Top 10 Luxury SUVs to take on the Winter

With winter of 2024/25 approaching, we thought there was no better time to update our list of what we think are the very best luxury SUVs right now which will see you and the family through the colder months in comfort and style.

#10  Mercedes-Maybach GLS600

 
The GLS is the largest of the Mercedes SUV range and that’s the reason it lends itself so well to being converted into the much more luxurious Maybach. Named the GLS600 this follows the recent Maybach trend of taking an existing Mercedes model and then taking it to a new level in terms of comfort and luxury. Gone is the third row seating in the GLS and in its place is 2 ultra reclining rear seats with leg rests as part of the First-Class package and a beautifully veneered centre console and champagne fridge wedged in between the seats. 

Whilst there is also a 5 seat version if you are looking for a more practical version of the Maybach GLS which keeps the middle seat, the bigger appeal here is as a chauffeur car where you can kick back and shut yourself off from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. For the ultimate statement try and find one with the two-tone paint finish.

 #9 Bentley Bentayga Azure EWB

The Bentayga continues to evolve and in 2022 it introduced the Extended Wheelbase variant in order to provide rear passengers with more leg room. With their limousine style Mulsanne model ending production around a similar time, the Bentayga EWB was effectively a replacement for their more chauffeur focused clients. 

Whilst most EWBs keep the 5 seat layout, there is an option for a 4 seat version for those who like to be driven in absolute luxury. Bentley then introduced some different trim levels for the EWB including the Azure model which focuses on unrivalled well-being and has a rather distinguished front grille to differentiate from the regular model.

#8 Land Rover Defender 110 OCTA

Whilst the new Land Rover Defender might not win any awards for luxury, it's undoubtedly become one of the most in-demand premium SUVs and is always a consideration for our clients who want a slightly more rugged appeal.

Whilst the V8 version has always been the best-seller at Romans, the introduction of a new top of the range OCTA version is going to become the must-have variant. Not only will it be the most powerful Defender ever, it's also set to take the luxury up a notch, whilst diminishing none of the toughness and off-road ability.

#7 Aston Martin DBX 707

When Aston Martin joined the SUV party with the release of the DBX in 2020, many of us thought maybe this was one luxury SUV too many but it's managed to carve out a place in the market and quickly became the best selling Aston Martin outselling all of the other models combined.

The top of the range is the DBX 707 which focuses on adding class-leading performance to go along with its undeniable charisma and handsome looks. Another round of updates will occur for the 2025 model with a brand new interior in line with the new DB12 and Vantage models are keeping the DBX fresh and desirable for the foreseeable future.

#6 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

Well there had to be a Porsche in this list and whilst the Cayenne might not have the all-out luxury appeal of some of the others in this list, it's performance is up there with the best, especially in 'Turbo GT' guise.

Still the fastest SUV around the Nurburgring the Turbo GT pulls no punches when it comes to extracting performance out of an SUV. Whilst the Cayenne did receive a facelift in 2023, so far in the UK there has not been anything to top the Turbo GT, even if they have a created a 'GT Package' for their new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. 

#5 Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge

The most expensive SUV in our list is the Cullinan Black Badge and is very much pitched by Rolls Royce as the ultimate luxury SUV. Whilst maybe not everyone loved the design of the Cullinan when it was first released, the Black Badge variant went some way to making amends with it's darker more striking appearance.

Whilst the ride comfort is unrivalled in the Cullinan, the extra power from the Black Badge, as well as the upgraded interior laced with stunning technical carbon fibre makes it the one to have. Make sure you pick one with the Starlight headlining for added luxury.

#4 Mercedes AMG G63

Perhaps the most popular SUV on the list is the G-wagon and in particular the G63, which is one of our best-selling models at Romans. Whether it's the utilitarian looks, the thunderous V8 soundtrack or all the wonderful Mercedes tech inside, the combination of it all just works a treat.

Mercedes have recently added further desirability to the car with a facelift which gives the car a number of tweaks including a new active ride control suspension improving the comfort and handling of the car.

#3 Lamborghini Urus Performante

There is no denying that the Lamborghini Urus has been one of the biggest automotive success stories in recent times, but Lamborghini being Lamborghini, will always look to outdo themselves and the release of the Urus Performante took things up another notch.

Positioned as a more performance-orientated variant over the Urus and Urus S, the Performante is just more special both in terms of the way it looks and drives. Lamborghini have hit a home run with the Urus and it’s definitely worth pushing the boat out for the Performante version.

#2 Range Rover SV

It’s already been 2 years since the 5th generation Range Rover was introduced and despite the insurance woes, the new Range Rover remains the absolute pinnacle of luxury motoring. It’s the original luxury SUV and the one that all it’s competitors have looked up to as they try to take a slice of the burgeoning SUV market but the Range Rover has largely managed to stay ahead of the competition.

The SV model is the top of the range and whether you get the practicality of it’s 7 seat model, or the more luxurious 4 or 5 seat versions, for many people the Range Rover SV is the one and only choice when it comes to buying a luxury SUV.

#1 Ferrari Purosangue

Whilst technically Ferrari are still not calling it an SUV, for us it wasn’t a hard choice to send the Purosangue straight to the top of our list as the best SUV of them all. Whilst it might not quite have the chauffeur appeal of some of the others in this list, there is a special feeling when you get behind the wheel of a Purosangue that no other SUV can match.

The V12 soundtrack is a joy to behold, the performance is breathtaking and it has a presence especially when spec’d in a certain way, that just means it has to sit on top of the throne.