Car and Driver Buyer's Guide 2010

Toyota Yaris Hi,hs:More stylethan most Base pri(e: S13,4<l5 budget five-doorpeoplehaulers. Not very inspiring to drive, the Yaris is a wholeheart- low weight, high fuel economy. Vehide type: fi\"o nt-t\"Ilg lle. froot-liil'{'; 5-cIoo r 5-p.1SSenge-redly practical offering to those who need maxi mum interi-or space for a mini mum cash outlay. Th is five-door is the Lows:Center-mounted gauge hiltchbilckmost versatile and therefore the most practical of the Yaris pod is an annoying cost-cuttinglineup. Those who enjoy driving should look elsewhere. measure that distract) from the InteriorI'O lume, FIR (cuIt). ... 47/37 road, nO( as fun to drive asa Honda Fit. GJ rgol'Olume, >eaBup/mol:im um (eu ft). 9- 10/26 Wiat'sntw: Introduced for 2009; WhffllJa >e .. .... 96.9in stability and traction control are made standard for2010. Length/Widthlh<i ght 150.6/66.7M .Oin Btlind Ibwhtd: 11'5frugaland 'um in~ cirde 308 It practical-with achassis about as communicative as afence post. ClIIbweight .. .mo-2400 lb o o o e eEDITORS' RATING EPA Citylhighway mpg 29/35-36 Fuel-took capocity/range 11.1(}l1/3l2 ml POWERTRA1N 1.5-1iter OOliC 16-~alve in li ne-4, 106 hp. 103 Ib-It; 5-1P man, 4-sp auw SUSPENSION f ind ,strut~ cod spring~ ant i-roi llJar R .... ird, tro iling oJJJlI, coillPring'i SAfETY l\rak6,r/R.. .......... .l'eJIt€'d disc/lium ABS standard Siobility/tractioo cootrol ...... .... StlrdoJd/stondard PaI~VI' rest.ra intl. . .dril'eJ andpossengerfroot side, and (urtainairbags: rear curta inairbags ',: ''' Z010•Comp.arison T~st .., Winner lOBes! WinnerVolkswagen Golf/GTI Base price: Golf, $19,940; TOI.$23.539/GTI, $24.839 Redesigned this year, both the base model- which takes HI,hs: 5ol i d ~ built, high-mileage Vehide type: fi\"o nt-t\"Ilg lfl€, frOOl-li\"II'{'; 5-cIoor 5-passenge-rback the Golf name after a few years as the Rabbit- andthe hotted-up GTI are roomy. practical , solid, and fun to diesel engine, everything aoout Mtrnbackdrive. Neither changed much mechanically, but the cabin InteriorI'O lllfile. r!R (eu It). ... 51/42materials are even better, and there's now a diesel option. theGTI, great interior. GJ rgoWlume. >ealSup/mo!im um (eu ft). ... 15/55 Lows:No manual withthe five, Whl'l'iba>e .. . 101 .5in pricier than some rivals,can get Lengt h/Width/height 165.4- t65.9f70.0-70J/57.9--)8.2in Turn ing cirde. .. .35.81t even pricier with options. ~p\"bcr;t~~~·~pg JIXXH100 lb 21-30/30-41 Wid'sntw: Redesigned for 2010. ruel-tonkcopJ(ity/range . .......... 14.5(}l1/305-435mi POWERTRAIN Btlind Ib whetl:Others outgun rurbochorgl'd ond imercool€'d 2.0-literOOHC16-volve inli ne-4,200 thelOBest-winning GTI in the hp, XJ 7Ib-It;turbocharged ondintercool€'d 2.Q. literOOHC16-volve power department, but the aesei inlill'-4, 140 hp, 236 Itrlt; 2.5-lller OOHC2O-v.IVI' inlill'-5, original hot hatch is one of the 170 hp, 177 lb-ft: 6-sp mon, 6-spdual-dmrn outomat€'d man. 6-sp auto with manumahcshilting best cars to drive extant. The base SUSPENSION .ind.strut~ coBspring~ ant i-rol lbar f. .ind, multili nk.cod spri ll9~ ant i-roillJar model offers responsive handling R and tactile steering, too SAFETY l\ro kes, F/R. . vent€'d disc/disc ABS. . . . standard Stability/rractioo cootrol ............... stardard/standard Passive rest.ro ints. driver ondpJssengerfront, side, an d cu rtJi n olrbags: teo r cu rt ainolrbagsVolkswagen Jetta SportWagen Hi,hs: Sta tion -wag onversat ility, Base pri(e: S,S19,965; SE,$21,650; 101, S2S,OlO solidconstruction, quality Versatile and stylish, the SportWage n lends extra prac- materials, excellent diesel option. Vehide type: fi\"o nt-t\"Ilg lle. froot-liil'{'; 5-cIoo r 5-posseoge-rticality to VW's small sedan . It's offered in three tri m lev-els, with two eng ine choices, including a 2.0-l iter, d irect- Lows:Snug rear-seat legroom, wagoninjection turbo-diesel. Volkswagen's quick-shifting DSG five- c~in der engine note.automated manual is available. InteriorI'O lume, FIR (cuIt). ... 50/42 Wilt's new: Introduced for 2009;98 CARaoxlDRIVER.(om new front-end styling for 2010. GJ rgol'Olume, >eaBup/mol:im um (eu ftl. ... 33/67 Btiind Ib wktel: likeits Whl'l'iba>e.. .101.5io sedan counterpart,the lena SponWagen delivers the solid Length/Widthlh<i ght 179.4f70 .1/59.2in feeland tactilesteering thaI distinguish it from non-German 'um in~ cirde .358 It cars.The diesel is agreat alternative toahybrid. C[PuArbCwityelifqrhigth~\"Y·~pg J25O-3300 lb 22-30/30-42 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-rankcapocity/range .. .............. 14.5 (}l1/319--435 mi 00000 POWERTRA1N rurbocho rgl'd .nd imercool€'d 2.0-liter SQH( 16-volve diesel inline- 4, 14{) hp, 236lb-It; IS-liter OOIK 2O-valve inline-5. 170 hp, 177 Ib-ft; 5- IX 6-1P man, 6-sp man....;rh automill€'d shifting and dutch. 6-sp auto with manumotic shifting SUSPENSION f. .ind.strut~ coD spring~ ant i-rol lbilr R .ind, mu ltilin k, co~ spri ng~ ant i·roIl bilr SAFETY l\rak6.F/R.. vent€'ddiS<\"/disc ABS standaJd Stability/troctioo control StlrdoJd/stlndard PaI~VI' II'ltra ints. . .driver andpossengerfroot side, an d (lIItainairbags: rear ~ de (opt) and curta in airbags 2010 BUVERSGUIDE

Volkswagen Passat Hi,hs: Upscale interior;good Base price: SN,14S cargocapacity; attractive styling; For anyone craving a reasonably priced holdal1 that Teutonic solidity; respectable Vehide type: fronl-engi ne, front-drive; 5-door 5-pa5>e!lgeractually has good road manners and is fun to drive, the powerfrom 2.0-liter, turbo four,Passat is much more pleasing than trendy, small crossover \'IelgonSUVs. And it's even more appealing with a new dual-clutch Lows:Alittle bit prict')'.six -speed transmission to go with the turbo four. Imerior lUIu me, FIR(cu ft).. ......... 51/46 whlt'sl!w: Redesigned for 2007; thereisanew dual-clutch Cargo\'dum e, seatsup/maximum (cuft) ........ .36/62 transmission aswellas some Wneelbase .. ........ lCi6.7 in minor trimchangesfor 2010 l€\"ll glh/widt h/hei~1 .188.0171.7/59.7 in lelriad li!wiffl: Likethe Passa! sedan, this wagonisblessed with lu rningcircle .35.8ft precisesteering, quick reflexes, a firm ride, good power, and ahigh Cu rb weight. .............1350 Ib fun-IO-drive index, EPA cityfhighway mpg .. ............. 22/31 EDITORS' RATING fuel-to nk (Opacity/range 18.5 9al/407 mi 00000 PQWERTRAIN turbOChilfged aod interrooled 2.0-liter 0011( 16-valve inline-4, 200 hp, 207I b-ft: 6-spdua l-cl utchautomated man SUSPENSION F. .ind,SlIUl'i, coil~i ogs, ami-roll ba r R• ..ind,multil iri,coil~i og~ ami- roll ba r SAFETY flra ~ (1 ,f / R, vented tise/disc ASS. Slartda rd Stability/tracnon control . standard/Slartda rd Passive restraint>. ... ...drivf'r andPOS>l'rlgel froo~ side, and cu rtain airbags; rear side (opt) andcurtain airbagsVolvo VSO Hi'fhs:Comfortable seats,full Ba~ prlte: 2,4j,$29,550; 15 AWD,m,900 range of safety features, roomy Based on the S40 sedan , the V50 looks great, has a cargobay,looks great insideand Vehide type: from-eoginr, from- or 4-\'Iheri-dril'C; 5-door 5-roomy cargo area, and offers standard safety features such out. availableAWD model.as stabi lity control. It also has a surprisingly roomy cabin p..1SSemJff Welgonand classically clean design throughout. Our favorite model Lows: Top-spec TSislessfun thanis the base 2.4i. But don't expect much in the way of fun. the 24i, pricey for itssize. Imerior lUIu me,F/R(cu ft).. ..... 51 52/41 WhIt'SUW: Re\lesigned for 2005; Cargov~ume, seals up/maxim um (cufi) ............. 27/63 new standardsix-spee\l manual on TS AWO R-Oesign,minor trim Wneelbase.. ....... 103.9 in changes for 2010, l €\"llgt h/l'll dt h / h e i ~1 178.0/691/57,4 -57.5 in lelriad lie wiee): Decent steeringand performance. but lu rningcircle ........ .34,9ft the handlingis skewed more toward safety than amusement. Cu rb weight. . . ... .3350-3600 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPACitylhighwJ)' mpg .. 19-20/26-31 00000 ruel-Mn! (Opacity/ra nge .......... 14.5- t5.9 gaI/290-318 mi PQWERTRAIN l.4..lnerIXlHC 1O-vaive inhne-5, 165 or 1Mhp, 170 Ib-ft: 1.5-liter OOHC 2O-vall'€ inline-5, 227 hp.136Ib-ft; 6-sp mao, 5-sp autowith ma numellicsh ifting SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind,SlIUl'i, coil~i og~ anti- roll ba r R• .... ind, multil iri,coil~ i ogs, anli- roll oo r SAFnY flra k(1,fIR, vented ose/disc ASS. Slartda rd Stabdity/tractroo control. standard/Slartda rd Passil'€ restrelin~ , ...dri'ler elndpo\setlgedroo~ side, and curtelin elirbags;reelrcu rtain elirbagsVolvo V70IXC70 Hi'fhs: Spacious cargo area, Ba~ prite: V70 11, $34,400; 11 R-DesiIJl, $38,850: x(70 3.1 comfy seats, XC70 styling. lotsof The V70 and its more macho.. looking cousin, the XC70, standardsafelY features. AW D.$38,800; T6AWD,$43,650aren't going to give a driver goose bumps, but they are verypractical, very safe, and stylish in a low..key Scandinavian Lows:Not particularlyexciting Vehide type: Iront-ell9ine. front- or 4-wherl-dri'le; 5-door 5-way. For 2010, the base 3.2..liter engine gains partial zero.. to drive. gulps more gasolineemissions status but loses 10 horsepower in the process. than you might expec~ can gel p..1Sserlgel wagon ex pensive. Imerior lUIu me, FIR(cu ft) .. ..... 53 54/44 What'snw: Re\lesignedfor 2008; there'salower-horsepower, PZEV Cargov~ume, seals up/maxim um (cuft) ............ .33f72 12..liter engineand arestyled grille for 2010. Wneelbase .. ....... 110,8in lelriad iiewiee): Quiet and l€\"ll IJlh/l'lldth/hei~1 .189.9-1905/73.3 /60.6---631in refinedal speed, withde<ent steering and smoothpowertrains, lu rningcircle ... 36.7 371ft EDITORS' RATING Cu rb weight. ..... .3900-4200 Ib 000 EPA cityfhighway mpg . ..... 16-18122-27 fuel-Mnk (Opacity/range . 185 gaI/196-m mi PQWERTRAIN 12-liter 24-valve iIlline-6, 225 Of B5 hp, 221 oX 236 Ib·ft: turbocharged aod interrooled 3.O-liter 0011( 24-valve inline-6, 281 hp, 295 lb-ft;6-spautowith manumaticshifting SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, SlIUl'i, coil~i og~ anti- roll ba r R• ..... ind, multil iri,coil~ i ogs, anti- roll oo r SAFnY ,vented dWvented disc flra k(1,fIR, ASS. Slartda rd Stabnity/tractloo control standord/Slartda rd Passil'C restraint> .......driv/\"r andPOS>l'rlgel froo~ Side, and curtain airbags; rearcurlain airbags2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVER.com 99

SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES bua p.leI ,.. luel '\"1.,10. volume tuming length /width /height, curb tank, cird., In,heli weight, $66,050- $87,630 m\"citylhwy f,ont/mid/ .\"artIca.go, feet pounds $41,585- $56,575 gallon' cubkfeet lO2.S- 222.8179.0- 79.1n4J- 7S.4 S39,535-SS 1,665 222.4179.1/76.8- 77.2 5700--61SO JUMBO $42,440- $59,700 12/19 26.0- 31.0 61--M/S7!33- 46/109- 137 39.0- 410 56SI}-6500Cadillac Escalade ESV 12- 14/19- 20 31.5- 39.0 64/57/%/137 43.0- 453 206.5- 221 JfiS.SI77.2-78J 5750- 6300(II\",oleISuburtJan 28.0-33.5 40.8- 43.9 m.4m.1176.8- 77.1 5650-6500Ford Expedilion El 14no 31.5- 39.0 $9-W157/43- 51/108- 131 43.0- 45.3GMCYukon Xl 64/571461137 11- 14/19- 20 1Audl Q7 S47,72S- S61,SlS 13- 17/18- 25 26.4 SS- 56/46- 49/29m 39.4 200Afi8.1168.4 S200- SSSOBula Endave $35,940- $41,105 16- 17m- H 57-60151-5l/401115 40.4 lO l.Sfi9.0m.s 4900-5100Cadillac Escalade $63,445- $85,075 n.o 63-64/57133- 46/109- 137 39.0- 43.0 2{l2.5- m.Sf79.0- 79.1fi4J- 75.4 5700-6150(lI\"role! Talloe $38,230- $54,565 W19 39.0 202.0f79.0/75.9- 77.0 5300- 5850Ford Expedition $36,010- $49,015 13- 15120-21 26.0- 31.0 64/57- 58/331109 40.8- 43.9 206.5 - 221.3f78.8177.2- 783 5750-6300Ford Flex $29,270- $4US5 26.0 59-60/57/43- 51/108- 131 40.7 101.sn5.9/68.0 4700- 5050GM(Acadia $31,515- $41.360 14/20 40.4 20 1. 1fi8.9/69.9 4850- 5050GM(Yukon 1&-17/22- 24 28.0- 33.5 58160/36183 39.0 202.0f79.0/75.9-77.0 5300-S85OHummer HZ $3S ,970-$~,945 1&- 17123 - 24 18 .6 57-60/50-51/41/116 43.1 203.5181.2178.5- 79.2Infiniti QX56 13- 15/20-21 n.o 40.8 206.9fi8.8177.8- 78.7 6650Land Ronr lR4 $64,000' 26.0 64/57- 58/331109 37.6 190.9f75.4/74.5 5750- 6050Land Ronr Range Rover $56,915- $60,015 NA 32.0 64/59123187 39.4 195.7m.0/74.9Land Rover Range Rover Sport 548,100- 557,665 12/17- 18 28.0 63/63/39/97 17.7 188.5/75.9/71.5 5800lexus lISlO 579,175- $95,125 22.8 $9/55/36/90 38.7 196.5/71.6/75.6 5750- 5950Uncoln MKT $60,495- $74,195 12117 27.6 54/1UJ47/74 40.7 207.6/76.0/67.4 5500- 5750Uncoln NavIgator 12118 23.1 53/NA/49/71 4O.S- 43.9 208.4-223 .3fi8.8/78.1- 783Mercedes-Benl G·dass $77,280 12118 24.6 58/48/36/83 43.5 185.6/71.3-73.1/76.0 6200Mercedes-Benz Gl-dass $44,995- $49,955 12118 18.6 'X>/55/30/76 39.7 200.6/75.4172.4- 75.6 4700- 4950 $55,325- 558,225 16-17/22- 23 40.8 207.7f79.1177.2- 78.0Nissan Armada $103,OOO- $ln,OOO' NA 28.0- 33.5 59/57/43- 51/104-128 38.7 194.9/71.6/74.0 5900-6250Toyolaland Cruiser $6O,825- $83,m 11115 25.4 69/NAJ55/SO 39.0 105.1f79.9/74 .6 5700- 5800Toyola Sequoia $38,010- $52,990 12- 17/17-23 26.4 55/55/38/83 5300-5450 28.0 64/63/39/97 5400- 5850 $65,770 12118 24.6 S7!50/36/82 539,480- 559,S55 13/18 26.4 1700 13- 14/18- 19 63- 65/53- 54/45- 48/ 5700- 6100 120-121'\" CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

billie price m' \"\"cityn.wy fuel Interlo. volume lurnlng lenglh/width/tleight. ,,,\" tenk, ci.de, Inchlli Ii1II1Ions ',ontlmid/••• rt/argo, -_ight, cubic feet '\"' 191.6/78.5/68.2 190.0- 191.1/76.1 - 78.5/69.4- 69.9 poundsMID -SIZE 37.6 42.0 192.0178.1/66.3- 66.5 4950--5400AwraMDX $43,000' 16/21 21.0 58/53IH/84 42.0 190.3/75.3/65.7 5050- 5350 53- 55/47- 48125/75 40.0 187.8/72.5/66.3 4300- 4550BMWXSIXS M $48,325- $86,225 12- 19/17- 26 22.5 40.0-42.7 205.0178.4/72.8 3800--4000 541N,lJ44/6O 40.4 192.4/72.2/66.6 4750-4950BMW X6IX6 M $57,ll5-$89,ns 11-15/17- 10 n.5 551NA/45/61 38.5-39.0 185.7175.8/67.0 3950- 4400 53IN,lJ47/64 38.5 4200-4550(dillac SRX $34,155- $48,365 15- 18/21- 25' 21.0 57- 60/51/40-41/1 16 36.8 193.4-193.5/73.5- 73.7/72.8 4550- 5100 53 - 55/43- 44/25/68 40.0- 42.7 185.2172.8/66.3Chevrolet Equinox $23,185- $30,540 17-22/24- 31 18.8- 20.9 551N,lJ53/69 40.1 1%.8/74.7/65.7 )8OO-4OOQChevrolet Trayerse $29,999- $40,760 58/49139/84-86 38.6 16- 17/23- 24 22.0 53/NA/47/64 37.1 190.9/78.5/71.0- 72.7 3900-4100 56/45- 46/51 35.4 187.5174.7173.2 4350--4600Dodge Journey $21,165- $28,870 15- 19/23- 25 18.5- 21.1 58- 59/55/40/87 36.7 184.1174.4/67.9 4700-4900 53 - 54/N,lJ41-43/63 36.7 190.6176.6171.1 3700-4150Ford Edge $27,695- $36,545 17- 18/23- 25 19.0-20.0 59/49/33178 38.7 191.3/75.9/66.1 4300- 4450 60/53135/87 37.1 188.5/74.8/72.1 41 00-4600Ford bplor•• $29,695-$39,015 13-15/19- 21 21.5 58/NA/44/62 36.5 189.8/76.3/69.4 4550- 52506M( Terrain $24,995- $29,945 60/49/34/69 37.4' 192.1175.4171.3 4500- 5250 17- 22/24-32 18.8- 20.9 55/N,lJ51/68 40.0 190.0ns.8/71.5' 4250-4650 58/501lSf98 38.5 187.8174.2166.3Honda Accord (rosstour $10,380-$34,730 17- 18/25- 27 18.5 54/42131/90' 37.4 186.5175.8167.3 4900 57/N,lJ46/80 37.4 184.0173.7/64.8 4200- 4350HondaPilol $28,605- $39,355 16- 17/22- 23 21.0 55/NM53169 37.7 200.2176.2/68.0 4400 _ _ 53 - 56/NA/45- 47/59 37.9 178.3172.4166.9HummerH3 $34,500- $42,500' 13-14/16-18 23.0 54-56/53/35/101 40.7 3500- 4050 531N,lJ45/55 36.8 188.2- 189.4/76.3- 77.8171.5- 73.3 4350-4550Hyundal Santa Fe $23,000- $32,000' 20- 22/26-27 19.8 581N,lJ55/72 38.4 203.0177.5165.2 4050-4250 55/50137185 34.8 4900-5200Hyundal Veraauz 528,895- $36,645 16- 17122- 23 20.6 58/49/39/84-86 38.1-39.4 193.4-193.5173.5- 73.7172.8 4950- 5100 53- 561NA/51/76 39.2-39.5 190.8173.6/67.3 4550- 5100Intin!t! FUS!FXSO 543,265- $59,265 14- 16/20- 23 23.8 54-55/45- 49/27/73 37.3- 37.6 183.7/70.9/66.1 4000-4250 58- 6O/NA/47-49/64- 65 39.0 188.5/74.1/67.0 3400- 3800lup Commander 534,355- $43,610 13- 15/19- 20 21.1 56-57/45/32/79 37.4 3900-4150 571N,lJ43166 40.7 192.3/72.8172.0- 72.7 4450- 5050Jup Grand Cherokee (20ll) $32,000- $46,000' 13- 16/19- 23 24.6 571NA/49/63 38.7 178.7172.8n4.9 4150- 4500 55/44/32/74 39.1 5150- 5600Kia SOlTego $26,995- $40,745 15- 17/20- 21 20.6 581NA/39/67 37.4 188.8- 188.9175.9- 77.0/65.9- 66.9 4150-4250 59- 61/53/32/95 38.1 191.5173.9/66.4 4050--4300lexusGX460 $50,000' 14/18' 24.0 54- 55INM52I70 40.0 3850--4350 54- 55/42/31/89- 90 183.9/75.0/71.3- 72.0 3800-4050Lexus RnSO $37,675- $39,075 18124- 25 19.2 53/NA/45/71 39.2 188.4175.2/68.1-69.3 4300-4850 55/44/32/85 38.1 5100- 5350lincoln MKX $39,195- $41,045 17- 18m- 25 19.0- 10.0 38.4 189.0175.0163.4 4650- 5000 36.3 189.9175.8170.1Mnd\"CX·7 SU,300- SH,635 17- 20/23- 28 16.4- 18.2 36) 187.2/75.9/68.0 3750- 3950MazdaCX-g $29,385- $34,795 37.8 189.3174.7/70.2 4250- 4350 15- 16/21- 22 20.1 34.9- 36.9 4050-4100 NA 180.7173.6/65.2 4000-4250Mercedes-Benz GLK·dass $35,475-$37,475 16/21 - 21 17.4 35.6- 37.2 181.2174.0165.1 3350- 3650 35.5 179.9/73.0/65.9 3400- 3600Mercedes-Benz M·dass/Ml63 $46,575- $91,925 11- 18/15- 25 25.1 35.6 178.9173.1/69.9 3500- 3650 34.9-41.2 174.7- 175.1171.1/67.8- 70.2 3200- 3550Mercedes-Benz R·dass $50,175- $51,675 14- 18/19- 24 11.1 36) 179.3171.6/66.1 3100- 3350 35.4 169.9- 170.4171.6/69.5- 70.4 4200- 4400Men:ury Mountalnl't!r S29,895- $38,'Xl5 13- 15/19- 21 22.5 37.1 173.2/11.7/65.2 3150- 3350 36) 173.4/69.3/65.2 3850- 4500Mltsubishi Enduvor $18,739- $32,239 15/19- 21 21.4 36) 176.1173.1171.3 3700- 4150' 37.4 173.6/69. 1/65) 3250- 3550Mitsubishi Outlander $21,560- $29,970 18- 21/24- 27 15.8- 16.6 34.4 152.8- 173.4173.7- 73.9/70.8- 70.9 36) 184.4174.2/67.3 4)00Nissan Murano 528,850- $38,980 18/23 21.7 34.8- 36.8 171.3170.9/66.7 3350--3650 39.4 177.1/75.1/69.5 3350- 3650Nissan Pathfinder $28,240- $39,910 13-15/18- 21 21.1 38.4 174.7- 175.1171.1/67.8- 70.2 3300- 3550 174.7- 175.1171.1/67.8- 70.2 3250- 3500Nissan Item SB,250- $30,200 15- 16120- 21 21.1 181.9170.9165.3 3500- 3900 179.5/70.1/65.9-66.9 3400- 3700POBme (;tyenne 546,315- $127,115 11 - 14/17- 20 26.4 177.1171.3/(6) 3400- 3650 4050- 4150Subaru Tribeca $31,250- $36,550 16/21 16.9 178.7- 181.9171.5/68.7-69.1 174.3171.2/66.3-66.4Toyota FJ Cruiser $24,480-$25,660 15- 17/19- 22 19.0 181.1174.4/67.4Toyota Highlander $16,505- $35,320 17- 20/23- 27 19.2Toyota Vellla $27,025- $30,300 18-21125- 29' 17.7Toyota 4Runner $18,355- $40,655 1712:2- 23 24.0Volkswagen Touareg 541,240- $44,760 14- 18/19- 25 26.4Volvo X(90 $38,550--$48,900 13- 15/19- 22 21.1COMPACTA<ura RDX $B,BO- SlS,BO 17- 19/22- 24 18.0 541N,lJ47/61 $38,175- $49,675 18m 19.8 52-54INM46-48/57Audi as 17) 16- 17/23- 24 19.5 51/NA/45/71BMWX3 539,575 15- 16/20- 22 16.5 52- 551NM48f65 18- 21/23- 28 15.3 54-551N,lJ42- 44/66Dodge Nitro $22,335- $25,640 15.9 53 - 56/1W48f73 2112:7- 28 17.2ford Escape $21,240- $27,745 18- 20/23- 25 13.5- 13.6 59/NA/45/75 19.5 54/N,lJ48/65'Honda (R·V m,lSS - $28,455 20/26' 13.5- 13.6 52/N,lJ49/54 21-23/24- 29 18.6- 22.5 51- 54INM51/61Nonda Element S21,235- $25,030 15-16/21-22 18.0 53fNA/49/54 20- 23/22- 29 15.3-17.2 55m,IJ46-49/61 - 87Hyundai Tucson $19,000- $24,000' 18.5 56/50/34173 15119- 20 16.5 56INM48167Jeep (ompass $19,350- $25,765 19- 21/27- 29 16.5 56/NA/48/59 18- 20m- 25 15.9 54-551N,lJ42- 44/66Jeep Uberty $14,000- $29,480 16.9 54-551N,lJ42- 44/66 15/22 17.4 54-56/NM41- 421SSJeep Patriot $18,425- $25,180 18- 22/23- 28 15.9 56- S8/NM46-49/63- 68 18- 22/23- 28 16.8 SI - 54/N,lJ43/67-69Jeep WranglerlUnlimited $21,915- $32,800 21-22/26-27 18.5 55- 56/49/33/73 19-20/24- 27 51/N,lJ44/56Kia Sorento (2011) $21,000- $27,000' 17- 19/23- 26 51 - 53INM44-46/67 19-22/26-28Kia 5portage $17,370- $14,075 18- 19/24- 26 16-18122- 17L~nd Rover LRl 536,350Mazda Tribute $20,840- $29,350Mer<ury Mariner $23,760- $27,580Nissan Rogue $11,14O- SB,930Subaru Foreuer 520,990- $29,190Suzuki Grand Vitara $19,364- $27,049Toyota RAV4 $22,300- S28,61OVolkswagen Tiguan $24,000- $34,015Volvo X(60 SB 145- $38 050·~timated t ~at are., a~.,ppli(~ble2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVER.(om 101

