and it’s clear that the Cullinan is an SUV worthy of its prestigious badge.
10. Ferrari Purosangue
- Prices from £313,000
- Best driving experience
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The Purosangue is a car they said they’d never make at Maranello, but Ferrari’s first SUV is a V12 powered, 715bhp, £313k+, four-door, four-seater answer to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Aston Martin DBX707 and even the Range Rover.
While the Purosangue is brash, thirsty and extremely expensive, it offers a driving experience which its rivals simply can’t match. There’s almost endless clarity and speed when it comes to its chassis, steering and throttle response. Indeed, when you want to sit back and relax, the car settles down and morphs into a comfortable cruiser, albeit with a slightly firmer ride than its rivals.
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