The document discusses several of the most expensive SUVs in the world based on their luxury features and price tags. These include the Dartz Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition, priced at over $1 million and featuring gold plated windows and diamond encrusted speedometers. Another is the Warrior One Hummer H1 which sold at auction for $1.25 million. A third is the Spyker D8 Peking-to-Paris, a high performance crossover SUV classified as a super sport utility vehicle that was the most expensive SUV in 2009.

3. • First ever creation in the world of SUVs, the Dartz Prombron
Monaco Red Diamond Edition is a luxury SUV that has
claimed the title of the most expensive SUV for not only its
bespoke luxury but also for the surprise gift that comes with it.
The Monaco Red Diamond Edition features gold plated
windows, tungsten exhausts and as icing on the cake, this
fabulous armoured SUV comes with speed gauges that are
encrusted in diamonds. The luxury SUV is powered by a
monstrous V8 engine delivering 450hp and with bulletproof
Kevlar coating, the Red Diamond Edition is even claimed to be
RPG proof. However, the most alluring element of this
armoured SUV is the complimentary three bottles of one of the
most expensive vodka, Russo-Baltique, which costs a
staggering $1.35 million per bottle.

5. • Perhaps the most famous of all Hummer vehicles, the “Warrior
One” Hummer H1 which was put to the spotlight by the
globally renowned news network CNN has now become the
most expensive SUV 2007. It was at this auction that the
iconic Warrior One Hummer H1 was sold for a whopping $1.25
million. Before the auction, Warrior One went on an extensive
tour of military bases and medical centres in the U.S This
magnificent expensive SUV was claimed by Re/Max
International Inc. founder, Dave Liniger who posted a bid of $1
million, which was reinforced with an additional $250,000 bid
from businessman from North Dakota. Warrior One Hummer
H1 is powered by a 6.6 L turbo Duramax LLY V8 turbo Diesel
engine and comes with an Allison 1000 5-speed transmission,
while featuring steel reinforced chassis frame and a more
responsive steering gear.

7. • Designed and developed by Dutch supercar
manufacturer, Spyker Cars, the Spyker D8 Peking-to-
Paris is one of the most well-known luxury SUVs and
since it sale two years ago, has found its place as the
most expensive SUV 2009. The Spyker D8 is a high
performance crossover SUV. The Spyker D8 Peking-to-
Paris is powered by a 6.0 litre V8 engine taken from
Cadillac, which will deliver 500hp of power to the SUV.
The Spyker D8 is classified as a Super Sport Utility
Vehicle (SSUV), where in the vehicle incorporates
element of a SUV and the performance of a supercar.

9. • There sheer elegance and a robust aura exuberated by luxury
SUV is unmatched by any other vehicle. This is exactly what has
been achieved Canada based, Conquest Vehicles, with the
Knight XV, which is arguably one of the most expensive SUVs.
The Knight XV is powered by a 6.0 L Vortec V8 engine producing
350hp and Conquest even offers its customers with an additional
performance package, along with a 5-speed Torq Shift automatic
transmission. On the inside this extremely luxurious of all sports
utility vehicles feature luxury wool carpeting, a dual video screen
equipped dashboard, ultra suede upholstery, a DVD
system, satellite navigation and even comes with Bluetooth
connectivity. However, most awe inspiring element of the Knight
XV is its exterior, which is composed of ballistic hardened steel
and the SUV‟s 20 inch tires are crafted from a solid block of
forged aluminium. Furthermore, this marvellous and extremely
safe luxury SUV sports an armoured front grille, as well as
fenders that shielded from gunfire with the use of ballistic
fiberglass and Kevlar.

