New kid on the block is priced to sell

THERE’S no denying that SUVs are taking the motoring world by storm, and these days many buyers simply can’t resist the allure of a vehicle that towers above traffic, although their rugged looks and family-friendly practicality are no doubt also attracting buyers to the high-riding realm.

The trouble is, most SUVs are quite expensive and even many of the compact ones are breaching the R300 000 mark,