Luxury SUVs Small | Rs 37.14 - 50.65 lakh
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Audi Q3 Price range Rs 38.99-48.16L Our pick 30 TDI Premium List price Rs 43.11L Kpl 15.7 For Smooth engines, comfy interiors, cabin finish Against Lifeless steering, rear-seats are small, not engaging to drive. WhatCar? says
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Mercedes-Benz GLA Price range Rs 37.14-44.49L Our pick 220 d 4Matic List price Rs 44.49L Kpl 17.9 For Cabin quality, high ground clearance. Against Ride is crashy, engine is noisy, cabin feels claustrophobic. WhatCar? says
BMW X1
The new X1 offers fantastic rear seat space, an attractively designed dashboard, good build quality, it is engaging to drive, the refined powertrain and a long list of equipment. The xDrive variant with all-wheeldrive is worth the extra price.
Price range Rs 42.26-50.65L Our pick sDrive 2.0D xLine List price Rs 43.36L Kpl 18.5 For Strong engine, spacious cabin, well-designed and well-insulated. Against Plastics quaity, the front seats feel relatively small. WhatCar? says
Luxury SUVs Mid-size | Rs 56.15 lakh - Rs 1.41 crore
Land Rover Discovery Sport Price range Rs 65.65-76.87L Our pick 2.0P HSE 5+2 List price Rs 66.85L Kpl 10.68 For Petrol is punchy, spacious, capable off-road, third row option. Against Diesel refinement, bit expensive to buy. WhatCar? says
Best Buy Mercedes-Benz GLC
The GLC is an all-round performer – the interior looks and feels great, it is loaded with equipment, refinement is excellent, it is very comfortable to sit in, the engine pulls well and is quite good to drive too.
BMW X3 Price range Rs 57.96-63.36L Our pick 2.0D xLine List price Rs 62.63L Kpl 18.5 For Great to drive, comfy cabin, sporty performance Against Interiors feel a bit long in the tooth. WhatCar? says
Price range Rs 56.19-60.33L Our pick 220 d Sport List price Rs 60.33L Kpl NA For Capable and refined engines, comfy seats, equipment, car-like to drive. Against Not planted at higher speeds. WhatCar? says
Luxury SUVs Premium | Rs 72.42 lakh - Rs 4.61 crore Volvo XC90 Price range Rs 98.87-148.48L Our pick 2.0D Inscription List price Rs 98.87L Kpl NA For Unique styling, interior quality, smooth diesel. Against Harsh ride, engine performance, gearbox is a bit slow. WhatCar? says Mercedes-Benz GLS Price range Rs 93.26-207.78L Our pick 350 d List price Rs 93.16L Kpl NA For Large 7-seater SUV, strong diesel motor, smooth gearbox. Against Feels its size from behind the wheel, plenty of body roll. WhatCar? says
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Audi Q7
The new Q7 takes the luxury SUV game further with a raft of features, strong performance, well-executed cabin. It then sets a new benchmark in its segment and is currently the one to go for.
Price range Rs 77.79-93.20L Our pick 45 TDI Technology List price Rs 93.20L Kpl NA For Strong and refined engine, quick gearbox, cabin quality Against Odd spare-wheel positioning, floaty ride at low speed. WhatCar? says WHATCAR? OCTOBER 2017 | 77