The Infiniti QX80 features a seven-speed automatic transmission and accommodates up to eight passengers. It also has a 5.6-liter V8 engine, according to Infiniti.co.za. Nigerian recording artist Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk drives an Infiniti QX80, according to Kenyabuzz.com. The same car in the U.S. would cost an estimated $59,241, according to car price estimate site bestprice.rankingsandreviews.com.
The Lexus LX 570 has multi-terrain settings like mud or sand and loose rock making it ideal for off-roading. It also has a towing capacity of 3,175 kilograms. The interior has 19 speakers, rear seat entertainment, and leather seats, according to Lexuz.co.za. The same car in the U.S. could cost an estimated $85,823.
Worthy of royalty, the BMW X5 Sport is one of the cars that makes up the fleet of vehicles purchased for South African President Zuma’s three wives, says Dailymail.co.uk. The car can go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in five seconds. It has the most powerful engine used in BMW cars to date, says Bmwgroup.com. The same car would cost around $96,000 in the U.S. according to Truecar.com.
The BMW X6 made its debut in South Africa in 2015. It has more “muscular arches” than the X5 , according to Wheels24.co.za. The same car only costs around $65,000 in the U.S. or around $85,000 for models with special features, says Thecarconnection.com.
The Range Rover Sport features a lightweight aluminum body that’s “built to thrill” but also to be safe. The car can reach 260 kilometers per hour (162 miles per hour) on its 5.0 liter supercharged petrol engine, says Landrover.com. The car set a land speed record in 2015, becoming the fastest official production SUV in South Africa. A Range Rover V8 costs around $104,000 in the U.S. according to Caranddriver.com.
The Mercedez Benz- features a 550-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine. The interior has luxurious leather seats with wooden trim, sports pedals, and a panoramic sunroof. As for the entertainment, the car boasts a Harmon/Kardon premium stereo system. A surround-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity and tri-zone climate control come built into each model, says Leftlanenews.com. This car costs $107,000 in the U.S. says Mbusa.com.
The Porsche Cayenne was inspired by the Panamera model and was built for activity and comfort. The second row of seats has adjustable backrests, and the car has the state-of-the-art Porsche communications manager, which shows navigation in 2D or 3D and features voice recognition. The car also has an eight-speed automatic transmission, according to Leftlanewnews.com. This SUV is the only one on this list that costs nearly the same in the U.S., estimated at $158,000 according to Edmunds.com.
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 has a look that is sporty and elegant, with a radiator grill and chrome inserts. The interior is luxurious and practical, with stainless steel door panels, wooden accents and a center-mounted color-display command center that can play DVDs. It also offers agile handling through its shock absorbers, and can go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.4 seconds, according to Mercedes-amg.com. The same car costs $139,000 in the U.S., according to Mbusa.com. Many drivers purchased theirs for $128,000.
