So far they have been the preserve of large European luxury brands, symbols of status and power. However, the new Hyundai Grand Santa Fe and Mazda CX-9 are released in the market to convince that in the segment of large SUVs not only weighs the logo. Popular in North America, what big way all over 4.80 meters, 7 seats and all-wheel drive can be found in our market for less than 50,000 euros? The search returns us just 5 results …

With the economic “boom” lived their golden years, but even now in sharp decline in sales, the big 7-seater SUV is still one of the most aspirational vehicles From the market. In recent years, Audi Q7, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 or Land Rover Discovery have maintained a tough battle for copar the segment, a struggle in which they have also played strong Mercedes ML, Porsche Cayenne Y Volkswagen Touareg, In this case discarded by having only 5-seater versions. Only need to cross data in them always to find common denominators: all have ostentatious bodies more than 4.80 meters, AWD… and a distinctive logo luxury.

The market, however, offers other alternatives perhaps more modest but equally powerful for those who crave a big 7-seater SUV. And more today with the announcement of the new Hyundai Grand Santa Fe Y CX-9, unpublished so far in Europe. Adapted from its main market, the US, now they try to convince imposing their best price / space / equipment. They thus join three other major popular 7-seater SUV. Ruled by its focus Minivan one SsangYong Rodius, Also impressive (5.13 meters), with giant 7-seater and available since only € 35,900 with all-wheel drive… what other weapons presents the market in this segment? Let us start from the base price.

Fiat Freemont: from 30,490 euros

Our particular ranking starts interesting Fiat Freemont, an Italian giant who inherited the Dodge Journey base disappeared to reinvent itself as its closest SUV from the minivan earlier conception. With some long 4.89 meters long and always with 7 seats more than reasonable standard, you have wheel-drive only with an engine 2.0 Diesel 170 hp which, without being too fast, performs well and does not spend excessively. A car more than adequate for what little it costs.

Mitsubishi Montero: from 36,900 euros

The list continues with a true icon of 4×4: he Mitsubishi Montero. With a gigantic body 4.90 meters, with a huge habitability for 7 passengers and always with a good boot, you find it for less than 37,000 euros always with all-wheel drive and a 3.2-liter turbodiesel engine and 200 hp. In its favor, the biggest Campero approach: a genuine all pure soil with great levels to overcome the obstacles involved. Against a minor refinement to roll road, greater weight (2,350 kg part) and logically a higher fuel consumption. It is a 4×4 specialist.

Mazda CX-9: from 42,000 euros

Marketed in the United States since late 2006, Mazda has finally decided to bring its flagship Europe CX-9, which Spain in particular, reach 100 units. Announcing a great relationship between price, size and standard equipment, will be coming-out in December, always with 7 seats and no less than 5.1 meters of lengthy body. With an impressive and very attractive figure, all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox 6 speed, announces a very competitive price. Yes, mechanically it come with the same engine with which it is marketed in the United States: 3.7L V6 petrol and 273 hp, Today perhaps ill suited to European demand.

Nissan Pathfinder: from 44,500 euros

Another true specialist 4×4. In fact, the Pathfinder is of the few SUVs that still maintain chassis rails, for although Nissan has already announced a more modern new developments that adopts the monocoque and even 4×2 versions, the moment is not scheduled marketing in Spain: among other things, our current Pathfinder is manufactured in Barcelona. Opting to Nissan and have a classic all-terrain, always wheel-drive and reducing, that for less than 45,000 euros offers an engine 2.5 dCi 190 hp. With a more limited length (4.81 meters), its two seats in the third row are somewhat tight, but in return offers much luggage. Another pure 4×4, less adapted to road and Very high consumption, more even than the Mitsibishi Montero.

Hyundai Grand Santa Fe: from 45,950 euros

Closes the list of large SUV 7 seater 4×4 for less than 50,000 euros the last to arrive: A Santa Fe LWB It is emerging as perhaps the most recommendable alternative. With a good engine 2.2 CRDi 197 hp and consumption quite content offers 7 very good seats, a large trunk, much equipment and a ride quality and more significant accomplishment. This is the second attempt to Hyundai to enter the segment of large luxury SUV once disappeared the previous ix55. And, apparently seen, even without reaching the refinement and technology of a BMW X5 or Volvo XC90, is with Mazda in the best position to approach category. Not the cheapest, but a very good big SUV.