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Stylish European Vehicles for Operatives … and the Opposition
Whereas the 1980s and 1990s were For some of the vehicles listed the statistics are
about cars that were ‘small and partially incomplete. For example, trying to find
convenient about town’, the late nineties out the cargo capacity on most two-seater
and early 21st century is mostly about big, roadsters is an exercise in futility. Suffice to say
comfortable cars. However, alongside that in most cases you can probably fit a couple
this, there is a growth in the smaller, of weekend bags in there, since they’re built for
sporty two-seater roadster. speed and style rather than haulage.
Three types of car are currently in vogue, all I may produce an updated version of this article
which are extremely useful to BlackEagle cells, in the future, to update it and include some of
for varying reasons. They are the Sports Utility the more interesting (but less common) vehicles.
Vehicle (SUV), Multiple Passenger Vehicle There are also a few cars for which there is little
(MPV) and the Roadster. technical information available at present (such
as the prototype Audi Steppenwolf 4x4 – yet to
be released).
Selecting the Vehicles
The Vehicle Sourcebook for Millennium’s
Terminology and Statistics
End was published in 1998, and provided a
wide variety of vehicles useful for modern Prices used here are based on the UK
RPGs. It also had a particular slant towards US Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of the vehicle
cars – something that is to be expected. where this information is readily available.
However, there are only certain types of car However, it’s no secret that car prices in the UK
that will be of immediate interest to Operatives are considered ridiculously inflated compared
– those that can carry them and their kit with elsewhere within the EU, and the price of
comfortably, and those that have the pace to cars can vary considerably anyway – particularly
keep them in the action. Since BlackEagle for used and luxury models.
Operatives tend to be ‘high speed, low drag’, it
is important that their selection of car is To try and accommodate this in a formulaic way,
likewise. the European and US prices have been factored
down by 20% on the UK costs (i.e. multiplied by
The vehicles here are the ones that Operatives 0.8). This is converted into Euros (€) at an
may choose. I’ve focused particularly upon assumed exchange rate of €0.65: £1 and US
those that are: Dollars ($US) at a rate of $1.90: £1. In both
cases it’s rounded to the nearest €100 / $100.
• Stylish: Given the money that most
Operatives earn, they would hardly be Given that many of the vehicles here are not
seen dead in a Lada Riva would they?; your average family hatchback, this means that
they’re also not the kind that you can find
• High-capacity: Because they’re good substantially cheaper from bulk car buyers. In
for carrying teams and equipment; or fact many of them may require a wait of at least
three months for delivery.
• Sporty: Vehicles built for the chase –
good in the hands of Operatives or the Fuel economy is one area where I think there is
opposition. a need to be mindful of statistics. I have used
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the statistic ‘Range’ to indicate an approximate features (see below) such as satellite
range in kilometres of the vehicle. This is navigation, electric windows and
calculated based upon the fuel tank capacity sunroof, integral car phones1, seat
and the miles per gallon (converted back into heaters (and in some cases coolers too),
metric!) for the vehicle for ‘Combined’ urban DVD players and air conditioning /
and motorway driving. For convenience, I have climate control. Many of these features
rounded this to the nearest 10 km. come as standard styling options on the
more expensive cars.
There are a few points to be mindful of here:
• Standard security features include
• If the vehicle is being used engine immobiliser, alarm, remote
predominantly in an urban setting, this control locking, and motion and tilt
range is likely to be around 75% of sensors.
this, depending upon the engine size
(bigger engine, even worse urban • Those with an economy of 30 or more
economy); miles per gallon are listed as ‘Economy’.
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Aston Martin
The DB9 is, like all Aston Martins, a luxury sports car with
DB9 V12 exceptional engine power and performance. Delivering 450
brake horsepower from its 5.9-litre V12 engine, it has a top
speed of 186 mph / 297 kph – surpassed among production
cars only by the Lamborghinis. However, it is built more for
performance on the flat than for its ability to handle twists and
turns, and gives its best performance on the motorway.
