These SUVs are some of the biggest cars money can buy short of people movers and commercial vehicles, so you'd expect they would offer a lot of room in the cargo bay.
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Not all of them are equal, though. How can you be sure you're getting the most bang for your buck when buying an extra large SUV?
To help figure it out, we've taken the cars in the SUV upper large categories on the VFACTS sales charts and compared them based on boot space.
We've chosen to combine the two SUV upper large categories, which were less then $120,000 and more than $120,000, because there is limited choice in the cheaper segment.
Throughout the article, we've sorted by largest boot space with the first and second rows in place.
We've also left out the Aston Martin DBX, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, and Rolls-Royce Cullinan, as they're quite pricey in comparison.
When listing details we've only detailed the model variant with the most boot space, as different body shapes and seat configurations can cause figures to vary.
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Nissan Patrol
The seven-seat Nissan Patrol tops the list with the most boot space in all three configurations. With the third row folded, it has a claimed capacity of 1413 litres.
It's also the cheapest car here, as it starts at $87,900 before on-road costs for the base Ti. Going to the top of the range takes you to the Warrior, which is still sharply priced against its competition at $104,160 before on-roads.
Even with all seven seats up you get 467 litres of space, and fully expanded it's rated at a cavernous 2623 litres. All that while retaining a full size alloy spare wheel across the range.
Additionally, Nissan offers a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty on the Patrol, alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as of this year.
Land Rover Discovery
Moving to Europe brings us to the first of two Land Rovers, the Discovery. The seven-seater offers 1274 litres of boot space with the third row stowed away.
There are multiple variants to choose from, though they all offer the same boot capacity. The range starts at $109,154 before on-roads for the base diesel model, meaning it's not much more expensive than the larger Patrol.
At the top of its range the Discovery will set you back $130,367 before on-roads.
As is typical of most European SUVs on this list, the second row splits three ways for full access to the maximum boot capacity. At 2391 litres, it's smaller than the Patrol but still among the larger offerings here, and you still get a full size spare.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series
After the Discovery is the ever-popular Toyota LandCruiser, specifically the seven-seat 300 Series. With the third row out of the way, you'll get 1004 litres of boot space.
There are also five-seat versions in the form of the GX, GR Sport, and Sahara ZX, which all offer a minimum 1131 litres of boot space that expands to 2052 litres with the second row folded.
In the seven-seat GXL, VX, and Sahara variants, minimum boot space is 175 litres with all seats in place. With the two rear rows down, that number expands to 1967 litres.
The range starts at $98,076 before on-roads for the base GX, and you get a full-size spare across the range. Whether it's made of steel or alloy depends on the specific variant.
Lexus LX
Following closely behind its Toyota brother is the Lexus LX, which has a standard boot capacity of 982 litres in its seven-seat variants.
Much like the LandCruiser you can also opt for five seat versions. Capacities in those models are quoted at 1109 litres with the rear seats in place, and 1960 litres with them folded down.
In seven-seat configurations the LX offers one litre less than the LandCruiser at 174 litres, and the list's smallest maximum capacity for a seven-seater at 1871 litres.
The lineup starts at $157,061 before on-roads for the base 500d, and you get a full-size alloy spare as standard.
Range Rover
Up next is the Range Rover, which offers 1061 litres of boot space when the third row is not in use.
You've got a choice of seating configurations, but the seven seaters are the more capable offerings. Although they only have 212 litres of space with third row in place, you'll get the second-largest maximum capacity here at 2601 litres when all seats are folded.
In the five-seaters you'll get 818 litres of boot space, while at full capacity they offer 1841 litres.
Like the Discovery the second row seats offer a three-way split, but seven-seaters lose the full size spare wheel and get a tyre repair kit instead. The range starts at $258,489 before on-roads and extends to more than $400,000 at the very top.
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
There are three GLS-Class variants available for purchase. The cheaper of the two offer 890 litres of boot space with the third row folded down.
Those two variants are the GLS 450d 4Matic and the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, which are priced from $184,900 and $299,900 before on-roads respectively.
Additionally, you'll get 355 litres of space with the third row up, and it can expand to a maximum of 2400 litres. A space saver is included as standard on only the base GLS 450d, and the second row features a three-way split.
If you're after luxury, the five-seat Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic is an option for $409,900 before on-roads. With the second row up you'll get 520 litres of space, while the brand doesn't quote a maximum five-seat capacity.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
The first of two electric cars on this list is the seven-seat Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, which offers 880 litres of boot space with the third row folded down.
The base 450 4Matic is the only standard Mercedes-Benz EQS variant available, and it's priced from $194,900 before on-road costs. Boot space with the third row in place is larger than only the LandCruiser and LX at 195 litres, and maximum capacity is 2020 litres.
Like the GLS-Class there's also a Maybach version available in the form of the 680 4Matic, and it's only a five-seater. Boot capacity in its standard seats-up configuration is 440 litres, while a maximum capacity has not been quoted.
The Maybach version costs $328,607 before on-roads. The whole range receives a tyre repair kit as standard, while non-Maybach models feature a three-way second-row seat split.
Kia EV9
The only Korean car and last electric car on this list is the seven-seat Kia EV9, which is offered in three variants with a standard boot capacity of 828 litres.
Its range starts with the base Air RWD, which is priced from $97,000 before on-roads. Following are the Earth AWD and GT-Line AWD, which are priced at $106,500 and $121,000 before on-roads respectively.
They all have the same boot space figures, which includes a minimum capacity of 333 litres that expands to 2318 litres with both rear rows tucked away.
It's among the cheaper cars on this list despite being EV-only, but you do miss out on a spare wheel. It does benefit from Kia's seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
BMW X7
The first of two BMWs here is the X7 SUV. It's offered with seven seats, and 750 litres of boot space with the third row folded down.
There are three variants to choose from – a petrol, diesel, and M performance version – though they all offer the same cargo capacity. At minimum, you'll get 300 litres with the third row up, which can be expanded to 2120 litres with both rear rows out of the way.
The second row features a 60/40 split, though there are also captain's chairs available if that's better suited to your needs. Starting at $167,900 before on-roads for the base xDrive40i, the X7 range extends to $205,900 before on-roads for the M60i.
A space saver spare is included as standard, and you'll be covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty from BMW.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The last two cars on this list are five-seat only, first of which is the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. With the second row in place, you'll get 640 litres of boot space.
It's only available here in its AMG G63 guise, which is priced from $365,091 before on-roads. With the rear seats folded you get slightly more space than some of the seven seaters here, as it has a quoted capacity of 2010 litres.
The rear seats split 60/40, and you get a space saver spare mounted on the tailgate. Additionally, Mercedes offers a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
BMW XM
Bringing up the rear is the polarising BMW XM, which is a five-seater and offers 527 litres of boot space with the rear seats upright.
The range is priced from $302,200 to $349,900 before on-roads, and boot capacity is the same across the board. When the rear seats are folded, boot capacity is quoted at 1820 litres.
That makes it the smallest of the list in all configurations, and you only get a tyre repair kit in lieu of any kind of spare wheel.
BMW does offer its standard five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with the XM.
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
