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Ripping pages from the play books of BMW and Lexus, Cadillac layers its trademark Art and Science design cues over a new, smaller, more athletic SRX for 2010. The previous version of the SRX didn’t strike a chord with the luxury SUV buying public,...
Automakers which sell vehicles in multiple markets around the world are faced with a quandary when it comes to one of the largest consumer groups on the planet: Americans. Americans enjoy wide-open spaces, multi-lane highways, master-planned communit...
Remember the station wagon? Moms and Dads bought ‘em in droves to haul the brood around suburbia, and they became instantly passé with the introduction of the minivan in the 1980s. A decade after that, American parents fell in love with the SUV. ...
Last year, Subaru introduced a redesigned Forester, the third-generation iteration of a model that first arrived in showrooms back in 1998. That original Forester, like the current model, shared underpinnings with the Impreza compact, and during t...
Before the term “crossover” became a common term in the American automotive lexicon, the Toyota RAV4 had arrived on the market for the 1996 model year combining the look of an SUV, the ride and handling of a car, and impressive fuel efficiency blend...
As consumers have migrated to crossovers – vehicles that look like SUVs but drive like cars – rugged off-roaders like the 2009 Toyota 4Runner are becoming a rare breed. In fact, a couple of years from now, the 4Runner’s only competition might be the...
Nissan made a definitive mark on the midsize crossover SUV category when the first Murano arrived for the 2003 model year. The Murano’s polarizing design delighted or disgusted consumers, but most owners and critics agreed that the Murano was enter...
Europeans pay twice what Americans do for fuel, so it’s not surprising that European automakers have spent decades perfecting the art of the diesel engine. Diesels typically generate greater torque and greater fuel economy than similar-sized gasoline...
When Mercedes-Benz decided to build a sport-utility vehicle for the people – something more refined than its legendary G-Class SUV with its military origins – it went all in with the M-Class. First, the company built a new assembly plant in Alabam...
Ford took a calculated risk with the introduction of the 2009 Flex. Jim Farley, Ford group vice president, Marketing and Communications, said upon the crossover SUV’s debut: “Flex is provocative, no doubt about it. The Flex is like nothing else on ...
The Land Rover Range Rover is perhaps the world’s most recognizable SUV. Sold around the globe since 1970, it has undergone only two major redesigns since its original debut – one in 1996 and one in 2002 – each time becoming more luxurious and refin...
Automotive icons are rare. The Jeep Cherokee, sold from 1984 to 2001 with relatively few changes, is one of them. Square, small, and rugged, it was the vehicle that turned America on to SUV ownership and the projection of healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle...
As Land Rover expanded its lineup to make incremental gains in market share, the Range Rover Sport was born. Blending the platform and technology of the more utilitarian Land Rover LR3 with the upscale styling cues and luxuries of the fla...
Honda introduced the Pilot for the 2003 model year, slotting it a notch above the soon-to-be-discontinued, Isuzu-sourced Passport. Unlike the Passport, a true off-roading SUV capable of carrying five, the new Pilot was a big, three-row crossover wit...
Chevrolet knows first-hand that many people simply won’t drive a minivan. For almost 20 years, Chevy dealers peddled minivans that generated unimpressive sales numbers: the Lumina APV, the Venture, and the Uplander never quite caught on with familie...
The compact, crossover SUV first arrived in the U.S. in 1996. Now, 13 years later, Volkswagen introduces its first small SUV – the 2009 Tiguan. Like other Volkswagens, the Tiguan attempts to differentiate itself from competitors by aiming a bit upm...
Consumers sometimes confuse the stylistically similar 2009 Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9, assuming they are the same vehicle sold in different sizes. This is not the case, as they are constructed upon different vehicle platforms and use different powertr...
The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size crossover utility vehicle with three rows of seats and seven-passenger capacity. It is not, as many people assume, a longer version of the compact Mazda CX-7 CUV. Though the two models share styling themes, the larger CX-...
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize crossover SUV equipped with a gasoline-burning V-6 engine and an electric assist battery pack that helps conserve fuel under certain conditions. The Highlander is a “full” hybrid, meaning that it can operate ...
The Buick Enclave is a full-size crossover SUV that debuted in 2008, replacing the Buick Rendezvous and the Buick Terraza. Under its skin, the Enclave shares GM’s full-size crossover SUV architecture with the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn...
For the 2009 model year, we are unable to separate the Saturn Vue Hybrid from other Vues. In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2009 Saturn Vue, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Very...
“Very...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 BMW X5, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"Superior handling, especially for crossover vehicle. It makes driving a pleasure."
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"Superior handling, especially for crossover vehicle. It makes driving a pleasure."
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, a full-size, 8-passenger, luxury SUV decked out with a full-load of standard features and technologies, a vehicle capable of towing 5,800 pounds and toting 108.9 cu...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Porsche Cayenne, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"I had a 2004 Cayenne with many interior squeaks and rattles. The 2008 is completely q...
"I had a 2004 Cayenne with many interior squeaks and rattles. The 2008 is completely q...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 GMC Yukon, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The Yukon is very comfortable to drive and ride in. [The seats are] comfortable, supportive...
"The Yukon is very comfortable to drive and ride in. [The seats are] comfortable, supportive...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"I love the automatic door on the back gate! [It is] so easy to use while loading shopping...
