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World's top 6 SUVs

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Sports Utility Vehicles, better known as SUVs are one of most appreciated type of cars by consumers all over the world.

The SUVs are perfect amalgamation of space, safety, features and performance.

Sport utility vehicles are perfectly ideal for families because of its high power and comfortable interiors.

What adds more charm is that SUVs leave sedans and hatchbacks far behind with their sporty looks.

Let's take a look at some of the best SUVs in the world.

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BMW X5

BMW is very popular and well known for manufacturing luxury cars, be it sedan, saloon, or SUVs.

One of the best SUVs around the world comes from BMW.

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BMW X5 is absolutely superb and stunning. The car is swift and comfortable on road and ensures complete safety to the passengers.

The icing on the cake is that BMW X5 is extremely responsive and dynamic.

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Under the hood, the SUV carries a 4.8 litre of V8 engine mated to a 6 speed automatic gearbox and carries a massive 20 inches of alloy wheels.

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If you wish to buy BMW X5 SUV, you will have to empty your pocket and shed a whopping Rs 53.80 to Rs 70.50 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

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Porsche Cayenne

Porsche is counted amongst the most luxurious car makers across the globe.

It is known for manufacturing posh and lavish cars leveraged with speed, looks and features to die for.

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The very famous Porsche Cayenne is listed among the best SUVs in the world.

It was initially launched in 2002 and since then it has been given numerous makeovers.

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The SUV comes with many engine options major among them being a 4.5 litre of 32 valve V8 engine that churns out awesome power accompanied with perfect amount of torque.

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Accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in just 7.5 sec with the top speed of 230 kmph, the Cayenne is literally a Porsche car on steroids.

It appears that Porsche Cayenne is the most powerful one in the entire production line of the company.

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This sports car in an SUV guise makes good use of its 8-speed transmission and clever electronic management to ensure marvelous off-roading.

The price of Porsche Cayenne ranges between Rs 60.69 lakh and Rs 1.28 crore.

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Audi Q7

The eminent German car maker, Audi is best known for making luxury cars.

And its SUV, Audi Q7 is one of the best in the lot. Audi Q7 is also available in India and was primarily launched in 2006.

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However, it was given a makeover and again launched in 2010. The current price of this crossover in India lands between Rs 55.35 lakh and Rs 66.56 lakh.

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This mammoth Audi Q7 has some heightened features accompanied with a dynamic and robust design.

The superb single frame radiator grille, cornering lights and Xenon headlights adds more elegant look to the SUV.

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Under the hood, Audi Q7 has 4134 cc TDI engine that churns out 250 HP of peak power with massive 800 Nm torque.

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Mercedes Benz GLK

Another German car maker, Mercedes-Benz has a first class SUV in its global lie-up that is said to be in the midst of the best SUVs in the world.

This compact luxury crossover SUV is better known as Mercedes Benz GLK.

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The car is actually loaded with some of the most bedazzling features that one could only imagine.

The basic design of this SUV is highly inspired from Mercedes Benz C-Class.

Mercedes GLK SUV comes with 4 engine options that are intelligently coupled with 7 speed automatic gearbox.

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The major highlight of this SUV is its safety features.

The car comes with all inclusive restraint system, which would give a complete occupant protection accompanied with nine airbags.

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This SUV by Mercedes Benz has a head-on competition with BMW X1 and BMW X5.

Therefore, to own a Mercedes Benz GLK, one will have to shed at least Rs 45 lakh.

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Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover Discovery fourth generation is an awesome midsized SUV, which offers stunning off road capabilities manufactured by British car maker, Land Rover.

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The current Discovery 4 is marketed in North America as the LR4.

The body has been designed under close surveillance of the company engineers and offers the customers a complete luxurious feel.

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This SUV is available in both diesel and petrol motors and both provides notable amount of power which aids the driver to glide with swiftness and fleetness even in traffic areas.

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The roomy and comfortable interiors make Land Rover Discovery an idyllic SUV for large families.

Land Rover Discovery fourth generation carries a price tag of approximately Rs 61.27 lakh.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Last on the list of best SUVs in the world is Toyota Land Cruiser Prado powered with V8 engine.

This 8 seater SUV is available in premium 5 door version and possess a very rugged built quality that is as elegant and sophisticated as other top class SUVs.

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Furthermore, the acceleration and pick up of the SUV is brilliant in its own way.

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Besides the powerful engine, the SUV has got prominent safety features, which prevents the passengers from injury in case of collision or accident.

The Indian price of Toyota Prado SUV is about Rs 53.28 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

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