10 Coolest British SUVs Money Can Buy
When listing the largest car manufacturing countries, it is impossible to leave Britain out of the top five section. Britain is home to some of the most iconic car manufacturers, including Aston Martin, Jaguar, Bentley, McLaren and Land Rover, to name a few.
Many UK automakers have been in business for decades and produce different types of vehicles to meet different needs. Although British automakers have a smaller presence in the SUV market than countries like Germany and the United States, they have built several impressive SUVs to meet the growing demand. Let’s explore ten of the best British SUVs ever released.
ten Rolls Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce is known for building some of the greatest luxury sedans of all time, including the Phantom, Ghost, Wraith, and more. However, in 2018 the British company decided to join the luxury SUV space with a worthy competitor – the Cullinan.
The Cullinan has everything you expect from a Rolls-Royce and more. For starters, the Cullinan has one of the most luxurious cabins you’ve ever seen, with premium materials like leather and wood covering every surface. The Cullinan is also powerful thanks to its twin-turbo V12 with 563 horsepower and, unlike other Rolls-Royce cars, it has an all-wheel-drive configuration.
9 Range Rover SVAutobiography
When it comes to luxury SUVs, it doesn’t get any better than the Range Rover SVAutobiography. The Range Rover has been one of Britain’s most popular cars since Land Rover built the first model in 1970.
The fifth generation of the Range Rover debuted in 2021, and it was as good as everyone expected. There are several versions of the new Range Rover, but the SVAutobiography is our favorite. Described as the “pinnacle of luxury”, the SVAutobiography offers unparalleled comfort and luxury, technology and plenty of power.
8 Bentley Bentayga
The Continental GT has been Bentley’s daily bread since its introduction in the early 2000s. However, Bentley needed a new cash cow, so it introduced its very first SUV in 2015 – the Bentayga.
The Bentayga costs close to $300,000, but many believe it’s worth every penny as it offers top-level comfort, versatility and performance, especially the Bentayga Speed. The Speed is equipped with a 626 hp twin-turbo W12 engine. A top speed of 190 mph makes the Bentayga Speed one of the fastest SUVs ever.
7 Jaguar F-Pace
The 21st century did not start well for Jaguar, which struggled to sell cars. To boost sales, Jaguar decided to venture into the SUV space in 2016 with the fantastic F-Pace. The F-Pace offers an elegant design, a spacious and comfortable interior and state-of-the-art technology.
For gearheads who want a bit more performance than the base F-Pace offerings, there’s an SVR version. The F-Pace SVR comes with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 542 horsepower, which gives it great performance.
6 Aston Martin DBX
Just like Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Aston Martin has finally realized that SUVs are one of the most popular segments. After several years of development, Aston Martin has finally unveiled the highly anticipated DBX in 2020.
As you’d expect from Aston Martin, the DBX is one of the best-looking SUVs on the market. It also offers a high level of luxury and performance, thanks to a Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 developing 542 hp.
5 land rover defender
The Land Rover Defender has been the ultimate off-road SUV since its introduction in the 80s, so when Land Rover announced it was building the first new Defender since 1990 everyone was excited. The new Defender debuted in 2020 and did not disappoint.
Although it has a modern design, it retains the boxy shape and off-road capabilities of its predecessor. It comes with a 395-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder engine and tons of trail-ready gear, including a two-speed transfer case, hill descent control, wading sensing and electronic differential. active.
4 Range Rover Evoque
If you’re looking for a smaller, sleeker and sportier version of the Range Rover SVAutobiography, the Evoque is for you. The Evoque debuted in 2011 in three- and five-door body types, with the convertible version debuting in 2017.
The Evoque was a huge success, selling nearly 90,000 copies after just one year of production. It has won numerous awards, including Motor Trend’s 2012 SUV of the Year and 2012 North American Truck of the Year.
3 Jaguar I Pace
The electric vehicle market has grown significantly over the past decade, driven by companies like Tesla. Jaguar didn’t want to be left behind as other automakers cash in on the growing demand for electric vehicles, so it built its first-ever SUV in 2018 – the I-Pace.
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The I-Pace impressed everyone and won numerous international awards, including the 2019 World Car of the Year award and the 2019 European Car of the Year award. The I-Pace comes with a 90kWh battery powering two 395hp electric motors, giving it superb performance.
2 Vauxhall Grandland
The Vauxhall Grandland – also known as the Opel Grandland – is a compact crossover SUV produced by Vauxhall and its German sister brand Opel. In 2022 Vauxhall updated the Grandland with a new face, new adaptive LED headlights and bigger air intakes.
There are three engine options for the Grandland – petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid. The plug-in hybrid is the best, as it produces a combined output of 222 hp.
1 Land Rover Discovery
The Defender has sold millions of units over the years for Land Rover. However, some people felt it was too rugged and off-road oriented to serve as a daily driver, so Land Rover built the Discovery in 1989.
The Discovery won a lot of fans because it was sleeker and more luxurious than the Defender, but could still thrive in off-road conditions. The Discovery is now in its third generation and continues to be a huge success for Land Rover.
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