big engines gooood! after the V8 powered Lexus LS460 over the weekend, this week started off with a pair of V8 SUVs.
now who in their right mind (in Singapore at any rate) would buy one of these behemoths, considering the high road taxes and fuel bills they're sure to attract.
well, the luxury limousine segment has slowly fragmented with buyers considering slightly more 'offbeat' choices like luxury SUVs as substitutes. in the slightly lower executive segment, SUVs like the bmw x5, lexus RX and mercedes-benz ML make credible substitutes for the 5-series, ES/GS and Eclass respectively.
with contenders like the porsche cayenne S storming around our roads, the time has never been better for audi and volvo to unleash their own V8 examples to take the fight to the porker. these 2 examples provide motorists with alternatives to the A8 and S80 limousines respectively.
the duo seat 7 (the longer wheelbase Q7 has the more generous 3rd row) and are appointed with premium amenities. brakes on the q7 (6pot(f)/4pot(r)) are stupendous and the audi emits the most glorious soundtrack of the pair on the drive-by even though it is so well insulated it's muted inside the cabin.
on the other hand, the volvo makes all the right noises inside the cabin, but sounds disappointing from the outside.
have a listen and decide for yourself...
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