【SUV 2025 Recommendations】10 Popular SUV Selection Guide (Including Price Comparisons for Benz, Toyota, and Other Brands)

SUV stands for Sport Ultility Vehicle, which is a vehicle that has both sporty performance and usable space. Since the SUV has a higher ground clearance, it not only helps to traverse bumpy roads, but the driver's seat also has a wider field of vision, making it easier to drive. In addition, the passenger space and cargo capacity are larger than private cars, and it is highly practical and very popular among users.

Mercedes-Benz's SUV models are named in the same way as the brand's private car series, with A, E, and S used as the grade distinction. The English letters before the model represent different power systems, which are mainly divided into three categories.

Electric SUV series: a series of models headed by the word EQ. The models from small to large are EQA, EQB, EQE SUV and EQS SUV.

Petrol SUV series: a series of models beginning with GL. The models from small to large are GLA, GLB, GLE and GLS.

G Series: Luxury off-road models developed for off-road driving.

The EQB is a 7-seater SUV with a trunk space of 465 liters and a maximum of 1,620 liters. The built-in lithium-ion batteries are combined in multiple modules and installed on the chassis to save space and balance the center of gravity. The manufacturer also provides an 8-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty for the lithium-ion battery. The motor output is 192.6 ps and the range is 474 km (WLTP). It supports 100 kW charging, and it only takes about 32 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.

The GLB 250 4MATIC adopts a 2+3+2 three-row seat design, and the third row of seats can be folded flat to increase cargo space. Equipped with a 2-liter inline four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine and an 8-speed DCT automatic transmission, plus an all-wheel drive system, it provides 227 ps of horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds. The Keyless-Go system has a Hands-Free Access function, which allows the tailgate to open automatically by simply kicking your foot near the sensor under the rear of the vehicle.

All BMW SUV models are named with the letter "X", such as the well-known SUV series such as X3, X4 and X5. This tradition has not changed in the electric car era, except that an i or x is added, such as the iX and XM series.

Electric SUV series: iX, iX M60, iX1, iX2, iX3, XM

Gasoline SUV series: X3, X4, X5, X6, X7

BMW's new generation electric car iX series includes xDrive40, xDrive50 and top-of-the-line iX M60 models. The xDrive40 and xDrive 50 share the same 76.6 kWh battery capacity. But the horsepower and range performance are very different. The xDrive40 provides 330.5 ps horsepower and a range of 420 km. The xDrive50 offers 530 ps of power and a range of 605 km. Of course, there is a big difference in the price of the two cars, with the price difference of one for the other being HK$400,000.

The BMW X5 is very popular among Hong Kong people. It has a very domineering appearance and offers a 7-seat design. The luggage compartment has a capacity of up to 650 liters, and the capacity can be increased to 1,870 liters by folding the third row of seats at the push of a button, allowing for a large amount of space to be stored. It is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 14.9-inch touch screen, as well as Digital Key electronic car key and Live Cockpit Professional real-time navigation function.

Like BMW, which is also from Germany, AUDI’s SUV models are also distinguished by English letters, and AUDI uses the letter "Q". For example, Q2, Q3 and Q5, some models have RS written on them to represent high-performance versions. The Sportback has a slanted tail design, which makes its appearance more sporty, but the trunk space is slightly reduced. For electric vehicles, the word "e-tron" will be added, such as Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron, which is very easy to identify.

Q4 e-tron is Audi's third electric car model launched in Hong Kong, and is positioned in the small to medium-sized electric SUV segment. The Q4 e-tron adopts the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) chassis and has a wheelbase length of 2,767 mm, providing ample passenger space and 520-liter luggage trunk capacity. The battery capacity is 82 kWh, supports 135 kW DC charging, and can be charged from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes. An optional SONOS sound system is available, with 10 speakers, including center and subwoofer.

The Q3 35 TFSI is equipped with a 48V mild-hybrid system and cylinder-on-demand technology, which can control the number of cylinder switches according to the situation, with fuel consumption as low as 13 - 21.3 km / L. The Q3 is 4,500 mm long and has a luggage compartment capacity of 530 litres. In terms of safety equipment, the Q3 is equipped with the Audi pre Sense safety system, which uses radar to detect pedestrians and other vehicles, issues warnings in emergencies, and even automatically activates emergency braking.

The bZ4X is Toyota's first electric car to arrive in Hong Kong as a licensed product, equipped with Toyota's third-generation active safety system. It has 203 ps of horsepower and 266 Nm of torque, a range of 436 km (WLTP), and fast charging from 10% - 80% takes 30 minutes. The car is equipped with all the necessary equipment, including a panoramic sunroof with electric curtains, a 12.3-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay, a JBL 9-speaker audio system, a wireless phone charging device and heated and cooled front seats.

Honda, another Japanese brand, also chose an SUV model as its first electric car to be introduced to Hong Kong. The e:N1 is 4,385 mm long and has a luggage compartment capacity of 361 litres, which increases to 1,176 litres with the rear seats folded down. In terms of power, it has a built-in 68.8 kWh battery that provides 204 ps and 310Nm of torque, with a range of 412 km (WLTC). The 15.1-inch vertical screen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and Honda SENSING active safety system.

For users who find it inconvenient to charge their vehicles frequently, hybrid engines are also a way to reduce driving costs. The Nissan Qashqai Turbo Mild Hybrid is equipped with a 1.3-liter inline four-cylinder turbo engine and a 12V mild-hybrid hybrid system, with a fuel consumption of 15.2 km/L. Using the CMF-C chassis, the body rigidity is increased by 41% compared to the previous generation, while the weight is reduced by 60kg. The front seats have massage function and the cabin is equipped with a BOSE audio system.

Amid the general trend towards electric energy and small-displacement engines, the Mazda CX-90 is equipped with a 3.3-liter straight-six turbo engine, coupled with a 48V mild-hybrid system, which produces 345 ps of horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. The CX-90 is equipped with a body balance control assist system. When it detects that the lateral force of the body is too great, it will achieve body balance by increasing tire braking. The car is also equipped with a personal recognition function, which will automatically adjust the seat, steering wheel and side mirror angles when your height is entered.

SUV has many advantages, but is it suitable for everyone? The following 5 factors may help you further understand whether an SUV is suitable for you.

1. Road surface capability

If you frequently drive on roads with poor conditions, such as in rural areas, an SUV with a higher ground clearance can help avoid "bottom-scratching". Many SUVs are equipped with 4-wheel drive, which allows them to perform better on wet or bumpy roads.

2. Vehicle height

The seat position of an SUV is higher than that of a private car, so the driver can get a better field of vision and even a novice driver can easily control it. However, when entering and exiting the parking lot, you need to pay attention to whether the parking lot is high enough.

3. Cargo space

SUVs have a larger interior space, and the trunk is connected to the cabin, making the luggage compartment's carrying capacity even greater than that of private cars. This makes it suitable for users who often need to place large items.

4. Number of passengers

SUV has a spacious interior space. Many brands have also launched 7-seat SUVs. Although the sense of space in the third row is slightly inferior to that of MPVs, it is also a good choice if you need to increase the number of passengers occasionally.

5. Fuel consumption performance

If you are very concerned about fuel consumption, a big SUV may disappoint you. Since SUVs have greater wind resistance and are heavier than private cars, their fuel consumption is generally higher.