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Audi
Released in 2000, the Audi Allroad is a crossover between an
Allroad Quattro SUV and a conventional sporty estate. It has an exceptional
suspension system that provides fine off-road performance.
Although targeted at the American market, it is also very
popular in Europe, with Audi’s usual combination of exceptional
engineering and understated elegance.
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BMW
Introduced in 2001, BMW’s X5 is a stylish 4x4, pitched at the
X5 upper end of the North American SUV market but also
incredibly popular in Europe. The X5 comes in four engine
sizes (3.0i / 3.0d / 4.4i / 4.8s), a choice of automatic or
manual transmission and two models (SE and Sport).
Chrysler
The Voyager is a 7-passenger mini-van, available in two
models, the base and the LX. The base model comes with a Voyager
150-horsepower engine that does 21-mpg in the city and 27-
mpg on the highway. The LX has a 180-horsepower engine.
A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard
on both models.
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Jaguar
Jaguar has a long tradition of making luxury sports cars and
XK Series the XK Series continues this tradition. The XK Series are well-
designed sports cars that are a ‘cheaper’ alternative to an
Aston Martin or a Porsche. However, in this case the word
‘cheaper’ is used advisedly: an XK will still set you back best
part of £50,000.
There are two models (the XK8 and XKR), both available in
coupe and convertible bodies. Performance is similar in all four:
the 4.2-litre engine delivers lightning acceleration and a top
Key Points speed of over 150 mph, comparing favourably to other sports
cars in its class. The difference is in the XKR: with turbo-
• Stylish, expensive, status symbol. charging it kicks out a powerful 400 brake horsepower,
• Excellent performance. surpassed by few cars of its size.
A little too expensive for all but the most successful operatives,
you’re most likely to find XKs in the hands of the opposition –
particularly young, wealthy people with far too much
disposable income.
Land Rover
Although Land Rover has a long reputation for making
excellent and highly durable 4x4s, until the Freelander they Freelander
always seemed to be understated and plain in style. The
Freelander has changed this, being Land Rover’s more stylish
entry into the SUV market.
Like most SUVs the Freelander spends most of its time being
driven around city streets rather than off road, for which its
modest 1.8-litre engine is adequate However, some of its 4x4
ancestry shows through in its off road performance.
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The top of the Land Rover range and the iconic luxury 4x4, the
Range Rover latest Range Rover comes in two engine sizes (the 2.9-litre Td6
diesel and the powerful 4.4-litre V8) and three styling options
in a body style that has changed little since it was first
introduced.
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Lexus
The RX300 is a stylish, high-quality SUV, designed as much
as a status symbol as a practical 4x4. It carries all the RX300
hallmarks of Lexus: smooth and expensive styling, giving it a
unique presence on the road. However, it’s not really a true
4x4: coming in two- and four-(all-) wheel drive versions, it’s
designed more for the town than for purring across country.
Lotus
Exceptionally light, agile in its handling and exciting and sporty
Elise to drive, the Elise is a small, sporty and ultra-modern looking
roadster. As such, it’s about as far as you can get from a
roomy family car.
The Elise is built for speed and an exciting ride. There aren’t
too many refinements, but it does what it was designed to do
extremely well. It has the speed to match the fastest sports
cars, with exceptional control and braking. The ride is firm and
a little noisy, but you have to remember that this is a sports
car, not a limo.
For operatives, the Elise is not a car that you choose if you
want to carry lots of bulky kit. However, it is built for the chase
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and if you’re in a situation where you need exceptional speed
• Outstanding performance and and good handling, this is your car.
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Given what you will pay for an Esprit, it’s not unreasonable to
expect that the product is extremely comfortable. Compared
to the Elise, that’s very much the case: the Esprit is blessed
with a luxuriously appointed interior. In terms of
performance, it’s up there with the best: 350 brake Key Points
horsepower and a top speed of 180 mph / 288 kph mean
that very few cars are in its league. When combined with its • Highly stylish, very expensive, status
symbol.
superior handling, the Esprit has to be considered a dream
car – unfortunately with a price tag that most people can • Outstanding performance.
only dream of affording.
