Upcoming Premium SUVs Of 2017

When it comes to style coupled with sturdiness, nothing can beat a big, beautiful SUV. One of the main reasons why many with deep pockets opt for them is that these cars offer more space than a sedan or an MPV and, of course, because of the ability of these vehicles to go traverse a wide range of terrains with ease. So, before you spend your money on one of these gigantic beasts, take a look at the list of upcoming premium SUVs that will hit the road in 2017.

2017 Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover unveiled the 2017 Discovery (fifth generation) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The car is made up of 85 per cent aluminium, and built on the company’s Premium Lightweight Architecture (PLA) which makes the car nearly 500kg lighter than its predecessor. The front features new headlights along with the brand’s signature LEDs and twin-slat radiator grille. The bumper has been tweaked to give it a muscular look, which is accentuated by the vertically positioned air vents. The interiors are a mix of beige, black and brown, and get a 10-inch infotainment system with Android and iOS connectivity, and come equipped with a 14-speaker Meridian digital surround system. Powering the car is the new twin-turbo 2.0-litre Ingenium motor which produces 240PS of power and churns out 500Nm of torque. The car will be offered with a larger 3.0-litre oil burner that will churn out 258PS of power and 600Nm of torque. Both the mills will be coupled with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic, which will transmit the power to all the four wheels. The Discovery might hit the Indian shores by the second half of 2017 and is expected to carry a price tag that starts from the Rs 1.3 crore mark.

2017 Maserati Levante

Maserati unveiled the production version of the Levante at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. On the outside, the car features the three Maserati shark-gill air vents on the front, a trapezoidal C-pillar with the Maserati logo on the side, and large, frameless door windows. Speaking of the interiors, the car gets a hand-wrapped leather and 100 per cent Zenga silk trim and an 8.4-inch Touch Control touchscreen infotainment system. Mechanically, the car is powered by a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine which is available in two states of tune, producing 348PS and 428PS respectively. On the other hand, there is 3.0-litre V6 diesel variant which produces 273PS. All models will get an eight-speed automatic gearbox, as well as electronically controlled damping with air springs. The Levante is likely to arrive at Indian shores by the first quarter of 2017 with an expected price tag of Rs 1.3 crore.

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2017 Land Rover Evoque Convertible  

One of the latest offerings from Land Rover is the Evoque Convertible. The car will be based on the three-door version of the full-sized SUV. It looks like the standard SUV, except for the convertible roof. On the outside, the front fascia gets a few more blacked-out elements, which give the car a muscular look; the fenders have been tweaked to include the folding convertible roof (which can be opened in 18 seconds). The headlamps and tail lamps have been carried over from the standard one. Step inside the car and you will see that the dashboard is finished in black leather with silver accents. It also gets a 10.2-inch super-wide resolution touchscreen with the latest connectivity options, including Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Some of the safety features include front and side airbags, ESP, a rollover protection system that deploys in 90 milliseconds, out of the many on offer. Powering the car is a new 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing around 243PS of power. The engine comes mated to a ZF nine-speed gearbox. The car is likely to hit Indian shores in the first half of 2017 and is expected to carry a price tag of Rs 85 lakh.

2017 BMW X4 M40i

BMW is gearing up to launch the X4 M40i in India and with it, the X4 series will have a new top model. Design wise, on the outside, the front of the vehicle and the side mirrors are finished in metallic Ferric Grey. It gets exclusive 20-inch M-light alloy double-spoke wheels with the Ultra High-Performance tyre mix (optional) and the sports exhaust system with valve control and chrome black tailpipes on both sides emphasize the unique character of the new car. The inside of the car features a leather steering wheel, the M-gear shift lever, sport seats and model-specific door sills. Powering the car is a newly developed M-performance TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine which produces 365PS of power. The car is likely to arrive at Indian shores somewhere around the second half of 2017 and is expected to carry a price tag upwards of Rs 1 crore.

Lexus RX 450h

The Lexus RX 450h hybrid crossover SUV allows the environmentally conscious rake to have it both ways. Like other Toyota/Lexus dual-mode hybrid products, the 450h can run on battery power during slight acceleration but, apart from that, under the hood, there is a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine. Both combined pump out 299PS of power. On the outside, the car features a signature spindle grille, featuring a chrome-plated border and triple L-shaped LED headlamps. The available L-shaped LED headlight is accompanied by 18 individual LEDs that surround the headlights and act as turn signal indicators. A compact Bi-LED headlight is standard. Other standard luxury features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a power tailgate, keyless ignition/entry, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a Siri-based control system for iPhone users and a nine-speaker sound system with an iPod/USB interface. The car produces very low emissions and has a good fuel economy. The RX 450h is likely to hit Indian markets in the first half of 2017 and is expected to be priced around the Rs 75 to 80 lakh mark.