Premium SUVs are big business in South Africa, offering superb comfort, luxury and safety. For many people, a premium SUV is a status symbol too, flaunting success on a grand scale and commanding respect on the road. For this week’s #ChooseDay we asked you what premium SUV you would love to own and the results were insightful. We gave you the choice between the recently launched Volvo XC90, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Range Rover Sport and the BMW X5. You had your say and we tallied up the scores to determine the most wanted premium SUV in South Africa. Take a look at the results…
Most Wanted SUVs in South Africa
1. Range Rover Sport – 42% of total votes
The Range Rover Sport is undoubtedly the most wanted premium SUV in South Africa, scooping 42% of the votes. This result is not surprising when you consider what the Range Rover Sport offers and what it’s capable of. Apart from packing high levels of comfort, luxury and safety, this vehicle offers excellent performance and is very capable offroad too. When an SUV gets everything so right, why even bother looking elsewhere? In terms of pricing, the range starts at R983 074 for the SCV6 S while the range-topping SVR is priced at R1 923 125.
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2. Jeep Grand Cherokee – 21% of total votes
Second place goes to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, earning a noble 21% of the votes. The Jeep Grand Cherokee range was updated for 2015 and comes well equipped for life on and off the road. The top-of-the-range SRT offers excellent performance from its 6.4-litre V8 engine which develops 344 kW with 624 Nm of torque. The Jeep Grand Cherokee makes a strong case for itself when it comes to pricing with the range starting at R724 990 for the 3.6L Limited model. The SRT on the other hand is nicely priced at R1 099 990.
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3. Volvo XC90 – 20% of total votes
The new Volvo XC90 was only just pipped by the Grand Cherokee and claims a worthy third place with 20% of the total vote. The impressive Volvo XC90 was recently launched in South Africa and officially goes on sale on 1 August 2015. With its bold looks and luxurious interior, the XC90 is destined for success. The XC90 is offered with a range of 2.0-litre Volvo engines, some of which will only become available later this year. From launch, only the D5 turbodiesel 165 kW, 470 Nm and the T6 super and turbocharged petrol with 235 kW and 400 Nm will be available. Pricing starts at R804 000 for the D4 while the XC90 T8 R-Design is priced at R1 066 400.
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4. BMW X5 – 17% of total votes
The BMW X5 comes last on this most wanted list with 17% of the total vote. That’s not to say that the X5 isn’t popular. South Africans love the BMW brand and the X5 ticks many of the right boxes. The BMW X5 range is extensive with the xDrive35i priced from R912 400. Go further up the X5 ladder and the X5 M50d will set you back R1 215 438. The range-topping X5 M will cost you R1 722 659.
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