8 of Saudi Arabia's most popular SUVs

The SUV has carved its own path in the automotive world, replacing many older models in local and global markets; being practical and equipped with safety systems, in addition to the off-road ability, the SUVs might be the most beloved cars in Saudi Arabia.

Toyota Land Cruiser

With a powerful chassis structure and sophisticated SUV system, the Toyota Land Cruiser appears to be specially designed to handle off-road and desert sands in Saudi Arabia. Toyota Land Cruiser is available in over 12 different categories, with the following specifications:

• 3.3-liter twin-turbo engine that generates 302 hp or 3.5- liter engine that generates 409 hp
• 700 Nm or 65o Nm of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Crawl control system
• Over-the-air system
• The kinetic dynamic suspension system
• Keyless entry and start
• Prices for the Land Cruiser 2022 range from SAR 263,120 to SAR 405,605

Nissan Patrol

Nissan Patrol has a stellar reputation in the Gulf region as an SUV that provides the highest levels of practicality and comfort. Nissan Patrol is available in a variety of trim levels, including SE Platinum City, LE Platinum City, XE, ST2, and Nismo, and includes the following features:

• 4.0-liter V6 engine producing 275 hp and 394 nm of torque or 5.6-liter V8 engine producing 400 hp and 560 Nm of torque
• The interior of the Nissan patrol features two screens: an 8-inch infotainment screen that can connect to multiple devices at once, and a 7-inch icon-based menu screen
• 13 BOSE speaker
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Prices of Nissan Patrol Nismo start from SAR 178,000 to SAR 402,000

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi has a special place in Saudi Arabia’s markets because this Japanese 7-seater SUV is the perfect ride for your daily commute or off-road experience. Pajero has a list of specifications, the most important of which are:

• 3.5L V6 engine generates 189 horsepower and 306 Nm of torque
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 12.5 seconds
• Automatic LED lights with LED fog lights
• 7 SRS airbag system
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution System
• Mitsubishi Pajero is available starting from SAR 145,000 to SAR 153,000

Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer was the company's first four-door SUV. It is divided into seven categories based on engine, interior, and exterior specifications. We will mention the following Standard Ford Explorer specifications:

• 2.3-liter generating 285 hp and 353 nm of torque
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive LED Lighting
• 8 Airbags
• Automotive electric seat adjustment with 8 modes 
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• 8-inch infotainment screen and 4.2-inch menu screen
• The price of the Ford Explorer Standard starts at SAR 154,200

Toyota Fortuner VX3

Toyota has a unique position in Saudi Arabian markets, as evidenced by the Fortuner VX3, a seven-seat SUV family car. It comes in 7 variants and we will talk about some of their features below: 

• 4.0-liter 6-cylinders engine
• 235 hp of power and 376 nm of torque
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 18-inch alloy wheels that give a smooth ride on the regular road and work well on off-roads
• 8-inch touch screen 
• Many Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems: Hill-Start Assist Control
• Anti-Lock Brake System, Vehicle Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning System
• 170,430 SAR will buy you a Toyota Fortuner VX3

Mazda CX-9

The Japanese elegance was reflected in this stylish mid-sized SUV car with five variations from Mazda, one of which was a special version for the KSA, all have the following specifications:

•  2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 231 hp of power and 420 nm of torque
• 6-speed automatic transmission reaches 0-100km/h in just 7.0 seconds
• 6 Airbags (Dual front + Side front + Curtain)
• Front seats mitigate the shock to the neck
• Front and rear sensors 
• Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Monitoring
• Mazda CX-9 prices range from SAR 144,000 to SAR 180,000

Chevrolet Traverse

The American Chevrolet Traverse has a more powerful engine than its competitors. The mid-sized SUV is available in five variants, each with the following specifications:

• 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 310 hp and 361 nm of torque 
• Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds
• The top speed is 200 km/h
• 9-speed automatic transmission enables smooth shifting
• Infotainment display with available Apple Car Play and Android Auto
• Some of the technological and safety features:  Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Rear Camera, and Surround Vision on the Display Screen

Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai Palisade is the largest on the company’s production line, measuring 4.9-meter-long with a wheelbase of 2.9 meters, with the following features:

• 3.8-liter engine producing 295 hp of power and 355 nm of torque
• Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds
• 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode
• Offers 1.297 cubic meters of cargo space
• High-quality leather seats
• 360-degree camera
• 9 Airbags
• The price of Hyundai Palisade starts from SAR 161,500 to SAR 219,000

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