Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are the most popular type of vehicles in the UAE and have a significant customer base in the country. These vehicles are famous among the UAE’s SUV enthusiasts for their adventure-ready nature, flawless performance in difficult road and weather conditions, and last but not the least, their advanced safety features.
New SUVs are high-performance off-road machines that are equipped with advanced safety features for safe commuting, especially on the off-road tours and long road trips in the UAE. Along with the safety features, modern day off-road vehicles are also equipped with state-of-the-art driver assist features that ultimately makes driving safer and easier than ever before.
Some new SUVs have been recently launched in the UAE and these SUVs offer the industry’s most top-of-the-line safety features as standard to the customers. Let’s review these jewels of the modern day SUV segment to know what makes them the safest SUVs to buy in the UAE this year.
Tesla Model X 2017
This February, Tesla launched its Tesla Model X in the UAE and this all-electric SUV has everything that an SUV enthusiast can ask for in a luxury SUV. Along with the autonomous driving mode, mind-blowing fast acceleration, ample space for passengers and an exquisite design, the highlight of this masterpiece by Tesla is its advanced active safety package.
Tesla Model X has been claimed by the company as the safest luxury SUV in the world and the availability of some of the cutting-edge safety features in Tesla Model X certainly justifies Tesla’s claim.
Listed below are the advanced safety features of Tesla Model X:
- Eight Surround Cameras to Provide the Driver with a 360 degree Vision around the Vehicle
- Forward Facing Radar to Improve Visibility in Bad Weather
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Side Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Autopilot Driver Assistance
Tesla Model X offers some of the industry’s best safety features that ensure the safety of its occupants and also provide amazing utility and efficiency in its performance. Tesla Model X boasts the longest driving range for an all-electric SUV in the world as it can travel up to 295 miles on a single charge. While the Panoramic Windshield of Tesla Model X adds to its style statement, the striking “Falcon Wings” make it a sight to behold for SUV enthusiasts. Tesla Model X is available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 344,000.
Nissan Pathfinder 2018
Recently launched in the UAE, the Nissan Pathfinder 2018 lays the foundation for enhanced safety standards in the new and upcoming vehicles by Nissan. Along with improved safety, the Nissan Pathfinder 2018 is a completely upgraded version of its ongoing model. It is a rugged, adventure-ready and high-performance SUV that brings new possibilities of adventure and thrill. Nissan has introduced many new safety features in this SUV, which makes it one of the safest SUVs available in the UAE.
Listed below are the top-notch safety features available as a standard in the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder:
- Forward Collision Warning System
- Nissan Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Nissan Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
- Nissan Intelligent Distance Control
- Nissan Intelligent Backup Intervention
- Nissan Intelligent Around View Monitor
- 360 Degree Around View Monitor
Nissan Pathfinder is now safer than ever before with all these excellent safety features. The all-new Nissan Pathfinder fuses utility and performance in the most prolific manner with upgraded features like a more aerodynamic body, improved outputs with a 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 271hp and enhanced driving dynamics to perform flawlessly in challenging road and weather conditions. Nissan Pathfinder is available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 119,000.
Also read: The Upgraded Nissan Pathfinder 2018 Now Available in the UAE
Volkswagen Tiguan 2017
Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 is another famous SUV available in the UAE that provides enhanced safety to its driver and passengers. Tiguan delivers outstanding performance with its all-wheel and all-weather drive and delivers an enthralling performance with its “Sports Mode.” It is one of the safest SUVs going around as it offers some essential safety features as standard to the customers.
Following are the safety features of the Volkswagen Tiguan 2017:
- Brake Disc Drying System
- Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
- High Strength Steel Cage
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
Other than its impressive safety package, Volkswagen Tiguan is a popular SUV in the UAE because of its authoritative performance. It boasts a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that generates 200 horsepower and 207lb-ft of torque. With that, Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 is also a fuel-efficient SUV and delivers a fuel average of 20mpg in the city and 24mpg on the highways. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the UAE market at a starting price of AED 90,000.
Cadillac Escalade 2017
Cadillac Escalade is a well-known name in the UAE’s SUV segment. One major reason for an increase in the demand of Cadillac Escalade in the UAE is its advanced and comprehensive nature of safety features offering. Cadillac Escalade 2017 is one of those SUVs that offers the maximum number of safety features as standard to customers and gives the utmost priority to the safety of the driver and passengers. The Escalade is loaded with some spectacular driver assist and safety technologies, which not only make commuting safe, but also ensure a superlative driving experience.
All the important safety and driver assist features of the Cadillac Escalade 2017 are listed below:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Park Assist
- Surround Vision with Multiple Cameras
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Hill Start-Assist
- Lane Change Alert
- Automatic Safety Belt Tightening
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
With this top-of-the-line safety package, the Cadillac Escalade 2017 also packs a punch with mind-blowing performance. It is one of the most powerful SUVs available in the UAE as it boasts a monstrous 6.2-litre V8 engine that can easily produce a massive 420 horsepower and a torque of 420lb-ft. It is an all-in-one SUV as with enhanced safety and delightful performance, it also delivers an excellent fuel efficiency. With a fuel average of 15mpg in the city and 20mpg on the highways, the Cadillac Escalade 2017 is one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs available in the UAE. Cadillac Escalade 2017 is available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 302,000.
Volvo XC60 2017
Recently launched in the UAE, the Volvo XC60 is one of the safest SUVs available at a highly affordable price. While the design of the XC60 2017 personifies sheer elegance and class, it has a drivetrain that is best-suited for adventure trips in the UAE. It is a compact mid-size SUV that brings the best safety and driver assist features as standard to offer maximum safety and convenience on long road trips in the UAE.
Following is the list of advanced safety features and driver assist features present in the all-new Volvo XC60:
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Volvo On-Call Engine Remote Start
- Rear Parking Sensor and Back Up Camera
- Wi-Fi Hotspot with On-Board Apps
- Navigation with Real Time Traffic
- Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Leather Seats with Driver Seat Memory
Volvo XC60 is popular in the UAE for its advanced safety features, but there are also many other promising features that distinguish this SUV from other SUVs of the segment. It has a clear edge over other vehicles in the segment on the basis of its smart drivetrain that delivers an unbelievable fuel efficiency for a midsize SUV. Features like Drive-E Powertrain, fuel-efficient gear ratios and refined aerodynamics ensure that the Volvo XC60 delivers a fuel average of 23mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highways.
The Volvo XC60 is also a robust SUV as it comes with a high-end Drive-E 2.0-litre I-4 turbo/supercharger engine that generates a stunning 302 horsepower. While the Volvo XC60 blends the safety, performance and fuel-efficiency in a spectacular way, it incredibly maintains a highly affordable price-tag for the customers in the UAE. The Volvo XC60 2017 can be purchased in the UAE at the starting price of AED 112,900.
Key Takeaways
Modern SUVs provide maximum safety to driver and passengers in adverse driving conditions to minimize the probability of a dangerous road accident. With enhanced driving dynamics, improved performance outputs and fuel-efficiency, SUVs of modern times are better than ever. All five SUVs reviewed in this blog offer the most advanced safety features to driver and passengers and hence are the safest SUVs available in the UAE car market.
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