AcuraMDX Hi'Jhs:Roomy interior with firsl- Base pri(e: S43,OOO lest! rate materials, excellent comfort Already a class leader, Acura's sporty SUV flag ship quotient, outstanding powertrain, Vehide type: front-engine. 4-lI1leel-drive; 5-door 7-p.1SSengtfgets several updates for 2010, including freshened styling, confident inall weather.engine refinements, a new transmission, and suspension wagonupgrades. Top-notch interior trimmings and AcurJ.'s clever Lows:Can gulpfuel, not exactlySuper Hand ling AWD give the MDX an upscale feel. abargain.andwhat's with that InteriorI'Olume,F/M/Rleu ftl .58/53/33 o~e r{h romed Oeak? GJ rgol'Olume,>eaBup/mal:im um leu ftl. .. .15/84 wbt's new: Redesigned for 2007; freshened styling andnew six- Whffl ru>e .. .108,lin speed automatic for2010. Length /Wid!hlh<ight 191.6178.5/68.2in Bekind tbwhtel:It's hard10 call a46OO-pounder agile, but e~e n 'umin~ cirde .17.6 1t 50, this bigAcura does manageto be light on its feet. ClIIbweight .. .......4600 lb ED ITORS ' RATING EPA Citylhighway mpg ... 16/21 0000 Fuel-tankcapocity/range nO g<lI/336 ml POWERTRA1N l7-lner SOHC14-valve V-6, 300 ~, 170 Ib-It; 6-sp auto WIth manu matk shifting SUSPENSION f ind ,strut~ cod spring~ ant i-rol lrur R ·in d, multilink,coft spring~ anti -r~ 1 bar SAfETY vented diS(/disc !\rak6. r/R. . ABS standard Stability/traction c()rm~ ..... ..... sta ndard/standard PaI~V\' JeStraintl. . .dri l'l' andpassengerfront side, and curtainairb39'i; middleand rearcurta in aimagsAcura RDX Hi,hs:High-qualily intelior Base pri(e: SH,330: AWD,$15,330 furnishings, supportive seats, lots Freshened for 2010, Acura's sty lish, compact crossover of high-tech features Vehid ~ type: front- eJIgi~, front- CI 4-lI1lffl-drtve; 5-door 5-SUV marries a hard-working turbo four with a responsivedriving package that makes it more of a five-door sports car. Lows:Busy secondary controls passengerwagonRide quality has been civilized for 2010, there are loads of have too manybunons, na~features , and a front-drive option has been added. system can be aliUletricky. InteriorI'Olum e, FIR (cuIt). ...54/47 Wilt's nrw: Introduced for GJ rgo volume, >eatsup/malim um (CU ft). .. .... 28/61 2007; new front and rearfascias, wheels, front-drive option, and Whfflba >e .. .104,lin upgraded brakes. Lertgth /Wid!h/hl'ight 18Qlf73.6/65 .2 in Bfkind tb whtel:Agileand eager, the RDX isentertainif19 on Tuming cirde. ...19.2ft awindingroad, and the turbo is quick 10 respond. ClIIbweight .. .mo-3950 1b EDITORS' RATING EPA citylhighwclympg 17-19/22-24 00000 fuel-tankGlpocity/range . .. ........ 18.0g<l1/306-342mi POWERTRAIN rurbochargl'd and intercooled B-literOOHC16-valve inline-4,240 hp, 260 Ib-It:5-sp auto\"\";th manu matH: shilting SUSPENSION f .ind, strut~ cod springs, anti -rol lbar R ·in d, multilin k, coa springs, anti-rol lbar SAFETY vented diSc/disc !\rakes, r/R. . ABS standard Stability/traction contr~ ..... ..... sta ndard/standard PasSiVE JeSt raints. .dri l'l' andpassenger front,Side. an d curtain aimags: rearcurtain aimags Compilnson Test .. WinnerAudiQS Hi,hs:Composed inthe hills, big- Base pric~: Premium, S38,175; Premium Pl UI, $42,215:Prestrge, time grip, Ritz-Carlton cabin. The Q5 was a runaway winner in our most recent com- $49,675parison test of $40K lUXUry utes. It is far more visceral and Lows:Heavysteeringat lowconnected than the Lexus RX350, although the latter is the speeds, afewergonomicissues. Vehide type: front-engine, 4-lI1leel-drive; 5-door 5-passengtfsales king in the segment. In addition to its refined, elegantcockpit, the Q5 is composed, capable, and comfortable. Wbt'sntw: Introduced for 2009; wagon unchanged for 2010. InteriorI'Ol um e, FIR (cuIt). 52 54/46 48 Bekind tb wheel: The steering GJ rgovolume,>edtsup/malim um (cu ft). is odd~ hea~y at low speedsbut ...ms7 isperfect on the highway.The . 110.5 in chassisisinformatil'f', solid, and Wheelba>e .. capableof big-time laleral grip. And we'll forgive youforrunning Lertgth /Width/hl'ight 182 .2/74.0/65 .1in yourhandsover theclassy surfaces inthe Gucci-esque cabin. Tuming circle. . .. 38 .1ft ED ITORS ' RATING ClIIbweight .. .4250-4150 Ib 00000 EPA Citylhighwaympg ...... I8/H Fuel-tankcapocity/range 19.8g<l1/356 ml POWERTRAIN l2-liter DOll( 24-valve Y-6, 270 hp. 243 Ib-ft; 6-sp auto with manu mauccontr~ SUSPENSION f ·in d, multilink,coil springs, ant i-r~1 rur R ·ind, multilink, coD spri ngs, anti -r~ 1 bar SAFETY !\rakes, F/R.. vented diSc/disc ABS standard Stdbility/troCtion control sta rdard/standard PaI~V\' restraints. . .driVl' andpassengerfront Side, an d clIIta in aiIbags:rear~ de (opt) and curta in aimags102 CAR.loxlORJVER,(om 2010 BUYERS GUIOE

AudiQ7 Hi,hs: Looks likean Audi from Base price: 16, $47)25:3.0TD I, $51,725; 4.2, $61,825 stem to stern, fuel-sippingdiesel. Built on a lengthened version of the VW TouaregJ Vehide type: from-enl}ne, 4-wheel-aive; 5-door 7-passengerPorsche Cayenne platform, the Q7 offers seating for seven. seats for seven, V-8power.Audi styling inside and out sets it apart from its brethren wclgonand other SUVs. Frugal buyers may be interested in the Lows:Very heavy,cramped third-torquey and fuel-efficient turbo-diesel V·6. row seats, roughride with giant Imerior 'iOIume, F/M/R(cu lt ).. 55- 56/46- 49119 wheels,overmatche\l gas V-6. Cargo\'dum e, ';eots up/m.Jxim um (cu It) ......... 11173 Whit's!leW: Refreshed exterior styling and new wheeldesigns. Wneelbase .. ....... 118.2 in lehid Iuwleel;Sluggish with Ll'n gthl....idthlheig-.t .. .. .2OOA/78.1/&8.4 in the gasV-6;nffils the torque of thedieselor theY-8tomoVt' Turn ingc irci e ........ .39.4 11 smartly_Feelsheavy and handling isdelii)erate, and theride can feel CU rb weight. .. ..5200-5550 Ib occas iona lly choppy. EPAcitylhighway mpg . 13-1 711 8-25 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tl nkc.Jpacity/rofl9(' .. 26.4ga1/m 449mi 0000 POWERTRAIN turbocharged clnd intercool ed lQ-lit!;l OOHC 24-val'112 dieselV-6. 225 hp. 406 Ib-ft; l&-Uter 001-{ 14-valve V-6, 280 hp, 266 lb-It: 4.l-l ner OOHC32-valve V-8, 350 hp. m Ib-It; 6-sp <l\Ito with manumcltic>h i ~ing SUSPENSION F. ind, un('1juol-length comrolarms, coil or air(!)pt on 42) >j:Jing~ anti-roll ba r ....... indomultilink, coil or <lir (opt on4.2) >j:Ji ng~ anti- mil OO r SAFETY flra~(1 .r IR. .vented diSc/vented disc ASS . Slandard Sta biliry/tracnon comml . standard/Slanda rd Passive restraint>. ... ...driv('f andpaS>I'rlgel froo~ side,and curtain airbilgs; rear side(opt) and curtain airba gsBMWX3 Hi'fhs:Handles like aBMW, Ba ~ prlte: $39,575 re l at ive~ powerful andqUick, Its chassis is starting to show its age, but the X3 remains ava ilablemanu al transmission . Vehide type: front-en~ne, 4-wheel-oove; 5-door 5-pasSl'flgera sharp driver among small SUVs, placing second in arecent comparo of five entry-luxury utes. It's tight inside lows:Alack of interior space wogonbut offers all-weather capabi lity as well as BMW hand ling, makesthisuteforsmall familiesand this version rides far less harshly than earl ier models. only, still rides more stiffly than Imerior 'iOIu me, FIR(eu It).. ........ .51/45 many wee SUVs, pricey. Cargov~ume, seatl up/m.Jximum (cufi) ............ .30171 whifsJleW: Redesigned for 2()()7; HD radioisstandard for 2010. Wneelbase .. ....... 110.0in .elriad li ewi eeJ:Basicallyfeels Ll·fHlthlWldth/heig-.t 179.9/73.0/65 .9 in like atall,tipsy3-series wagon, but theX3 still has neutral, Turn ingc irci e ........ .38.4 11 balanced handling.This$UV is aJOY tosteer. Cu rb weight. . . ....405Q-4100 lb EDITORS' RATING EPA citylhighwJ)' mpg . 16-17123-24 0000 rU€1-lcln! c.JpOCity/ra ng€ .. 17.7 gal/28HO t mi POWERTRAIN 3.()-lner DOl-{ 14-valve inl ine -~ ~, 260 hp.12S 1b-11:&-sp miln. 6-sp <l\Itowith mclnum.JtiC shift ing SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, struts, coi l>j:Ji rq~ anti- mil OO r R• ..ind, multiliri, roi l>j:Ji rq~ anti- mil OO r SAFETY Bla!('\. FIR. .vented diSdvented diS( ASS.. ..... standard Sta bility/traction control standclrd/standa rd P;r;siverestraims. ..drivl'f andpassengel froo~ SIde,and cu rtclin airbags; rearside (1JPt) and cu rtain clirba l)SBMWXS/XSM Hi'fhs: Comforta blean dspac ious Ba~ price: xDrive3Oi. $48,325; xOrive35d. $52,025; xDrtve4&, interior, handles and dri ves better The X5 is BMW's most conventional SUV, offering thanmany cars, Misplain nuts. $57.025; M, $86.225carlike dynam ics and space for up to seven . The six-cylinder Veh ide type:front-l'fI4jine, 4-....-hre-drive; 5-door 5- 7-passenger30i will be enough for most; there 's alsoa V-8 and a thrifty lows:Thirs tyV -8engines,t hird -turbo-diesel. The new M model packs a 555-hp, twin-turbo row space isajoke, can gel quite wagon 53- 55/47-48/25V-!!; sharper handling; and more aggressive styling. e~pensive with options. InteriOr v~urne, F/WR (euIt) .. Whai'SlI!w: Redesigned for 2007; iDrive is mucheasier 10 use and U!go'iOlume. seatsup/maximum (euIt) 2H6(75 new Mmodeladded for 2010. Wheetoose 115.5in .elriad InwiefJ: ResponSive length/lYldthlheiglu .. .lW.{)- 191.1176.1- 78. 5/69.4-69.9in steering, powerful engines, and ataut chassisgive theXSan Tumill9 circle .42.0 It athleticfeel missing inmost sport -u tilitywh icles. (u rbwel(j ht .4950-5400 lb EDITORS' RATING EPAcny/h igtiwaympg .. .12-19/17- 26 00000 Foo-tankc.Jp.lcity/ra rlge 22.5 gal/27{)-428 mi POWERTRAl N 3.o-tit('f Dille 24-val'112 inline-6. 260 hp, 225 Ib-It; twin- ru rbocr..rged ,md intl'fcooled 3.Q-litl'f OClHC 24-volVl' diesel inline- 6, 265 hp. 425 Ib ~: 4.8 liter OOHC 32 val'/!;' V8, 350 hp, 350 Ib It; twin·turbocharged and int!;lcooled 44-litl'f DOff( 32-valve V-S. 555 hp. 500 Ib-ft:6-sp aUlo with m.Jnumatk shifting SUSPENSION F.. .... indo ullequol-iengthwntrol arm:.. (oilspn ngl. anti-rollOO r R ind, mu ltlllnk, COIl01 airspri ngs, anti-roilOO r SAFHY Bra!es, FIR. .vented disc/vented disc ASS.. ......... lIanda rd Stobility/traction wnt rol . stclndclrd/llanda rd P;r;sive restraints .drivl'f clndpassenger froo~ side,and cuna in airb.lgs;midd lecu rtain airbags2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORI VER.com 103

BMWX6IX6M Hi'Jhs: Powerfulluroocha rged Base pri(e: ~Dri'le35j. $57,125: xOrtve50i, S67,875; M,$89) 25 engines, menacing (if not The X6 is an answer to a question no one will admit to gorgeous) styling, handles bener Vehlde type: ITont-l'Ilgine, 4-whetl-dril'l.'; 5-dOOl 4-passengerasking: It's an X5-based SUV done up like a swoopy, five- than an SUVhas the righl1o.door pseudocoupe. The sloping roofline provides a un ique wagonlook, and rear headroom is still decent. It's fast, luxurious, Lows: Compromised rear~is i b i l i1y.and drives very well, especia lly the new, 555-hp M. Interior 1'0 1 1JIIl ~, FIR (eu It). .54/44 seats for only four, costly. GJ rgol'Olume,>eaB up/mol:im um (eu ftl . ... 26/60 Will'snew: Introduced for 2008; iDrive isupgraded, and the M Vltu'!'I00 >e .. .... 115.5 in model is new lor 2010. Length /Widthlh<ight ....... 192,0/78,1/56.1-56,5in Beiind titwhtd:Typical BMW goodness. including great seats, luming cirde .42 .0 1t excellent steering, and plenty of power-ewn inbase form. Be Curb weight . . ,5050--53501b ready for lots of questions. EPAcitylhighwoy mpg 12 15/1 7 20 EDITORS' RATING ruel-tankcapacity/range , .......... 22.5gal!270-338 mi 00000 POWERTRA1N tw in-turlxxha rged ond imercooled 3.0-1iter OOHC 24-VoMinIifie -6, 100 hp, 300 Ib-It; twin-turlxxhorged ondintercooed 4.4-lner OOHC 32-val'112 V-B, 400 hp, 450 Ib-It; 6-sp autowith manumat iC shilting SUSPENSION F .ioo,uneq lJill-ll'Ilgth controlarm~ coil spri ngs. ant i-rolloor R ,ind,multili nk,oir springs. onti-rol lbilr SAfETY &rakes. FIR. . .. ..........Vl'Ilted disc/'ll'flted disc ABS, . standard Stability/traclioo cootrol stmjord/st.3ndard PaIli've JNro intl. ,driver ondpassenger fioot. side,...,d curtainaiJbags: rearcurta inaimagsBuick Enclave Hi,hs:Style you don't have to Base prite: ex,$35,940; Xl, $39,105;CXAWfJ,S37,94O; Xl AWfJ, be ashamed of, space you don'l A breakout ve hicle for Buick, the eight-passenger En- have to squeeze inlO, and serenity $41, 105clave defibrillated Buick -s design department. Based on you will be surprised to find inthe same platform as the Chevrolet Traverse and the GMC anythingfrom GM. Vehide type:from-engine,frOOl- I)[ 4-wheel-drive;5-door 7- 8-Acad ia, it is surprisi ngly competent and re latively fue leffic ient for such a large, spacious veh icle. Lows:Slillpretty heavy for its pas>engerwagon segmen~ highest thlse price of thetriplets. InteriorI'OllJIIle,FIM/ R(cu ftl .. 57-60/51-5l/40 Wilt'S new:Introduced for 2008; GJrgo l'Olume,s.eat)up/ma ~m um (eu ftl. . .23/115 no majorchanges for 2010, W\"heelbos.e . 119.0in Bf.ind tbwkttl: This might be one of Ihe quietest vehicles on ll'Ilgth /Widthlhl\"ighl ,20 1.5179,Om ,Sin theroad, and it handles well,loo Still, comfort is priorityone. Tuming Cirde. . ..4Q,41t EDITORS' RATING Curb wl\"ight . .4900-5100 Ib 0000 EPA citylhighwaympg 16-1 7122-24 Fuel-tonkc.3p.lcitY/Jilnge, ..... ..... n.Ogall152 174ml POWfRTRAIN 16-liter DOH( 24-val'112 V-6, 288 hp, 270 Ib-h; 6-sp auto with maou mati( shifting SUSPENSION F. .ioo,strut~ lOa springs. onti-roI lbilr R• ,ind, multili nk, lO~ springs. anti-rol lbilr SAFETY &rakes,FIR. . ... .........Vl'Ilted disc/'ll'flted diS( ASS st.3ndard Stability/traclioo cootrol Stl rd ord/stonda rd Passive JNro intl. ,driver ondpJ'i\erlget fiool. side,...,d cur tain airbags;middleandrear curta inaimagsCadillac Escalade/ESV Hi,hs:Muscle-car-worthy V-B, Base prite: S61.445 S6S,9':I5; luxury, S69,560- S7l.110; quiet at speed, handsome interior, Cadillac's full-si ze luxury sport-utility co ntinues 10 brash exterior styling. serious Premium, $71 ,950--$74,500; Platinum Editioo,582,575-$85.D75/impress with its strong V-B, extroverted appearance, and capabilities, sounds great.posh interior. This old-fashioned body-on-frame SUV is ESV, $66.050-S68.550; luxury, $72,165- $74.665; Premium,very capable and can lOW up 10 8300 pounds, but the trade- Lows:Trudy weight andoff is ride quality that can get qu ite sloppy. handling. fuelthi rst,lightthird S75,155 $77,655; Piotinum EditIOn,585,110- S87,630 row in regular-lengthversion.104 CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om Vehide type: fioot-engine, J1\"or- I)[ 4-whetl-mve:S-docr 6- 8- wbt's ntw: RedeSigned for 2007; 2010 models get cylinder paW\"\gerwagon deactivation for improved gas mileage and fronlside airbags. InteriorI'OllJIIl e, FIM/R (eu ftl 61-64/57/31 46 GJ rgo l'Olume,>eoB up/mol:im um (eu ftl . 17- 46/109- 117 ae.ind tbwhttl: QuiCK and handles pretty wellfor anold- Wheeioose .. ,11 6.0-130,Oin school body-on-frame ute. ll'I1gth /Widthlhl\"ighl 201,5 m8{79.0 79,1/74.1 75,4in EDITORS' RATING N,0- 410 1t Tuming circle . 00000 Curb weight . ,5700-6150 Ib EPA citylhighwoy mpg ... 11/19 Fuel-tonkcop.lcitY/Jilnge, ..... 26.0-11.0gaI1112 172 ml POWERTRAIN 6.2-liter pushrGd 16·vaM v-a, 403 hp, 417 Ib-It; 6-sp auto with moou manc shlfting SUSPENSION r, .ioo. uneqlJill-ll'Ilgthcontrolarm~ co~ spri ng~ ant i-rol lbill R ri gid oxie, lOa springs.onti-roI lbilr SAFETY &rakes. FIR.. vented diSddiS( ASS standard Stability/tractioo COOlrol Stlrdord/stlndard Pal~ve Jl'ltraintl . . ,driver andpassenger froot side,and curtain airbags; middleand rearcurtainaimags 201 0 BUYERSGUIDE

Cadillac SRX Hi!hs:Spectacularly luxurious Base price: $34,155; Lu'(IJry, $37,735; Luxury AWD. $40,230; cabin, Lexus-like fit and finish, sturdy andstable platform. Performance, $42.t75; Pe rforma nce AWD, $45.820; f'r€miu m. Lows: Unaccepta blyheavy, S44}20; Premium AWO.$48365 overwhelmed base V-6.For 20 I0, the SRX shrinks in size and price and moves Vehide type: from-engine, from- or 4-wlJeeI-drive; 5-door 5- whifsJleW: Redesigned for 2010.to the sub-$40K segment, where the Lexus RX350 is king. pos:.enger wagon lellid Inw\"eel; The cabin Imerior\1llume, rIR(eu fi). .If it's a practical Caddy you're after, try the base SRX first, isatotal joy to inhabit,but the ..... .... 55/45 SRXdisappoints dynamically. It weighsway too much,which Cargov~ume, seatsup/maximum(ru ft) ..... .... 29161 destroys acceleration. Moreover,whose price undercuts most of its rivals'. Better stil l, sam- gears shift slowly, and the thronle 'Nneelba:.e .. ..... .. 110.5 in isincredibly nonlinear. Alas, thecrsple Cadillac 's own wagon with the 3.6-1iter V-6. SRXis mainly an interstate cruiser. lengthlwidl h/heiljll .190.3/75.3165.7 in EDITORS' RATING Turning circle ..... ....4O.0ft 00000 CU rb weight. . .4300-4550 Ib EPA citylhighway mpg . t5-t8/21-25(6t) Fuel-ta nk capacity/range . 21.0 gal/315 378 mi(est) PQWERTRAIN 3.Q--liler OOHC2ha1v€ V--6, 265 hp, m Ib-It; lurbocharg€'d oVld intefcool€'d 2.8-liter DOOC24-valveV·6,300 hp, 29S Ib-It;6·sp auto ....ithmanumatic'illiiting SUSPENStON F•• ..... ind, struts, coil~i ng~ anti- mil ba r R• ..... ind, struts, coil~i rq~ anti- mil ba r SAFETY &akf'S.FIR . .veot€'d dwveot€'d diS( ASS.. .... stoVlcll rd Stability/traalon wmml standard/stoVlda rd P;r;sive restraints .driver and])dssenqet\" fronL sid~, and curtain airbags; rearcurtainairbagsChevrolet Equinox m!hs:Dapper new looks, mlKh- BaSf price: LS, S23.185; L1, $14,105; LS AWO, 514.935; LI AWD, improved interior, effi cient direct- T he 2010 Equinox represents a huge step forward from injection engines,lots of available m ,855;LTZ.S28)'Xl; lTZAWD, $30,540its mediocre predecessor. Quality cabin materials, more techno-goodies,very quiet cabin.advanced powertrains- all Equinoxes use six-speed auto- Vehide type: Iront-erJ9ine, front- or 4-wheel-drive; 5-door S-matics and feature direct fuel injection- and upscale looks Lows:Weight hurts fuel economy.make this one worth considering. steering feel is nonexistent. pa\\ffiger wagon What'snw: Redesignedfor 1010. Iml'fior\1llume, FIR (eu ft). .53/47 lellid l\"ew\"eeJ: The driving Cargo\1lIum~, seatsup/maximum(eu ftl .31/64 experienceis farmore refined than before,but there's little 'Nneelbase.. .......... 112.5 in funto!:Ie hadhere-think competence,not playfulness. length/widt hlheiljll .187.8/72.5/663 in We prefer themore frugal four- cylinder model. lurn ingc ircl e 40 0--421ft EDITORS' RATING CUrb werght. . J800-4OOJ Ib 0000 EPA citylhighwaympg . 17 22114 32 ruel-ta nk capacity/range ..... ..... 18.8-20.9 gal/355-414mi POWERTRAIN H -Iner OOHC16-val'le inline-4, 182 hp, 172 Ib-ft: lQ-litl'f OOHC 24-va!ve V-6, 264 hp, 122 Ib-It; 6-sp auto with manumallcshifting SUSPENStON f.. ..... ind,strut\" coil~i ngl. anti-roll lJa r R .ind,multiliri, coil~i ngs, anti-roll ba r SAFETY &.kes, FIR . .vent€'d disc/verll€'d disc ASS .. ... .... standard Stab~ity/traoion control . standord/stancll rd P;r;si\'C restraints .driver . nd])dlsenqet\" fronL sid~, and curtain airbags;rearcurtain airbagsChevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL Hi!hs: Solidstructure,quiet Base price: Suburban. $41,585 $56.575; \'u~on Xl, $42,440 operation, attractiveinteriorS,lots These are GM's biggest utility wagons and the go ld of space for pe\Jple orcargo, !:Iesl $51.305; YukonXl Denali, $56,6t5-$59}00standard in their class for decades. T hey offer a variety of range of powertrain choices.equipment and powertrain choices, also arguably the best Vehide type: front-engine; rear-, rear/4-, or 4-wheel-dnve:in their class. These big guys are thirsty, but their towing, Lows: NOllhehandiest rig in ahauling, and passenger accommodations are tough to top. crowdecl parking lot, not exactly 5-door 7-9-passenger wagon inexpensive to operate. Interior\1llume, rIM/R (eu ftl .. ..... .fAI57146 what's JeW: Redesignecl for 1007; 6.0-literwithvariable valve Cargo\'dume, seatsup/maximum(ru ft) ..... .. .46/137 timing for2500, revised options. 'Nneelbase .. ..... .. 130.0in lellid tkewkeeJ: Smooth,quiet, andcompetent for avehicle in lengthlwidl h/heiljll 222.4/79.1/76.8-77.2 in this size class. Ponderousby any other reckoning. Turning circle ... 410- 45.3ft EDITORS' RATING CUrb werght .5650-6500 Ib 0000 EPA citylhighway mpg . 12-14/19-20 Fuel-ta nk capacity/range .... ...... 31 .5 39.0gal/378 461! mi POWERTRAIN 53 -I ~er pu,hrod 16-valve V-B. 310 hp, 335Ib-ft; 6.Q--liter pushrod 16-va!ve V·8;352 hp, 382 Ib-ft; 6.l-literpushrod 16-valve V·8, 403 ~, 417I b·ft: 6-spaUlO withmanumaticshifting SUSPENSION F..... . ind, unequal·lffigth controlarms, lorsron bars, anti- mil ba r R.... .rigid axle; 1500:cdlsprings, 2500:leafS¢ngs: anti- mil ba r SAFHY .vent€'d dWveot€'d disc flra kf'S .fIR. ASS. stancllrd Stabnity/traalon wmml standard/standa rd P;r;sive restraint>. .... driver and pasSffi9t'1 front and curtain airbaq$. middleandrearcurtain airbags2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORI VER.com 10 5

Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon Ki,hs: Good mpg forthedas5, Base price: Tahoe, $38.130- $54,565; Yukon, $38,970- $41,615; The Tahoe and Yukon are full-size utility wagons with a fi nebuildquality, im pressive iUkoo Denali, $53.950-$56,945solid range of capabilities, powered by the best army of gas solidity, excellent v-a engines.V-Ss in the segment. They drive far better than their mass Vehide type: Iront-('Ilgine; rear-, rear/4-, or 4-wheel-oo~e;would suggest, but buyers seeking a roomy third row may Lows: Crampe\l third-row seat,want to look at the larger Suburban and Yukon XL headroomcould !:Ie better, 5-doo r7 9-pawc'nger wagoo wilt's new: Redesigned fOf 2007; InteriorI'O lume, FIM/R (eu ft) 64/57 58m changesfor2010 include cam phasing and E85 capabilityfor CJ rgol'Olume, ~at,up/ma~mum (eu ft). . .17/109 5.3-literV-8, USBports for radios. Wheeloose .. . 116.0in ae\"ind tit whtd: Smooth ride Length twidth/hl'ight XI2.0/79.0/75.9-77.0 in quality, quiet inside, and wong engines, but not agreatchoice for Tum ingdrde .. ....... .39,Oft an mryday vehicle unless heavy lowing is afrequent activity. ~Pt.bc~~~~~~·~pg .5300-5850 Ib 13-15/20-21 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankcapacityIrange 26.0gaIIBS-364ml 0000 POWERTRA1N 5.3-liter pu>hrod 16-valve v-s, 320 hp. B5 lb-It; 6.0-liter pushrod 16-~a l '112 V-8. 352 hp. 382 1b-ft;6.2-liter pushrod 1 6-~a lve V-8. 395 or 403 hp. 417Ib-It;6-,paUiOwithmanu matic slufting SUSPENSION F•••••• ioo, uneq llill- Il'rlgthcontrol aml~ cOil spri ng~ anti·roIlOOr R ngid axle,co~ springs. anti-roll 001 SAfETY .......~('Ilted disc/vented disc &rakes. rIR. . ABS standard Stabilityltractioo cootrol ...... .... stlooardlstandard Pal~ve Je>traintl. . ,dri l'ef andpassenger front side, and curtain airb39'i; mi ddle and rear curtain airbagsChevrolet Traverse Hi,hs: Solidunderpinnings, BaSt pri(f: LS, $19,999; LSAWD, $31,999; LT, m,52O; LT AWD, qUiet operation, roomy passenger $34.520; liZ, $38}60;LIZAWD, $40,760 Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the Traverse compartment,lots offamilyis Chevy's version of GM's large crossover architecture, goodies and safety features. Vehide type: from-erqlne, froot- 1)1' 4-whed -drive; 5-door7-8-shared with Buick and GMC. Attractive styling, competi-tive pricing, a roomy interior, thoughtful accommodations, Lows: Alittleheal'Y by class passengerwagonand good road manners are its strong suits. standards, interiorplastics and trim lookatad cheap. Interiorl'O lume, F/MIR (cu ft) .. 57-60/51140-4 1 Will's ntw: Inlroduced for 2009; CJ rgowlume, s.eat)up/ma ~m u m (eu ft). ..24/116 allradios get a USB port for 2010, W'hedoos.e . 118.9in Beiind titwhttl: Although hefty,the Traverse is lighterthan Length twidthlhl'ight ,205,0/78.4/72 ,8in traditionalssuch as the Tahoe and drives smaller. Responses are Tumingdrde. . ..40,4ft competent; ride quality is supple, Curb wl'ight. .4750-4950 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA cilylhighway mpg t6-t7/23-24 00000 Fuel-tankcdp.lcitylJilnge , .......... 21.0gal/352 374mr POWfRTRAiN 16-liter OOIK 24-~alve V--6,281or 238 hp. 256 or270 Ib-ft ;6-sp auto with manumatiC shifting SUSPENSION F. .ioo,strut~ coa spri ng~ anti -rol ioor R• ,ind, mu ltilin k, co~ sprirqs, anti-rolioor SAFETY .......v('Ilted disc/vented disc &rakes. rIR. . ABS standard Stability/traction cootrol ...... .... stlooardlstlndard p.,JjV€ rest raints. ,dri l'ef andpassengerfronl,>ide. an d curtainairbaqs; middle andrearcurtain airbag,Dodge Journey Hi'Jhs: Attractiveexterior that's Base priCt: SE, 2t,165; SXT, $24,465: SXTAWD, $26,955; RfT, unmistakablyDodge, plenty 527,120; R/T AWD, $28.870 Dodge's crossover entry has a clever interior and is of cleverinterior features, solidamactively priced. Based on the Avenger, it also offers a V-6 safety credentials, priced to sell. Vehide type: front-erqine,front- 1)1' 4-....t1ee1 -drive; 5-door5-7-option (recommended) and all-wheel drive. T he Journey isokay to drive, but the cabin material s leave something to be Lows: Snug third-row sea~ tepid passenger wagondesired. A solid if wholly unsjJCctacular choice. perform ance with four-cylinder engine and fou r-speerl automatic. InteriorI'Olume, FIM/R (eu ft) 53 55143 44/25106 CAR.loxlDRJVER,(om Wilt's ntw: Introduced fo r2009; CJ rgowlume, >eatsup/maximum (cu ft). ... t1-40/68 2010 sees minor improvements 10 convenience and safety Wheeloose .. . 113,Sin equipment andV-fJ fuel economy. Length twidth/hl'ight t92.4/7221fJj6in Beiind titwhttl: The Journey is boring yet dynamically Tum ingcircle. 38,5 N,Oft competent,libraryquiet, too. Curb weight .. .3950-4400 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA Citylhighway mpg t5-19/23-25 000 Fuel-tankcapocityIrange 18.5-21.1 gal/317-390 ml POWERTRAtN 2.4-liter 0011( 16-~al l'!;' inline- 4, 173 hp. 166 Ib-ft; 3.5-lit['[ mSOHC 24-~al l'!;' V-6, B5 hp. Ib-It; 4-sp auto, 6-sp auto with rTtaoomancshlfting SUSPENStON F. ,ioo,strut~ coD springs, anti -rol loor R .ind, mu ltilin k, co~ springs, anti·roItOOr SAFETY &ra kes, FIR.. vented diSc/disc ABS standard Stability/traclioo control stlooard/stlndard Pal~ve Jl'ltraints. . ,driver andpassenger front >ide, an d curtainairbags: rear curtain airbags 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

