7 Most Expensive SUVs in South Africa (2024)
SUVs are all the rage right now but if you’re looking for the most expensive SUVs currently available in South Africa then this list is for you!
The SUV body shape has come of age and it’s by far the most popular body shape on the market in South Africa, but what are the most expensive SUVs on the market?
From budget-orientated compact SUVs to high-end, super luxurious SUVs, these practical vehicles cater to various tastes and needs.
This article will focus on what we refer to as “Super SUVs” which are the most expensive SUVs you can buy in South Africa right now.
Note that pricing for some models isn’t disclosed by the manufacturers as varying specifications and limited production runs have a major influence on the final price. For this reason, the pricing shown is likely to differ from what you might end up paying for one of these expensive SUVs.
Here are the most expensive SUVs you can purchase in South Africa in 2024.
7 Most Expensive SUVs in South Africa
1. Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II
Pricing for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is available on a “Price On Application (POA)” basis and while the brand is tight-lipped on the pricing structure, we understand that you’ll need to have around R16 million to start the purchase process, making it the most expensive SUV you can buy in South Africa, by a long shot…
Apart from offering bespoke luxury, the Cullinan Series II is fitted with a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine offering no less than 441 kW and 900 Nm of torque and is paired with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. In terms of performance, the Cullinan will accelerate from zero to 100 kph in 5.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 250 kph.
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2. Ferarri Purosangue
Ferarri refuses to call its new Purosangue an SUV but the Italian firm’s “utility vehicle” is in fact, an SUV, albeit low-slung with a purposeful silhouette.
Call it what you want, but the Purosangue is currently priced from R9 759 300, before options, of course…
For that money, you’d expect something special under the bonnet and Ferrari won’t disappoint you with a naturally-aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine producing 533 kW and 716 Nm of torque and paired with a 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The sprint from zero to 100 kph will take around 3.3 seconds before reaching a top speed of 310 kph.
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3. Bentley Bentayga Azure EXB
If you seek ultimate comfort and luxury, the Bentley Bentayga Azure might just be perfect for you! The Bentayga is undoubtedly one of the most opulent SUVs you can buy and the Bentayga Azure EWB (Extended Wheelbase) is currently the most expensive Bentayga on the market with a price starting from R7 175 000.
The Azure comes packed with additional features with a focus on comfort and buyers can, of course, dabble in Bentley’s extensive options list to further personalise your dream Bentayga.
Powering this luxury barge is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine that produces 404 kW and 770 Nm of torque and is paired with a silky-smooth 8-speed automatic transmission. The Bentayga is no slouch either with the luxury British firm claiming 4.6 seconds in the zero to 100 kph with a top speed of 290 kph.
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4. Aston Martin DBX707
The Aston Martin DBX707 is one of the most powerful SUVs you can buy and it ranks 4th on this list of the most expensive SUVs you can buy right now. How much will this potent high-rider cost you ask?
You’re in for no less than R6 499 999!
The DBX707’s performance numbers are impressive with its 4.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 520 kW and 900 Nm of torque and paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Unsurprisingly, the DBX707 is eye-wateringly fast, with the Gaydon-based firm claiming 3.3 seconds in the sprint to 100kph with a top speed of 311 kph.
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5. Mercedes-AMG G-Class G63 Grand Edition
This list wouldn’t be complete without an entry from Mercedes and the AMG G63 Grand Edition is the ultimate G-Wagon with pricing starting from R5 510 946!
This is, however, a limited-run model with only 20 units on offer in South Africa (1 000 globally). Rolling on 22-inch cross-spoke AMG forged wheels and wearing a Manufaktur night black magno paint with gold details, this is a unique G63.
Power comes courtesy of a bi-turbocharged 4.0-litre AMG V8 engine that produces 430 kW and 850 Nm of torque. Using a 9-speed automatic transmission, the G63 Grand Edition can hurtle from zero to 100 kph in 4.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 220 kph.
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6. Land Rover Range Rover P615 SV L
The new Range Rover arrived in South Africa in 2022 and the most expensive derivative in the range is the long-wheelbase Range Rover P615 SV L with a starting price of R5 328 900.
As you would expect at this price point, the Range Rover is packed with luxury and comfort features and it gets its motivation from a turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 powertrain that delivers 452 kW and 750 Nm of torque and paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Land Rover claims a zero to 100 kph sprint time of 4.6 seconds or 4.4 seconds with Dynamic Launch engaged.
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7. Lamborghini Urus Performante
The updated Lamborghini Urus gains the Performante nomenclature and rounds out this list with pricing starting at R4 950 000.
The latest Urus is not only 47 kg lighter but it’s also more powerful with its twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine now producing 490 kW and 850 Nm of torque! An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard and Lamborghini claims 3.3 seconds in the sprint to 100kph with a top speed of 306 kph.