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FORBES LIFE 2019 CAR GUIDE

SPORT-UTILITY
VEHICLES
ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN

Ready for Takeoff
AUDI Q8
Audi bolsters its SUV lineup for
2019 with this new luxury flag-
ship crossover. It’s wider and LAMBORGHINI URUS
lower than the current Q7, and
introduces a new exterior styling
to the brand. The interior looks ger interior. It packs a lively tur- power the iPace for nearly 240 production (999 units) two-door
and feels rich, and is highlighted bocharged four-cylinder engine miles, and it can reach 60 mph in Range Rover. Hand-built, it drips
by Audi’s customizable virtual- and comes with a Driver Select 4.5 seconds. Artificial intelligence of exclusivity and strikes a stun-
cockpit instrument panel and a Mode function, which allows a can learn a driver’s preferences ning profile. Buyers can choose
touchpad-controlled multimedia driver to fine-tune the XT4’s dy- and automatically adjust the cli- from scores of paint hues, door-
system. All-wheel drive is stan- namics. An available Active Sport mate control settings, seat posi- handle and tread-plate engrav-
dard and is rear-biased for a liveli- Suspension adjusts in real time tion, and radio stations at differ- ing, semiprecious-metal badging
er feel. An optional air suspension to maximize ride and handling ent times of the day. and myriad bespoke treatments.
with selectable driving modes en- characteristics over changing VITAL SPECS: TWIN ELECTRIC MOTORS WITH A slightly lower ride height and
ables a higher ground clearance to road conditions. 394 HP, 1-SPEED TRANSMISSION. other performance improvements
PRICE: $69,500
enhance the off-road abilities. VITAL SPECS: 2.0-LITER 237 HP afford crisper handling while
TURBOCHARGED FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE, maintaining an amenable around-
VITAL SPECS: 3.0-LITER 335 HP 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Rolling with the Bulls
SUPERCHARGED V6 ENGINE, 8-SPEED PRICE: $35,790 town ride and off-road dexterity.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
PRICE: $66,000 (ESTIMATED) LAMBORGHINI URUS VITAL SPECS: 5.0-LITER 557 HP
Shock and Awe SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE, 8-SPEED
The stunningly svelte Urus cross- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PRICE: $295,000
Hello, Caddy
JAGUAR iPACE over SUV debuts for 2019 and
CADILLAC XT4 stands as the only Lamborghini The High Roller
The compact iPace is Jaguar’s first
that can be used as a daily driv-
Cadillac finally fills an impor- full-electric vehicle, and it’s a deft ROLLS-ROYCE
er without sacrifice. As is Lam-
tant hole in its lineup with the combination of a sports car and CULLINAN
bo’s custom, the name is related
XT4 compact crossover for 2019. SUV. Wrapped in coupe-like styl-
to bulls, in this case a wild ances- Rolls-Royce debuts its first-ev-
It’s appealingly executed, with a ing, it’s roomy enough to seat five.
tor of domestic cattle. A 4.0-liter er SUV for 2019, the Cullinan. It’s
plush and purposeful five-passen- A lithium-ion battery pack can
twin-turbo V8 enables a 3.5-sec- named after the largest diamond
ond sprint to 60 mph. All-wheel ever discovered and is appropri-
The Electric Hog drive, active torque vectoring, ately formal-looking. It’s plen-
four-wheel steering, an adaptive ty posh and plush inside, and can
HARLEY-DAVIDSON air suspension, active roll stabili- be dressed up with an almost un-
LIVEWIRE
zation and carbon-ceramic brakes ending number of bespoke touch-
A truly iconic American brand, combine to deliver pulse-pound- es. For those who choose to drive,
Harley-Davidson introduces its ing performance. And its aircraft- the Cullinan can be fitted with
first-ever electric motorcycle for like cockpit is open to tremen- a rear split-fold bench seat for
2019, the big and bold LiveWire. dous customization. added cargo stowage. Those who
As is the case with electric cars, VITAL SPECS: 4.0-LITER 650 HP TWIN- prefer to be driven can specify
TURBOCHARGED V8 ENGINE, 8-SPEED
battery-powered bikes are in- rear multifunction buckets and a
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PRICE: $200,000
herently quick off the line, since console with a mobile bar and re-
an electric motor delivers 100% frigerator. The Cullinan is also en-
Coupe Dreams
of its torque immediately. There are no gears to shift or clutch to work, so gineered to tackle off-road trails
the power gets to the pavement even quicker—it’s expected to go from 0 to LAND ROVER RANGE without sacrificing the brand’s
60 mph in around four seconds. ROVER SV COUPE traditional “magic-carpet ride.”
VITAL SPECS: ELECTRIC MOTOR, 1-SPEED TRANSMISSION. PRICE: $30,000 (ESTIMATED) Land Rover enters the ultra-SUV VITAL SPECS: 6.75-LITER 563 HP TWIN-
TURBOCHARGED V12 ENGINE, 8-SPEED
market for 2019 with this limited- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PRICE: $325,000
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