"I love the automatic door on the back gate! [It is] so easy to use while loading shopping...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Ford Escape, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"I love the look and the feel of this vehicle. [It is] fun to drive and very comfortable.&...
"I love the look and the feel of this vehicle. [It is] fun to drive and very comfortable.&...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Provides the widest range of luxury options at the most economical cost.”
“I love the h...
“Provides the widest range of luxury options at the most economical cost.”
“I love the h...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“The navigation system is easy to use and very helpful.”
“Nice interior touches including...
“The navigation system is easy to use and very helpful.”
“Nice interior touches including...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The 4WD is incredible; so much torque. I don't think I [can] ever get stuck in snow...
"The 4WD is incredible; so much torque. I don't think I [can] ever get stuck in snow...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Dodge Durango, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"We really like the My Gig system with the hard drive. It's great to never have to chang...
"We really like the My Gig system with the hard drive. It's great to never have to chang...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Infiniti EX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"[I'm impressed by the] quality of the interior! From the smell to the way it makes you fe...
"[I'm impressed by the] quality of the interior! From the smell to the way it makes you fe...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Lexus RX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The smoothness of the overall ride in car is exceptional. It's like floating on air."
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"The smoothness of the overall ride in car is exceptional. It's like floating on air."
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In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Lexus GX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The navigation system is so easy to operate with the exception of operating by voice."
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"The navigation system is so easy to operate with the exception of operating by voice."
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In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Nissan Armada, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The interior space is excellent. It's like driving in your living room! [The Armada has...
"The interior space is excellent. It's like driving in your living room! [The Armada has...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Acura RDX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“My husband was involved in a head-on collision in this car and it performed beautifully!”
“[The...
“My husband was involved in a head-on collision in this car and it performed beautifully!”
“[The...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Acura MDX, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“The automated rear hatch was not offered independently but only as part of the rear entertainmen...
“The automated rear hatch was not offered independently but only as part of the rear entertainmen...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Hummer H2, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"My family and friends feel extremely safe in our Hummer."
"The seats are very co...
"My family and friends feel extremely safe in our Hummer."
"The seats are very co...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 GMC Yukon, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"The Yukon is very comfortable to drive and ride in. [The seats are] comfortable, supportive...
"The Yukon is very comfortable to drive and ride in. [The seats are] comfortable, supportive...
The Honda CR-V is one of the original crossover SUVs. It debuted for 1997, just one year behind the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV-4, which created the modern crossover class in 1996. Since that time, the Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned twic...
The GMC Acadia arrived in 2007, a crossover utility vehicle that is larger than a typical mid-size CUV but not quite as big as a traditional full-size SUV. It can seat up to eight passengers, can tow up to 5,200 pounds, and can hold as much as 117 cu...
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV designed to comfortably carry five adults and to tow heavy loads. When the first Tahoe debuted for the 1995 model year, it was a shortened version of the Chevrolet Suburban, itself based upon Chevy’s full-size C...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Nissan Rogue, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Handling, power, CVT [are] superb. Driving dynamics are excellent, car handles well around tu...
“Handling, power, CVT [are] superb. Driving dynamics are excellent, car handles well around tu...
The Mazda CX-9 is a mid-size, crossover SUV that Mazda says is “engineered (with) the soul of a sports car...deftly blending sporty driving spirit with seven-passenger SUV practicality.” Aimed at young couples and families who look for a higher level...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Supposed to get 28 mpg [highway and] 34 mpg [city with] better miles in town. It’s ...
“Supposed to get 28 mpg [highway and] 34 mpg [city with] better miles in town. It’s ...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“Would have liked more luxury options. New model, not many avaliable at dealer at time...
“Would have liked more luxury options. New model, not many avaliable at dealer at time...
The Toyota Sequoia is a full size, truck-based SUV that can seat up to eight passengers. It is equipped with a choice between two V-8 engines that drive the rear or all four wheels, and is designed for towing and carrying significant amounts of weigh...
The Audi Q7 is a luxury SUV that intends to blend the ride, handling, and performance of an upscale sport sedan with the rugged off-road capability of a traditional SUV. It is based on the same platform from which the Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen T...
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a mid-size crossover SUV that can seat up to seven passengers. It is equipped with a V-6 engine paired with a rear-mounted electric drive motor powered by a battery pack. The gasoline V-6 engine powers the front wheels...
The Toyota Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV that can seat up to seven passengers. It is equipped with a V-6 engine that drives the front or all four wheels. It first debuted for the 2001 model year, and was sold for seven years without signific...
The Ford Edge is a mid-size crossover SUV that is brand-new for the 2007 model year. Designed to compete against segment-defining crossover SUVs from Nissan and Toyota, the Edge is available with front- or all-wheel drive, can carry up to 5 passenger...
The Mazda CX-7 is a compact crossover SUV that first debuted for the 2007 model year. Like other Mazda models, the CX-7 is designed to be a fun-to-drive alternative to other choices in the category in which it competes, and to that end it features t...
The Lincoln Navigator is a full-size luxury SUV that first debuted for the 1998 model year. As it was then, the current Navigator is based on the same platform and mechanicals as the Ford Expedition. It can carry up to 8 passengers in three rows of s...
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Ford Taurus X, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
“The speedometer has visible [gradations] at 10 [mph] range but no markings at 5 [mph] range ...
“The speedometer has visible [gradations] at 10 [mph] range but no markings at 5 [mph] range ...
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