11. • Targeting the highly lucrative Indian automobile markets, the
globally revered manufacturer of luxury vehicles, Mercedes
Benz, launched its latest luxury SUV offering, the 2011
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG. Affectionately called the
„G-Wagon‟ this highly expensive SUV by Indian standards is
also the fastest SUV in India. The signifying letter ‟G‟ in the
G55 stands for German term, “Geländewagen which literally
means „cross country vehicle‟. The G55 AMG is powered by a
5.5 litre V8 petrol engine that produces an astounding 507hp
at 6,100 rpm which enables this high performance luxury SUV
to achieve an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in mere 5.5
seconds. Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG features an
anthracite Alcantara roof lining, along with leather interiors that
comes as standard with the SUV. Customers have an option of
choosing between a wood or leather steering wheel, while this
magnificent SUV has been integrated with the state of the art
COMAND APS Mercedes Telematics system.

13. • The Dartz Kombat T98 is one of the most expensive sports
utility vehicles that not only provides bespoke comfort, but is
also heavily armoured to sustain a hit from even an anti-tank
round. Designed and developed for complete protection, the
Kombat T98 is powered by a powerful VORTEC 8100 V8
engine delivering 340hp and with an Allison five speed
automatic transmission, the T98 can reach a top speed of 111
mph. On the inside, Dartz Kombat T98 features extensive use
of natural leather and exotic wood. However, the real punch of
this Rambo-style SUV lies in its armouring. Dartz offers its
customer various levels of protection, in which „Hi.Pro.S‟
provides the most effective safety. Consisting of Level B7
armour, this package is more than capable of keeping the
occupants safe and the SUV running, while withstanding a
7.62mm rounds from an AK-47 and the Hi Pro.S can even take
a direct hit from a RPG-7 rocket grenade.

15. • This latest sports utility vehicles offering from Aston
Martin will feature a state of the art SUV based on a four
door, four seat and a four wheel drive SUV blueprint. The
new Aston Martin Lagonda will be aimed primarily at the
Russian and Chinese markets, where there has been
significant demand for luxurious and expensive SUVs.
For these markets, Aston Martin has decided to offer the
Lagonda in armoured version as well.

17. • All-new 2011 Land Rover Range Rover SUV
Supercharged. Considered to be one of the most
expensive SUV, the Range Rover SUV Supercharged is
the perfect combination of bespoke luxury, comfort and
high levels of off-road performance. This fabulous luxury
SUV is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine
that churns out an astounding 510hp and propels the
Range Rover from 0 to 60 mph in just under six seconds.
On the inside, the Range Rover SUV Supercharged a
plethora of electronic amenities, including GPS
navigation, Bluetooth, voice activation and even steering
mounted controls. Furthermore, for an additional
$2,500, customers can opt for two headrest mounted
displays for the rear passengers.

19. • Volkswagen Touareg R50 is luxury SUV & has been
designed and developed to provide the customers with
the very best of bespoke comfort and the high
performance of a SUV. Considered to be one of the most
expensive SUVs, the Touareg R50 is powered by a 5.0-
litre V10 diesel engine that delivers a respectable 345
bhp, thus accelerating this latest luxury SUV from 0 to
100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds. Volkswagen has provided
the Touareg R50 with a ZF six-speed automatic
transmission, wherein the gear shifts can be easily
controlled via the steering column mounted paddles. The
interiors of this fabulous SUV are graced by Nappa
leather, while also featuring numerous electronic goodies,
such as electric seats, 10 speaker Dynaudio audio
systems etc..

21. • All new, 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. This magnificent
luxury SUV combines both the elements of high
performance sports utility vehicles as well as the bespoke
luxury which Porsche is so widely renowned for. The
Cayenne Turbo is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 engine
delivering 400 horsepower and when combined with an
eight-speed “Tiptronic” automatic transmission, the
Porsche SUV is capable of achieving a top speed of 172
mph. Furthermore, for a SUV, 2011 Porsche Cayenne
Turbo features quite a quick acceleration, covering 0 to
60 mph in just 5.6 seconds. On the inside, Cayenne
Turbo features a multi-functional flat-screen display along
with a HVAC system, infotainment system, as well as
satellite navigation.

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