Least bumpy/uncomfortable fast SUV?

[SimpleSam]

Had a back op, getting rid of my low down fast convertible, resigned to having to drive a SUV from now on.

Initially hated them, now they've grown on me. But because of my back I'm looking for what is least jarring over bumps.

Yes I can test drive these but it will be hard to assess and remember in a 10min test drive with different roads, different days, different wheels and tyres.

Does anyone know what the bumpiness of the ride is like on the following, in their most comfortable mode (obviously when I can be arsed to go fast I'll gladly switch to sports mode but as a daily driver I mostly will have on comfort setting).

BMW X5M (F85)
Porsche Cayenne Turbo (or Turbo S)
Porsche Macan
Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Tesla Model X
Land Rover Velar SVR
Land Rover Sport SVR

For a frame of reference, I am currently borrowing a Porsche Cayenne Hybrid thing (0-60 6.5s or so), fairly fast (ish) with 22" wheels which is very pleasant to drive. I can feel the bumps over potholes (probably because of the wheels) but it doesn't bother me.

Any thoughts appreciated, thanks helpful people

[neil-1323bolts]

Hi , we have a cayenne and it is not at all bumpy in any of the damper settings but what I do find is body roll is significantly more in comfort mode which can leave me feeling a bit queasy if I am not driving so that setting is best reserved for motorway only , it's a great family vehicle . I looked recently at changing it as its 5 years old now , I looked at Mercedes, Audi , and vw suv's , and came to the conclusion none of them were as good as what we already have so we are keeping it !

[Xcore]

Track hawk

[SWoll]

If it's comfort and speed you're after I'd be looking at the FFRR in V8S Autobiography trim personally. Don't know your budget but used examples start at £50k or os.

[RS MOJO]

RR Sport SVR is surprisingly compliant considering everything else it can do too.- also 22" wheels don't ruin it at all.
Velar SVR / F-Pace SVR are yet to arrive so couldn't tell you.

Only had limited (under a mile) in X5 / Cayenne in the last year or so and they seemed harsher to me, but these can be very dependent on tyres/ wheel sizes etc.

I'd try and arrange a back-to-back with all your top considerations on the same day - here BMW are next door to JLR and Porsche only 15 mins down the road so you could conceivably do all 3 together on the same roads etc if booked sensibly.

For real comfort tho look at the FF RR... not just the ride, the seats make a big difference too - arguably more so if you suffer.

[Edible Roadkill]

Xcore said:

Track hawk

Seconded

[ZX10R NIN]

Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new...

The ride on the standard SRT is good & not overly crashy, the rest of the car is good fun too.

SRT

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I do agree with the above that a full fat RR Autobiography will be the most comfortable.

[m3jappa]

recently got a cayenne v8 diesel , its on air and has 21" wheels. Feels lovely to me and i am still in shock at just how capable it is tbh. Point to point for a car thats over 2 tonnes it is unbelievable.

[SWoll]

Edible Roadkill said:

Xcore said:

Track hawk

Seconded

£92k for a Jeep?

[couragebest88]

I too had a back op (L5/S1 discectomy) 3 years ago and had to switch to an SUV for a bit. First had a ‘58 RRS v6 diesel then upgraded to a ‘10 5.0 SC autobiography. Both incredibly comfortable. I couldn’t sit in a saloon for more than 5 mins but in the RRS I was fine for hours on end. I was always amazed at the total lack of body roll with the air suspension. If you go with one make sure you have enough money behind you for maintenance - nothing is cheap. When they’re running well they’re spot on. FFRR would be even more comfortable of course.

I’m very tempted by the 6.4 SRT these days.

Regarding the trackhawk - imagine amount how many horses you’ll get for your £ in 3 years on a used one.