Dodge Nitro Hi,hs: Range ofengines, Base price:SE, Si2,335;SE 4wd, $23,995;SXT,$23.9&l;5X14wd, transmissions, and four-wheel- Dodge's take on the Jeep Liberty compact SUV sports dri~esYSlems; brassystyling; $25.540a stout, 5000-pound towing capacity and enviable off-road lowing and off-road capabilities.capability, but it cou ld use some on-road manners . Also, the Vehide type: front-engi ne, rear- or rear/4-wheel-drive; 5-doorcabin is extremely tight and has compromised sight lines, Lows:Fueleconomy. tight cabin,and both engi nes have a large th irst for fuel. clumsy on-road manners. 5-pilllffiger wogoo Wh,t'sJleW: Introduced for2007; Imerior 'iOIu me, FIR (cu ft).. ..... 51 55/48 updates for 2010 include revised interior trim and an \"efficient cargo ~cjume, S€atsup/maximum (cuft) ........ .32165 dri ~ing· indicator. 'NneelbaS€ .. ....... I08,Sin Belriad lie wi eel:Torquey with the 40-literV-6, but the cabin L l'fl(lthlWldt h / h e i ~t 178.9/73. 1/69 ,9 in isnoisy and the ride stiff. It's not much fun. Tu rning circle ............. .36Jft EDITORS' RATING Curb~ght. . . . ......4000-4250 Ib 00000 EPA cityfhighway mpg 15-16/10-12 flJeI-lO nk capacity/ra nge. 19.5 gal/193-312 mi POWERTRAIN 17-literSOIl( 12-valve Y-6, 210 hp, 235 Ib-fl; 4,0-lite rSOIl( 24- val'112 Y-6. 260 hp, 265 Ib-It; 4-sp auto. 5-sp auto with manumatic Ihifting SUSPENSION F•••••• ind, unequa l-length (Clllrol arms, COil\!X ings,anti- roll tJar R• ••••• ri gid 'lie, COi l\lX\"i ng~ anti-roll tJa r SAFETY flra~(1 ,f / R, vented tisc/disc ASS. lIartda rd Stability/tracnoo control . Itandard/llartdard Passive restraint>...... d~ver and Jl<lSlffiger front and curlO in aimags, rearcurtain airbagsFord Edge Hi'fhs: Spiffy st~in g, roomy Ba ~ price: S[, $27,695; S[L, $30,695; S£L AWD, $12545: interior, solid structure, quiet Although it's pretty heavy, the Edge remains a strong operation, excellent fit and finish. Umited, $33,495; Sport, $34,695; Limited AWD, $35,345; Sportplayer in the mid-size crossover SUY game, thanks to itscomfortable five-seat interior, carl ike driving dynamics, lows: Surprisinglyhefty for AWD, $36,545and nifty styling. Minimal updates for 2010 include a small its size class,long stoppingmileage gain for both front- and all-wheel-drive editions. distances, no third-row seats Vehide type: front-engine; front- or 4-\'iheel-drtve; 5-doo r WhIt'SUW: Introduced for2008; 5-pas$('nger wogoo minortrimchanges and updates to theV-6 yield acombined Interior \1lIu me, rIR(cu ft). . ......... 55/53 l-mpg gain for 2010. GJrgo \1lIume, seats up/maxi mum (cuft) .32/69 Belriad lie wi ee); Substantial curb weight limits go-power,but WheeltJase.. ....... 111.1 in the Edge delivers briskresponses and acreamyride. Lrngth/width!he i ~t ,185.7/75.8/67.0 in EDITORS' RATING Tu rningcircle ........ .38.5ft 00000 CUrb~g ht. ..4200-4550 Ib EPA citylhighwaympg . 17 18/23 25 Fuel-ta nk capacity/ra nge .......... 19,0 lO.Ogal/340 342mi POWERTRAIN 3.5 -I ~er DOHC 24-valve Y-6. 265 hp, 250 Ib-It; 6-sp .uto SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, IIIUts, COi l~i ng~ anti- mil tJar R• .... ind, multilirt, COil\!X ings,anti-mil tJa r SAFnY flrak(1,f/R, ,'/I2Ilted dWvented disc ASS. lIartda rd Slabdity/tractroo control. Itandard/llartda rd PasSiI'€ reslr.in~ , ...dri'ler .nd passenger froot Side, and curt.in .irbags;rearcurtain .irbagsFord Escape/Mazda Tribute/ Hi'fhs: AUractive pricing, trucklike Base price: [ICape, $21,140--$25,995; 4WD, $2l,W)-$1l,?45/Mercury Mariner styling,respectable power and fuel economy, optional Sirius Tri bute, $m,840-$17,600; 4WD, $14,635-$19,3SO/M3riner, Basically unchanged for 2010, this trio of compact Travel Link.SUYs continues to deliver decent performance and $B,760-$25,810: 4WD, $25,51O-$27,SSObetter-than-decent fue l economy. All three share truckish, lows:(ould be more refined,counterculture styling, and if their refinement trails some trucklike styling. little difference Vehide type: front-engine, froot- or 4-....-heel-drive; 5-doorcompetitors', their infotainment systems are cutting edge. tletweenthe three models. 5-passenger wogoo2010 BUYERSGUtDE whlt'suw: Reclesigned for 2008; programmablekey fob, optional Interior 'iOIu me, F/R (cu ft). 54-55/42-44 rearview camera new this year. GJrgo\'dume, seatlup/maximum (cult) ....... .. l9IfiJ lehiid llew\"e!); Merely adequatein terms of responses WheeltJas€ .. ........... 101.1in but has decent ride quality and tletter-than-average powertrains L€\"Ilglhlwidt h/hei~t ....... t74}-1 75.1/71.1/67.S-70.2 in EDITORS' RATING lu rningcircle .361ft 00000 CUrb'M'lght. .J350- 3650 Ib EPA Citylhighway mpg .. .. 18-22121-28 rLl€1-ta nk capacity/ra ng€ .. t6.s~rm-363 m i POWERTRAIN I254--vlallIevreVDO-6H,C24160-hvpa,lvme inoirinmH, 171 hp, 171Ib-It: 3.0-liter DOHC Ib-fl: 5-sp ma n, 6-sp auto SUSPENStON F. .ind,llrut';, coil~i ngl, anti-roll tJar R .ind,multilirt, coil\lX\"ingl, anti-mil bar SAFETY BraKes,F/R , ,l'l'tlteddiIC/otum ASS .. ....... lIartda rd Stab~ity/traction control . st.nd.rd/llancla rd PasSiI'€ restr.int> , ..dri'ler .nd passenger froot Side,and curtain airbags; rearcurtain aimags CARandORIVER.com 10 7

Ford Expedition/EL Hi,hs:Quiet operation, refined Base prite: ExpeditiOll XLT, 36,0lQ-$38,910; Eddie Bauer, androomyinterior,tm OOdy Built on the old F-series pickup chassis, the Expedition styles, 91OO-pound tow rating. $41,815 $44,715; Li mited, $43,5S5 $46,485; King Ranch,is a traditional full- size SUV that delivers quiet operation ,a supple ride, and attractive interior decor. Offered in two Lows:Heftycurbweights dilute S46,115-$49,OI5/El XL!, $39.535-$41,435; Eddie Baul'f,sizes, standard and EL (for extended length), its S.4-liter engine output and fuel economy,V-S delivers adequate punch plus flex -fuel cap ab ility. $44,00)-$46,895; Limited, $46,135-$49,135; King Ranch, Wilt's nrw: Redesignedfor 2008; trailer-sway control standard, $4I!,765 $51,565 ae\"ind tbwhtel: \"Agile\"is not a Vehide type: front- l'fl~ioe, rear- 1)1' rear/4-wheel-oove; 5-door word that comes to mind in this vehicleclass, but theExpedition 5-8-p,menger wagoo isunusuallyresponsive for its size, with surprisingly accurate Interiorvo lum e, F/M/R(cu ft) 59- 60/57/43 51 steering and composed road mannersthat belieits mass. Ca rgo vo lume, seal'i up/maXIm um (cu ft) 19-43/1 00- 131 EDITORS' RATING Whffl ru>e .. ,11 9.0-131.0in 00000 Ll'flgth /widthlhl\"ight . ..... 206.5-221J17S,8f77.2-78.3 in lum ing cirde 4O.8-43.9ft Curb weight. ..... . ,5750-6300 Ib 14/20 (2WD onty) EPACityihighway mpg Fuel-tankcap.lcity/range 28.0-315 g<l1/392 ml(1WD only) POWERTRAIN SA-liter SOIl( 24-valve V-B, 310hp,365 Ib-ft; 6-sp auto SUSPENStON r, .ind, uneqLklI-Il'flgthcontrolarm~ codsprings. anti-rol trur R• ••ind, multilin k, cOil springs. anti·roI tbar SAFETY ..... ..vl'flted disc/\'eIlted disc &rakes, r/R.. ABS, . standard Stability/traction control ..... ..... stlrdard/stlndard Pas~ve JeStraints. . ,driver andp.l\\erlgerfroo1.\ide, an d curt.inairbags;middle andrearcurtclin airbagsFord Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer Hi,hs: Solidassembly, quiet Base prite: Explorer XLI. $29,695-$32.015; Eddie Bauer, operation, strong towing Overshadowed by unit-bodied crossovers, these one- performance with optionalV-8, $33,695-$36,015; Li mited, $36,695-$39,OIS/Mountainre- V-6,time sales leaders are sti ll good choices for buyers who great optional nav system.want the durability and towing that go with a body-on- $19,895-$3 7,595;V-8, m ~5frame SUv. Unchanged for 2010, Ford's mid-size clones Lows:Heavy by mid-size-classare quiet, comfortable, and provide three-row seating. standards, so-sofuel economy Vehide type: front-l'flgine; rear-, rear/4-, 0:.- 4-\'Iheel-oove; wbt's nrw: Redesignedfor 200{i; 5-doo r5-7-passenger wagoo updated nav system withvoice activation;Mountaineer Premier Interiorvo llll1le,r/M/R(eu ft) .58/49/39 model gets standard sunroof. Ca rgo vo lume, seats up/maXIm um (cu ft) 14-45/84-86 Bf\"ind tbwktll: Thougha bit ponderous, these corporate Wheeloo>e .. . 113.7 in cousinsarequiet, competent, and mannerly. Ll'flgth /widthlhl\"ight .. 19H -193.5173.5-73.7172,8in EDITORS' RATING Turn ingCircle .. . .. 36,gft 000 Curb weight . .4550-5100 Ib EPAcityihighway mpg 13 15/19 21 Fuel-tankcdp.lcitY/Jilnge , .......... 21.5gal/193338 ml POWERTRAIN 4.Q-liter SOH( ll-vcllveV--6, 210 hp, 154Ib-ft; 4.6-liter SOH( 14- valveV-S, 192 hp, 315 Ib-ft; 5- 1)1' 6-sp amo SUSPENSION F,. . .. irK!,uneq LklI- Il'flgthcontrolarm~ co~ springs. anti-rol lbar R .ind, uneqLklI-Il'flgthcontrolarm~ codsprings. anti-rol lbar SAFETY vented diSc/disc &rakes, r/R. . ASS standard Stability/traction control ..... ..... stlrdard/stlndard PasSive JeSt raints. ,dri ver andp.l\\erlger front,\ide, and curt.1n airbags; middle andrearcurtclin airbagsFord Flex Hi,hs: Defiantly of1beat styling, Base prite: 5E, $19)70; SEl, $32,045; SEL AW D, $B.895 vast interiorspace, supple ride, Ford 's styli shly rectilinear crossover picks up the pace quiet on-roaddemeanor,lots of $36,890; limited, $37,940; limited AWD;$39,790-$42,785for 2010 with the addition of the corporation's new 262- safetyfeatures,hp, 3.6- li ter twin-turbo V-6 to the option list. Essentially a Vehide type: front-erqioe,front- 1)1' 4-wheel-dri\'€; 5-door6-7-rebodied Taurus X (since deceased), the Flex offers a hand- Lows:Porkycurb weights,mostsome interior with vast space for passengers and cargo, models lean toward pricey. p.lssengerwagon108 CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om Whlt'saew:Imroduced for 2009; Imeriorvo lume,F/M/R(cu ft) ,58/fJJ/36 twin-turbo, 15-liter V-6and automatic parking option are new. GJ rgovolume,>eal'iup/maxim um (eu ft). ... lO/83 Bf\"ind tbwktd:TheFlex is Wheeloo>e .. . t17,9in heavy, so it issluggish withthe standardV-6engine.New turbo ll'flgth twitlthihl'ight 2OL8i759/680 in V-6adds thrust, but steeringis numb, and handling isdeliberate, Tum in gcirde. . ..40.711 EDITORS' RATING Curb weight .. .4700-5050 Ib 0000 EPA citylhighway mpg 16-17/22-24 Fuel-tankcap.l(ity/range 18.6gal/m-316 ml POWERTRAIN 15-liter 0011( 14-~alve V--6, 262 hp, 248 Ib-ft: twin-turro::harged and intercot)ed 3.5-liter 0011( 24-valve V--6, m hp, 350 Ib-II; 6-sp auto, 6-spautowithmanuma!lcshifting SUSPENSION F. ,irK! ,strut~ coD spring~ anti -rol lbar R .ind, multilin k, codsprings. anti·roI lbar SAFETY &rakes, F/R.. vented diSc/disc ABS stclndard Stability/traction control stl rdard/stlndard Pas~ve reltraints. . ,driver andp.l\\erlgerfrOll1.\ide, an d curtain airbi!9S; middleand rearcurta in airbag\ 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

GMCAcadia Hi,hs: Handsome inside andout, Base prke: 'iL, $32,515; SL AWD, $34,515; '>lE, $35,090; SLE plentyof room, lolsof comfort- The Acadia is GMC's fi rst crossover SUV, sharing and-convenience features. AW D.$37,09J;SLT, $39,360; SlT AWD,$41.360its platform with the Buick Enclave and the ChevroletTraverse. It has a large interior that seats up to eight and is Lows:Modest acceleration. Yehlde type:front-engill€, front- or4-wheel-dril'e; 5-do<lr 7-8-very practical. Base Acadias are front-wheel drive, with all- mode'll towing. big turning circle.wheel drive on the options list. pilS\eflger wagon whlt'sl!w: Introducedfor 2007; changes for 2010 aff minor. Interior'iOlu me, F/M/R (cu ll).. 57- 60/50- 51/41 lehlId tiewkeel; Unusually cargo~ejume, S€Jtsup/maxim um (culll . . . . . . . . 24/116 agilefor alarge vehicle without compromising comfort. but we'd 'NneelbaS€ .. ....... 118,9in like abit more precision to the controls, and lheV-6needs more L l'fl(lthlWldt h / h e i ~t 2Ql 1/78.9/69 .9 in power.The full-size Acadiadrives much smaller thanit really is. 1urningcircl e ..............40.4 11 EDITORS' RATING Cu rb ~ght. . . . ......485Q-S050 Ib 00000 EPAcityfhighwaympg 16-1 7/23- 24 fllel-lO nk capacity/ra nge _ nO gal/3S2- 374mi POWERTRAIN l 6-liter DOlI( 24-~alve V-6, 288 hp, 270 Ib-II; 6- \Il auto with ma numaticsh illing SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, struts, (oi l~i ng~ ami- roll ba r R• ........ ind, multil irt, coi l~ i ngs, anti- roll bar 5AFfTY Bla~l'S.F/R , ,venlf\"d disdvenled diS( ASS.. .... Slandard Stability/tractioo control stand.rd/standard P.r;'iive restraints, ..driver and pas>enger froo~ side,and curlain airbags:midd leand rear curtain aimago; ',:''' Z010GMCTerrain Hi!hs:Lots of available goodies, Base price: SLE $24,995; 5LEAWD, $26,745; SLT. $28,195;)1.1 decent handling and ride, stylish AW D, $29.945 The Terrain uses the same platform as the Chevrolet inside, good gas mileage fromEquinox but has blockier styling. The GMC is a front-dr ive, base engine. Yehide type: Iront-ell9ine, front- or 4-...meel-drive; S-door 5-five- seat crossover SUV, with an optional all-w heel-drivesystem and a choice of 2.4-liter four-cylinde r and 3.0-l iter lows: but thebase engine pilSsenger w ~g Oll ...... ...53/47V-6 engines, There's a raft of available luxury features. can ha rd~ get out of itsown way, options canget expensive, slyling Interior 'iOIume, F/R(eu II).. ............. .32164 iscerta inlypolarizing. cargovejume,'<'alsu p/maximum (cuft ) ....... 112.5 in 'NneelbaS€ .. What'snw: Introducedfor2010_ 18 5.1/72_8/66 3 in L l'Jl(llhlWldt h / h e i ~t IthUd tifwieel:The Terrain handles nicely, but the 2.4 is 1urn ingcircl e ... 40,0- 42.711 slow offthe mark The V-6has more pep and amuch highertow Cu rb ~ghl. .......3300-4000 Ib rating, at 3500 pounds. .... 17-22124-32 EPA Cityfhighway mpg EDITORS' RATING fllel-tankcapacity/ra nge _ 18.8-20_9ga1/355-414mi 0000 POWERTRAIN 2.4-lner DOIIC 1 6-~all'e inline-4, 182hp, 172 1b-ft: 3.l)..liter DOll( 24-vaive V-<j, 264 hp. 222 1b-1I: 6-sp auto with manumalicshifting SUSPENSION _ind,struts, coi l~i ngs, \"nti-roll ba r f. ..ind, multil irt, (oi l~i ng~ anti- roll bo r R• SAFnY Blakl'S.F/R , ,ventf\"d disc/vented diS( ASS_ Slandard 5tability/tractloo control sta n d~rd /st an dard Passive r5lraint> .. .....driver and pas>tngel froo~ side,and curtain airbogo;; rear curtain aimago; ',:''' Z010Honda Accord Crosstour Hi!hs: Accord underpinnings; Base price: D:,$30300; EX-L, S34)3O Accord powenrains; Honda fit, A late arrival to Honda's 20 10 lineup, the Crosstour finish, durability, and ingenious Vehide type: front-ell9ine, front- or 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-adds yet another new face to the grow ing crowd of cross- storage solutions; AWD option.over SUVs that look like hatchback sedans . Based on Hon- pas>tngel wagOllda Accord architecture, the Crosstour will employ Accord Lows:Not everyone is sminenengines but will also offer the option of all-wheel drive. with the overinflated sedan look, Int(fior 'iOIume, r/R(eu fll .. ..... 56/45-46 bloated Accord weight. (.]rgo'iOIum ~, seatsup/maxim um (cuftl _26/51 What'snw: Introducedfor2010_ 'Nneelbose .. ....... 110,1in lehUd tiewieel:The Accord Ll'flgthl....idt hlhei~t . . ,1%.8/74.7/65.7 in (rosstour drives well and feels more likealarge wagon thana Tu rningcircle . . . . . . . . .40 ,2ft crossover,It's like an Accordsedan but with taller tires, more mass, Cu mw ght J 9(lJ-4100 lb and slower steering. EPA (ityfhighway mpg . 17 18/25 27 EDITORS' RATING FlI('l-tankcapacitylra nge .. 18.5ga1/315-333 mi 00000 POWERTRAIN 15-1iterSOH( 24-valve V-6, 271 hp, 254I b-ft; 5-\Il auto SUSPENSION F....... ind, unequa l-length cootro( arms, coil~ i ngs, anti- roll bo r R. ..... ind, multil irt, coi l~ i ngs, anti- roll bo r SAFETY Bla~es, F/R , Vl'fltOO ,jS(/diS( ASS.. .... .... Slaodard Stabdity/t ractioo (l)nt rol . \tandard/Slanc!ard P.r;'iive restraints _driver andpassenger frOOL sid~, and curtain airbogs; rear cu rtain aimago;2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORI VER.com 109

Honda CR-V Hi'Jhs: Top-notch tluild quality, Base price: LX, $12,155; LX 4wd, m,sos: EX, $24,555; EX 400, clever stowagesolutions, $25,805; EX-l. $27,205:EX-l4wd, $28.455 Although it 's neither the most powerful nor the mostspacious, Honda 's compact four-cylinder soft-roader tops excellent ergonomics. high Vehlde type: front-el1gifle, front- or 4-wheel-driV€; 5-doorthe small- SUV sales chans thanks to so lid construction andbulletproof reliability. Updates for 2010 include cosmetic comfort quotient. 5-passeogerwagonrev isions inside and out, p lus upgraded electronics. Lows: Hard tocallit pretty, no InteriorI'O lume, FIR (cuIt), 53 56/48 manual transmission, power CJ rgol'Olume, ~atsup/ma ~m um (eu It), .. ,36m hungry must seek elsewhere. WheellJase, , , 103.1 in wbt's new: Redesigned for 2007; freshened looKs, tiny power Length twidth/hl'ight 179J/716/fjj 1in uptickfor2010. Tumingdrde\" ....... J7,SIt Bekind litwhtel: The CR-V is an agility leader in ~s class ClIIbweight.. .... , .1400-3600 Ib and manages this with no compromise inride quality. EPAcitylhighw<l'( mpg 21/17-28 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tank capacity/range 15Jg<l I/32 1ml 00000 POWERTRAIN H-liter DO ll( 16-~alve inline-4, 180 hp. 161Ib-/t; 5-sp auto SUSPENSION f ind, >trut~ cod spril1g~ ant i-roi llJar R ,in d, multilink,coft spril1g~ ant i -r~ llJar SAfETY l\rak6, rfR, , vented diS<'fdisc ABS standard Stability/traction contr~ \"\", ..... stlndard/standard Pa\~V\' JeStraint\, . .. ,driV€rand iJ<l1serJger ft(j n~ ~de, and (urtain aimags: rearcurta in aimagsHonda Element Hi,hs: Lots ofcargo space, four- Base prite: lX, $21,235-$22.485: [X, SB,345-$24.595: SC, cylinderengine pulls hardfor its Honda updated the Element last year to look more size, gooo pricing. SlS,030modern, with a lower ride height, bigger wheels, and body-color bumpers. Its brickish shape imparts ex.cellent cargo Lows: Seats just four,rear-hinged Vehide type: front-engine, from- or 4-wheel-drive: 3+2-doorversatility, although its back seats are less than comfortab le, half-doors make gelling intoThi s is a quirky car in search of qu irky customers. thebackachore, still 1001<5 like a 4-passeogerwagon washing machine, InteriorI'O llIIIle, F/R (cu It).. .. .... 59/45 Will'snew: Introduced for 2003; adog-friendlypackage isthe CJrgol'Olume, ~a\)up/ma ~m um (eu It), .. ,25[75 notableaddition for 2010, W'hl't'iIJa~. 101.4in Bf.ind Ib wktll: low front seats meanacatlikedriving Length twidthlhl'ight ,169,9 170.4!71 ,6/69.5 7O,4in position, and it basicallyhandles like aCivic wearing aTV box, Tumingdrde, )4,9-36,9ft EDITORS' RATING Curb weight , 3500-3650 Ib 00000 EPA citylhighway mpg t8-20123-25 Fuel-tankcdpacitY/Jilnge , ...... .... 15.9 g<l1/286 318mi POWfRTRAtN 2.4-liter DOH( t6-~alve in line-4, 166 hp, t61Ib-It; 5-sp man, 5-sp auto SUSPENSION f. .ind,>trut~ coa <,pring~ ant i-rni llJar R• ,ind, multilin k, co~ spril1gs, anti-rni llJar SAFETY l\rakes,rfR .. vented diSc/disc ASS standard Stability/traction contr~ \"\", ..... stlndard/stlndard p.,JjV€ rest raints, dliverand pa\Sertger fro nt Jjde and curtain aimags: rear curtain aimagsHonda Pilot Hi,hs: Smooth, quiet, and Base prite: lX, $28#)5; LX 4'M1, $30,205;EX, $31,455; EX4wd, mannerly; efficient interior Honda's 2009 redesign of its class-leading Pilot cross- design; top safety credentials; lots $33,055; EX-l. $34,555; EX-l 4wd, $36.155: Touring. $37}55;over stretched the wheelbase, expanding interior volume, of features; built to endure,and gave the ex.terior a blockier SUY look that seems to Tooting 4wd, $39.355resonate with buyers , A 250-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 delivers re- Lows: Third-row seat snugspectable power, and cyli nder deactivation enhances mpg. compared with some, towing Vehide type: from-eng iJle, from- or foor-wheel-drive: 5-door mere~ adequatein FWD trim,110 CAR.loxlDRJVER,(om 8-passengerwagon wbt's ntw: RedeSigned for 2009; unchanged for 2010 Interiorl'OllIIJle,F/MfR(cuft) , 58-59/55/40 Bf.ind lit Whtl~ (risp steering CJ rgol'Olume, ~atsup/ma!im um (eu It), .. ,18/87 and asturdy unibody makefor competent handling and smooth W'hl't'ilJase . 109.2 in ride quality on pavement or off; cylinderdeactivation is seamless, Length twidthlhl'i ght ...... . 190,9fi8.5!71 ,0 lUin EDITORS' RATING TumingCirde, .. ,)8,6ft 00000 ~p\"bc~t~~~'~pg ,435O--4600 lb 16-1 7/22-23 Fuel-tank capacity/range 21.0g<lIIB6-357 ml POWfRTRAIN 15-liter SOIl( 24-valve V-f\" 250 hp, 251 lb-ft; 5-sp auto SUSPENSION f .ind ,strut~ coil spril1g~ ant i-r~ llJar R ,ind, multilink, coD <,pri11g~ ant i -r~ llJar SAFETY &ra kes, FIR\" vented diSddisc ABS standard Stability/traction control stlndard/stlndard Pa\~V\' reltraints, . ,driver and passenger front. >ide, and curtain airbi!9S; middle and rear curta in aimags 2010 BUVERS GUIDE

