Some love it small and noisy while others prefer it small and quiet, well there others whose palms sweat simply by seeing them big and monstrous!
I speak of 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) cars that are monstrous and guzzle down fuel without a care for the inflation. Their engines are powerful and the machines snake smoothly through any kindly of terrain making them very favorable for the African roads. Who would hate such an engine? Well, they cost an arm and a leg and, do not be scared of the figures; they are worth every cent as they are strong, safe, and fearless on the road.
Below are the monstrous cars that rule the roads intimidating other users with not only their size but with the sound they expel from their powerful engines. They not only have earned the respect but have managed to earn so many people open admiration.
Below is a look at some of the most expensive 4-Wheel Drive cars available in the market today:
1. 2017 Bentley Bentayga – $297,400
One can never really go wrong with a car from Bentley carmakers, not with the cost included. The 2017 Bentley Bentayga one of Bentley’s gems and is a luxury car that goes for 297,400 dollars which translates to around 29,740,000 million shillings which is close to 30 million shillings!
The 2017 Bentley Bentayga W12 First edition features a 6.0L, W-12 engine that produces a remarkable 600 Hp of torque. The engine is nothing close to ordinary as it’s cooled with a twin-turbo and is controlled with an 8-gear automatic transmission including overdrive. The monstrous car has a 4-wheel ABS, integrated navigation system and all the pricey and classic features expected from Bentley.
2. 2016 Land Rover Range Rover – $244,500
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover is a gem from the legendary SUV-makers Land Rover.
It costs a whopping 244,500 dollars which is 24,450,000 million shillings close to 25 million shillings. The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover comes with a powerful 5.0L, V-8 Holland and Holland intercooled supercharged engine that produced an immense 550 Hp. It prides of unique features that include a side-sear mount airbag, an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a 4-wheel ABS amongst other breathtaking features that guarantee its money’s worth.
3. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G -$217,900
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G is another monstrous and pricey car from the German luxury carmakers, SUV.
It is estimated to cost 217,900 dollars which are 21,790,000 million shillings, an amount very close to 22 million shillings. It features an AMG 6L, V-12 engine with twin turbo-charging that produces an impressive 621 Hp of raw power. This SUV comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission, which is a little bit lower compared to the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, with overdrive, as well as a 4-wheel ABS, airbag occupancy sensors, automatic climate control among other features.
4. 2016 Porsche Cayenne – $157,300
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne is another pricey car that sells for an estimated 157,300 dollars which is 15,730,000 million shillings which is close to 16 million shillings. The 2016 Porsche Cayenne is from the SUV carmakers and is equipped with a powerful 4.8L, a V-8 engine with twin turbo-charge producing around 570 Hp. It too has an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, an integrated navigation system, rear-impact airbags, and driver knee airbag amongst other top-notch features.
5. 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class -$139,900
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is another pricy car from the German carmakers, estimated to cost 139,000 dollars which is 13,990,000 million shillings which is close to 14 million shillings. It features the AMG 5.5L, V-8 twin turbocharged engine producing an incredible 536 Hp of torque. It has a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive feature as well as a 4-wheel ABS amongst other features.
6. 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS – $124,100
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS is estimated to cost 124,100 dollars which is 12,410,000 million shillings. Made by the SUV German carmakers, it is equipped with the standard AMG 5.5L, V-8 twin turbocharged engine that produces around 577 Hp of torque. Among its many features is a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel ABS.
7. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL – $121,100
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL costs around 121,100 dollars which is 12,110,000 million shillings. This German-made car features the standard AMG 5.5L, V-8 twin turbocharged engine that produces around 550 Hp of torque. It also houses a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and also features a 4-wheel ABS with an integrated navigation system and other features.
8. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class – $118,900
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class costs 118,900 dollars which is 11,890,000 million shillings. It comes with the standard AMG 5.5L, V-8 twin-turbo engine producing around 550 Hp of torque. It also features a 7-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. It houses a 4-wheel ABS along with an integrated and advanced navigation system amongst other features that come with its class.
9. 2016 Tesla Model X – $115,500
The Tesla Model X costs 115,000 dollars which is 11,500,000 million shillings. It is a full-sized car that is all-electric with a crossover SUV. The car is powered by twin lithium-ion battery packs (75-90 kW h) with an estimated EPA rated at above 400 km-range. It has falcon wing doors to enable access of the 2nd and 3rd-row seats.
10. 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport – $111,350
The 2016 Range Rover Sport is another land rover that costs 111,350 dollars which is 11,135,000 million shillings. The car features a 5L, V-8 supercharged SVR engine producing an immense 550 Hp. It also features an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel ABS, an integrated navigation system, airbag occupancy sensor amongst other features that make it common only among the who-is-who in the society.