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz’s offering in the SUV class is typically stylish
M Class and well-appointed. The M Class has smooth lines and
memorable presence on the road, and isn’t short of features to
justify its serious price.
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Porsche
Porsche’s principal two-seater roadster has all the classic
lines of its sports car heritage, making for an elegant and Boxster
eye-catching car. In its design it moves back towards the
classic design of the 911 and is not the kind of car for those
who want to be anonymous. The interior styling isn’t a let-
down from the exterior, being comfortably appointed with
plush upholstery, fixtures and fittings.
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Volkswagen
VW’s entry into the SUV market is a relatively modest
performer. Acceleration (even in the petrol models) is Touareg
average, with a very ordinary top speed. Where the Touareg
is strong is on fuel economy and range. The diesels in
particular, although somewhat short on power, provide
outstanding range (over 1,000 km). However, its other
strengths are that it has good cargo capacity (especially with
the seats down), and has a good choice of engine types
(petrol and diesel) and sizes.
Volvo
The XC90 is a high-specification SUV, built for the US and
XC90 upper end of the European market. It provides an excellent
combination of performance, safety, practicality and capacity –
all key aspects for Operatives.
Volvos are renowned for their safety features, and the XC90
continues this deserved reputation. There are all-round airbags,
whiplash protection system, traction control and electronic
stability – a seemingly endless list.
The XC90 comes in two engine sizes, the 2.9-litre, six cylinder
petrol T6, and the 2.4-litre, five cylinder diesel D5. Both are
Key Points turbocharged and extremely quiet for their size and are
• Stylish and comfortable. available in either manual or semi-automatic gearboxes. There
are three style options (S, SE and Executive), although the
• Good carrying capacity – cargo and
Executive models are only available with semi-automatic
people.
gearbox.
• Strong performance.
One of the main advantages of the XC90 is the seating
configuration, which offers options between a traditional five
seat layout and a seven seat variation. The additional two seats
fold into storage in the cargo space floor.
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Features Index
Transmission
Convertible
High Speed
Economy
Manufacturer / Model Size Fuel
Layout
Seating
Luxury
Safety
Aston Martin DB9 V12 Large 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 4 9 9
Aston Martin Vanquish V12 Large 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9 9
Aston Martin Vanquish S V12 Large 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9 9
Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI 163 Quattro Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 5 9
Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI Quattro Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 5 9
Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI Tip Quattro Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9
Audi Allroad 2.7 T Quattro Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 5 9
Audi Allroad 2.7 T Tip Quattro Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9
Audi Allroad 4.2 V8 Tip Quattro Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Coupe 180 Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 4
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Roadster 150 Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 9 2 9
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Coupe 180 Small 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 4
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Coupe 225 Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 9 4
Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro Coupe Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 4
Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro Roadster DSG Small 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Roadster 225 Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 9 2 9
Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro Roadster Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 2 9
Manual or
BMW X5 3.0i SE Large 4x4 Petrol 9 5 9
Auto
BMW X5 3.0d SE Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 5 9
Manual or
BMW X5 3.0i Sport Large 4x4 Petrol 9 5 9
Auto
BMW X5 3.0d Sport Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 5 9
BMW X5 4.4i SE Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9
BMW X5 4.4i Sport Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9
BMW X5 4.8is Sport Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9
Chrysler Voyager 2.4 SE Large 4x2 Petrol Manual 7
Chrysler Voyager 2.5 CRD SE Large 4x2 Diesel Manual 9 7
Chrysler Voyager 2.4 LX Large 4x2 Petrol Manual 7
Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD LX Large 4x2 Diesel Auto 7
Jaguar XK8 Coupe Medium 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9 9
Jaguar XK8 Convertible Medium 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9 9 9
Jaguar XKR Coupe Medium 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9 9
Jaguar XKR Convertible Medium 4x2 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9 9 9
Land Rover Freelander 1.8E 3 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 4
Hardback
Land Rover Freelander 1.8E 3 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 4 9
Softback
Land Rover Freelander 1.8XEi 3 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 4
Hardback
Land Rover Freelander 1.8XEi 3 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 4 9
Softback
Land Rover Freelander 1.8E 5 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 5
Station Wagon
Land Rover Freelander 1.8XEi 5 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 5
Station Wagon
Land Rover Freelander 1.8SE 3 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 4
Hardback
Land Rover Freelander 1.8SE 3 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 4 9
Softback
Land Rover Freelander 1.8HSE 5 Door
Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 5
Station Wagon
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 SE Auto Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9 9
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 HSE
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9 9
Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 Vogue
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9 9
Auto
Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 SE
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
Auto
Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 HSE
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 5 9 9
Auto
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Transmission
Convertible
High Speed
Economy
Manufacturer / Model Size Fuel
Layout
Seating
Luxury
Safety
Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6 S
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9 9
Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9 9
SE Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5 9 9
HSE Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
SE Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
HSE Auto
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
Supercharged V8
Lexus RX300 FWD Large 4x2 Petrol Auto 5 9 9
Lexus RX300 AWD Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 5 9 9
Lotus Elise Small 4x2 Petrol Manual 9 2 9
Lotus Esprit V8 Medium 4x2 Petrol Manual 9 2 9
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI
Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 5 9 9
(Manual)
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI SW
Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 5 9 9
(Manual)
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 9 5 9 9
(Auto)
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI SW
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 9 5 9 9
(Auto)
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML350 Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 5 9 9
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML500 Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML55 Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 9 5 9 9
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 2 9
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic Small 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9