HummerH2 Hi,hs: Genuine off-road ability, Base price: S64,!XXl (~t ) 6.1-liler is Dowerful.looksreally Based on GM's previous generation of full- size SUVs, tough . Vehide type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-7-the H2 is suitably massive. The brand has been sold, andproductio n will resu me now that a buyer has been found . Lows:Fuelgoes slurp. parking passenger wclgonUsed for climbing mountains, the H2 will impress, but ifyour only climbing is social, it' [I be an expensive ascent. it sometimes requires Vaseline, Iml'fior lUIume, F/M/R(eu h) .. ..... .M/59/23 small insidefor such abehemoth. Cargo \'dume, seatsup/maximum(eu h) ..... .... 4fJ/87 Wh,t'sJleW: Introduced for 2003; production was suspended in Wneelbase .. ...... .. 122.8in 1009 and willresume in 1010. l€\"llgl h/wi dth/h e i ~t 203.5/81.2/78.5-79.2 in lelriad lie wifel: Street driving islike square-dancing withafat lurningcircie .413ft person; don't expect miracles. It's fast for its size, but handling is Curb weight. ..... ........M50 Ib reluctant at best. EPA (ityfhighway mpg .. ... ............ .NA EDITORS' RATING flJeI-lO nk(Opacity/range .32.0gallN A 00000 PQWERTRAIN 6.2-llter pJ >hrod 1 6-~alve V-8, 393 hp. 415 Io..ft 6-sp autowith manumati( >h ifting SUSPENSION F. ind, unl'Qwl-length wntrolarms. torsion rurs, anti-roll ba r R• Jigdaxle,coi lor air~i og~ anti- roll ba r SAFETY , l'ffIt~ diSc/vented disc flra~(1,fIR , ASS. standard Sta bility/tracnon control . standard/standa rd Passive restraint>.. ... . d~ver andpasstoger front and curta in air!laqs, middleandrear (u rtainairbagsHummerH3 Hi'fhs:Base models arethe Ba~ prlte: $34,500 (est); Alpha,$42,500 (est) American Land Roverwith a Sprung from GM's small pickups, the H3 is the small engine, abig fuel tank, and Vehide type: front-en~ne, 4-wheel-oo\'!'; 5-door 5-passengerrelatively smaller and more practical brother of the H2, but amazing rock-crawling ability.it retains serious off-road abilities. The five-cylinder model wogongets decent mileage but is slow in a straight line. The Lows:Heavy,rideis bouncy andV+8- powered Alpha goes with more g usto but s lurps fuel. tuned for rocks not avenues. Interior lUIume, FIR(eu ft).. . 53 54/41 43 Whlfsuw: Introduced for2006; Cargo v~ume, seats up/maximum(cufi) .. ........... 25/63 for 20lO,the V-8 engine gets variablevalve timing and E85 Wneelbase .. ...... . 111,9 in flex-fuel capability. l l'fl(lt h/W1 dt h /h e i ~t 1875/74J/711in B!lriad lie wi!e): Alumbering dri ve cornpared with aJeep Grand Turningcircie ..... ... .37,l ft (helDkee or aNissan Xterra Gun- slit windows hampervision. Curb weight. . . ....47C1O-4900 lb oEDITORS' RATING EPAcitylhighwJ)' mpg . 13- t4/16-18 23.0gal/299-m mi rU€I-M n! (Opocity/range .. POWERTRAIN 3.7-lner DOHCJl-vaM- inline-5, B9 hp.241Ib-fi;53-liter ~>hrod 1 6-~alve V-8.300 hp. 320 Io..fi;5-sp meln,4-sp auto SUSPENSION F••••• • ind, uneqwl-Iength controlarms. torsion bilr~ anti- ro ll ba r R• ••••• rigid ~l1e, leaf~i og~ anti- ro ll ba r SAFnY flrak(1,fIR , vented o;..::/disc ASS. standard Sta bdity/traclfon control . standard/standa rd PasSiI'€ restrain~, d~ver andpassenger front and curta in airbags, reelr cu rtainelirbagsHyundai Santa Fe Hi'fhs: Low base plice,roomy Ba~ pri te: GLS, SB,(XXl (est); GlS 4wd, $16,500 (est); SE, interior, tons of equipment, Pitched at the Honda Pilot and the Toyota H ighlander, standard stability control, new $26,500 (est); Sf 4wd. $l8,tXXl (est); Limn~, $30,500 (est):the Santa Fe now offers a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 base four-cylinder option,power and a relatively spacious interior with an optional Um ited 4wd. $32,tXXl (est)fold-Ilat third row. Receiv ing its midcycle fre shening for Lows:Slightly slower and heavier2010, the Sante Fe retains its core sell ing point: value. than competitors, more risk in the Vehide type: front-engine, front- or4-wheel-dril'€;5-door5 7- resale-va luedepartment.2010 BUYERSGUtDE passenger wagon ..... .59/49/33 What'snw: Redesigned for 2007; new base lA-literfourand Int€fior lUIume, r/M/R (cu It) .. interior and exterior tweaks. Cargo v~ume, seats up/maximum(eu h) ..... 10- 34178 Belriad liewiee):Quiet and smooth, the Sante Fe offers Wneelbase .. ...... .. 1(l6.3 in competitive dynamics. Rlur- banger isforfolks not in ahurry. l€\"llgl h/wi dth/h e i ~t ,184.1/74.4/67,9 in EDITORS' RATING Turning (ircle .. .......... .35.4 fi 0000 Curb'M'lght. . J700-4150Ib EPAcityfhighway mpg . 20-22126-27 19.8ga1/J96-436 mi FlI('l-tan! capocitylrange .. POWERTRAIN 2, 4-I ~er DOHC 16-va M- inline-4. t75 hp. 169 Ib-fi; 3.5-li ter OOHC 24-va l\'e V-6, 276 hp. 243 Ib-It: 6-sp man, 6-sp auto with ma num.nicsh ifting SUSPENSION f.. ..... ind,struts, coi lSj:Ji ng~ anti-roll ba r R• ..ind, multil iri, coi l~i og~ anti- ro ll ba r SAFnY vent~ di;..::/disc flrak(1,fIR , ASS. standard Sta bnity/tractlon wnt rol standord/standa rd PasSi\'!' restraint> .......dw andpaS>erlger froo~ Side, and (urtain elirbags; rear(u rtain airbags CARandORI VER.com 111

Hyundai Tucson Hi'Jhs: Urbane styling, sporty Base pri(e: GLS, S19,(00 (est); limited, $24,(XXl (est) interior, (ompetiti~e price, relined Redesigned for 2010 with a new, aggressive face and manners, standard equipment. Vehide type: fronl-el1gine, frOllt- 01 4-wheel-dril'€; 5-doora handsome, sporty interior, the Tucson remains a HondaCR-V competitor as a five-passenger crossover sport- Lows: Won', be quick, Honda and 5-passengerwagonutility. Europe will get a diesel engine, but initial U.S. Toyota trump it on resale valueversions will have only a 2A-liter, gasol ine four-cylinder. Inreriorl'O lume,FIR(cuft), \", 54/48 wilt's nN: Rerlesigned for 2010. GJ rgol'Olume, >eaBup/mal:im um (eu ft). 25165 (est) Be.ind litwhtel: Aiming fOf compact-Cdr nimbleness in WheellJa>e .. ,10l9 in acrossover, the Tucson hasn't wowed us. The2010 is sure tobe Lengt h/Widthlh<ight 173.2171.7/65 ,2in beuer, but we hadn't yet driVl'n it when thisguide went topress 'um in~ cirde .NA Ched CARandDRIVERcom for our latest impressions. ClIIbweight. . J200-3550 1b EDITORS' RATING EPA Citylhighway mpg ... 20126 (est) 000 Fuel-tank capacity/range 17.2 gill/344 mi (est) POWERTRA1N H -Iller OOH( 1 6-~ill\'t' inline-4, 175 hp. 169 Ib-ft; 6-111 man, 6-111 au!O withmanumatiC shifting SUSPENSION f ind, S1rut~ codspring~ ant i-rol lbar R ,in d. multilink,coft spring~ ilnti -roH bar SAfETY vented diS(/disc !\rakes. rIR. . ABS standard Stability/trilctioo cootroi .......... stlndardlstilndard PaI~V\' JeStraintl. . .. ,driverand iJ<l11eflgel ft(j n~ ~de, and (urtain aimags: rear curtain aimagsHyundai Veracruz Hi,hs: Smooth ride, whisper- Base prite: GLS, $28,895; GlS4wd, $30,795; li mited, $34,945; quiet powertrain, lots of bang for The refined and content-ric h Veracruz is more Lexus fewer bucks than aLexus. limited 4wd,$36,&45than Hyundai in all but price, Limited models featureepicurean comforts such as leather seats, a power liftgate, Lows: Slightlyoafish in the SUV Vehide type: from-englll!', frOllt- 01 4-wheel-drive; 5-doorand a cooled center console. The seven-passenger 'Cruz is fashion, thirdrow ofseats is aone smooth cru iser and one of Hyundai's best. prison for Hobbits 7-passeogerwagon Wilt's nrw: Introduced for 2007; InteriorI'O llIIIle, FIM/R (cu ft).. ,60/53/35 minor trim changes for 2010. GJ rgowlume, s.e.ts up/ma ~m u m leu It). .. .13/87 ae.ind tbwhtel: The roly-poly Veracruz won't get you excited WheellJas.e . 110.4in to bomb down amountain road, but it does float over road blight lerlgth /Widthlhl'ight 19(),6176,6171 ,1in with aquiet and well-controlled profiCiency, TumingCirde . . . . 36.7ft EDITORS' RATING Curb wl'ight . .4300-4450 Ib 00000 EPA citylhighw.y mpg 16- 17122-23 Fuel-tankcdpa(ity/Jilnge , ..... ..... 20.6gaIIBo-350mi POWfRTRAtN 3.8-liter DOH( 24-valve V-6, 260 hp. 257 Ib-ft; 6-sp auto with lTIdoumati( shift ing SUSPENSION f. .ind ,S1rut~ coaspri ng~ ilnti -roI lbar R• ,ind, mu ltilin k, co~ springs, anti-rol lbar SAFETY vented diSc/disc !\rakes, rIR. . ABS standard Stilbilily/traction cootroi .......... stlndardlstlndard p.,JjI'€ rest raints. ,dri ver .ndpassenger front, >ide, <Vld curtain .imags:re.r curtain .imagsInfiniti FX3S/FXSO Hi,hs: All the electronic gizmos Base prite: m5, S43.265: FX35 AWD, $44)15; mo, $59,265 you can imagine;drives like a Now in its second generation, the FX is an unabashedly sports (3[, or dS dose as SUVs get. Vehide type: froot -engine, reJ r- or 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-sporty SUY. Attractive and luxuriou s inside and out, theFX manages to retain some of the sporty moves of its M Lows:FXSO sucks downthe gas, passenger wagonand G sports-sedan stablemates. Powerful in 303-hp FX 35 electronic warning device') vergegu ise, the FX50 is sports-car quick with its 390-hp V-So on annoying, styling isnot for Imeriorl'O llIIIl!',FIR(cuft), .58/44 everyone.112 CAR.loxlDRJVER,(om GJ rgol'Olume, >eaB up/mill:im um (eu ftl . ... 25/62 wbt's ntw: RedeSigned for 2009; unchangedfor 2010 Whl'f'ioose .. . 113.6 io Be.ind tbwhttl: The FX Lengt h/Widthlh<ight 191.3175 ,9/66,1in offersPorsche Cayenne-like performance for farless money 'um in~ cirde .36.7 ft It's shockingly carlike, but the ride might be too stiff for some. C[PuArbCwityeliqhhigth~ay'mpg ,4100-4600 lb 14- 16/20-23 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankcopacity/Jange ,.. ... .......... B.8gallH3-381mi 0000 POWERTRA1N 15-litet [lQH( 24-~il l l'e V-6, 303 hp, 262 Ib-ft: S.D-Ilter [lQH( 32- VillveV·S, 390 hp. 369 Ib-ft; 7-sp au!O with manumatiC shifting SUSPENSION F .ind, u n eqlJill-l en~th controlilrm~ codspring~ anti-rol lbar R in d, mu ltilin k, coil spring~ ant i-roilbar SAFETY !\rakes. FIR.. . .. .. .....vented disc/'l\'llted disc ABS standard Stability/tr.ction control stlndard/stlndard PaI~V\' restraints. . ,driVl' andpassenger floot. side, <Vl d (ultain aimags: rear curtain aimags 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

Infiniti QXS6 Hi,hs: Giant second row, good Base price: S56,915; 4wd, S60.015 third row, lotsofstandardluxo The gigantic QX56 is Infiniti 's version of the Nissan features, handsomecabin, strong Vehide type: front-engi ne, re.J r- or re.Jr/4--wheel-driV€; 5-doo rArmada. As a traditional body-on-frame design, it is V-8, decent to d ri~e,seriously heavy, but it has a handsome, spacious interior 7-8-p_menger wagonand a quiet demeanor. And yet, for a traditional SUY, the Lows:Lacks the bling quotientpowerful QX is surpris ing ly sporty and quick on its feet. of the Escalade, thirstyV-8, heavy. Iml'fior lUIu me, F/MIR (cuh) .. . .....63163/39 Wh,t'sJleW: Introduced for2004, Cargo\'dume, seats up/maximum (cuh) ......... 20/97 thoroughly refreshed for 2008, unchanged for 2010. Wneelbase .. .. ..... 1212 in lelriad li ewiee!:Responsive len gth/widr h/hei~1 ~.9/78.8m.8-78.7 in steering andawilling chassisgive the QX asurprisinglynimble feel lu rningcircle .40 .8ft inthegiant-SUV s~ment. Quiet and luxUlious on the highway. Curb weight. ...... .575Q-W50 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA Cityihighway mpg .. .. ....... 12117-18 000 fllel-to nk (Opacity/ra nge 28.0ga1/336 mi PQWERTRAIN 5.6-llter DOHC 32-~alve V-S, 320 hp, 393 lit-it; 5-sp auto with ma numaticsh ifting SUSPENSION F. .ind, urtequo l-Iength c001l0l anm, coil~i ngs, ami-roll ba r R...... ind, urtequo l-Ie ngth c001l0l arms, coil~i ng~ ami- roll ba r SAFfTY Bla~es.F/R , ,venlf'd disdventf'd diS( ASS.. .. .. Slandard Stability/tractioo control standard/Slanda rd P.r;'iiV€ restraims , ......driver and passengl'f ftom,side, and curtainaiJbags: middl eand rearcurtain aimago;Jeep Commander Hi,hs:Driving position; retm Base pri(e: Spo rt, $34,355: Sport 4\\\1,$34,355; li mitf'd,$43,610: styling; lotsof safetyfeatures; not The biggest Jeep isn't as refined as many of its car-based Jeep's holiest seller, so discounts Umited 41111, S43,610competitors, but it's adept off-road, seats up to seven , and should be plentiful.will tow a heavy load with the optional Hemi V-So Its fuel Vehide type: frolll-englne,rear- or 4-wheel-drive;5-door 5-7-economy is unimpressive and its handling is clumsy, but it Lows:Slow with the V-fl, dismaldoes have class ic Jeep styling. mileage, cramped third-row seat, passenger wagon numbsteering. Inti\"fior lUIume, F/MIR (cu ft) .. .. ........(i)/49/34 whit'sJleW: Introduced for2006; the 4.7-literV-8 has been cargo volume,seatsup/maxim um (cuft) ...... 8-36/69 dropped for 2010, and the lineup isdown toJust two trim levels. Wneelbase 1095 in lelriad lie wieel:It drives very ll'fl gth/l'.1(fth/ hei(jl1 ,188.5174.8/72,1 in trucklike, adowner in today's worldof refine<! crossovers. Tu rning circle .......... .38.7ft EDITORS' RATING CUmll'f'ight. ..4550-5250 Ib 00 EPA cityihighway mpg . 13-15/19-20 Fuel-to nk (Opacity/range .. 21.1ga1/274317 mi PQWERTRAIN 3.7-lilerSOOC 12-valveV-6, 210hp, m Ib-It; S.7-literpushrod16- ~al l'l2 V--8, 357 hp,339lb-11; 5-sp auto with manumatiC shihing SUSPENSION F...... ind, urtequo l-Ie ngth c001l0l arms, coil~i ng~ anti- mil bo r R• ••••••• rigid axle, coilIIX ings,anti- roll bo r SAFnY flrakt'S,fIR, vented o:.::/diS( ASS. Slandard Stabdity/tractloo control . standard/standa rd P.r;Sive restrain~ , driver and passenger front and curtain ai!baqs,middleand rearcu rtain aimago;Jeep Compass Hi,hs: I ne~pensive, continuously Base price:S!X) rt, S19,350; S!X)rt 4wd,S21, 100;Li rruted,$24.01 5: variabletransmission makes the Based on the Dodge Caliber, the Compass is strictly an most of small power. Umited 41111, S25,765on-road machine. T he optional all-wheel drive supplies all-weather capability but won't get you far on the Rubicon . Lows:Small cargo spate for its Vehide type: fronl-engine, froot- or 4-...meel-drive; 5-doo rThe RAV4 and the CR-V are the targets, but the Compass class, styling is confused andfall s short in the refinement department. unattractive. 5-passenger wogoo Wh,t'slI!W: Introduced for2007; Iml'fior lUIu me, FIR (cu ft).. ......... 52/49 newly available five-speed manual/LO-liter combo improves cargovolume, seals up/maxim um (cuft) ............ .23/54 highway mileage by 1mpg. 'Nneelbase .. .. ..... 103.7 in lelriad li ewifel:The Compass drives like acarbut one that's l enlJl h/W1dr h / h e i ~1 1714/69.3/65.2 in inexpensive and crude. kalways feels theap and sloppy. Tu rning circle ... 35,6- 37,2ft EDITORS' RATING Curb weight. ..... .3100-3350 Ib 00000 EPA cityihighway mpg . ..... 21-23124-29 fllel-to nk (Opacity/range. 1J5-13.6ga1I284-313 mi PQWERTRAIN 2,Q-liter DOlI( 1 6-~alve inline-4, 158 hp, 1411b-ft: lA-lill'f DOll( 16-vaive in1i0('-4, 172 hp, 165 Ib-It; 5-sp man, coolinuou~y ~a ri o bl eaulo SUSPEN SION F•• ..... ind, struts, coil~i ng~ anti- roll bo r R• ..... ind,multil it«, coilIIXings,anti- roll bo r SAFnY ... .. ... ... ,vented diS(/diS( ort um flrakt'S,fIR, ASS. Slandard St.3 bnity/tractIOll control standard/Sianda rd P.r;Sive restraint>... driverand iJ<lSsenger front, ~ d e (opt), and curtain airbogs; rearcurtain aimago;2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVERcom 11 3

\"x > .> Jeep Grand cu< \"iOc< Cherokee 0z 0 ;:=g> zc The 20 [ I Grand cm< Cherokee arrives early, 0> featuring a Mercedes 0:z: 0 c<:Z: ML-derived unibody c > and air suspension with c 0 ow the choice of a new, \"u -wz>> ->- ~o. more-efficient V-6 or N Hemi power. T he new ~w c c_\"u model will go on sale by midyear; 20 lOs ~:z: c C~ will be available until that time in Sport, N NW Limited, or SRT8 trim. BaH! pri(f: UreOO. S32.00J-S34.00J (est): li mit~. S4O.00J-HIGHWAV 542,OOJ (l'St);OverIaoo, 542,500· 546,OOJ (l'St) FUEL 32 2828 31 Vehide type: from-enqiae; rear-, rear/4-, or 4-wheel-drivt; 5-ECONOMV' \"PO \"PO UPC; i MPG door 5-paSSffiIjef wagon Interior vcju me. FIR (cu ft l. .55/51 Hi,hs: New interior \",: t~ 2011 Ca rgo 'IOIume, >eal3 up/ma~imum (cu ft) 36168 MAXIMUM promises bener materials, Whee lbase 114.8 in HWV 600 428445,468 Length/width/heighl .. 189,8/76.3/69.4 in DRIVING IAlli§ MILE~ IJllU: \"\"LlS Jeep capabilitywith increased refinement. Turning circle .. 37.1ft RANGE HemiV-8pacb plenty of power, Merce{ies bloodlines Curb weiq ht 4500 5250 lb ONSTAR: EPA dly/highway rn pg. 13 16119 n../AUTtlMATIC fuel-tankcap.l(ity/ral1ge .. .... 24,6 gaI/320-394 mi ( Ro\Sti lows:SRT8 model is gone at least for now. POWERTRAIN XRESPONSE (1VR) what'SJlew:Redesigned for 2011 . 16-literDOH( 24-valvtV-6, 280 hp, 2W Ib-It; 5.7-liter pushrod 16- valve V-g, 3W hp, 3'.10 Ib-It; S-sp autowith manufllJtieshifting .elriad l. ew. uJ:The new Sele<-Terrainsystem SUSPENSION adjustsdifferentials,transfer case, throule, and6 AIR BAGS suwension for one of five programs:sand/mud, f, .... ,ioo. un~ ua l-length oontrol ams, co~ spriogs.anti-roll bar sport, auto, snow, or IQ{k X X X : XS\"TANDARtt' R ..... .ioo,multili nk, co~ spring\ anti-roll bar SAfETY l\rak6. r/R. . vented diSddiscREAR SEAT 3!!1,9\" 38.S\":38.r:3S.6R EDITORS' RATING ABS.. standard LEGROOM 0000 Stability/tra[tion control ..... ..... stardard/standard Pas~ve restraints. ,driver andpassenger front,side,an d curtainairbags: rearcurta in airbagsAVAILABLE POWERXlIFTCiATEAVAILABLE X X Jeep LibertyREAR SEAT Jeep's Liberty harkens DUAlOVD back to the iconic SCREENS Cherokee, otl\"ering tenacious off-road ability in the small-SUV class. Base price:Sport,524,000; Sport4wd, S25,610;Lim ited,S27,870; Redesigned for '08, the latest Uberty has a more limited 4wd,S29,480 chiseled exterior, but it drives much like the unrefined original. Vehld e ty pe: front-engine; re. r-, rear/4-, I)' 4-wheel -oo~e: An optional sliding canvas roof is an SUVexclusive. 5-doo r5-passerlger l'Iagoo m,hs:Serious off-road credentials, Interio rvo llUlle, FIR (eu It). 52 54/51 vaultlike platform,tows up toS!XXl pounds. Ca rgo vo lurne,>eal3 up/mal.'im um (euIt). ... 25/61 lows:(ramped seats and footwells, overweight, unrefined road manners. WheelbJ>e .. . 11)5,1in what'SJlew:Redesigned for 2008; standardair Length /Width/hti ght 176, 1!73. 1!71,3 in filtration added for2010 aswell as revise<! seat fabricALL NEW EQUINOX c:::::;:; and largerfloormats. Turn ing drde .. ... .. 355 1t, lelriad I.!w.ul:Soft springs, Curb weight .. .4200- 4400 Ib• a50ft brake pedal, and acrude engine mean the liberty isn't very happy on-road. EPA eity/hi~hw.y mpg 15-16/21-22 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankeap.leity/r.nge 1959<11/293-312 ml 00 POWERTRAIN 17-liter SOIl( 12-valve V-6.210hp, 235 Ib-It; 6-sp flIJn,4-sp auto SUSPENSION F .ioo, un~ual-l en9th controlarm~ coi spring~ .nti-roI lbar R rig id axle, co~ spri og~ .nti-roI lbor SAfETY l\rakes. r/R.. venteddisc!disc ABS.. standard Stability/traction control ..... ..... stardard/standard Pal~ve restraintl . ... ..tiverand passenger fro nt and cuminairbag\,rearcurta in airbags 201 0 BUYERSGUIDE

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Jeep Patriot Hi,hs:Lookslike aJeep, low Base price:Spor~ S18.425; Sport4wd, S20,175: li mited, m,430; price, comfortable seating Like the Compass, the Patriot shares a platform with position, decent fuele<onomy. lim~ed 4wd, $25,180the Dodge Caliber. The boxier Patriot is more Jeep-like,however, with a macho look and at least some off-road Lows:Smaller inside than Vehide type: front-el1gine, frOllt- or 4-wheel-driV€; 5-doorability endowed by two available all-wheel-drive systems. competitors, tedious mooing fromAt heart, though , the Patriot is still a cute-ute in disguise. 5-passengerwagon theoptional continuously variable transmission, plaslicky interior. InteriorI'O lume, FIR (cuIt), ... 53/49 wbt's new: Introduced for 2007; CJ rgol'Olume. ~at,up/ma ~m um (eu ft). .. .23/54 20-liter available with five-speed manual for 2010. providing Wheeloose .. . 103.7in l-mpg highway-mileage boost. Length twidth/hl'ight 173.6/69,1/65.7 in ae\"ind tit whtd: Steps lightly and steerslively like acar, but Tuming drde .. ....... 35.6ft road noise is akillJOY. ClIIbweight.. ..... J1SQ-mO lb EDITORS' RATING EPAcitylhighw<l'(mpg XH3/l2-'l9 o Fuel-tank capacity/range 115-13.6g<l1/27Q-313ml POWERTRAIN 2.0-1iter DOlI( 16-va1Vl:' inline-4, 15Shp. 141 Ib-It; 2.4-litel DOlI( 16-val'112 inli ne-4. 172 hp, 165 Ib-It; 5-sp ma n, oontinuous!y variable auto SUSPE NSION F.• . .... ind ,strut~ cOil spri l1g~ anti-rolioor R ,in d, mullilin k,co~ spri l1g~ anti-rol ioor SAfETY ......vented di>C!di)( or aum l\rak6. r/R. . ABS standard Stability/tracuoo cOllnoi ..... ..... stlndard/standard Pas~V\' Je>traints. .dJi'll2 rand passenger fro nt, ~dI' (opt). and curtainaimags: rearcurtain ailbagsJeep Wrangler/Unlimited Hi,hs:Mountain-goat off-road Base price: Wraog ll'r Sport, $21,915; Sa ha!a, $27,005; RubKOO, 5ki115; can be acheap runabou~ $19.515/lInlimited Sport, S17, 160-$25335; Saliara, S28.4SO- Even after its most recent modernization in 2007, the an RV tow-behind, or a5eriou5Wrangler remains the quintessential rugged Jeep. It is off-roader depending on model, $29.355; Rubicoo, $32,800highly capable in either two-door or Unlimited guise, thelatter offering the only four-door/convertible-top combo on Lows:Poor fueleconomy; on- Vehide type: from-engrJll', rear- or rea r/4-wheel- drive; 2- I}[the market. Primitive but lots of fun, especially off-road. road trait5 are lacking; noi5Y at speed; unrefined, gutless engine. 4-doo r4-5-passengel wagoo Will'snew: Redesigned for 2007; Intenorl'O llI/Ile,r!R (eu ft). 55/46-49 new colorsand wheels, an improved walop, and more CJ rgo I'O lume, ~alS up/maXImum (eu It) 17-46/61-87 standardfealUresadded for 2010. Whl'!'ib.Jse .. ,95.4 116,Oin aekind tit whtd: 11'5 bouncy, noi5Y, and slow but somehow fun Lffigthtwidthlheight 152,S-17l4!73.7-73.9170,8-70,9in (forafew hours) anyway. Turn ingCirde .. J4,9-4Uft EDITORS' RATING Curb Wl'ight. ,3850-4500 Ib 00000 EPAcitylhighw<l'(mpg 15/19 20 Fuel-taokcdp.lcitY/Jilnge , ..... 18.6-21.5g<l11279338 mr POWERTRA1N l8-liter pushrod 12-va lV€ V-6, liS hp. 240 Ib-ft; 6->p man. 4-sp \"\"SUSPENSION ~gid axle. co~ spril1gs, anti-rolioor rigid axle,cod spril1gs, anti-rolioor F.. R SAFETY vented diSddisc I\rakes,r/R .. SI.3ndard ASS ...... .... stlndard/stlndard Stilbility/tracuoo cOllnoi .roverand passenger front and PasJjV€ restra ints. ,idl' (lJIlt)aimag,Kia Borrego Hi,hs:Nicely trimmed and Baseprice: lX, $26,995; D, $28,745: LX4wd, $19,045; EX4wd, spacious interior,strongV-8, A Ford Explorer alternative, the big, body-on-frame independent rearsuspension, $30,745; D v-s, $31,745: LX V-8 4wd, $31}45: EXv-s 4wd,Borrego offers seven-passenger capacity, a choice ofV-6 or old-fashioned SUV utility.DOHC V-g, and up to 7500 pounds of towing capacity_ A $33,745;V-Slimited,$3S,745;V-Slimited M ,$40,745multilink rear suspension sharpens on-road manners, while Lows:Heavy iron, afueltippler,luxury amenities are on the options sheet. stiff ride, aniche playerinthe age Vehid e type: front-ffigine, rear- or rea r/4-wheel-oii'le; 5-door of more street-friendly crosso~ers, 7-passengerwagon wbt's ntw: Introduced for 2009; no changes this year. Interiorvo lll/lle, F/MfR(cuft) . .58150/38 aekind tb whtt~ Aless costly CJ rgol'Olume. ~at,up/m.3!im um (eu ft). ... 12198 alternative to some domestic SUVs, the Borrego drive5 well Whl'!'ib.Jse_ 114.0in but suffers from an o~erly stiff suspension, Length twidthlhl'ight 192. 1175 .4I71.3in EDITORS' RATING Turn ingCirde. .. J6.5ft 000 ~p\"bc~t~~~·~pg ,425Q-4650 Ib 15-17/lQ-ll Fuel-tank capacity/range 20_6 g<l1/309--350 ml POWERTRAIN l8-liter DOll( 24-val\'e V-6, 276 hp. 267I b-ft: 4.6-lill'r DOll( 32- valveV-8, m hp, m Ib-ft; 5-spJuto, 6-sp auto SUSPENSION F. ind, co ntrolarm~ coD <,pri11g~ anti -rol loor R .in d, mul tilin k. co~ spril1gs, anti -rolioor SAFETY l\rak6.r/R.. venteddiS<'/disc ABS SI.3ndard Stdbilily/traclioo COOlrol stlndard/stlnda!d Pas~V\' reltraints. . ,driver and passenger froot. side, and CUI lain airbi!9S; middle and rear curtain ailbags11 6 CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om 2010 BUVERS GUIDE

