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In November 2019, indiGO Auto Group invited their clients to a one-of-a-kind desert adventure called “Kick Up The Dust,” bringing together their luxury SUV’s for an extraordinary off-road experience. The lineup included models from prestige brands like Audi, Bentley, BMW, Land Rover, Porsche —and one brand you might not expect: Rolls-Royce. When the legendary automaker set out to build their first-ever all-wheel drive super-luxury SUV they were faced with a nearly impossible task. How do you design a powerful, full-sized vehicle that could conquer the Outback without compromising the supremely comfortable ride quality Rolls-Royce is famous for? The answer: you do it by creating the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The name is said to be inspired by the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered, which is fitting since the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is one gem that’s built to handle the rough. And the motoring world has taken notice. As the car enthusiasts over at BBC’s Top Gear put it, “Aspen, Jackson Hole and Gstaad will soon be heaving with Cullinans that can climb mountains while keeping the Dom Perignon chilled.” They go on to say: “The Cullinan takes Rolls’ fabled ride and refinement qualities into a new domain, doing to off-road rubble and ruts what the Phantom does to regular road imperfections. Even sitting in the back, the signature serenity is achieved.” Thanks to a twin-turbocharged 6.7-liter V12 engine that produces a staggering 563-hp, this 3-ton luxury leviathan can propel you from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. And to keep its impeccable manners on rough terrain there are double wishbones up front and a five-link rear axle with self-leveling air suspension. Electronically controlled dampers help further stabilize the ride along with a stereo camera system that “reads” the road ahead. And in a first for Rolls-Royce, the Cullinan has four-wheel steering with the power going to all four wheels in a 50/50 split. Unlike mere mortal vehicles, you don’t select a Cullinan off the showroom floor—you help create it from the ground up. The word Rolls-Royce uses is “bespoke.” That means each vehicle is tailor-made to your exacting specifications, a highly personalized, one-of-a-kind expression of your individual tastes and desires. Car and Driver sums it up perfectly: “Even though building an SUV is a clear break from tradition for the storied British brand, it's still an uncompromised Rolls-Royce in every way.” To find your own Rolls-Royce Cullinan, contact indiGO Auto Group, or to experience the full line of Rolls-Royce motorcars, visit Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Rancho Mirage or Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North Houston.

A new era of electric has arrived with the Audi e-tron, the first and only electric SUV built with Audi DNA. With ample space for everyday life, long range capability and legendary quattro® all-wheel drive, the e-tron is more than an electric vehicle. It’s electric done the Audi way. First, let’s take care of the bullet points: the e-tron is an all-wheel drive, built-from-the-ground-up electric SUV powered by twin asynchronous electric motors that crank out 402 horsepower with boost technology. 0-60 happens in just 5.5 seconds and top speed is 124 mph. The range? More than 200 miles on a single charge. As you would expect from a luxury electric vehicle, the e-tron offers excellent noise, vibration, and harshness control, owing to the whisper-smooth BEV propulsion system. In its review of the Audi, Motor1.com said, “The e-tron is impressively quiet in urban conditions, shrugging off impacts from road imperfections and the roar of its low-rolling-resistance tires. At higher speeds, the sound of the wind rarely interrupts the serene cabin experience.” But can an electric SUV like the Audi deliver respectable performance off-road? The answer is: yes it can! Recently, indiGO Auto Group invited their clients to a one-of-a-kind, off-road desert adventure called “ Kick Up The Dust,” featuring some of the most capable SUVs on the market. The e-tron was the breakout hit of the event—holding its own against its gas-powered rivals. In a road test of the e-tron, Motor Trend Magazine reported, “Pushed hard, the e-tron's powertrain delivers the same punch and responsiveness as some of the more performance-oriented SUVs.” And the Audi e-tron isn’t just capable of taking you anywhere in the world—it can connect you with the world as well. It all starts with the myAudi app, a digital assistant that provides unprecedented levels of interconnectivity. The app helps you personalize each ride by accessing a growing suite of services that connect to your vehicle and heighten your driving experience. Not only does the e-tron’s interconnectivity make it more fun to drive, it also helps keep you and your family safe as well, offering innovative safety features like SOS, to help you make emergency calls. With Audi Connect you can remotely lock and unlock the doors, charge the battery and even find your car in a crowded parking lot. It also helps you plan your trips, finding the charging stations along the route and giving you the charging times necessary to reach your final destination. With the myAudi app you can spend less time worrying about you car and more time enjoying it. With the e-tron, electric has gone Audi. And so has indiGO Auto Group, where you can test-drive the 2020 Audi e-tron at Audi Rancho Mirage.

DBX epitomizes Aston Martin design language in SUV form, pushing boundaries of British design and engineering. It is an SUV with the soul of a sports car delivering relentless adventure. At first, you will notice the Aston Martin grille as the distinctive face of the DBX. It dictates the curvature of the bonnet as it wraps beautifully around a mighty powertrain. The initials DB are for Aston Martin visionary, David Brown. This luxury sports SUV has active all-wheel drive with variable torque distribution and height adjustable air suspension to give you confidence and versatility for any venture. Its exclusive architecture sits on an all-new platform and is crafted from aluminum that’s bonded for strength, though is ultra-lightweight. The DBX has double wishbone front suspension combined with a multi-link rear axle. It has electronic adaptive damping for every wheel. Get ready for a top torque of 700 Nm, maximum horsepower of 550 and 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, powered by a 4-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine. When you step inside, the DBX offers the first-ever 5-seat model with ample space for your lifestyle. Seats are trimmed in sumptuous full-grain leather and a range of innovative materials and exquisite woods ensure a cabin tailored to your taste. A 10.25” screen sits elegantly flush in the center console, while a huge 12.3” screen provides a wealth of information. Apple CarPlay comes standard, as does a 360-degree camera system and ambient lighting in 64 different colors. The DBX has an impressive curated collection of accessories you can tailor to any journey. For example, the Pet package includes a portable pet washer and the Snow package offers boot warmers for cold excursions. Be the first to experience the Aston Martin DBX SUV, starting at $189,900, at indiGO Auto Group’s Aston Martin Rancho Mirage on the Desert European Motors Campus.