Porsche Boxster 3.2S Small 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 2 9 9
Porsche Boxster 3.2S Tiptronic Small 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 2 9
Porsche Cayenne 4.5S Tiptronic Large 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 5 9 9
Porsche Cayenne 4.5 V8 Turbo
Large 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 5 9 9
Tiptronic
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Sport Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Auto Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Sport
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5
Auto
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Sport Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Auto Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Sport
Large 4x4 Petrol Auto 5
Auto
Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Auto Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Sport
Large 4x4 Diesel Auto 5
Auto
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 S (Manual) Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T S (Manual) Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 SE (Manual) Large 4x4 Diesel Manual 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T SE (Manual) Large 4x4 Petrol Manual 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 S (Auto) Large 4x4 Diesel Semi-Auto 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T S (Auto) Large 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 SE (Auto) Large 4x4 Diesel Semi-Auto 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T SE (Auto) Large 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 Executive Large 4x4 Diesel Semi-Auto 9 7 9
Volvo XC 90 2.9 T6 Executive Large 4x4 Petrol Semi-Auto 9 7 9
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Price Engine and Performance Capacity
Gross Cargo
Approx. 0-100 kph Cargo
Approx. US Range Top Speed Top Speed Vehicle Capacity Maximum
Manufacturer / Model UK RRP (£UK) European RRP (0-62 BHP Capacity Seats
RRP ($US) (km) (mph) (kph) Weight (Seats Load (kg)
(€) mph) (Seats Up)
(kg) Down)
Aston Martin DB9 V12 £ 106,909 € 131,600 $ 162,500 510 186 297 5.1 450 1,760 N/A 172 4
Aston Martin Vanquish V12 £ 163,600 € 201,400 $ 248,700 470 190 304 4.8 480 1,835 N/A 170 2
Aston Martin Vanquish S V12 £ 174,000 € 214,200 $ 264,500 530 200 320 4.8 520 1,875 N/A 170 2
Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI 163 Quattro £ 28,220 € 34,700 $ 42,900 800 127 203 10.4 163 2,445 1,590 455 630 5
Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI Quattro £ 30,640 € 37,700 $ 46,600 770 129 206 9.5 180 2,455 1,590 455 665 5
Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI Tip Quattro £ 32,040 € 39,400 $ 48,700 720 127 203 9.6 180 2,455 1,590 455 630 5
Audi Allroad 2.7 T Quattro £ 34,455 € 42,400 $ 52,400 540 147 235 7.4 250 2,445 1,590 455 630 5
Audi Allroad 2.7 T Tip Quattro £ 35,855 € 44,100 $ 54,500 520 145 232 7.7 250 2,455 1,590 455 630 5
Audi Allroad 4.2 V8 Tip Quattro £ 41,255 € 50,800 $ 62,700 340 149 238 7.2 300 2,445 1,590 455 630 5
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Coupe 180 £ 20,725 € 25,500 $ 31,500 650 141 225 8.4 180 1,705 490 220 385 4
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Roadster 150 £ 21,875 € 26,900 $ 33,300 660 134 214 8.9 150 1,635 N/A 220 300 2
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Coupe 180 £ 22,125 € 27,200 $ 33,600 650 141 225 8.4 180 1,705 490 220 385 4
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Coupe 225 £ 27,575 € 33,900 $ 41,900 870 151 241 6.6 225 1,465 490 220 385 4
Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro Coupe £ 28,345 € 34,900 $ 43,100 580 155 248 6.5 250 1,860 490 180 300 4
Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro Roadster DSG £ 29,745 € 36,600 $ 45,200 580 155 248 6.4 250 1,860 N/A 180 300 2
Audi TT 1.8 T Quattro Roadster 225 £ 29,825 € 36,700 $ 45,300 870 151 241 6.6 225 1,465 N/A 220 385 2
Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro Roadster £ 30,595 € 37,700 $ 46,500 580 155 248 6.7 250 1,860 N/A 180 300 2
BMW X5 3.0i SE £ 35,735 € 44,000 $ 54,300 420 134 214 8.3 231 2,070 1,541 456 600 5
BMW X5 3.0d SE £ 36,110 € 44,400 $ 54,900 280 130 208 8.3 218 2,170 1,541 456 590 5