Kia Sorento Hi,hs: High le~el of standard Ba ~ prlte: $21,000-$27,00.1 (est) equipment, good-looking inside Vehide type: front- engill€.front- or4-wheel-dnve; 5-do()r 5- 7- All-new for' II, the Sorento forsakes its predecessor's and ou~ amplecargo room.body-on-frame SUV formula and heads for the land of the P3Ssenger w ~g Oll ..... .56/50/34crossovers. With unibody construction, good manners, and Lows:Four-cylinder fuel economya high level of standard and available technology, thi s Kia isbarelybetter than theV-6's, Iml'fior 'iOIume, F/M/R(cu lt) .. ........... 9-37!73gives the class leaders a run for their money. optionalthiRl row is tight and cargovolume.seatsu p/maxim um (cult) ....... 11)6.3 in scarfs up hauling space. 'Nneelbase .. 184.4/74.1/673 in whit'sleW: Redesigned for 2011 . L l'fl(llhlWl dt h / h e i ~t lehid lu w\"eel: The Sorento Turn ingcirci e ........ J6.71t is refined and boastsaroomy, Cu rb weigh!. ..... .. 3700-4150 Ib (est) comfortable cabin.Get theV-6if youcan; ~ has alot more power EPA CitylhlghwJY mpg . 19-21/27-29 and sacrifices only 1mpg in both the city and highwayratings. fuel-tank capacity/range . 18.0 gal1342- 378mi EDITORS' RATING POWERTRAIN 0000 m2.4-lner DOHC 16-valve inl rne-4, 172 hp, 166 Ib-It; 3.5-liter DOl-( 24-val l'l2 V-6, hp. 247 Ib-It; 6-sp man. 6-sp aula wilh ma numaticsh ifting SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, struts, coil~i ng~ ami- roll bo r R• ........ ind,multil irt,coil\jlI ings.anti- roll bo r SAFETY Brakes, fiR Vl'Iltoo ri >e/di>e ASS. standa rd Stabaity/tractlOll c&ltrol . standard/standard PasSive reslraint; .. ...dri'll'f andpaS>/'flger froo~ Side,and cll/tain airbags; middleand rear cu rtainairbJgsKia Sportage Hi'fhs: Well-executed interior, Ba ~ price: LX, $17,370; LX 4wd, $20,870; LXV-6, $21,370; LX competent handling, compliant One of Kia's first models, the \"Sport-idgc\" has grown ride, friendly price, long warranty V-64wd, Sll,670;EXV-64wd, $24,075up, with an optional V-6 and modern lines that were face-lifted in 2009. It tackles switchbacks without fear, has a lows:Theseats makeour butts Vehide typt!: froot-engine, froot- or 4-1'/h['('I-drive; 5-doo rwell-finished interior, and comes with a generous warranty. tired, not muchengine verve, the!tjust lacks the blue-chip reputation of the Honda CR-V. auto gearbox is lazy. 5-pilssenger wogoo Wh,t'SIeW: Reintroduced for Interior 'iOIume,F/R(eu ft). . .. ........... 56/48 2005;no majorchanges for 2010. cargovolume,sealsu p/maxim um (cuft) ........ .24/67 lehild luw\"eel;Even with theV-6, it's no fireball;but for Wneelbase 1015 in those not inahurry, the Sportage offers cute-utelooks and good Ll'fl gthl\\ldth/hei~t ,1 713/70.9/66 .7 in practicality for not much coin. Compare it against aCR-Y. Tu rningeircie .......... .35.4 It EDITORS' RATING CU rb weigh!. ..3250-3550 Ib 000 EPA citylhighwJY mpg . 18-20123-25 Fuel-ta nk capacity/range .......... 15,3 11.2gal/306- 31O mi POWERTRAIN 2,Q-liler DOH( 16-valve inlinH. t40 hp, 136 Ib-It; 2.7-li ter DOl-( 24-val l'l2 V-6, 173 hp. t78 Ib-It; 5-sp man. 4-sp aula wilh manumatic shifting SUSPENSION F•• ....... ind, struts, coil\jlI ings,anti- roll bo r R• ..indomultil irt, coi l\PI'i ng~ anti-roll lJa r SAFnY flI'akes,fIR , Vl'Iltoo o;..::/di>e ASS_ standard Stabdity/tractloo c&ltrol . standard/standard PasSiI'€ reslrain~ , ...dri'ler and pilssenger froot Side, and curtain airbags; rear cu rtain airbagsLand Rover LR2 Hi'fhs: Land Rover ,tyling, off- 8a ~ price: $36,350 road prowess, decent~ equipped. Despite its size, the LR2 is still very much a Land Rover, Vehide type: front-engine, 4-wheel-ool'€; 5-dOOl 5-passetlgerwhich means it can go farther off-road than most will ever lows:Weak engine,dismal fuelventure. But the off-road prowess comes at a price; it's economy, heavy, dull to drive, .....agonheavier than its rivals, and it isn' t as much fun to drive. The premium pricing, annoying3.2-l iter six is weak and struggles to move the LR2. recessed keyslot. Intl'fior 'iOIu me, fIR(cu It)_ _56/482010 BUYERSGUtDE Wh,t'SJleW: Introduced for2008; cargovolum e, sealsup/maximum (cu It) ......... 17159 no major changes for 2010_ Wneelbase .. ........... 11)4.7 in l!hiId li!wi !!I:The LR2seems to be more at home bounding L€\"Il gthlwidt h/hei~t ,177.1 /75. 1/69.5 in over field, filled with sheep or on off-roadtrails, but the lR2 feels lu rningcircie 37.1 ft slow-wined, dull, and boringin the real world. CU rb \Yelght. ....... .4300 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA(itylhighway mpg .. .. ........... 15122 00 Fuel-ta nk(.Jpacitylra nge .. .... 18.5 9al/278 mi PQWERTRAIN J2 -l nerDOHC 24-vall'l2 inline--6,230hp, 234 lb-It;6-sp aUlawith ma numaticsh ifting SUSPENSION F. _ind, strut'i,coi l~i ngs, anti-roll bo r R _ind, strut'i, coil\jlI'ings,anti-ro ll bo r SAFnY BrakE'S, FIR, ,ventt'd diSd\lllted diS{ ASS.. .... .... standard Stability/tractloo cootrol sta n d~rd /stan dard Passive restraints _driver andpassengl'f from,side, knee (driverro ly), and (urtain airbag;; rear(urtain airbags CARandORIVER.com 117

Land Rover LR4 Hi'Jhs: Powerful newV-8, off- Base pri(e: SE, St'l,lOO;HSE,$51,750; LUX, $57,665 roadprowess, improve\! handling. Formerly known as the LR3, the rejuvenated LR4 highseating poSition, rich interior Vehide type: froot-engine, 4-wheel-drive; 5-cIoor 5- or 7-enters 2010 with more power, a revised chassis, and a appo intmen ts.restyled interior. Acceleration is much improved, handling passengerwagonis less clumsy, and the LR4 is an altogether more luxurious Lows: Big-time curb weigh~propos ition. It's still heavy, so fuel economy is still poor. thirsty V-8, questionable InteriorI'Olume,FIM/R (eu ft) ,59/55/36 reliability record. GJ rgol'Olume, >eaB up/mal:imum(eu ft). ... 10/90 wbt's new: Introduced for 2005; morepowerfuIV-8, improved WheellJa >e .. . 113,6in chassis, refreshed exterior and interior, andnew badgefor2010. Length /Widthlh<ight 190,9175 .4174.5 in ae\"ind titwhtd: It's less clumsy 'um in~ cirde .37.6ft than before; the newV-Soffers much-improved acceleration. ClIIbweight .. ... ....5800 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPACitylhighway mpg ... 12117 ll.89<111l74 ml 0000 Fuel-tankcapacityIrange POWERTRA1N 5.()..hter DOfl( 31-valve V-8, m hp. 375 Ib-ft; 6-sp auto WIth manumatk shifting SUSPENSION F .ind, unequal-Ien~th control anm,air springs. anti-roi llJar R ••ind,unequal-lengthcontrol arms,air springs. anti-roH bar SAFETY Brakes. F/R.. ... .........vented diS(/VI'I'Ited diS( ABS,. standard Stabi lity/tractioo cootrol stl ooard/stan(\ard Passive Jeltraints . ,driverand pas'X'flgef fron~ \ide, and curtain airba gs;middle curtain airbagsLand Rover Range Rover Hi,hs: More power frombaseV-8 Base prite: IIS[, $79.175;SuperChilrged,$95,125 andsupercharged V-8, luxurious A peerless blend of luxury sedan and off-road SUV, interior, classicstyling, refined Vehid~ typ~: front- eng ine, 4-l'Aleel-dri~; 5-d(Xlf 5-passengl'l\"the Range Rover has more powerful engines for 2010, 011- and off-road.a refreshed and more beautiful interior, and a revised wagonchassis. It's qu icker than before, but its classy demeanor Lows:Heavy, pricey, thirstyforand luxurious appointments remain untouched. fuel, not as sporty as some rivals. InteriorI'Olume,FIR (cuft), ... 54/47 wilt's nrw: Redesignedfor 2003; GJ rgovolume, >l'atsup/malim um(CU ft). .. ... .19174 the 2010Range Rovergels more powerful engines, arefreshed Wheelba >l' .. . 113.4 in interior, andarevised chassis, Length /Width/hl'ight 1951/770/74.9 in Bf.ind tbwktll: New engines give some much needed verve to Tumin gcirde. .. J9,4ft theRange Rover; revised chassis rides bener. Still athreat off-road. ClIIbweight .. .575Q-5950 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPAcitylhighway mpg ... 12118 00000 fuel-tankcapacity/range, 27.69<11/33 1mi POWERTRAIN 5M ter OOHC31-valve ~-8, 375 hp. 375 Ib-ft; '>lIlX'fChilrged and intffCooled5,0-literOOHC 32-valve V-8,510hp, 461Ib-ft; 6-Sjl auto withmanumati( shifting SUSPENSION F, ,ind,struts,air spri ngs. anti-rol lbar R. . ...ind, unequal-lengthcontrol arms,air springs. anti-rol lbar SAfETY Brakes. F/R. . .......vented diS(/VI'I'Ited diS( ABS, . standard Stabi lity/tracllOO cootrol stl ooard/stao(\ard Passive Jeltraints. driver andpassenger front,side, knee (driver only),and curta in airbags; rear curtain airbagsLand Rover Range Rover Sport Hi,hs: Lookslike the more Bas~ prite: HSE, $60.495;Su perdtarg ed,S74,195 expensive Range Rover,upscale Heavi ly revised for 2010, the body-on-frame Sport interior, strong brakes, newfound Vehide type: front- engine. 4-lI1leel-drive; 5-d(Xlf 5-passenge-rhas new, more powerful engines; a sportier chassis; larger powerfrombothv-as.brakes; and an Aston Mart in- like interior. It retains its off- wagonroad prowess and now accelerates and drives in a more Lows: Thirst forfuel,moresport ing manner, but its peers are st ill better to d rive. ponderous than someri ~a l s, InteriorI'Olume,FIR (cuft), ... 53/49 big-time curbweight. GJ rgol'Olume, >eaB up/mal:imum(eu ft). ... 34/71 wbt's ntw: Introducedfor2006; tW{l morepowerfulengines, a Wheelba>l' .. .108,Oin new interior,andarevise<! chassis arethe (hanges for 2010. Length /Widthlh<ight 1&8.5175 ,9171 ,5in Btllid thtwhtel:It's sportier, 'um in~ cirde .37.7 ft withmuch-improved acceleration, bUI il still feelsmassivelyhea'iy, ~~c~t;h~ay'mpg ,5500-5750 Ib ... 12/18 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankcapacity/range ,. B.3 9<11/280 mi 00000 POWERTRA1N 5.D-liter OOHC31-valve V-S, 375 hp, 375 Ib-ft; SlJlX'fChilrged and intt'rcooledS,O-literOOIK32-valve v-a, 510hp, 461Ib-ft: 6-sp auto withmanumaticshifting SUSPENSION F .ind,unequal-lengthcontrol arms, air springs. ant i-rollbar R ..ind,unequal-lengthcontrol arms,air springs. anti-rollbar SAFETY Brakes. r/R. . .......vemed diS(/VI'I'Ited diS( ABS standard Stabi lity/traCtioo COOlrol stl ooard/stlndard Pal~ve Jl'ltraintl. . ,driver andpassengerfront side, an d curtain airbags: rear curtain airbags118 CAR.loxlDRJVER.( om 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

\",: ''' 2010LexusGX460 Hi,hs: ALews above, aToyota Base price: SSO,!XXl (~I) truck below-what could be Lexus leaves no market seam uncaulked, and the GX460 better fo rresale (or Toyota's Vehide type: fronl-engine. 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-8-fills the \"full-size SUV sharing a body-on-frame platform profits)?with the cheaper Toyota 4Runner\"' niche. Redesigned for passenger Welgon20 10, it offers optional third-row seating, has big-truck Lows:Ride is sacrificed to thetowing capacity, and costs way less than the LX570. crude architecture, why not just Intl'fior lUIu me, F/M/R (cuh) .. . 54/42/31(est) buy a4Runner? Cargo \'dum e, seats up/maximum (cuh) ..9- 47190 (est) whit'sleW: Redesigned for 2010. Wneelbase .. ....... 109.8in lehl.d llew'eel; A2010 model t9l0!75.8!7l.5in (est) wasn't available to drive before l€\"llglhlwidt h/hei~1 deadline,but it willshareits rough-and-tumbletruck bits with lu rniogcircie 37.4 ft(est) the 4Runner while offering V-8 powerand Lexus lUXury. Cu rb weight. ............ .4900 Ib EPA (ityfhighway mpg .. EDITORS' RATING ..... 14/18 (es!) 00000 fllet-lO nk cop<l(ity/rartge 24.09<ll/336mi (est) PQWERTRAIN 4.6-llter DOHC 32-valve V-8, 310hp, 327 lb-h;6-sp aUio SUSPENSION r....... indo uneqw l-Iength COIltrol elrm\" COil>j)\"ings.anti-roll iJa r R rigid axle, air >j)\"iogs, anti-roll iJa r SAFETY flr\"a~(1.fIR . . 1'eIl1~ diSdl'ellted disc ASS. Slandard Stability/tr<l(non cootrol . standard/Slandard Passive restraint>.. .dri'lt'l ard passenger front, ~de, knee, and (lIItain airbags:middleand rear(urtain aimagsLexus LXS70 Hi,hs: Stout as abaobab tree, Base prlte: $77,2I'JJ more power, oneof the poshest Badged a Lexlls, the LX570 is actually the planet- ways to get fi lthy Vehide type: from-€\"Il~ne, 4-wheel-oove; 5-door 8-passengerpounding Toyota Land Cruiser underneath. Back-countrytrips are aided by an adjustable suspension and full-time Lows:Fuelvanishes fas~ the high wagonfou r-wheel drive with \"crawl control;' a sort of off-road price, amonsterto park.cruise contro l, but the ma ll is this mach ine's mai n habitat. Intl'fior lUIu me, F/M/R (cu h) .. ..... .S8/41!/36 what'slew: Redesigned for 2008; it has new nav and rear-seat Cargo v~ume, seats up/maxim um (eu fi) ............ .16183 entertainment systems for 2010. Wneelbase .. ....... 112.2 in lehild llew'etl: Tonsof road-hugging mass and an air L €\"Ilgt hlWl dth/h e i ~1 1%.5/77.6/75 .6 in suspension gi~e this powerful, luxuriou5 bus avery smooth ride. Tu rniogcircie ........ Ja.7h Equal~ suited to pheasant hunts and Nordstrom'5 sales. Cu rb weight. . . ..........6200 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA citylhighwJ)' mpg ......... 12/18 24.6gell!295m i 0000 rlI€l-Mn! copOCity/rJrtge .. PQWERTRAIN 5.7-lner DOHC32-valve V- 8, 383 hp. 403 Ib-fl; 6-sp aulO with ITIiInumeltic>h i ~iog SUSPENSION F••••••• ind, uneqw l-te ngth cc.moi arms, coi l>j)\"i ng~ anti- ro ll bo r R• ••••• ri~da~le, COi l>j)\"i ng~ anti- ro ll bo r SAFETY BraIt'S. FIR . .verued dwvented diS( AS5. . ..... Slandard Stobility/tr<l(\IOIl cootrol standelrd/Slanda rd Passive restraints. driver and passenge rfroo~ SIde, knee, elndcurtelin airbags; middle side Jnd curtelin elirbags; reelr curtainelimogs \"':''' 2010Lexus RX3S0 ru,hs:Smooth ride, quietand Base prlte: $37,675;4wd,$39.075 refined switchgear,Lexus fit and A strong seller since its incept ion, Lexus didn't take fini5h . Vehide type: fronl-engine, frOllt- or 4-'MlI;'eI-drive; 5-doormany chances in redesigning the RX350 for 2010. Thi slatest RX features new- but fa miliar- bodywork, a more Lows:GelS expens i~e withallthe 5-passet\"H]ff w3g00luxurious interior, and a more refined driv ing experience . desirable extras, no third row,What it lacks in sport iness it makes up for in luxury. boring to look at and drive Intl'fior lUIu me, FIR (eu ft) .. ......... 57/46 Whlfsuw: Redesigned for 2010. Cargo v~ume. seats up/maxim um (eu fi) ............. 40/80 I!hild llewi!f): Quiet in it5 'Nneelbase .. ....... 107.9 in operation, the RX's handling reminds moreof amin i~an than L €\"Ilgt h/W1dt h / h e i ~1 187.8/74.1/663 in acar.This new version is heavier than before, so theV-f, now has Tu rniogcircie .. .........4O.0h to work harder toget the RX Cu rb weight. moving briskly. .....4200-4350 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA cityfhighwJ)' mpg ..... t8/24-25 0000 fll€t-lOnk cop<l(ityirartge. 19.2ga1/346 mi PQWERTRAIN lS-liter DOlI( 24-valve V-6, 275 hp. 257 Ib-ft; 6- \Il auto with ITIiI numatie>h ifiiog SUSPENSION F. .ind, SIMS, COi l>j)\"i ng~ anti-roll bo r R• ........ ind, muttit irt,COil>j)\"irqs.anti- roll bo r SAFETY flr\"ak(1.fIR . vented (hc/disc ASS.. .... Slatldard Stability/tr<l(\IOIl cootrol . standard/Slandard Passive restraint> . . . driver and pa$>l'nge rfron~ side, knee, elOO curtelin elirbags; reelr curtainelimags2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORI VER.com 119

Lincoln MKT Hi'j'hs:Quickerthan it looks with Base pn(e: $44,995;AWD, $46,9'Xi; [coBoost $49,995 EcoBoostV-6,whisper-quiet and Lincoln 's MKT crossover is based on the Ford Flex well-finished cabin. Vehide type: front -engine,front - 1)1' 4-...moo-drive; 5-door&-7-and is one of the first vehicles to use FoMoCo's twin-turboEcoBoost V-6, here rated at 355 horsepower. While its ex- Lows: Baleen -wha legril le, funky passengerwagonterior beauty may be in the eye oflhe beholder, the inside is butt, headroom limited in thirdattractive, quiet, comfotlable, and well appointed. row, aspirational pricing. InteriorI'OIWIle,FIM/R (cu ft) .56155/30 Wilt's nrw: Introduced for 2010. ca rgo\'Olume, lI'atsup/malim um (CU ft). ........ 18/76 aekind Ibwhtd: Smooth turoo WhffllJa:.e .. . 117.9in power from EcoBoost V-6, but weakbrakes sap confidence for Lengrh/Width/hl'i ght 2076/760/674 in spirited dli~ing. Although o~era l l handling and steering aredecent Tumingcircle. ...4lJ) ft for abig crosso~e r, coddling folks is whatthe MKTdoes best. CLUb Wl'ight .. .4700-4950Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA ciry/highw.y mpg 16-1 7/22-23 00000 Fuel-tankcJp.3(iryIrtlnge 18.6 gat/]9lJ- 316 mi POWfRTRAIN l7-liter OOHC 14-valve V-fJ, 168 hp,267 Ib-ft: tw in-turboch.J rged and inten:ooled 15-liter OOOC 24-vJ lve V--6, 355 hp, 35(1Ib-ft; 6-sp auto with mJnumJtiC shifling SUSPENSION F. .ind,strut~ coD springs, ant i-rol lbar R• ..In d, multilin k, coil springs, anti·roI lbar SAFETY Brakes, FIR. .Vl'flted disc/Vl'flted disc ASS standard Stabilityltractioo cootrol .......... stlndaJd/standaJd Pal~ve \",ltraintl. .dri l'l'l and passengerfroot Side, and cun.inairbaqs; middle .nd re.r curtJ in.irbagsLincoln MKX Hi'j'hs:Stylish exterior;lOIS of Base pn(e: $39,195; AWD, $41,045 safetyequipment; comfortable, Lincoln 's version of the Ford Edge, the MKX, is a ca rlikeride. Vehid ~ type: front-engine, front- or 4-wheel-drive; 5-doorhandsome, five-passenger unibody crossover that boastsmore carlike ride and handling than traditional SUVs. Lows: Interiorisn't as well done as 5-passenger wagonPropelled by a 3.5-1iter V-6 engine and coupled to a six- aLexu> RX350's, valueis lacking InteriorI'OIWIle, fIR (cu1'1).speed automatic, the MKX returns decent fuel economy. versus itsFordEdge sibling. ... 55/53 wb t's nrw: Introduced for2007; ca rgo volume, \l'atsup/malim um (CU It). ...... 32/69 standardblind-s)XJt moniloring and new Sync features for2010. Wh~bJ\I' .. .11Uin Bfkind tb whtll: Dri~ i ng Lertgrh fwidth/hl'ight 186.5/75.8/673 in experience is identical to that of the Edge; combines high-up Tumin gcircle. . . .l8 .5f! sealing with the feel and fuel ('(onomy of amid-sizecar. CLUb Wl'ight .. .4400-4600 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA city/highw.y mpg 17- 18/23-25 000 fuel-t.nkc.pacily/rafllJe . ..... 19.0-20.0gaI/340-342 mi POWERTRAIN 15-liter OOfK 24-valve V-fJ, 265 hp, 250 Ib-f1;6-sp auto SUSPENSION .ind,strut~ co~ springs, .nti-roI lbar r. R .ind, multili nk, cod springs, anti-rol lbar SAFETY Brakes, fIR. . V(>[lled diSc/disc ASS stJndaJd Stilbility/tractioo cootrol .......... stlndaJd/stlndard P.,~ve re\t ra ints. .dri l'l'l .nd passengerfront,Side, and curtain .irbags; re.r curtJ in .irbagsLincoln Navigator/L Hi'j'hs:Roomy interior,beller Base pn(e: $55,325;4WD,$SS,2l5/l $57,490; L4WD, $W,39O third-row seat than inEscalade, Lincoln's version oflhe Ford Expedition is di stingui shed abundant safety features, Ladds Vehide type:Irool-engioe, re.r- 1)1' 4-wheel-oove; 5-cIOO' 7-8-by its massive chrome grille and more luxury-laden interior. lots of llSablecargo space.Like the Ford, it has an independent rear suspension for passengerwagonimproved dynamics, but it's no match for refined unibody Lows:Enoughchrome 10 becompetitors such as the Mercedes GL and the Audi Q7. Interiorl'O lume,F/M/R(cuft) 59/57/43 51 visiblefrom orbit, ~ast curb weight. weakengine output. ca rgol'Olume, \l'aB up/malim um (cu It). 18- 43/104 130 wbt's ntw: RedeSigned for 2007; Wheel bJII' .. .119.0-131.0 in trailer-sway control and power- retractablerunning boards made Lertgth /Widthlh<ignt .208.4-223.3178.8178.1-78.3 in standardfor 2010. 'um i n~ circle 4lJ8-439ft aekind Ib whtd: Withits up- high driver's perch, it rolls down C[PuArbcWityl'liqhhigth~ay'mP9 .595O-6350 1b theroad in isolated splendor. 14120 (2WD only) EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankcapacity/range .. ...... 28.0-33.5 gal/392 (2WD only) 000 POWERTRAIN 5.4-liter SOH( 1halw V-8,310 hp, 365 Ib-f!; 6--sp auto SU SPENSION F.. .ind,unequal-ll\"Ilgthcontrola!llls, cod springs. anti·roI lbar R ind, multili nk, cod springs, anti-rol lbar SAFETY Srakes, FIR.. ... .........Vl'Ilted diSC/'ll'flled disc ABS .. stJndilJd SlObilityltraction control stlndaJd/stJndaJd P.,sive re\traintl. driverand ~:.engerfron~ ~ de, and cu rtain airbags; middte and rearcurta in airbags120 CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om 201 0 BUVERSGUIDE

Mazda eX-7 Hi,hs: Astylish niche pioneer, Sase prke:ISV, $22J OO; ISport sm:l'XI;sTOUling, S26.5SO;4wd smart ha ndl i n9.live~ throttle, A stylish suburban wagon that helped pioneer the recent AWO a~a i lable. spacious interior. sToorillij, $28150; s(,r,nd foo ri llij, 531,935:4wd s(,r,nd Tou ri llij,direction of crossover SUVs, the CX-7 is for smal l familieswanting street handl ing more than off-road pro wess. Two Lows: Pricey. turbo sucks fuel. m ,635engines are offered for ' 10, including a 2.S-liter four and a nonturbo is pokey, five seats.2.3-l iter turbo-four. Nissan's Murano is its nemesis. Yehide type: froot-engine, froot- or 4-1'I'hed-drive: 5-door whlt'suw: Introduced fo r2007; 2010 modelhas anonturbo 5-pa'iseoger w'gorl option and freshened styling. Interim Itliume,F/R (ru It) 53-56/45-47 lehid lit witt!; More lightfooted andlithe than most cargo\!:l lume, seatl up/maximum (ru It), \",30/59 SUVs, the eX-7 is happy being tossed into turns. But you have iMleeItme. I08J in to keep your right foot pinned, especially with the base engine, length twidthfheight 184.0173.7/64 .8 in EDITORS' RATING fumingcird€ ... 37.4 ft 00000 Curb weight 3500 4050 Ib [PAcitylhighwaymM. 17- 20/23-28 Fuel-Tanl:: capaciTy/range , .. 16,4-18.2 gal!3C1'.l-328 mi POWERTRAIN [)(JHC 16-valve 25-liter inline-4, 161hp, 161Ib-ft; turbocharged andint€fcooll'd 2J-liter OOHC16-valve inline-4,244 hp, 258 1b-ft; 5- or 6-sp .utowith rnanumatic>hifting SUSPENSION F.. ....ind, \trutl,codsp rings, anti-roil ba t R. . jnd, muitilinl::. co~ ;pri ngs,anti·roi lba r SAFETY flra~€'\.rIR , ,l'€fIted diSdl'€flted disc ASS. standard Stability/tractJoo cootrol . standard/standard Passive restraint> .......dri'/f\"I and paS>I'Ilgel froo~ side, and curtain airbags; rear {urrain aimago;Mazda eX-9 Hi'fhs: Great handling in the Ba~ price:Spor~ $29,385;Sport 4wd, $30) 85;louring, $31.305: Junior-bovine class, lots of space Looki ng a bit li ke an ups ized CX-7, the larger, seven- for kids and stuff, nice interior louring4wd, $32,745;Grandlouri ng. $33,395;Grand lo uring4wd,passenger CX-g actually rides on a different platformshared wi th Ford. Slill, in Mazda fashion, it outhandles lows: Large means heavy, options 534,795others matching its girth and delivers some real fun- to- get pricey, gas disappears.drive sizzle in what is ultimate ly a snoozer of a segment. Yehide type: from-engine, froot- or 4-.,·..heel-drtve; 5-doo r What's lew: Introduced fo r2007; aface lift andinteriorupgrades 7-pa\Ienger wogoo arrive for 2010. Interiorl1)lu me, r/MIR (cu it) .. .. 54-56153/35 lellid tnw\"eel; The eX-9 laps up curves better than any Cargo volum e, Ieatsup/maxim um (cu ft) .1 7/101 non-BMW SUV, thanks to good steering and eagerresponses. Wheelbale .. ...... . 11 11 in Roomy and comfortable, this Mazdais one of our favorites. Lrn gthlwidthlheiljlt ,NlJ.2176.2IM.0 in EDITORS' RATING Tu rningcircle ........ .37.4 It 00000 CU mweight. ..4350-4550 Ib EPAcitylhighway mpg . 15 16121 22 Fuel-ta nkcapacitylrange .. lO. 1gal /301 m mi POWERTR.lIN 1 7 -I ~er DOHC24--~alve V--6, m hp, 270 Ib-II; 6-sp auto with manumatic shillillij SUSPENSION F•• ....... ind, \truts, COil\!X ings,anti- mil ba r R• .. ind, multil irt, COi l>j:Ji ng~ anti-roll ba r SAFnY Ilrak€'\.F/R , ,ventl\"d disclventl\"d diS( ASS. startdard Stability/tracllOO cootrol standard/standard Passive r03traints, ..dri'/er and paS>I'Ilgel froo~ side, and {lI/tainai!bagl:middleand rear (urrain aimagsMercedes-Benz G-class Hi'fhs: Old-school Benz build Ba~ price: G5SO, S103,lXXl (est);GS5 AMG,sm,!XXl (03t) Quality, strong V-Ss, go-anywhere Designed for military use over 30 years ago, the G-class ability, timeless looks. Vehide type: front-engine, 4--wheel-oove; 5-door 5-pa\setlgeris a seriously overbu il t lUXUry truck that has serious off-roadchops. From the way the doors click shU{ to the ridicu lous lows:Slow steering gives ita \'logonperformance of the supercharged AMG version, the heavy feel, ride can feel rough,G-class is a unique SUV in a sometimes boring segment. smallish back seat, fuelthirsty. Interiorltliume, f/R(cuIt). .69155 Wh,t'sJleW: Introduced to U.s. in Cargo volum e, seats up/maxim um (cu II ) ...... ... 45/80 1002; unchanged for 2010 Wheelbase .. .. ......... 112,2in lellid t\"fw\"ef); You sit high, the steering is slow, the structure len gthlwidt h/heiljlt 185.6/71.3-73.1176,0in issolid, and thereis aheavy and top-heavy feel, but the G-class's lu rningcircle .435ft manners and brashness neverfa il 10 impress. CU m'M'lght. ..5700 5800 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA{itylhighway mpg .. .. ........... 11/15 0000 Fuel-tank capacitylra nge .. .. .. 25,4gal!279mi PQWERTR.lIN 55-l ner OOHC 31-valve V-8, 381 hp, 391 Ib-It; supercha rged artd intercooled 5.4-liter SOil 14-valve V-8, 500 hp. 516Ib·ft;5- or7-sp au towith manu maticshifting SUSPENSION F. rii}d oxle, coi l>j:Ji ng~ anti-ro ll ba r R• ,rigid axle, coilsprings SAFHY Blakes, F/R , .. ........ventl\"d disc/vented diS( or diS( ASS. standard St.3bnity/trJ(1tOO wlllrol standard/startdard Passive restraint>..... . driver and P<lSSffigt'l front and curtain aimago;, rear {urrain aimago;2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORI VERcom 121

