Big power, big pace, big presence - big value
The concept of a car as ‘bruiser’ is an interesting one as we all instinctively know what it means but because carmakers aren’t partial to any description that evokes violence, it isn’t one that gets used too often when a car is new. But secondhand - and post speccing - is a different matter; you know what the original buyer was after, usually building on something with a V8 and chest-prodding attitude. The XFR was actually more svelte than some, and could be Q-car-ish on smaller wheels.
Of course, if any Jaguar is too subtle, you could always buy the Antipodean version. No mainstream car measures up to the VXR8’s absurdist tendencies, from the 6.0-litre V8 under the hood to the ram-raided Halfords styling. Even the slightly crude undertow is all part of the charm: it’s about maximum mindset wallop. Having said that, the understandable Australian obsession with continent-crushing ability means it can easily be driven in a more leisurely manner.
Obviously if raw speed is a concern - and you don’t mind paying for it - big-shouldered options proliferate in the PH classifieds. And in the current crop of auctions: fresh to a new round of gavel banging is this Alpina B5, a gem by any reckoning. You’ll likely recall that it’s the 4.4-litre N63 and not the M5’s S63 doing the pushing, but this is a good thing because it makes the car as smooth as Guinness strained through Fred Astaire’s socks. Also, it has 608hp and will crack 200mph.
Finally, if money is absolutely no concern and it simply must be an SUV, we’re going to suggest skipping the usual suspects and point you towards the DBX 707. With the possible exception of the- which is bonkers for different reasons - Aston’s flagship is both the best performance SUV to drive and the most assertive in the looks department. Sure, its maker might have overdone it with the stick-on sills and spoilers, but that’s all part of the powered-up fun.
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