2016 Drive Car Of The Year
Here are our finalists for the Prestige SUV category
Competition is similarly strong in Drive's Best Luxury SUV category, where the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is back to wrestle with the new Jaguar F-Pace 30d and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Arguably three different cars for three different customers, one will stand above its competitors as the most convincing example of the breed.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d View vehicle
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| Price: | From $64,500 plus on-road costs |
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| Engine: | 2.1-litre, 4-cylinder Twin Turbo Intercooled Diesel |
| Power: | 125kW at 4200rpm |
| Torque: | 400Nm at 1400-2800rpm |
| Transmission: | 9-speed Sports Automatic, Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel use: | 5.6L/100km |
Take a popular luxury sedan in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, add a pinch of practicality in a trendy SUV body shell, and stir. It's a recipe for success that should make the new Mercedes-Benz GLC a favourite in the Best Luxury SUV category, where it is the most affordable contender in its category
Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport View vehicle
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| Price: | From $99,895 plus on-road costs |
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| Engine: | 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder Twin Turbo Intercooled Diesel |
| Power: | 221kW at 4000rpm |
| Torque: | 700Nm at -2000rpm |
| Transmission: | 8-speed Sports Automatic, Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel use: | 6L/100km |
Few cars put the 'sport' into SUV quite like Jaguar's F-Pace, a machine that prioritises style and dynamic ability over comfort and practicality. While it's the most engaging car in its category this year, compromises in key areas such as space and value could make it an underdog in the Best Luxury SUV class.
Audi Q7 3.0TDI 200kW View vehicle
The Audi Q7 edged out classy rivals in the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 last year to win Drive's inaugural Best Luxury SUV title. Beautifully finished, with plenty of practical touches, outstanding road manners and a powerful diesel engine, the Q7 remains the car to beat - even if it is priced a class or two higher than this year's rivals.
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| Price: | From $104,855 plus on-road costs |
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| Engine: | 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder Turbo Intercooled Diesel |
| Power: | 200kW at 4250rpm |
| Torque: | 600Nm at 1500-3000rpm |
| Transmission: | 8-speed Sports Automatic, Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel use: | 5.9L/100km |