Mercedes-Benz GL-class Hi,hs:Relatively smalloutside, Ba~ pr\u: GUSO BtueTeo:. S60,825: Gl4SO, S61,825; G155O, giant inside,suppleride,quick One of our favori te large SUVs, the refined and luxurious V-Bs, parsimoniousdiesel. '183,725GL seats seven, offers good towing capacity, and drives w,'\"Vehide type: froot erJgirll.', 4 wiled dril't; S-door 7 passengerlike a far smaller vehicle . Buyers can choose between a Lows: Squishybrake-pedal feel, ImeOOrl'Oi ume, FIMIR (cult) .S5155/38fuel -sipping diesel, a strong 4 .7-1itcr V-8, and an even more secondrow canfeelcramped,notpowerful 55-liter V-So We'd take the diese l. muchroom behindthe thirdrow GJrgo volume, seoll up/moximum (cu It) .. ,14183 Wilt'S ntw:Introduced for2007; Whoobase, . .. 121.1 in diesel changes its naming number, but that'sit for2010. LeJl(jth/'M!lth fheig ht ?iXl.6flSAf72A- 75.6 io lumingcirde. Ifiind titwkttl: Has asupple 39.71t rideand securehandling. V-8 .5300--54SO lb acceleration is ample; the diesel is ~~bc~~h~hWay· nipg :. 12-17117- 23 sluggish off the linebut i mpro~es once under way. Fud tonkcopil(1)'/r<JrJge, . 26.4gol/317-449 mr EDITORS' RATING POWERTRAIN rurbochdrged 000 imercooled Hl lilel OOOC 24 ~olve diNt V·6,210 00000 hp. 400 Ib-It: 4.7- litel OOOC 32-~alve V-8, 335 hp, 339 Ib-It; S.5--tiTer OCij( 32-vall't V-8, 382 hp, 39 1Ib-It; 7-sp auto with manumatic shiftlnQ SUSPENSION F ind,uneqlJill-length wmrol arms, airspriJl(js, anti-rollbar R iJld, multll lnk, 'lirspriogs, 'lmi-rollbar SAFETY Brakes, FIR. . .......l't'Jltro disc/\'eruro disc ASS ,. standard Stclbility/tractioo cootrol .......... stardard/standard l'assjve rest raints. ,driverand passenger fro nt sjde, curtain, andknee (driver ooly) airb.J gs; middlesjde <i'ld (urtain airb.Jgs: rear curtainairb.JgsMercedes-Benz GLK-class Hi,hs:Tough,angular styling; Base pri(e: $35,475; 4MATIC $37.475 airy cabin;extensive options list; Perhaps the toughest-looking of all the small luxury attractivebase price. Vehid ~ typ~: froot-englne, rea r- or 4-whoo -dfM'; 5-dOO\" s-sport-utes, the GlK is loosely based on thecompaci C-c1asssedan and shares its 3.5-lite r V-6. Sli ghtly less caTlike than Lows: Tight rearseat, affordability passengerwagonits rivals, the GlK is still comfortable, handsome, and a bit goes poof! ifyou're not carffulof a bargain in its segment. Rear-wheel drive is standard. with options,mOrf trucklikethan Interiorvo lume, FIR (cuIt) , ... 53/45 its competition, ca rgo volume, >l'Jtsuplmalim um(CU It). .. .... 23155 Will'sntw: Introducedfor 2010. Wh~b.J>I' .. . 108.5 in ae\"ind tit whtel: Slightlynumb steering andatall feelmakethe Length fwidthfhl'ight 178Jf72AI66.9in GlK seem mOrf trucklike than itspeers. The V-6offersexcellent Tumin gcircle. ...37.7 It acceleration,and the ride is supple. Road noisecanget loud, Curb weight .. .405Q--4250 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA city/highway mpg 16/21-22 00000 fuel-tank capa(ily/ralllJe , 17.4gal/278 mi POWERTRAIN 15-liter DOH( 24-valve V-6, 268 hp. 258 Ib-It; 7-sp auto with IlldlWJrnati( shifr iJl(j SUSPENSION F. ,ioo, strur~ codspriogs, anti -rol lbar R .md,multilin k,coaspriogs, anti-rol lbar SAFETY &rakes, fiR. . .......~t'I1tro disc/l't'Jlled disc ASS standard Stabilityltraction cootrol .......... srarK!ardlsrandard Passjve rest ra ints. ,driver andpassengerfront,Side, <i'ld curtain airb.Jgs;rear curtainairb.JgsMercedes-Benz M-ciass/ML63 AMG Hi,hs:An enginefor everyone, BaH' price: Ml3SO, % ,575; Ml3SO 4MATI(, $49,075; M1350 roomy interior, refined, fuel- BiueTe<, $50,575; ML5SO,S57,675; ML63 AMG, $91,925 Bui lt upon a unibody platform, the all-wheel-dri ve ML sippingdiesel. ML63 is gloriousis luxurious, refined, and comfortable. There are no less ove rk ill. VehIcle type: frOilt-elllJine, rear- or 4-w~-driYe; 5-door 5-than fi ve engi ne choices: a fu el-sipping di esel, Benz'subiqu itous V-6, a 382-hp V-8, the 503-hp A MG version , Lows: Prem iumpric ing, SQcce r- passrogelwagooand the ML450H (detailed in the hybrid section), mom lOOKS, InteliOrllllume,FIR(cufr). . 58155 GJ rgo vol ume,seats up/maximum (ru It) Wilt'S Mtw:Redesigned for 2006; 29172 unchangedfor 2010 W'rieelbase . 114.7 in aeiind tbwhttl:Aside from lerlgthJwidth/height ... ,188.2-189.4/76J-77.8171.5- nJ io asquishy brake pedal,theML poursitselfdown theroad witha Jurmogarde 37.91t refinedand luxurious demeanor. Curbweight. ... ... ... .4900-5200 Ib TheML63 is insanelyquick, and not Just for an SUV. tPAmyfhighwaympg 11-18/15- 25 FlId-rank capacitylrange. 25.1ga l/276-452 mi EDITORS' RATING POWERTRAIN 0000 turbocha rgro aMintelcoolro 10-litel DOOC 24-vall't' diesel V--6,21O hp,39S lb U .5 IitelDOHC24 valveV--6,268hp,258 lb ft;5.5 litel DOHC 32-vaIveV-8, 382 hp, 391 Ib-It; 6.2-htel DOOC 32-valveV-8, S03 hp. 465 1b It; 7 sp autowithmarllJma!icIhiltiJlg SUSPENSION F, .ind, uoeqlJill-IeJlgth control arm),cOilor air(!)pt)Springl, anti rol lbar ind,muttilink, cOil or air (opt) spriogs, anti- rollbar SAFETY &rakes, fiR.. venteddiScldisc ASS standard Stability/trac\ioo cootrol srarK!ard/standard Pa\~ve reltrainrs. ..... ,driverand ]l<llsenqet front ~ de, arK! (urtainairbag\: real sjde arK! curtainairb.Jgs122 CAR.loxlORJVER.(om 2010 BUYERS GUIOE

Mercedes-Benz R-class Hi,hs: Lots of seats, luxury-car Base price: R3S0, S50,175; R350 BlueTt'{, $51,675 Vehide type: front-erqll)(', 4-wheel-dri\\'; 5-000r 6-7- Looking like some sort of alien craft, the R-class is interior, ample cargo room, fuel-Mercedes' attempt at building a minivan-like people hauler. efficient diesel option. pas\ffigerwagooSlow sales killed the V-8 versions, but the V-6 and the fuel-sipping diesel remain. The R-class is a luxurious, if slightly Lows:Unappealing to look at, Intl'fior'lOlume, f/M/R (cu lt) .5515(J/37weird, way to move seven people comfortably. pricey whenwell optioned. cargovolume,SEatsu p/maxim um (cult) ......... IS/85 whlt'suw: Introduced fo r2006; ....... 116,6in unchanged for 2010. Wneeloose .. L l'fl qthlwi dth / h e i ~t lfJ101775/6S .l in leMd l.tWIte!; ~je ilher sporty nor carlike, the longR-class drives Tu rningcircle . . ...........40.71t like the psuedo-minivan that it is. On the plus side, the ride is Cu rb \'NIghL .495Q-SlOO lb Euro fi rm, the steering isaccurate, EPACity/highway mpg .. 14-18/19-24 and theV-6s offer acomfortable Fuel-tank capacity/range .. amount of acceleration. 11.1 gal1295 380 mi EDITORS' RATING POWERTRAIN rurt:OOlJrged and intl'fcooled lo-liler DOHC14-vallle dieselV-f\" 000 110 hp, 400 Ib-It; 15-hler OOrl l h atl'e V-6, 1&8 hp. 158Ib-lt; 7-Sj! auto with manumaticshifting SUSPENSION F.. . . . ind,unequal- length (ootrolarms, coil or air (ijpl) ~ings, anti- roll oo r R• iM, multilink,(Oi lor air (ijpt) >j:Ji rq~ anti-roll oor SAFETY B.-a~es, F/R , vented oi'sc/disc ABS.. .... standard Stabdity/tractioo (ootrol . standard/standard PasSiI'€ restraint> , ...dri'ler and paS>ttlger froo~ Side, and curtain airbags: rrudd leand rearSide andcurtain airbagsMitsubishi Endeavor Hi'fhs:High-quality interior Ba ~ prlte: LS.$28,739;S[, $W,739; S[ 4wd,$32,239 materialsfeel luxurious, interior is A product of Mitsubishi's California design studio, the styled as well as the outside. Vehide type: front-engine, frOOI- IX 4-l'/heel-dri'/r; 5-doo rEndeavor rides on a modi fied front-drive, unibody platformit shares with the Galant sedan and Ecl ipse coupe. It's now lows: Big onIhe outside but nO! 5-p3SS<'l\"H]ff wagoosix year!> old, and much about thi s SUY's engineering feel!> on the inside, big engine withoutold-fashioned, but the styling never will. big power,four-speed automatic Intl'fior 'iOIu me, F/R(cu ft).. ..... 53 56/51 Whlfs u w: Introduced for2004; calgov~ume, SEats up/maxim um (cufi) ............. 41/76 new liftgate and grillefor 2010. WneelooSE .. ....... I08.3 in l ellid Inw\"eel:It's quick and agreeably agile on drypavement L l'flgt hlWl dth / h e i ~t 190.8/716/67.3 in but less so in snow orslush, where alight tapon the thf{lnle Tu rnil\"H]circie ........ .38.4 1t can make it unstable. Not as smoothas others in its segment Cu rb weight. . . ....4000-4250 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA citylhighwJ)' mpg ..... tS/19-21 21,4gal/32t mi 00000 rU€I-ta n! capOCity/ra ng€ .. POWERTRAIN 3.8-lner SOrl 14-vall'€ V-f\" 125 hp. 255 Ib-ft: 4-sp auto with ITIiInumati( >h i ~iog SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, struts, cOi l~irqs, anti- roll oo r R• ,ind,rraili l\"H] arms,coil~i rqs, anti- roll oo r SAFnY flrakes,f/R , vented oi';..::/dil( ASS. standard Stabdity/tractroo (oolrol. standard/standard PasSiI'€ restraints , ...dri'ler and passenger froo~ Side, and curtain airoogs; rear curtain airbagsMitsubishi Outlander Hi'fhs: Aggressive new st~ing, Ba ~ prite: 5, $11,560; ES4wd, $12.960:S[ m,l60; SE4wd, carlike ride and handling, nifty Based on the Lancer small-car platform, the Outlander shift paddles, reclining second S14.66O; XLS, $25,710:XLS4wd. $27}IO:GT S-AWC. $19,970is a unique and spacious little crossover that prioritizes row, gadgets galore,on-road handling over off-roadability, which is fine. With Vehide type: from- engine, from- or4-wheel-dri\\'; S-do<lr 5-7-abundant features and clever touches, it is often a showroom lows: Less ground clearance thanalso-ran that doesn't deserve to be overlooked. competitors, bLlZZY engine. p3S>ttl get' w~gOll Wh,t'SJleW: Redesigned for 2007; Intl'fior'iOlume, F/M/R(cu h).. 54 55/45 49/27 1010 brings new styling, an upgraded interior,and GT $-AWC cargov~ume. SEatsu p/maxim um (cult) ......... 15-36/73 lellid t\"ew\"eel:With sporty 'NneelooSE .. ....... 105,1 in on-road tires, you can feel the Lancerconnection. Trick Super Ll'fl IJ1h1W1dth/hei~t 1817170.9/66 .1in All-Wheel Control system like the LancerEvo's isnow available. Tu rniogcircle ........ .34,8 1t EDITORS' RATING Cu rb weight. .. ... .3400-)800 Ib 0000 EPA cityfhighwaympg . .. ... 18-21/24-27 fU€l-ta nk capacity/range . 15.8-16.6ga1 /184- 349 mi PQWERTRAIN H-liter[)(lll( 16-vallle inline-4, 161 or 1&8 hp. 161 or167Ib·lt: lo-literSOIIC24-vatl'eV--6,230 hp. 215Ib-ft; continuously variable auto, 6-Sj! auto with man lJlllati( shiftmg SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, struts, cOi l~i rqs, anti- roll oo r R• ..... ind,multilir«,coillPIiogs, anti- roll oor SAFnY Blakes, F/R, .. vented (h(/diS( ASS. standard Stabnity/rractloo (oolrol standard/standard PasSive restraint> .......dw and paS>t'llgei froo~ Side,and curtain airoogs; rear curtain airbags2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORIVER.com 123

Nissan Armada Hi,hs: Performance. refinement, Base prite: )E, $38,010; Titaniu m, $42,940; SE4wd, $43,610; and hand ling afeexceptiona lfora This big, traditional SUV is built upon the bones of the Titaniu m 4W{i, $45,740; Platinum, $5 1,190; PlaMum 4l1l:I,Titan pickup and packs a powerful V-8 engine. Its three vehiclethissize; comfortableandrows of seating are remarkably spacious, it drives smaller spaciousinside, $52,990than it actually is, and it is well-suited to lOwing. T heoptional luxuries make the Infiniti QX56 a bit redundant. Lows: Third-row access, thirst for Vehide type: fro nt-ffigifle, rear- or rea r/4-wheel-oti'le; 5-door fue l, massive dimensions. 7 8-pilllenger wagon Wilt's new: Introducedfor 2004; no majorupgrades for2010. Interiorl'Olume,r/M/ R(cu II ). .&1163/39 ae\"tnd tIt whtd: Thesteering ca rgo l'Olume,seatsup/ma!im um(eu II) , ... 2fJ197 is light and responsive, the ride isfirm. andtheengine provides WhroNse . 123.2 in plenty ofpower. The Armada has asu rprising ~ agilefeel for a Lffigthlw1dthlheight .... ......... 2fJ7.7f79.3f77.2-78.0 in full-sizespon-utility vehicle. TumingCirde . ...40.8f1 EDITORS' RATING Curb weight 5400-5850 Ib 00000 EPAcitylhigrrway mpg 12/18 Fuel-tankcapa{ity/range .. 28.0g.a1/336 mi POWnTRAIN 5.6-liter OO OC 32-valve V-8,317hp,385Ib-lI;5-sp auto SUSPENSION F. .ioo, unequal- Iffigth controlarm~ coHsprings. anti-rollbar R••• ••• ioo, unequal- Iffigthcontrolarms. cOil springs. anti·roI lbar SAFETY vented disUdiS( Brakes. F/R.. standard ABS.. stl ooard/standard .driver andpassenger fron~ >ide, Stability/traction control and {urtainairbags;middleand Passive Jeltraints . rearcurta in aimagsNissan Murano Hi,hs: PunchyV-6, quiel cabin, Base price: S, $28,850; Sl $30,400; S 411\J, $30,450; SL4wd, improved quality, upgraded Overhauled for 2009, the Murano is a highly stylized interiormateri als S32,1XXl; LE, S37J80; LE411\J, S38,980and spony crossover with a rich interior. It rates tops in thegenre, outclassing rivals with sharp handling, stout power, Lows:looks aretlest describe\! as Vehide type: front- ffigi ~, front- IX 4-wheel-dril'l'; 5-door 5-and tons of rear-seat and cargo space. A continuously vari- quirky, torque steer,some boomable automatic is combined with front- or all-wheel drive. from suspension impacts. passengerwagon Wilt's nrw: Redesignedfor 2009; InteriorI'O lume,FfR (tuIt).. 58---{j()/47-49 no major changes for2010. ca rgol'Olume,seatsup/malim umleu It). . 32164---{i5 ae\"ind tbwhtel: Thislatest versionSCOOIS to£:() mphquicker WhroNse . llU in than rivalsandis smoothall around It's an unusuallyfun length lwidthlheight 11!8.5174.1/67 .0 in steer for acrossover, and it is comfortableand practical10 boot. TumingCirde . .. lB.H 9.4f1 EDITORS' RATING Curb weight . .3900-4150 Ib 0000 EPACilylhigrrway mpg ... 18/23 Fuel-tankcdpacitY/Jilnge . 21.7 <}<l1/391 mi POWfRTRAtN 15-liter OOH( 24-valVl' V-6,265 hp. 248 Ib-ft;cootin oous~ variable aUla SUSPENSION F. .ioo,strut~ coaspri ngs. ami -rol lbar R• .ind, multilin k, co~ springs, anti -rol lbar SAFETY Brakes. r/R. . ..... ..vt'Oted di)(/Vl'Illed diS( ASS standard Stability/traction control ..... .... . stlooard /standard PasJjI'l' rest raints. .dri l'er andpassengerfronl,>ide,an d curtainaimags; rearcurtain aimagsNissan Pathfinder Hi,hs: AV-8if youneedit 1015 Base price: SFE+, S28,240; S4wd,$30,240; SE, $31.410; 5E 411\J, ofcargo andpassengerfleXibility, Bolted to the same stout frame as the huge Armada, sol idWQrkethic, roo my interio r. $33,410; LE, $37}10; LE411\J, $39,910the Pathfinder has been somewhat forgotten in the surgeof crossover options but remains an exceptionally rugged Lows: Slyling isforgenable, V-8 is Vehide type: front-ffigifl€, rear- 1)1' rear/4-wheel-o-iVl'; 5-doorSUV with a V-S option that g ives it ample towing capacity. afuelsponge, upstage\! by newAn independent rear suspens ion smooths highway ride, unibody crossovers. 7-passengerwagon124 CAR.loxlDRIVER.( om \ft1t'S ntw: Redesignedfor2005; InteriorI'Olume, F/M/R (cuIt) 56 - 57/45/32 minor electronics upgradesfor the2010model year. GJ rgol'Olume,seats up/maximum(eufI). .. .17/79 ae\"ind tbwhtd: Traditional WheellJase .. . 11 2.2 in full-frameSUVsarepasse, but thePal hfind ersfully indepen dent length lwidthlhl'ight 192J/72 .8/72 .0-727i n suspension del i ~ers good agility andsmoothness. Tumin gcircle. 19.2 19.5ft EDITORS' RATING Curbweight .. .«SQ-5050 Ib 00000 EPACilylhighway mpg 13-1 5/18-22 Fuel-tankcapacity/rdnge 21.1 g<l11274-31? mi POWERTRAIN 4.i)..liter 0011( 24-va ll'e V-6, 2&6 hp. 288 lb-ft: 5.6-liter OOI\( 32- VillveV-8, 310hp. 388 lb-ft; 5-sp dutowith manumati( shifting SUSPENSION F .ioo, unequal-Iffigth comrolarms. coil springs. anti-rollbar R •ioo, unequal- Iffigth co mrolarm~ coDsprings. anti -rollbar SAFETY Brakes, FIR.. ... .........vl'I11ed dis(/'II'fIled diS( ABS.. standard Stability/traction control stl ooard/standard PassiV!' Jeltraints. driverandpassengerfron~ si de, an d{urtainairbags;middlean d rear curta in aimags 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

Nissan Rogue Hi,hs: Goes and steers with Base price: S, $11, t40; S4wd, $21,340; SL, snno; Sl 4wd, verve, roomy rear seat and cargo Nissan's first stab at a small crossover is a cute and hold,low prices, $23.930useful errand runner with spry, carl ike handling. Based onthe mid-size Altima, the Rogue has above-average agility Lows:No manual transmission Vehide type: front·engine, frOOI· or 4·...meel·drive; 5·doo rand acceleration for its class and a spacious, practical cabin. option, noV-6engine available,With this Nissan, you'll spend less and smile morc. rearvisibility hampered. 5-pil\lffi9er wogoo Wh,t'sJlew: Introduced for 2008; Imerior 'iOIu me, FIR (eu ft).. . 54 56/41 42 no major changes for 2010, cargo~cjume, S€alsup/maxi mum (euft) ......... 29158 bhl.d Iuwleel: Agile and fleet-footed, the Rogue is more 'NneelbaS€ .. ....... 105,9in fun 10 drive than most mini crossovers.The CVTfUfl( tions L l'fl(llhl\\'ldt h / h e i ~1 182.9170.91653 in well, although it makes the 2.5- literwor\: hardon occasion. Tu rningcircie ............. .37.4 ft EDITORS' RATING Curb~ght. . . . ......nQO-3550 Ib 00000 EPAcity fh ighwaympg 21-ll/26-17 flJeI-lO nk capacity/ra nge . 15.9gal1334-350 mi POWERTRAIN 2.5-liter DOll( 16-~ill \'e inline-4, 167 or 170 hp, 170 or175lb-ft : OOI1linuously~ariable aulO SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, struts, coi l~i ng~ ami· roll ba r R• ........ ind, multil irt, coilIIX ings,an!i-roll ba r SAFETY flra~(1.rIR , , 1'eIl1~ dWvented disc ASS. standard Stability/tracnoo cootrol . standard/standard Passive restraint> .......dri'/('[ and pilS>l'llgel froo~ side,and curlain airbags; rear curtain aimagsNissan Xterra Hi,hs:Low-priced mudslinger Ba ~ price: X, m250: X4W\J, $25,300; S, $26,220; S 4wd, that's happy on all surfaces, In the shrinking class of cheapie SUVs with rcal off- rugged construction, well $28,270: SE, $29,150: Off-Ro.ld4wd, $30,000;5£ 4wd, $30) 00road ability, the Xterra stands OUI with excellent on-road designed for off-roaduse.handling, fl exible interior space, and great vi sibility. Vehide type: !rom-engi ne, rear- or rear/4-whecl-drivl'; H oo rOITered in rear- and four-wheel-drive editions, the line Lows:Mushy brakes, cabinnoisecons ists of four models, all built on the Frontier chassis. levels inverse to its price. 5-pil\\enger wogoo Wh,t'suw: Redesigned for 2005; Int('[ior 'iOIume, FIR(cu ft).. ............ .57143 2010 sees just minor shuffling of cargo~otume, S€alsup/maxim um (euft) ........ .35/66 packages and equipment. 'Nneelbase 1063 in .ehl.td li ewi eel: Tall and Ll'fl gthl\\ldth/hei~1 ,1 78.7172.8174,9in narrow, the Xterra has excellent sightlines, ane<essity for off-road Tu rningcircie ..... 37,3-37.6ft handling, plus tactilesleering and .,415Q-45OO lb on-road agility. CUrbll'f'ighl. EDITORS' RATING EPA cityfhighway mpg . 15-16120-21 00000 FIJeI·ta nk capacity/rarl9l' .. 2UgaI/317 338mi POWERTRAIN 4,Q-lilerDOHC 24-va!v€ V-6. 26t hp. 281Ib-ft;6-sp man, 5-sp aUlo \lithmanu maliC shifting SUSPENSION F...... ind, unequa l-le ngth co.-mol arms, coil~i ng~ anti· ro ll bo r R• ••••••• rigid aile, leafIIX ings,anti- roll bo r SAFETY Blak('S,FIR , . . Vl'Ilt~ o>c/di>c ASS. . ..... standard Stability/tracllOfl cootrol standard/Slandard Pas'ii'le restraim\, ..... .driver and passeng('[ from,side, and curtain airbags; rear curtain aimago;Porsche Cayenne Hi,hs: Genuine Porsche feeland Base price: $46,315: S. 561,515: STran\"ybaia. 571.615; GTS, details, down to the LeMans- Controversial existence and shared VW platform aside, style ignition placement Turbo $73,215:Turoo $100,715; Turbo),5127,11 5the Cayenne has a level of capability rare among SUVs, and Turbo Sare seriouslyqUid.offering a selection of hig h-powered VoSs that keeps it .\"\"\"Vehlde type: fiont-l'flgine, 4-whee1--drive; 4-door 5-pa,sengeron the prowl for other sporty SUVs. The grocery-getting Lows:Poor fuel economy, InI('[iQl ~oturne.F1R (eu Itl- .57/49Porsche also makes the perfect tow vehicle for your GT3 , tight rear quarters, not enough cargoroume, seatsup/maximum(cultl . . .19/63 utility, unsatisfying manual transmission, meager V-6. 'Nn~b.M . 112.4in What'snw: Introduced for2003; i.ength/width/he;ljlt . 188.8-188 ,9175 ,9-77.0165.9- 66.9 in GTS-based STranssyberia limited edition added for 2010. Tum ing cirde 39.0ft lehl.td Iuwieel:RealPorsche Cu rbweighl. ... ... .......... 51SQ-SWJ lb sights, sounds, and sensations from ahigher altitude. EI'1Ici1)'/hiljlw.ym M. ......... 11-14117-20 EDITORS' RATING FoeI-ta n~ capacity/range 26.4 9<11/290-370 mi 0000 POWfRTRAIN J6-li!elDOHC 24-vatl'eV--6,290 hp, 273lb-It;4.8-liter DOOC 32-~al-it V-S, 385 or 405hp, 369 1b-ft; twin-tu rbo<harged andintercooled 4.8- Uter DOOC32-valvt V-B, SOO 01 ,SO hp, 516 01 553 Ib-It; 6-sp m.n, 6-,pautowith manumati( \hifti\"9 SUSPfNSION f. iIld, unequa l-lengthCOllt~ arms, cOil or air >pri\"9~ .mi ~1b.J r R ind, mli tili lll:., coilor airsprings, anIi-loti ba l SAFHY Blak('S,F/R , , vent~ disdvented di>c ASS. standard Sra bnity/tractlOfl cootrol slandard/standard Passive restraint> .......dw and pilS>I'Ilgel froo~ side,and curlain airbags; rearcurtain cimags2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVERcom 125

Subaru Forester Hi'Jhs: Improved rear-seat Base price: 2.5X.$10,9'Xl; 1.5X Pfffilium, Sl3,4~: l.5X li mited, leg-andheadroom, solidsafety This is the third generation of Subaru's small-scale cre<lentials, increasedground $26.6~; 2.5XT, $27.19); 2.5XT lim ited. $29.19)SUY. Based on the Impreza platform, the latest Forester is clearance.bigger in every dimension, with more room for rear seaters, Vehide type: Wont- engine, 4-lItieel-drive; 5-door 5-p.meng€1'more suspension travel, and more ground clearance. But it Lows: Nomanua ltransmissionisn't as much fun to drive as the old vehicle. forthe turbo model, higher curb wagon weighls. InteriorI'O lume,FIR (cuIt). 56- 58146 49 Wilt'S new: Re<lesigned for 2009; minor Irim changes for2010. CJ rgol'Olume. ~atsup/ma ~m u m (eu It). 3H 4163-{i8 Ifiind lit wktll: The Ihird-gen Wheeloose .. .103.0in Foreslerisdesigned to delil'i'r moreutility, includingimprol'i'd Length twidth/hl'ight 179.5/70.1/65 .9-66.9 in off-road usefulness. kalso delivers atletler ride. Tumingdrde .. . . . . . . . . 34.4ft EDITORS' RATING (lIIbweight. ..... . .1250--3500 Ib 0000 EPAcitylhighw<l'(mpg 19-10/14-27 Fuel-tankc.p.lcity/range 16.9g<l1/311-338 ml POWERTRA1N 2.5-lit€1' SOIl( 16-valvetlaH. 170 tip, 170 tb-It: turOO(l\arged and intercooled 2.5-lit€1' OOf( 16-valve ficlt-4. 224 hp, 226 tb-ft; 5-sp man, 4-sp autoWIth manumatic shifting SUSPENSION F.• . .... ind ,stru(~ cOil spri ng~ anti·roIlOOr R .in d, multilin k,co~ spri ng~ anti-rol l001 SAfETY vented diS(ldisc &rak6. rIR.. ABS staO(lard Stability/tracuoo control ..... ..... sta ndard/standard PaI~V\' restraintl . . .dri lll' andp.ll\ellgerfroot lide, iII1d (urtain airbags: rearcurta in airbaglSubaru Tribeca Hi'Jhs: Quiet, good buildquality, Base price: $31,250: limited, $33,250; Touring$36,550 fu llrange offamily-infotainment The Tribeca is an appealing crossover SUY that offers features, available third row of Vehid~ type: lroot- l'Il~ine, 4-1Itil'!'I-drive; 5-000r 5-7-exceptional ride quality and decent grunt off the line. The seats, quirky dashstyling.optional third row expands seating accommodations from p.lssrngerwagonfive to seven. OUf only big reservation is pricing that's Lows:Quirky dash >tyling,tightabove class favorites such as the excellent Honda Pilot. second-andthird-row seating, Imeriorl'O llIIIl e, F/M/R(eu It) .55/44/32 ambitious pricing. CJ rgo 'lOlume, >l'atlup/ma~m um (CU It). .. .8-38n4 Will'snew: Introduced for 2006; 2010 models are unchanged. Wheeloo >l' .. . 108.2in Bfiind Ibwhlll: The Tritl('ca's Length fwidth/hl'ight 191.5173.9166.4in power isonpar wilhthat of Honda'slatest Pilot Road Tumin gcircle. ..J7.41t mannersare quite good, butdon't expect lots of guslo. (lIIbweight .. ,41SQ--4250 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA city/highwaympg ... 16/21 000 fuel-tankcap.l(ity/range . 16.9g<l1/270mi POWERTRAIN 16-liter DOHC 14-valve flat-(), 256 hp, 147 Ib-It; 5-sp auto with mafWJ mati( shifting SUSPENSION F. .ind, strut~ cod spri ng~ ami -rol lbar R .md, multilin k,coa spri ng~ ami -rol ioor SAFETY ..... ..vl'Ilted disc/vented disc &ra kes, rIR. . ABS standard Stability/tracuoo control ..... ..... sta ndard/standard PasJjve rest raints . .dri lll' andp.l\\ellgerfront,>ide. iII1d curtain airbags;rearcurtain airbagsSuzuki Grand Vitara Hi'Jhs: BMW-like longitudinal Ba~ prite: SI9.364; Premium, $19,649; Premium 411,j, $21,009: engine configuration, decent New, more lusty engines in 2(X)9 helped move Suzuki's cabindesign and materials. XSpor~ $2l.4'f9; XSport Hi, $23,749; XSport 4wd, $24, 149:LlOOJ ry,small SUY closer to its formidable competition, but itremains a virtual unknown in a crowded market. It's more Lows: Abitless refined than its $23,999: luxllYV-fJ. 525.299; llOOJ ry4111J, S25,649: XSportV-6 4111J.of a truck in a segment of car-based SUVs, but it's more competition, lacks blue-chipthan decent to drive and a bit of an oflbeat choice. resalevalues of some CUVs. $2),4'f9; LuxllYV 64wd, S27,()49126 CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om Will'sntw: Redesigned for 2006; VeI1ide [)'pe: &oot-ffi4jine, reor- Qf rear/4-wheel-drivf; S-door nav is standardfor 2010 S-p.lsseoger wagon Bfiind Ibwhlll: The helm is alittlesluggishcompared with Interiorl'Qi ume,F/R{eu It). 51-54/43 theRAV4 andHonda CR-V, but it moves downthe road profiCiently cargo volume, Iecltsuplmaxi mum (eu ft ) 24/67- 69 enough. Atougheroff-lOader than mosl inthedass. Wheel base 1019in EDITORS' RATING l.e!l(j thlv.idth/height .. ..177.1171.31(>6} in 00000 Tuming cirde .. 36.7 It Curbwei:Jht 3500--3900lb EPA cny/highwaympg .. . 17-19/23-26 FiJeI-tonk CilpaOtylra!l(je 17.49011296--33t mi POWERTRAIN 2A-l iter DOH( 1 6-va~ inli ~-4, 1(>6 hp, 162 Ib-It; 32-ltter DOHC 24-vall'e V-fl. 230 hp. m Ib-ft: 5-sp man. 4- Qf 5-sp auto v.ith rmnumotk shiltl!l(j SUSPENSION F.. ..ind,struts,(oil springs. ilnti rol lbar R ind, mu1tihn k, (oit springs. anti-rol lbar SAFETY &rak6. rIR.. ...... .Vl'Ilted disc/vented disc ABS standard Stability/trclCtioo cootrol sta ndard/standard PaI~V\' reltrainrs. . .driVl' andp.ll\ellgerfroot \ide, iII1d (urtain airbagl:rearcurta in airbagl 2010 BUYERSGUIDE