BMW X5 3.0i Sport £ 37,685 € 46,400 $ 57,300 420 134 214 8.3 231 2,070 1,541 456 600 5
BMW X5 3.0d Sport £ 38,060 € 46,800 $ 57,900 280 130 208 8.3 218 2,170 1,541 456 590 5
BMW X5 4.4i SE £ 48,105 € 59,200 $ 73,100 430 149 238 7 320 2,195 1,541 456 580 5
BMW X5 4.4i Sport £ 48,780 € 60,000 $ 74,100 430 149 238 7 320 2,195 1,541 456 580 5
BMW X5 4.8is Sport £ 58,445 € 71,900 $ 88,800 440 153 244 6.1 360 2,275 1,541 456 500 5
Chrysler Voyager 2.4 SE £ 18,495 € 22,800 $ 28,100 750 114 182 12.4 145 2,470 2,300 1,000 455 7
Chrysler Voyager 2.5 CRD SE £ 19,720 € 24,300 $ 30,000 970 115 184 11.9 141 2,560 2,300 1,000 525 7
Chrysler Voyager 2.4 LX £ 21,220 € 26,100 $ 32,300 750 114 182 12.4 145 2,480 2,300 1,000 445 7
Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD LX £ 23,190 € 28,500 $ 35,200 780 112 179 12 150 2,535 2,300 1,000 450 7
Jaguar XK8 Coupe £ 49,995 € 61,500 $ 76,000 660 155 248 6.1 300 1,685 N/A 327 2
Jaguar XK8 Convertible £ 56,795 € 69,900 $ 86,300 650 155 248 6.3 300 1,775 N/A 327 2
Jaguar XKR Coupe £ 59,995 € 73,800 $ 91,200 600 155 248 5.2 400 1,735 N/A 324 2
Jaguar XKR Convertible £ 66,795 € 82,200 $ 101,500 600 155 248 5.3 400 1,815 N/A 307 2
Land Rover Freelander 1.8E 3 Door Hardback £ 15,995 € 19,700 $ 24,300 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,194 473 458 4
Land Rover Freelander 1.8E 3 Door Softback £ 15,995 € 19,700 $ 24,300 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,194 473 458 4
Land Rover Freelander 1.8XEi 3 Door Hardback £ 16,995 € 20,900 $ 25,800 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,194 473 458 4
Land Rover Freelander 1.8XEi 3 Door Softback £ 16,995 € 20,900 $ 25,800 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,194 473 458 4
Land Rover Freelander 1.8E 5 Door Station Wagon £ 17,995 € 22,100 $ 27,400 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,319 546 462 5
Land Rover Freelander 1.8XEi 5 Door Station Wagon £ 18,995 € 23,400 $ 28,900 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,319 546 462 5
Land Rover Freelander 1.8SE 3 Door Hardback £ 19,395 € 23,900 $ 29,500 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,194 473 458 4
Land Rover Freelander 1.8SE 3 Door Softback £ 19,395 € 23,900 $ 29,500 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,194 473 458 4
Land Rover Freelander 1.8HSE 5 Door Station Wagon £ 22,995 € 28,300 $ 35,000 610 106 169 11.8 117 2,040 1,319 546 462 5
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 SE Auto £ 44,995 € 55,400 $ 68,400 880 111 177 12.7 174 2,435 1,756 535 5
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 HSE Auto £ 49,495 € 60,900 $ 75,200 880 111 177 12.7 174 2,435 1,756 535 5
Land Rover Range Rover Td6 Vogue Auto £ 56,995 € 70,100 $ 86,600 920 111 177 12.7 174 2,470 1,756 535 5
Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 SE Auto £ 50,995 € 62,800 $ 77,500 610 130 208 9.2 282 2,440 1,756 535 5
Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 HSE Auto £ 54,495 € 67,100 $ 82,800 610 124 198 8.3 282 2,440 1,756 535 5
Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue Auto £ 61,995 € 76,300 $ 94,200 610 130 208 9.2 282 2,440 1,756 535 5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6 S Auto £ 34,995 € 43,100 $ 53,200 850 120 192 12.7 188 2,455 2,013 1,140 615 5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6 SE Auto £ 39,995 € 49,200 $ 60,800 850 120 192 12.7 188 2,455 2,013 1,140 615 5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Auto £ 43,995 € 54,100 $ 66,900 850 120 192 12.7 188 2,455 2,013 1,140 615 5
Price Engine and Performance Capacity
Gross Cargo
Approx. 0-100 kph Cargo
Approx. US Range Top Speed Top Speed Vehicle Capacity Maximum
Manufacturer / Model UK RRP (£UK) European RRP (0-62 BHP Capacity Seats
RRP ($US) (km) (mph) (kph) Weight (Seats Load (kg)
(€) mph) (Seats Up)
(kg) Down)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 SE Auto £ 44,995 € 55,400 $ 68,400 590 130 208 8.9 295 2,480 2,013 1,140 590 5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 HSE Auto £ 49,995 € 61,500 $ 76,000 590 130 208 8.9 295 2,480 2,013 1,140 590 5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged V8 £ 58,995 € 72,600 $ 89,700 550 140 224 7.6 385 2,572 2,013 1,140 553 5
