Although too big to maneuver quickly, the XC90 is a very practical car for people who need a lot of space. It’s not flashy, but its base stereo sounds very good, and the vehicle has a feeling of quality.
The SRX has been spruced up for 2007, and the result is a comfortably and well-equipped car that combines luxury, function, and snappy design. Those who want to haul ass as well as cargo will be better off opting for the V-8.
The SRX has been spruced up for 2007, and the result is a comfortably and well-equipped car that combines luxury, function, and snappy design. Those who want to haul ass as well as cargo will be better off opting for the V-8.
GM deserves kudos for its first hybrid SUV. It won’t break any performance records, and its hybrid system could use some refinement, but the Saturn Vue Green Line is a decent combination of form and function for the price.
GM deserves kudos for its first hybrid SUV. It won’t break any performance records, and its hybrid system could use some refinement, but the Saturn Vue Green Line is a decent combination of form and function for the price.
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg offers a solid driving experience, although it’s too sluggish for fast maneuvers in traffic. The cabin tech needs an upgrade, something we hope to see in future models.
The 2006 Honda Element is a car for audiophiles who want the space and versatility of an SUV, the performance of a car, and the looks of a UPS delivery truck.
Although we really liked the 2007 Mazda CX-7 during our test period, it wasn’t outstanding in any particular way. It came equipped with a good stereo system and good navigation, and proved practical for getting around, and even fun to drive at times.
Despite some unfortunate external styling cues, the agile 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is an attractive package of entertainment and safety tech that is more at home in town than on the freeway.
The 2007 Jeep Compass Limited is an ideal car for sedate trips to the strip mall or nights out at the ballgame. Don’t be fooled by its badge, though–this is one Jeep that is best kept out of the rough.
The 2007 Range Rover Supercharged is an SUV that talks the talk and walks the walk. Its sumptuous interior is dripping with luxury and (some indifferently integrated) tech features. On and off the track, it blows most of the competition away.
The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is a solid performer that offers drivers and front passengers a plenitude of cabin comfort and technology without venturing in the realm of the luxurious. Rear passengers, however, will find the back seats a squeeze.
The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is a solid performer that offers drivers and front passengers a plenitude of cabin comfort and technology without venturing in the realm of the luxurious. Rear passengers, however, will find the back seats a squeeze.
The Lexus RX 350 is a luxury SUV that delivers a stylish, sporty ride. A powerful–and relatively economical–engine endows Lexus’s flagship truck with solid performance, although the AWD version is recommended for anything away from the asphalt. A collection of optional cabin tech makes the RX 350 a wired ride.
The 2006 Jeep Commander is a powerful and well-appointed upscale SUV. While its performance blows the doors off the competition over any terrain, a cramped interior and clunky cabin tech bring it down.
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade will be the only choice for a determined segment of buyers, but many other vehicles match its capabilities and offer better value.
The 2006 Land Rover LR3 is a mixed bag–while it includes loads of cabin tech, none of it is integrated well.
The supercharged 2006 Range Rover Sport is a car for those concerned more with making an impression than with enjoying the ride. Expensive to buy and to run, the Sport looks like a million dollars from outside, but inferior fixtures and lackluster tech means that it feels a lot cheaper from the driver’s seat.
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