Toyota FJ Cruiser Hi,hs: Mudslinging fun.high Base price: $24,480; 4wd, m ,660 ground clearance. hose-out A modern reboot ofthe original Land Crui ser, the FJ is a interior, unusual renostyling. Vehide tylW: froot-engine; feJr-, rear/4-. or 4- wheel-drive;capable and styli sh off-roader with tough-guy looks. It hastwo conventional doors and two rear-hinged mini-doors. Lows:(ramped backseat; heavy; 3+2-cIoor 5-passengerwa~nBase prices are low, but the bucking on-road dynamics of afuel addict; deliversahumpy,this rough-and-tumble five-seate r are the co mpromise. bu mpy rid e Intl'fior lUIume, FIR(cu ft) .. ..... .... 58/39 Wh,t'sJleW: Introduced for2007; Cargo\'dume, seatsup/maximum(cu ft) ..... .... 28/67 engineupgrades and a5pe1:ial Editionoff-road pack for 201O. Wneelbase .. ..... .. 105.9in lelriad liewiffJ:It feels huge l€\"llglh/widt hfhei~t 183.9/75.017 1.3-72.0 in and Hummer-like but has decent lurniog circle .401ft maneuverability thanks toits Tacoma-base<! chassis. Morefun Curb weight. ..... ..4050-4300 lb off-roadthan on. EPA(ityfhighway mpg .. .. 15- 17/19-22 EDITORS' RATING fuel-to nk (Opacityfrange 19.0gal!l8S-m mi 00 PQWERTRAIN 4.o-llterDOHC24-valve V-6, 259 hp, 270 Ib-ft; 6-sp man,5-sp auto ....ithmanumatic shifting SUSPENSION F. .ind, urtequo l-Ieogth cootrol anm, coil~i ogs, anti-roll ba r R. ..... ri l}d a~le, coi l~i og~ anti- roll ba r SAFETY flra~(1 .r / R. vented oscfdisc ASS . Slartdard Stability/tracnon conlrol . standard/Slartda rd Passive restraint> .......dri'l('r andpaS>l'llgel froo~ side, and (urtain airbags; rear(urtain aimagsToyota Highlander Hi'fhs:Lots of options,smooth Bue pri(e: $26.505: V-6. $28,400; V-6 4wd. $29,850: )port, and quiet, AWD gives all-weather Based on the Camry, thi s popular crossover is a segment ca pa bility, reliab le. $30,850; Spon 4wd, $12,300; limited, $33,915: limited 4wd,benchmark with carlike handling and a pillowy ride. Interioracreage is vast, and the seating is fl exible. A foldaway third lows:Numbsteering, quickly SlS.3:!Orow bumps capacity to seven and is j ust one option on a getsexpensive, SUVssuchas this Vehide type: front-engine,fre nt- or4-wheel-do'/\';S-dGor5-7-long list. It's a great choice for fa mil ies on the g o. have replace\! minivans as the new \"mom my-mobile.\" pils\engel wagon whifsJleW: Redesignedfor 2()()8; Intl'rior lUIume, FIR (cu ft). 59-61/53/31 sunroof and backup monitor are newfor201O. Cargov~ume, seatsup/rTlilxi mum(cuft ) ..... ..... 10-42195 Belriad lie wiee):Four-banger Wneelbase .. ..... ....... 109,8in isfrugal,and V-6 isstrong.It's a tall wagon withasoft suspension l €\"llqt h/W1 dt h / h e i ~t 188A/7S.l/611.1 -693 in and ahighsealing position. Turning Circle ............ J8.7 ft ... ...3850-4350 Ib EDITORS' RATING Curb weight. .. .. 17- XJIl3-17 0000 EPA cityfhigliway mM Fuel-ta nk capacity/range . 19.2 galf326-384 mi POWERTRAIN l.7-llter OOHC16-valve inline-4, 187 hp, 186 Ib-ft; 15-litl'r OOHC 24-valve V-6. 270 tip. 243 Ib-ft;5- I)\" 6-sp aUlo SUSPfNSION F. .ind, SIMS. coi l~i og~ anti-roll ba r R• ..... ind, SIMS, coi lSj)'i ng~ ami-roll ba r SAFETY Blak('S,F/R , . . vented osc/diS( ASS. . ..... Slanda rd St.3bility/tractlon control standardfSlartda rd P;r;si';e restraints, .dri'll'r andpas>l'llgel f\OO~ SIde, knee (driverooly),and cu rlain airbagl; middleandrearcu rtainaim.3 g1Toyota Land Cruiser Hi'fhs: Will go anywhere, will lOW Base price: S65,770 almost anything, luxuryinterior, Over mountains, across deserts, throug h your neighboros off-road\"crui secontrol.\" Vehide type: front-engine, 4-wheel-oove; 5-dOOI a-passengercompost heap----the fue l-swilling lUXUry Land Cruiser willgo about anywhere. T he ultratoug h, full y box ed fram e is lows: Approachesthreetons,is .....agooToyota\"s most durable . Seven-person seating and all-wheeldrive are standard for just under 66 large, as is the V-So expensive, requires aplatinum Intl'rior lUIume, fIMiR(cu ft ) .57/50136 fuel card, Cargo\'dume, seatsup/maximum(ru ft) ..... ... .16/82 Whit's JleW: Redesignedfor 2()()8; Wneelbase .. ........... 112.2 in gets someinterior electronics enhancem entsfor20 10. l€\"llglh/widt hfhei~t ,1 94.9177.6/74 ,0 in Belriad liewiee):The few not lurniogcircle 381 ft consigned tomall duly can shimmyoverrocks withthesame Cum werght. ..... .. .5700 Ib ca pa bilit yasthei rancestors just watchtherunning troards. EPA(ityfhighway mpg .. ... .......... 13118 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankcapacitylrange .. ... . 24,6gaI/320 mi 0000 PQWERTRAIN 5.?-lner OOHC 32-valve V-8, 381 hp, 401 Ib-ft; 6--sp <l\Ito with ma numaticsh ifting SUSPENSION F. ind, uIIl'Q wl-length controlarms,torsion bars, anti-roll ba r R rii}da~le, coilSj)'iogs,anti-ro ll ba r SAFETY BrakE'S, FIR, ,ventt'd dW\IlIted diS( ASS .. .... .... Slandard Stability/tractlon wntrol standardfSlartda rd P;r;sive restraints dri'll'r andpassenge r!root,side,knee, andcurtain airbags; middlesideand curtain airbags; rearcurtainaimags2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORIVER.com 127

Toyota RAV4 Hi,hs:Toyota dependability, lols Base pri(e: S22,300- $15,lW; 4wd, $13.700- $16,680; V-6, of space forpeopleand things. No longer Toyota 's little SUV, the last redesign punched punchy withthe V-6, $24,335-$27,210;V-6411d. $25}35-$28.610out the dimensions, added an available third-row seat, andput a big 3.5-liter V-6 on the options list. It's a Honda Pilot Lows:likes its fuel. leisurely with Vehtde type: front-engine,front- 1)1\" 4-....'hoo-dri\'€; 5-door 5-7-challenger now, with tons of space and sports-sedan power. thefour, not very thrilling.Go easy on options, and the price is reasonab le. passengerwagon Wiat's nN: Redesigned for 200{i; changes totrimand packages InteriorI'Olume, F/M/R (eu ft) 55 56/49/B for 2010, CJ rgol'Olume. seatsup/ma ~m um (eu ft). 12-36/73 ae\"ind tbwhtel: Fined with the V-6, it mo~es swiftlyand handles WheellJase .. . 104.7 in proficiently but drinksfuel. The four works hardto keep pace, Length twidth/hl'ight 178.7-18L9/71.5I68.7-69.1in is smooth and not noisy, and supplies bener economy. Tumingdrde .. ..34,8-36,Sft EDITORS' RATING ~Pt.bc~~~~~~·~pg .3400-3700 Ib 19-22/16- 28 00000 Fuel-tankcapacity/range 15.9 g.-lI!301-350 ml POWERTRAIN 2.5-liter DOlI( 16-valve inline-4, 179 hp, 172 1b-ft; 3.5-liter 0011( 24-val'112 V-6.269 hp, 246lb-ft; 4- or5-sp auto SUSPENSION F, .ioo ,strut~ coH spring~ anti -roll bar R•••••• ioo, unl'\1 l1i1l- ll'rlgthcontrola!lll~ cOil spri ng~ anti ·roIl bar SAFETY vented disddisc Brakes, FIR.. standard ASS .. .......... stardard/standard Stability/tractioo control ,driverand passenger front sjde, Passjl'€ rest raints. and eunaln air!Jags; middle an d rearcurta in aimagsToyota Sequoia Hi,hs:Toyota quality, huge-SUV Base pike: SRS, $39,480-$43,330; limited, $49,590-$52,815; capabilities, drives smooth~ T he Tundra-based, eight-passenger ute has up to IO,OCH) given its pickup-truck roots. Platinum, $56,630-$59,855pounds of towing capacity and a model range that extendsfrom basic SR5 to the epicurean Platinum edition. 2010 Lows:Gets pricey with options, Vehide type: front-l'Jlgine, rear- IX rea r/4-wheel-oo'll2; 5-doorbrings iPod connectiv ity, front-seat knee airbags, an im- plasticky interior, hard 10 park.proved base V-8 eng ine, and more. Oh, and it 's sti ll huge. a-passengerwagon Wbt's new: Redesigned for 2008; many changes for2010, the most Interiorvo lume, F/MI R(cu tt) ............63-65153-54145-48 major being a4,6-literV-8 in place of the old 4.7. CJ rgovolume, se.tsuplma ~m um (eu tt). 19/1 20-121 Bf\"ind tbwhtel: Large and W'hl't'ibose. 1ll.0in lumbering, the Sequoiais abig haulereven by Paul Bunyan's Length twidthihl'ight ,205, 1/79,9/74,6 in standards. It'll tow aseriously big l(KId, too, lust like B<ibe. Turn ingdrde. .. J9,Oft EDITORS' RATING Curb weight. ,5700-6100 Ib 0000 EPAcityihighw.ympg 13-1 4118-19 Fuel-tankcdpacitylJilnge , .......... 16.4 gal/343 370 mi POWfRTRAIN -va l'112 V-a. 310 hp, 327Ib -ft; 5}-liter DOH( 32- V -liter 0011( 32 valveV-S, 381 hp, 401 Ib-ft; 6-sp auto with manumatiC )/lifting SUSPENSION F, .ioo, unl'\1 l1i1l- Il'Jl9thcontrol a!lll~ coa spri ng~ anti -rol lbar R. . ........ind, unequal-ll'Jlgth control a!llls, (~ I orair springs, anti-roll bar SAFETY &rakes, FIR. . ... .........vl'Jlted disc/l't'flted diS( ASS standard Stability/tractioo control stardard/standard Passjl'€ restra ints. ,driver and passenger froot, side,knee, an d curtainairbag$; middle and rear (urtain aimagsToyota Venza Hi,hs:Stylish for aToyota, fOUf- Base pri(e: $17,015; 4'Ml, $18.475; v.6, $18,850; V--6 4wd, banger option is economical, Like most Toyota crossovers, the Venza is based on $30,300Carnry underpinnings. It offers the closest modern approxi- Lows:Largerand hea~ i erthanmation to a Camry wagon and is more practical than a four- acomparable station wagon, Vehtde type: front-l'Jlgill€. front- Ct 4-wheel-dri\'€; 5-door 5-door, but some utility is sacrificed for the looks . Optional expensive with options20-inch whee ls are pretty but spo il the comfortable ride. passenger wagon wb t's nrw: Introduced for 2009;128 CAR.loxlORJVER,(om Bluetooth and iPod/USB InteriorI'Olume, FIR (cu ft), 54 55/51 connectivitystandard for2010. CJ rgovolume, >eats up/maxim um (cu ft). .. J4fiO Bf\"ind tbwhtel: The 3.5-liter s i x-(~ i nder is smooth and makes WheellJase .. .109,Jin good POWt'f. TheVenza's interior is attractive although not CJI'l'JnOus. Length twidth/hl'ight 189.0/75.0/63.4 in It drives like aCamry wagon would, so it's not very exciting, Turn ingcircle. ..J9,lft EDITORS' RATING Curb weight .. .38oo-4050 Ib 000 EPA Cityihighway mpg 18-21125-29 (est) Fuel-rankcapacity/range 171 gal/319-371ml (est) POWERTRAIN H-liter DOlI( 16-valve inline-4, 182 hp, 182 1b-ft; 3.5-liter 0011( 24-valve V-6, 268 hp, 248lb-ft; 6-sp auto with manurTlilt iC shifting SUSPENSION F .ioo,strur~ cOil spring~ anti-rol lbar R ,ind, multilink, coD spring~ anti -rol lbar SAFETY Brakes, FIR.. I'l'fl!ed disddi'l ASS.. standard Stability/tractioo control .......... stardard/standard Passjl'€ rest raints. driver and pa'>Sellger /root,side, knee (dril'ff only), and curtain JlrWgs; rear curtain almags 2010 BUYERS GUIOE

\",: ''' 2010Toyota 4Runner Hi,hs: Lowerbase pri{f's, off- Base pri(e: SR5. $28,355; SRS V-6, $30,030; SRS V-6 4wd, road ability andtowing capacity, Redesigned for 2010, Toyota's original SUV is return- likelytobereliable. $31,770;TrailV-fj 4wd, 36,555; limited H, $38,610: Li mitl'dV-fjing to its roots as a pickup-based mudslinger that is alsocomfortable on the street. Th ink four-door FJ Crui ser. The Lows:Full-framed andheavy, 4wd, $40,655V-8 is gone, leaving the choice of a 4.0-liter V-6 or a four- crossovershavemore interiorcy linder, with a more rugged face and lower pr ices. space, four-bangerwill i)e slow Vehide type: !root-engi ne: \",ar-, \",ar/4-, or 4-whed-drive: Wh,t'sJleW: Redesignedfor 2010. 5-door 57-passenger wago n . . 54-5514213 1 lehlId Ilewleel;liketheretro- Int€fior \1lIume, rIM/R (co It) .. ...947189 90 funky FJCruiser,thisreworke<l 4Runner has body-on-frame Cargo v~ume, seatsup/maxi m um (colt) construction withasolidrear axle,which means anold- 'Nneelbase.. ..... .. I09,8in fashioned truckride but lots of act ive - l ifest~e usability. Leogt h/ wl(ft hlhe iljlt ,1 89.9/75.8/70 ,1 in EDITORS' RATING lurningcircie ..... ... .37.4ft 0000 CUrb weight. ..4300-4850 Ib [PA City/highwaympg ........ 17122-23 Fuel-ta nk capacity/rarl9!'. . 24,0gal/400 mi POWERTRAIN 2, 7-I ~er OOHC16-valve inlill€-4, 157 hp, 178 1b-ft:4.Q-1i1€f DOHC 24-valve V-fj, 270 hp,178 Ib-ft: 4- (X' 5-1Il auto SUSPENSION r..... .. indouneqw l-Iength (OIllroi arms, COil>jlI i ng~ anti-roll ba r R. Jigidaxle, (oi lor air>jlIi ng~ ami- mil tla r SAFETY flra~(1 ,f IR, ,l'eIlled diSdl'ellted disc ASS . Slanda rd Stability/tracnoo (ontml . standard/Slanda rd Passive restraint>.. ......dri'/('r andpaS>l'nget froo~ side, and clIItainairl!ags:middleandrear curtain airbagsVolkswagen Tiguan Hi,hs:Slidingsecond-row seat Ba ~ prite: S, $24,OCIO; S[ $27,950; S[ AW[), $29,900; SEL, increa5es versatility of spacious Although the Tig uan was late to the small-SUV party, interior, hi-res nav/info display, S3l,065: SEL AW[), $34,015it\"s a fine piece, with a lovely interior, great build quality, one ofourfavoriteengines.and good driving dynam ics. We al so like the tu rbocharged Vehide type: front-engine, front- or 4-whro -dri'/e; 5-door 5-four-cylinder. What we don', love , however, is VW' s pric- Lows:Having 10 explain theing. which is e xpensive for thi s class of baby ute. name totheneighbors,leila pilssenget wagon SportWagen offers equalspace and morepow-ertrain options. Int('rior volume, F/M/R(cuft) .. .. ........... 51144 whit'slew:Introduced for2009; Cargo v~ume, SEatsup/maximum(co ftl ...... ... 24/56 nomajor changesfor 2010. WneeibaSE 1025 in lelriad Ile wleel: Astable chassis keeps it fiat through Leo gt h/l'.1(fth/ heiljlt 174.3/71.2/66.3 66.4 in comers, andweighty steering keepsyour confidence. lurningcircie .......... .39.4ft EDITORS' RATING CUrbWf'ight. ..3400-3650 Ib 0000 EPA citylhighway mpg . 18-19/24-26 Fuel-ta nk capacity/rarl9!' .. 16.8ga1/302 319mi POWERTRAIN turbocharged and inten:ooled 2,Q-lit('r OOHC16-valveinline-4, 200 hp, 1J7 lb-ft :6-sp ma n,6-sp autowith manumatiC sIlifting SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, SlrutS, COi l~i ng~ anti- mil tla r R• .... ind, multilirt,COil\!X ings,anti- roll tla r SAFnY flra k(1,f IR, vented o;..::/disc ASS . Slartdard Stabdity/traclioo (ontrol . standard/Slanda rd Passil'€ restrain~ , ...dri'l€f andpas:.etlgedroo~ side, and (u rtain airbags; rear side(opt) artdcu rtain airbagsVolkswagen Touareg Hi,hs:Superior structuralrigidity, Base price: $4l,24O; IDIS44.7W spiffy cabindesignand execution, For 2010, VW has dropped one of the best reasons for excellent mileage fromdiesel. Vehide type: from-engine, 4-wheel-oove: 5-door 5-passengl'fbuyi ng a Touareg : the optional 4 .2-1iter, V-8 eng ine. Thestandard V-6 is slugg ish if relatively fuel effi cient, but a Lows:Sluggishwith V-6,limited wagonnew 225-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 diesel-com ing this spring- cargoroom, westill don't knowlook s to be the better powertrain choice. whocame upwiththat name. Imerior volume, FIR (cuft).. . .... .... 53/45 Wh,t'sJleW: Introduced for2004; Cargovolume, seats up/maximum(co ft) ..... .... 31/71 for 2010,V-8engine dropped, new diesel,some trimchanges. WneelbaSE .. ..... .. 112.4 in lehlId Ilewiee):Thoughhefty, Leo gt h/l'.1(fth/ heiljlt ,187.lI7S.9/f}J ,Qin theTouareg'ssolidchassis delivers aniceblend of smoothhighway lurningcircie ..... ... .38,111 ride and readyresponse, plus seriousoff-rwd credentials. CUrb weight. ..5100-5350 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA citylhighway mpg . 14 18/19 25 000 Fuel-ta nk capacity/rarl9!' .. 26.4ga1/370 47S mi POWERTRAIN turbocharged and inlercooled lQ-litl'r OO/\( 24-va ll'e dieselV-6, 221 hp. 407 Ib-ft; l6-Uter 001-{ 24-valve V-6, 280 hp, 265 lb-lI: 6-sp aUlo with manumaticshifting SUSPENSION F•• ind, unequal- length(ootrolarm~ coBor air\!X ing~ anti-roll tla r R• indom u~il inl:, (oi lor air~i ng~ anti-roll tla r SAFnY Blakes, FIR, ,l'eIlted dWl'eIlted disc ASS . Slartda rd Stabnity/tractloo (ontml standord/Slartda rd Passive restraint> .......dw andpaS>l'nget froo~ side, and curtain airtlags; rearcurtain airbags2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORIVERcom 129

N,:100 2010VolvoXC60 Hi,hs: Attractil'f' inside and out, Base pri(e: 3.2, SB.l45; 3.2 AWD, $35.245;T6 AWD, $38,050 solidstructure, highcomfort Volvo joined the growing premiu m-small-utility game quotient, quiet operation, best- Vehide type: froot- engine, front- I)' 4-wheel-driV€; 5-d(l(f 5-with this nifty and attractive five-door. All-wheel drive is in-class sofetyfeatures.standard, performance is brisk with a 281 -hp turbo six, and passenger wagonthere are, of course, plenty of safety features, including an Lows: Not as sporty as some,automatic braking system that operates at lowe r speeds. InteriorI'Olume, FIR (cu It), 51 53/44 46 expen}ive with all options. gulps plenty of fuel. GJ rgol'Olume, >eaB up/mal:imum (eu ft) .. .., 31/67 wbt's new: Introduced for2010; WheellJa >e, , ,1 09,2in thebase 32-lile( was alateadd Lengt h/Widthlh<ight 182,2/74.4f67 ,4in Ifiind titwktll: Not as Quid on its feet as aBMW X3 or an 'umin~ cirde .38 .41t Audi as, but the steering is ClIIbweight ,, .4OSQ-4250 Ib tactile, ride quality is comfy, and EPA Citylhighway mpg 16-18/22-27 the turbo sixhas ~enty of punch. Fuel-tankcapacityIrange 185(j<l1/:!96----333 ml EDITORS' RATING POWERTRA1N 0000 ll-Iner DOH( 24-~al\'e inline -6, 215 or 135 hp, 221 or136 1t.-ft, l\ubochargl'd andintercooll'd 3,O-li ter0011C 24-vall'l.' inline-6,281 hp, 295 Ib-It; 6-sp au!O -Mlh manumatic shifting SUSPENSION F. . ,ioo,strut~ coH<,prings, ant i-rol lbar R• ..ind, mu ltilin k, cOil springs, anti·roI lbar SAfETY .......veml'd disc/vented diS( !\rakes, rIR. . ABS standard Stability/tracuoo cootrol .......... stlooardlslandard Pas~V\' restraints. . ,dri l'l' andpaS\eIlger front side, and (urtain airbags: rear curtain aimagsVolvoXC90 Hi,hs:Aton of standard safety Base pn<e: 3.2. $38550: 3.2 R-Design, $40,350: 3.2 AWD, equipment,outstanding seats, It's beg inning to fee l its age, but the XC90 is a decent powerfuIV-8, surprising agility. $40.550; 3.2 AWD R-Design, S42.35O; V-8AWD,$4ll,'XJ(lluxury soft-roader. The base engine is best avoided becauseit struggles to move the heavy XC90; the V-8 sounds great Lows: Weakling base engine,less Vehid~ type: front- engine. front- Cl4-wheel-driVl'; 5-d(l(f 7-and offers much more performance. We li ke the neat refined than some of its rivals,folding third row and the excellent seats. poor fueleconomy. p.ls>engerwagon Wilt's nrw: Introduced for 2003; InteriorI'O llIITle, FIM/R (cuft).. .. .55/44132 minor trim changes for 2010, and theV-8 R-Oesign dies. Co rgol'Olume, s.e.ts up/ma ~m um (eu ft) . . '1-43185 Bflind tbwhtll: It's quiet Whl't'iIJas.e. 112.6in and comfortable bul offers an anodyne driving experience. Length /Widthlhl'ight 189.3/74.7/70.2 in However,lheV-8 version sounds good,and it rides well, Tuming Cirde .. ...4O,01t EDITORS' RATING Curb wl'ight .. ,465Q-SOOO lb 000 EPA cilylhighw.y mpg 13-1 5/19-22 Fuel-tankcdp.lcity/r.lIIge , ..... ..... 21.19011274- 317 mi POWfRTRAtN 12-liter DOIK 24-v.lve inline-6, m hp, 236 1b--It; 4,4-liter DOHC 3l-Yall'e V-8,3t1hp, 325 lb-It; 6-sp au!O with m.numatiC shifting SUSPENSION F. .ioo,strut~ coa<,prings, ant i-rol lbar R• ,ind, mu ltilin k, co~ springs, anti-rol lbar SAFETY !\rakes, rIR. . .......vented disc/vented disc ABS standard Stability/tracuoo cootrol .......... stlooardlstlndard p.,JjV€ rest raints. ,dri l'el andpa\\ellger fronl,\ide, and curtain airbaqs; middle andrear curtain aimag,HOW TO TEST-DRIVE ACAR • Do a t horoug h walkarou nd, paying • Be sure to drive the vehicle on • Try parking the vehicle, Are there attention to t hings like pJssenger mu ltiple road surfaces at varying large blind spots? Is t here an optional and cargo room and fit and finish, speeds. See if it has enough power pJrking camera or sensor system? to merge with highway traffic and • Take stock of how well the primary find a good place to safely test the • Listen to sound leve lsfor excessive controls are laid out. Ergonomics brake performa nce and feel. dron ing or wind noise. Drive with can make or break a good car, the wi ndows open and closed. • Don't forget to check the cl imate- • As k to take the vehicle home control system and how effectively it • The sa lesperson knows to pounce overnig ht to get comfortable with pumps out hot and cold ai r, when you return from a test drive, it. see if it fits in your garage. and to when the new-car smell is stil l fresh observe head light performance and • Drive your potential candidates in your nose. But don't be swayed interior illu minat ion. back to back on the same day. into returning to his or her desk. Instead, see w hat t he rest of the • Because certain options and • Bring a CD or you r iPod along to dea lership is li ke, including the parts powertrains can greatly alter the check how good the stereo sou nds, and service areas,Check the prices feel of a vehicle. it's important to along with how easy it is to contro l. for basic services. At t his time, you drive the specific mode l and t rim If the ca r has a nav system or other also should review your prospective level you intend to purchase. gadgets. you'l l want to try those, too. vehicle's maintenance schedule.130 CAR.loxlORIVER,(om 2010 BUVERS GUIDE