Lexus RX300 FWD £ 28,952 € 35,600 $ 44,000 670 112 179 7.9 230 1,755 2,399 1,085 630 5
Lexus RX300 AWD £ 38,182 € 47,000 $ 58,000 640 112 179 8 230 1,848 2,399 1,085 630 5
Lotus Elise £ 26,160 € 32,200 $ 39,800 410 150 240 5 190 901 N/A 2
Lotus Esprit V8 £ 50,175 € 61,800 $ 76,300 480 180 288 4.5 350 1,293 N/A 2
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI (Manual) £ 31,715 € 39,000 $ 48,200 740 115 184 12.2 163 2,870 N/A 1,061 635 5
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI SW (Manual) £ 33,915 € 41,700 $ 51,600 740 115 184 12.2 163 2,870 N/A 1,061 635 5
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI (Auto) £ 31,715 € 39,000 $ 48,200 740 115 184 12.2 163 2,870 N/A 1,061 635 5
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML270 CDI SW (Auto) £ 33,915 € 41,700 $ 51,600 740 115 184 12.2 163 2,870 N/A 1,061 635 5
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML350 £ 36,330 € 44,700 $ 55,200 650 127 203 9.1 235 2,870 N/A 1,061 685 5
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML500 £ 45,290 € 55,700 $ 68,800 560 137 219 7.7 292 2,870 N/A 1,061 660 5
Mercedes-Benz M Class ML55 £ 54,760 € 67,400 $ 83,200 630 146 233 6.8 347 2,870 N/A 1,061 545 5
Porsche Boxster 2.7 £ 32,518 € 40,000 $ 49,400 660 159 254 6.2 240 1,610 N/A 280 315 2
Porsche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic £ 34,278 € 42,200 $ 52,100 660 159 254 7.1 240 1,655 N/A 280 300 2
Porsche Boxster 3.2S £ 38,918 € 47,900 $ 59,200 610 166 265 5.5 280 1,630 N/A 280 285 2
Porsche Boxster 3.2S Tiptronic £ 40,678 € 50,100 $ 61,800 610 166 265 6.3 280 1,670 N/A 280 285 2
Porsche Cayenne 4.5S Tiptronic £ 44,710 € 55,000 $ 68,000 520 150 240 7.2 340 2,245 1,770 541 816 5
Porsche Cayenne 4.5 V8 Turbo Tiptronic £ 69,150 € 85,100 $ 105,100 520 165 264 5.6 450 2,355 1,770 541 816 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI £ 30,325 € 37,300 $ 46,100 1,010 114 182 12.4 174 2,229 1,570 555 621 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Sport £ 31,395 € 38,600 $ 47,700 1,010 114 182 12.4 174 2,850 1,570 555 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Auto £ 31,765 € 39,100 $ 48,300 990 111 177 12.9 174 2,229 1,570 555 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 £ 32,300 € 39,800 $ 49,100 740 124 198 9.9 241 2,945 1,570 555 731 5
Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI Sport Auto £ 32,835 € 40,400 $ 49,900 990 111 177 12.9 174 2,850 1,570 555 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Sport £ 33,370 € 41,100 $ 50,700 740 122 195 9.9 241 2,945 1,570 555 731 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Auto £ 33,740 € 41,500 $ 51,300 720 122 195 9.9 241 2,945 1,570 555 731 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Sport Auto £ 34,810 € 42,800 $ 52,900 720 122 195 9.9 241 2,945 1,570 555 731 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Auto £ 34,835 € 42,900 $ 52,900 910 125 200 9.9 225 2,945 1,570 555 415 5
Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Sport Auto £ 35,905 € 44,200 $ 54,600 910 125 200 9.9 225 2,945 1,570 555 415 5
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 S (Manual) £ 30,735 € 37,800 $ 46,700 740 115 184 12.3 163 2,735 1,837 249 621 7
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T S (Manual) £ 31,230 € 38,400 $ 47,500 640 130 208 9.5 210 2,700 1,837 249 615 7
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 SE (Manual) £ 33,085 € 40,700 $ 50,300 740 115 184 12.3 163 2,735 1,837 249 621 7
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T SE (Manual) £ 33,085 € 40,700 $ 50,300 640 130 208 9.5 210 2,700 1,837 249 615 7
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 S (Auto) £ 30,735 € 37,800 $ 46,700 740 115 184 12.3 163 2,735 1,837 249 621 7
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T S (Auto) £ 31,230 € 38,400 $ 47,500 640 130 208 9.5 210 2,700 1,837 249 615 7
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 SE (Auto) £ 33,085 € 40,700 $ 50,300 740 115 184 12.3 163 2,735 1,837 249 621 7
Volvo XC 90 2.5 T SE (Auto) £ 33,085 € 40,700 $ 50,300 640 130 208 9.5 210 2,700 1,837 249 615 7
Volvo XC 90 2.4 D5 Executive £ 43,140 € 53,100 $ 65,600 740 115 184 12.3 163 2,735 1,837 249 621 7
Volvo XC 90 2.9 T6 Executive £ 45,665 € 56,200 $ 69,400 480 130 208 9.3 272 2,760 1,837 249 621 7