Market Watch: These Pre-Owned SUVs Are Built To Escape The Apocalypse

What comes to mind if the end of the world is nearing?

Some might climb the gates of a billionaire’s bunker, while others could just accept that their paths were chosen by fate. Well, the pandemic raised many question marks, rendering this scenario not entirely impossible.

On a more positive note, imagine that you have the funds to acquire some of the most luxurious SUVs in Singapore. While being in one built to withstand (rather than attempting to escape) doomsday sounds more logical, you’re bent on treating yourself to one final fuel-fed hurrah before the world potentially turns to dust.

These are your three best bets…

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser ZX

The Cybertruck’s big-chested attitude won’t do rival SUVs any favours, but when survival is at stake, we’ll most likely want to hop in a Toyota. The Land Cruiser is born from a nameplate steeped in folklore. Not only is it the go-to vehicle for desert adventures, it’s the companion of choice for humanitarian agencies. 500,000km of trouble-free mileage (not this unit though!) is not a myth.

This 7-seater Land Cruiser ZX with its 409 hp, 650 Nm 3.5-litre twin turbo V6 and bulletproof suspension setup will take you to far flung places. This trim includes screens for rear passengers - an ideal distraction from the mess that surrounds.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 Vogue

Arguments can be made in favour of electric or PHEV Range Rovers, given that their whisper quiet operations suit laps of luxuries. But in this context, emissions and any attempts to make you feel oblivious to the surroundings are probably not top of mind.

You’ll want to feel how wonderful peak ICE age was, with a superb 500 hp petrol-powered supercharged V8 now assigned to outrun zombies. A 105-litre fuel tank and air sprung independent suspension combination minimises risky stops at abandoned kiosks. This Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 Vogue is up for grabs.

2024 Audi Q8 3.0 TDI Mild Hybrid

If rationing is in place and you can only choose one type of fuel, a diesel SUV makes the most sense. A luxo-barge Q8 in this TDI, mild hybrid form is not common in Singapore, so that’s a way to sign off in one final flourish.

Granted, its 346 bhp V6 might not be rich in melody, but stacks of torque and Quattro should make escapes less intense. And if you happen to run into any mechanical issues, just self-invite to any workshop that services Bentaygas, Cayennes and Touaregs. What a time to be alive…

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