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What Car? Personal Shopper: best luxury SUV for less than £60,000

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The reader

Dear What Car?,

I've just retired from full-time work and want to upgrade my car. My wife and I plan on doing road trips across the UK to see friends and go on holiday, and our old family SUV is looking a bit tired. I'd like something luxurious that can carry us in absolute comfort. It has to have a premium badge, too, and enough space for our family and luggage. My budget is around £60,000. Can you help?

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Harold

Drives: Volvo XC60

The brief

Sounds like you're looking into the realm of the luxury SUV. Diesel engines will be your best bet if you're doing lots of miles, as you might expect to cover on a country-wide road trip. An automatic gearbox should be a given here, too.