PICKUP TRUCKS basepri.e EPA fuel t.nk, interior volume III.ning length/width/halllht. curb_lght, dtythwy mpg gallons clrda, inches pounds front/r••r ,nt. leel cubic leel FULL-SIZE 562,370- 569,950 11119 310 64/56 43.0 221.0/79.1174.5 6050 $36,675- $49,815 14120 31.5 64/59 43.0 5600- 5750 (adillat Es<alade EXT $21,845- $42,770 12- 15/19- 22 26.0--34.0 64- 65/60 39.7- 51.2 221.3179.1176.6 %00---5550 Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Silverado 528,460-544,915 \" 26.0--l4.0 64- 65/51- 60 45.3- 55.1 205.6- 249.2179.9/ mO- 7400 73.6--73.9 Chevrolet Silverado HO 521,510- $43,550 13- 14/18- 20 26.0--32.0 63- 64/52- 61 39.3- 45.5 4750--5850 $28,165- $51,595 34.0--35.0 63- 64/0- 69 45.1- 591 224.7- 158.7/80.0--95.9/ 5800--7950 Dodge Ram 1500 \" 76.0--77.1 Dodge Ram 250013S00 Sll,355- 546,495 26.0-36.0 65/51- 67 4\.1- 523 ,4875000- 5-8..5.0, 526,275-)63,785 13- \5/17- 21' 30.5- 38.0 67/48- 68 46.1- 58.5 lO9.0--231.0n9.4/74.4- 7S.7 Ford F·1S0ISVT Raptor 4600-5550 Ford F·2S0/F·3S0/F-.4S0 $21,845- $47,430 \" 26.0-Y\.0 64- 65/60 39.7- 51.2 231.0--259.4178.9--79.1/ 73.3- 783 5350-7400 IiMC Skorra 528,460- 545,330 12- 15/19- 22 64- 65/51- 60 45.3- 55.1 213.1 - 250.3/78.9- 86.3171.5- 78.4 6650 IiMC Sierra HD 562,500' \" 26.0-34.0 64/59 43.3 5000- 5650 m,l1o-S39,920 65/48- 61 45.4-SU 221.0-262.4179.9--95.7/ 4600- 5700 Hummer H2 SUT $24,105- $40,570 NA 32.0 66/51- 65 39.2-49.0 75.9--81.0 Nissan Titan 11- 13117- 18 28.0-37.0 Toyota Tundra 13- 15117- 20 205.6- 249.2179.9/ 26.4 73.6-73.9 MID-SIZE Dodge Dakota 224.7- 258.7/80.0-95.91 Ford bplorer Sport Tra( 76.0-77.1 Honda Ridgetine Hummt rH3T 2015/81.21785- 79.2 Nissan frontier Suzuki Equator 224.6-144.li79.SI74.4- 76.7 Toyota Ta<oma 209.8- 247.6179.9/ COMPACT 75.8-76.2 Chevrolet Colorado m,49S- m,nO 14-15/18- 20 22.0 55- 56/39- 47 44' 2185/71.7- 76.4/68.6-68.7 4300- 4850 Ford Ranger 518,615- 539,335 13- 15119- 21 22.5 58148 210.2173.7171.5 4700- 4950 $29,160- $35,140 22.0 36.8 4550- 4600 IiMCCanyon $31,500--$37,000' 15/20 26.9 57- 60/51 42.6 207.0{77 1.170.3-71.2 4950-5100 518,340- 530,610 13- 14/16- 18 11.1 53 - S4/40- 42 43.6 212.7/74.7n2.1 3700- 4650 *estimated $17,995- $31,375 14- 19119- 21 21.1 43.3- 43.6 3700- 4550 $15,970- $27,875 15- 20119- 21 21.0 57/31- 44 105.5- 219.4/71.8/68.7- 70.1 3300--42002010 BUYERS GUIDE 14- 20/18- 26 57137-44 43.4-43.6 206.6-220.1171.8/68.7- 70.1 55- 56133- 43 36.0-44.0 190.4-221.3/71.2- 74.6/ 65.2- 70.1 $17,765- $28,175 14-18/19- 25 19.6 57- 58/29- 44 39.4-44.3 192.4-207.1/67.6-63.6/ 3400- 4250 $18,160- $26,290 14- 19/18- 24 17.1HM 52/11 37.7-43 .0 64.9--67.9 3050- 3700 $17,765- $30,615 14- 18/19- 25 39.4-44.3 3400--4250 19.6 57- 58129- 44 189.4-203.6169.3-71.3/ 66.2- 67.7 192.4-207.1/67.6--63.6/ 64.9--67.9 CARandORIVER.com 131

Cadillac Escalade EXT Hi'j'hs: Pickup-truck bed with Base pri(e: S61,370; Luxury, $67,560; Premium, $69,950 Midgate. powerfuIV-8, posh The EXT is Cadillac's version of the Chevy Avalanche interior, is fiashierand dri~es Vehide type: front-engine, 4-lI1leel-drive; 5-door 5-p.1SSengtfpickup, which means it has the fold-down Midgate that can bener than its predecessor.extend the cargo bed into the passenger compartment. The \"\",, ... 64/56Caddy tows less than the Chevy and doesn't have as much Lows:Heavy, hard tomaneuver, IntenorI'Ol ume, FIR (cu It), ,63.0/5O,0/15 ,Oinpassenger space as an Escalade SUV. We don't get it. horrendous gas mileage, a Ca rgo OO;! lengthlwidth/dl'pth Cadillacpickup truck? WhffllJa >e .. ..130,Oin Length /Widthlh<ight ,m.0/79.1/74,Sin Whit'S new: Redesigned for 2006; lum in~ cirde 2010 changes include cylinder A301t deactivation and standard side ClIIbweight .. .......6050 Ib airbags in from. EPA Citylhighway mpg Fuel-tankcapocity/range ... 12/19 ifmd lie wh.ed: Quiet and 31.0gal/372ml composed al speed but fee lslarge and heavy around town. POWERTRA1N 6.2-liter pusllrGd 16-valve V-8, 403 hp, 41 7 Ib-It; 6-sp auto with EDITORS' RATING manumatk shilting o SUSPENSION F .ind,unl'qIJaI-length controlarm~ cod spring~ anti-rol lbar R Jigid axle. coft spring~ anti -r~ 1 bar SAfETY vented diS<'/disc !\rak6, r/R. . ABS standard Stability/tracuoo c()rm~ .......... stardard/standard Pa\~V\' JeStraintl. . .. ,driverand iJ<l11eflger fro n~ ~de, and (urtain aiJbags: rearcurta in aimaglChevrolet Avalanche Hi,hs: Adaptable to multi~e Base prire: LS, $36,675: lS4wd, $39,725: LT, $39,780; IT 4wd, tasb, respectable towing. quiet A blend of full- size pick up and SUV, the Avalanche operation, attractive interior $42,830; LIZ, $46,765; LIZ4wd, $49,815delivers exceptional versatility. Unique to GM , the treatment, lots of features.innovative Midgate feature provides a pass-through Vehide type: lTont-engirle, rrar- IX rrar/4-wheel-mve; 5-doorbetween the rear cabin and the short cargo box, increasing Lows:Alittlesnug inbad, tepidcapacity. It 's a civ ili zed ride that's not afraid of hard work. acceleration, size makes for 5- 6-plllenger truck marginal maneuverability. InteriorI'Olume,FIR {cuIt). ... 64/59 Will'snew: Redesigned for 2007; USB audioinputsadded and the Ca rgo OO;! length/width/depth ........ .63.3-98,2/50,0/25 ,0in 6.0-literV-8dropped for 2010, WhffllJase . 130.0in Bf.ind tbwkttl: Smooth ride quality, decent steering Length /Widthlhl'ight ,221.3/79,1/76,6in and brake-pedal feel, but its responses are ponderous. TumingCirde. .. AlO ft EDITORS' RATING Curb wl'ight . ,5600-5750 Ib 000 EPA citylhighway mpg ... 14/20 Fuel-tankcdpocity/Jilnge , 315gat /44 1mi POWfRTRAtN 5.3-liter pushrGd 16-valve V-8, 310 hp, 335 Ib-It: 6-sp auto with manumatic shifting SUSPENSION F, .ind, u nl'q IJaI- l en~th controlarm~ coa spring~ anti -rol lbar R• ligid axl e, co~ springs, anti -rol lbar SAFETY !\rakes, r/R. . .......vented disc/vented disc ABS st.3ndard Stilbility/tracuoo cootr~ .......... stardard/standard PasJjV€ rest ra ints. driver and possenger front and curtain airbags, rear curta inairoagsChevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon Hi,hs: Affordablepricing, snappy Base prlte: C~orado. $17,765-$28,175; Canyon, $17,765- st~ i ng,legitimate off-road These identical corporate cousins were also-rans tn credentials, V-8 engine option. $30,615a comparison test, but they're capable and competent,offering a wide variety of body styles, load rdtings, and Lows:Perhaps the cheapest Vehide type: from-engine; rear- IX rear/4-wheel-drrve; 2-,2+2,powertrain choices. A 5.3-liter V-8 engine option lends interior around, flimsy front seats,urgency, and there's a new high-mi leage edition for 2010. cramped rear seat in extended- IX 4-door 2-6-passenger truck cab models, thrashy base engine. IntenorI'Olume,FIR (cu It), 57 58/29 44 Wiat'sJlew: Introduced for 2004; XFEmodel raises mileage ratings, Ca rgo OO;! Imgthlwidth/depth 61.1-72.8/572/18.6in V-8getsvariable valve timing. 'MleeIbilse .. ,l11.3-126,Oin If.ind tb Wh.ft~ Chassis flex and numb steering limit handling Length /Widthlhl'ight 19},4- 207.1/67,6- 68,6/64,9- 67,9in responses. Standa rdfour -cylinder engine kills 0-10-60 time and fun. lurn ingcirde 39.4-44JIt EDITORS' RATING Curb weight . .3400-4250 Ib 00000 EPAcilylhi~ hway mpg 14 18/19 25 Fuel-tankcawilyIrange 19.6/274-353 ml POWERTRAIN 2.9-liter DOlI( 16-valve inline-4, 185 hp, 190 Ib-ft; 3.7-liter 0011( 2O-val l'€ inhnr-5, 242 hp, 241Ib-It; 5.3-literP'Jshrod 16-valve V-8, 300 hp,320 Ib-ft:5-sp ma n, 4-sp auto SUSPENSION F .ind; uoo:Jual-lmgth control atllls; rwd COIlsprings, 4wd:Torsion bars, ant i-rol lbill ............... .rigid aile, leaf splings SAFETY !\rakesJ/R.. .......... ,\'€Ilteddisc/lium ABS.. standard Stabilily/tractioo cootrol .......... stardardlstandard Pa\~V\' II'straints. ......ooverand passenger lTo nt an d cumin airbags, rear curtain aimags132 CAR.loxlDRJVER.(om ;WI() BUYERS GUIOE

Chevrolet SilveradolGMC Sierra Hi,hs: Best-in-dass range of BaSI! prlel!: Silverado 1500, S2 1 ,845 - S4V70~~a 1500, engines, respecta bleinteriors, $21,845- $43,270; SierraDffiali, $44,280-$47,430 OM's full- size pickup trucks together outsell the Ford huge rangeof modelsandF-seri es, and they continue to be a class act in thi s high ly features, solid lOwing, Vehide type: trom' e!1,lint: rear , rearl4, IX 4·wheti driVe:competitive arena. Although they've been upstaged bynewer trucks from Dodge and Ford, they still offer an Lows:Four-speM auto, chassis 2·, 2+2·, or 4·(\00( 2---6·passenger IroO:.outstanding engine choice and features galore. rigidity trails newer trucks'. tllleriom~ume, FIR (cuhi. 64-651f:£1 Wh,t'sJlew: Redesigned for 2007; (argo i)ed lenqthl\"';dthldepth. f:f) o3- 97.7ISO.6121.0 i~ cam phasingandE85capability for gas V-8s,standardcurtainand 'Mu.'tlba>e . .. 119,1)- 157.5 i~ side airbags on all models, .205.6-249,2179,91716- 719i~ Le!1,lthlwidthlhl'il,ilr Belriad li ewieel: Not as agile as .39,l-5U ft the Dodge Ram but competent Tum irlCJ eirde . andsmooth on allsurfaces, with Cu rb\\tight ..... 4®-5550 lb good steering and brake feel. 12-15/1 9-22 EPA eit)'lhil,ilwaympg EDITORS' RATING Fuel ta ~keapa(lt)'lra~ge .. .26,1)-34.09<lt1312-476mi 0000 POWERTRAtN 4J ·hter pushrod 1 2·~alve V·6, 195 hp, 2W Ib·lt; 4,8-liter pushroo 1 6 ' ~alve V-g, 302 hp, 305 Ib h: 503 liter pushroo 16·v. I'II.' V·g, 315 hp, 335 1b·lt; 6,2-liter pushroo 16·valve V·8, 403 hp, 417Ib·lt; 4·sp auto. 6'\1> auto with manumatlC shiftwg SUSPENStON F. illd,uneq ual·length((II1troi arms,cOil springs, a~t i· rolt Nt R rioJid axle, leafspri~gs SAFETY Bra~es.F/R , .. .. ... ... ,vented diIC!disc ortum ASS. Slanda rd Stability/traction control . . . optior\:l t/optional P.r;'ii\'e restraints, ..... ..driver andpassenger front and curtlinatrWgs, rearcu rtain aimago;Chevrolet Silverado HDI Hi,hs:Excellent rangeofengine Base pri,,: Sil~tado 2500, $28,4W-S44,400; 3500, 528,680-GMC Sierra HD options,luxury interioroptions with Bose stereo, huge payload 544,91S/Sierra 2500, $28,460-$44,900; 3500,$28,680-$45,330 OM 's heavy haulers resemble their half-ton counterparts andtowing capabilities,but have stu rdier underpinnings and a bigger work ethic. Vehidl! type: tro nt-l\"Il9lne:rear-or rearl4-whetl-otive;2-, 2+2·,Gross combined weight ratings range up to 18,500 pounds Lows:Little visualdistinctionon gas V-S models, and lowing capabilities lOp out at 13,000 from half-ton models,big-job or 4-dOOY 2---6'p<lseoget truck .... 64---65/51--flOpounds. Engine and body-style c hoices are numerous, appetite includes appetite for fuel. Interi(H\" \Illume,FIR (cu h) , whifsJleW: Introducedfor2007; CarlJQ i)ed Il'tlgth/widthfileprh. 781-97.6150.6/210 in changes for 2010 limited to new colors andUSB inputs. WhecllJase . 1330-167.0in Belriad li n i !el:Though they leogth lwidth lheight .. . 224.7-258.7/80,1)-95.9n6.o-77.1 in dri ve big. GM'sHD trucks are surprisingly smoothand quiet Turningeirde 45.3-55 ,1ft and makechild's playoflowing. Curb weight 5350-7400 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA cityfhighwaympg . NA 0000 Fuel-tank capadt)'/range 26.0 34.0ga11NA POWERTRAIN HI- liter pushrod 16-valve V·a. 322 or 3W hp, 330 Ib-fl; turbo- charged and intl'fcoolt'd 6.6-liler p!Jstvod 32,val 'lt' oiesl'i V·g, 365 hp,660 Ib-h; 6-sp Juto SUSPENSION F. . ind, unequal-length controlanm, tOl)ioo bars,anti-roll bJ r R rigcd .3x1e, leafsprings SAFnY flra kes,fIR, ,ventro dWvenled disc ASS. Slanda rd Stabdity/traGroo coolrol.... ..... not ilYailable/not available PasSive restraints , .....driver andpaSSEnger front aimago;Dodge Dakota Hi,hs:Spry workhorse,greatV-8 BaSI! pri{l!: ool'ndedcab, $23,495 $24,69O; croo cab, $26,045 exhaust note, towingcapacity. The Dakota is one of the more aggressive compact $30,920; etletlded ca b 4wd, $28,080-$28,940; crew cab 4wd,pickups, with un ique looks and a tow rating of up to 7250 Lows:High curb weight saps thepounds. Extended-cab and four-door crew-cab body styles V-S'spower, poor fueleconomy, $28,995-$33,920are available, as is a 4.7-liter V-So Ride and handling are lotsof hardplasticinside.improved for 2010 with new shocks and springs. Vehide type: from- l'n9ine, rea r· C( rea r/4-wheel-drive; 2+2 or Wh, t'suw: Redesigned for 2005; revisedshock> and springsand 4-door 4 6- passenger truck three exteriorcolo15 are new for the 2010 model year. Iml\"fiO! 'IOIume, FIR (cu ft) .. ...... 55-56139-47 Belriad li ewieel:The Dakota (argobed length/widt h/depth .. 64.9- 78.8159.6/17 ,6 in was impressivethroughour lane-change test,but itsbraking Wneelb.J\"it' . 1313 in performance was n01.1t dri~es, not su rprjsing~, like atruck, Ll'ngthlWldthlhei(jllt ........ 218.5171.7 76.4168.6- 58.7 in EDITORS' RATING Turning Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 ,OIt 00000 (u mweight. .... ......431Xl-4S50 Ib EPA cityfhigliway ntM 14-15/1 8-10 fuel-tl nk capacitylr.31l1JC n Ogoll308-330 mi POWERTRAIN 17-liter SOIl( 12-valve V-6, 210 hp. m Ib·ft; V- li te rSOil 16- vall'e V-ll, 302hp,319lb-ft;6-sp man, 4- or5·sp auto SUSPEN SION F••••••• ind, urtequ.J I-leogth cC(lIroi a!lllS,coil~i og~ anti· roll oo r R• .rigidaxJ e, leaf springs SAFHY flra kes,fIR, ,YeIlted di:.c/itum ASS. .rearstandard,4-wheeloptional Sr.3 bnity/rractlon wnt rol not available/not avail.lble Passive restraifllS. .... dri'll.'( and ]l<lS1ffigt'f front and curtlin (opt) aimags,rNrcurtain (o pt) aimago;2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVER.com 133

Comparison T~st ... WinnerDodge Ram 1500 Hi'Jhs: Nicecabin, in-bed storage Base price: regular Glb, $21,51(H26,605: regular Gl b 4WO, boxes, DowerfuIV-8, ride-:; well $15,965-)30)55; Quad !:db. $15565-$37.780; O\Jad !:db 4WO, Although you might thin k that its coil-sprung rear ax le $29,975-$41,395; (Jf'W cab, $29,410-$39,935; CrlW cab 4WO,imparts commendable ride and hand ling at the expense Lows: Fuel economy up to20of burliness, the Ram maintains great cargo and towing percent better thanprevious $33.400-$43,550abilit ies. Three engine, cab, and bed cho ices are available, truck's but stillnotgreat Vehide type: lTont-engill€; rear-, rear/4-...meel, C( 4-wheel-and the Ram's styli ng remai ns brash and unmistakable. (five:2- C( 4-door 2- 6-passenger tlUd; Wiat's nN: RedesignedfOf 2009; Interior I'OllJIIl e, FfA (eu It) 63--{i4/52--{;1 2010 Rams see more efficient engine tuning and further interior cargo bed length/width/depth .... 67.4-983166.4/20.0-20.2 in refinements. The max tow rating grows to10,450 pounds, too. Wheelb.Jse ..... .. . 120.5-140.5 in Length/Widthlhf>ight .209,0-231.0179.4174,4-75 .7 in Bekind litwhtel: Asurprising~ Tuming mle .... .. 39J 45,5It nice-riding and controllable CUrb weight ....... workhorse. The gutsy HemiV-8 EPAdtyfhighwaympg .4750-5850 1b soundsfantast ic. 13 14/18 20 EDITORS' RATING Fuel-tankcapacity/range 26.0--31.0(j<l1/H8- 448 ml 00000 POWERTRAIN 17-liter SOHC ll-~al veV--6, 21 5hp. 135 Ib-It; U -I lter SOHC16- val~e V-8, 310 hp. 330 Ib-It; 5.7-li terpushrGd 16-~a l \l(' V-8, 390 hp. 407Ib-It;4- or5-sp auto With manumaticshiltlng SUSPENSION F, .ioo, uneq lJal- length co ntrolarm~ cod spring~ anti -roHbar R ........... ngid axle,co~ spri ll9~ anti-roll b.Jr SAFETY Brakes, FIR .. vented disc/disc AB$, . >1andard Slabilit y/tractiOil cOiltroi ...... .... staooardlstandard .oover and passenger front and Passive JeSJ:ra ints. curta in ai!bags,rearcurta in aimagsDodge Ram 2500/3500 HD Hi,hs: Improved interior, new Base price: 2500, $28,165-$44,100; 3500, $35.630-$51,595; crew-cab configuration, powerful Redes igned to match the latest Ram 1500, heavy-duty engines, immensely capable. PowerW.J90 n, $45,780Rams now have more luxurious interiors, along with theability to carry up 10 511 0 pounds and tow up to 18,500. A Lows: Workhorse abilities don't Vehid~ type: froot- ertl ine, rear- or re.3r/4-...meel-dJive; 2- or 4-383-hp Hemi V-8 complements the burly Cumm ins diesel, always equal e~eryday livability,and the Power Wagon returns for off- road enthusiasts. 0001 2----6- passenger trL( Wbt's new: Redesigned for 2010. InteriorI'OllJIIle, FIR (cuIt), ,63- 64/0-69 aekind Ib whtd: 201 0heavy- duty Rams incorporate many of (o rga bed,length/widthJdepth 674-96J/664/l{) 0-lQ 2in thelatest Ram lSOO's re~is i ons, but theHDs have astronger, Wheel base.. ,1 40.0-169,4in leaf-sprung rear axle ~ersus the half-ton's COil-Wrung rear. A Lffigth /wldthihf>ight . 231.0-2S9A178,9-79,1!73.H8Jin turbo-diesel and aHemiV-Sare theonly engines offere<!, 'umin~ cirde 45.t-49.2It EDITORS' RATING Curb weight. ...... ,S800-7950 Ib 00000 [PA Cityihighwaympg .........NA Fuel-tankcapacity/range 34.0-35.0gallNA POWERTRA1N 5.7-liter pushrod 1 6-~al\'!' V·8,383 hp. 400 Ib-It; tu rbocharl\" ' M intercooled6.7-lrter piJshrod 24-vatlle inline-6 diM, 350 p, 650 Ib-ft;6-sp man, 5- or 6-sp a\ltowith manumatiC shifting SUSPENSION F .rwd:ind, uneq ual-length rontrol arms;4wd:Ji~ id axle; cod sprill9s. anti-roll bar R• •••••••••••••••• .rigd axle, leafsp rings SAFETY Brakes, r/R.. vented diSddisc ASS st.3ndard Stability/traction cormol .... not a~ai labl e/not ava ilable p.,JjV€ rest raints. .00ver and passenger ITomand curtain ai!bags, rearcurtain aimagsFord Explorer Sport Trac Hi,hs: Extens i ~e list ofstandard Base price: XLI $28,625; XL! 4WO, $31,150; Umlled, SB,480; safetyfeatures, quiet operation, The Sport Trac is an Explorer SUV that substitutes an numerous clever storage fealures, lim~ed V-S, $34)90; limited 4WO. $36.005; limited V-8 4WO.abbreviated pickUp bed for the normal cargo area. The bed lockable cargo-bedco~er,is just over fou r feet long, wh ich limits utilit y, but it does $37,315; Umited V-SAWD. $39,335have a watertight, lockable tonneau . All-w heel drive is Lows: Long stopping distances,avail able, and the V-8 yields strong low ing credentials. chassis flex, lepidJ)€rform ance Vehidt type: front-engine; reor-, rear/4-, C( 4-wheel-dJiV€; 4- with V-6, tends to be thirsty,134 CAR.loxlDRJVER,(om OOC( 5-passenger truck wbt's ntw: Redesigned for 2007; new voice-activate\! nav option, InteriorI'OllJIIle,FIR (cuIt).. ... 58/48 trailer-sway control standard, cargo bed length/Width/depth ,49,6/6t ,4/2t ,2in aekind Ibwhtd: Deliberate responses and modest V-f; power Wheelb.Jse . 130.5 in lim tt fun - Io-d ri~e factor tonear zero.Optional V-Snxommended. Lengt htwidthfhei ght ,210,2 /73.7/7l ,5in EDITORS' RATING TumingCirde. . .. 36,81t 00000 ~p\"bc~t~~~·~pg ,4700-4950 Ib t3-15/ 19- 21 Fuel-tan kcapacity/range lL5(j<l1/293-338 ml POWERTRAIN 4.G-liter SOIl( 12-~al veV-6, 210 hp. 254 Ib-It; 4.6-liter SOIl( 24- val~eV-B, 291 hp,315 Ib-ft;5- or 6-spauto SUSPENSION F, .ioo,uneq lJal-length co ntrolarm~ coD spri ngs. anti-rol lbar R .ioo,uneq ual- lengthcontrolamls. co~ sprill9s. anti·roIl bar SAFETY Brakes. FIR.. vented diSc/disc ABS standard Stability/tractioo c()lltrol stl ooard/stlnriard Pa\~V€ reltra ints . . ,driver andpassengerfroot side, and (urtainaimags: rearcurta in aimags 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

\",:''' Z010Ford F-1 SO/SVT Raptor Hi,hs: Long list of models BaSI! pri(t!'; XL S22JSS- SH,850; STX. SlSJeo- S31,125; XlT, and features. classy interior, Extensively reworked for 2009, Ford's ever-popular outstanding chassis, Raplor eats 5S2369S,9S8Q5:-SFX345,,7$7J56;,1)F6X52-5,38S,7321,58:5m5- SR53a4pt,5o1r,5$;38L,9a9ri5aL; Kin5g34R,a18~c0h-,pickup is unchanged for 2010, save for the addition of the off-road obstacles forlunch. 541,175- 544,620; Platinum, $43,05O-S4M95F-JSO SVT Raptor. Tuned for high-speed off-road use, the Vehide type : from-engine: re3r- or rea rI4-w ~ -drive; 2-,Raptor features long-travel suspension . In the middle of Lows:Heavierthan some of its20 10, a 41 l -hp 6.2-1iter will be optional on the RaptaL competitors, can be thirsty, could 2+2 ,or 4-dOOf 3-6·p.lI\erlgtrtrud use more mU5(le. mterionolume,FIR (w Itl. .. 65151-67 whit'sleW: Redesigned for 2009; SVT Raptor added for 2010. Cargo bed lffi9\hm dthldepth. 67 ()-97 A/50.0/22Ain lelriad li ewi ffJ: Withone Whl'tlba\e . .. 12S ,8-163.2i~ of the toughest frames in the business, the F-1SO is smooth l.ength/width/he;rjl1 . 213.1- 250.3178,9-86.3171 .5- 78.4 i~ and quiet on-roador off Modest 41.7-51.3 ft powerdilutes driving experience. Tum ing elrde EDITORS' RATING Curb weight .. .. . 47$()-58)() lb 00000 EPA City/hl~waym pg 13-1511 7- 21(e;t) Fuel-tank c\"p.ldty/ra~ge . 26.{)-}6.0gaI133&-540 mi(e;t) PO WfR TRA IN 4.6-liter)(JlC16-valveV-8, 248 hp, 194 1b-It; 4.6-liter)()HC24-va~ V-8, 192 hp, 320 Ib--It; 54--1rterSOHC 24-valvt V-8, 310 hp, 365Ib-It: 6,2--literS!Ji( 16-valve v-a.411hp. 434Ib-It:4- or 6-<.p auTO SUSPENSION F. ind,unequal-length control arml,coil5prings,anti-roll ba r R . ... ril,lidaxle, leafsprings SAFETY flra~(1.rIR , , vent~ dWvented disc ASS. lIandard Stability/tracnon control . Itaodard/llandard Passive restraint> .......dri'lf\"l and paS>I'Ilgel frOOLside, and curtain airbags: r/'ilr curtain aimago;Ford F-2S0/F-3S0/F-4S0 Hi'fhs:Rugged underpinnings; Bue prite: F-250, $26,275-$58,445; F-35O, $26,995- $59,095: Slrong powertrains, including These are Ford's big-job trucks, with lots of choices muscular turbo-dieseIV-8; solid F-450, 545, 11O-S63.785for heavy-duty hauling and/or towing. The foundation s are worKethic and fit and finish. Vehide type:from-engi ne, rear- otrear/4-whel'i-dri'/e; 2-,1+2,massive, and ride quality is surprisingly supple. Interiortreatments range from spartan to luxurious, but these big Lows:Big, thirsty, and ponderous; or 4-door2-6-pollffi9e1 truckboys aren't an appropriate choice for everyday casual use. not designed as grocery runners. Imelior 'iOIu me, FIR(co ft).. ..... 67148- 68 WhIt'SUW: Redesigned for 2008; (.]rgobed,length/width/depth .81.8-9Il.O/5O.9/20.0-1O.1in factory spray-on bed liner and newCabela's trimoptions, WheelbaSl'.. . .... t37.{)-172,4 in .elriad li ewi eeJ: Withcurb Lffigthlv.idthlhei!jtt .... 227.0-262.4/79.9-95.7175.9-81.0 in weightsstarting north of three tom, progress is deliberate.But lu rningcirde 46.1- 58.51t ride quality issmooth, and the diesel tows spectacularly. Cu mweight. . . .. . .. ....5300-8600 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPA(ityihighwaympg . .. ............ ..NA 00000 fuel-tankc.3par:iry/ra nge . 305 -38 .0 ga l/NA POWERTRAIN 5.4-literSOIl 24-~al'/e V-8, 300 hp, 365 Ib-It; tv.in-turbochilrged and irltelcooled 6A-liter pulhrod 32-va1ve dieICl V-8. 325or350 hp, 600 or650 Ib-ft; 6,S-ll ter SOHCJO-~al l'E V-tO, 362 hp. 457Ib-ft; 6-sp man, 5-sp auto SUSPEN SION r.. rwd:ind, uneqoJJI-length(ootrd .rm\" cOil)ptin~, anti·roll bar;4wd: rigid axle,leaf IIXings,anri- roll ba r rigid axle, leaf S]Xings. anti-ro ll ba r SAFETY BrakE'l, fiR vent~ disc/lrnted disc ABS.. .. .. lIandard Stab~iTyftraction control . nOl cl'Iailabiefopliooal Passil'€ resTraint> , ....driver and POSlengtf front aimJgsFord Ranger Hi'fhs: Attractive priCing versus Base prite: R.JngelX ~ $18,160 $19,855;XLT. $19.300- mOlo: the competition, good-looking The smallest Ford pickup continues to hold its share of trimpackages,low cost of Spo rt, $22,645-$26,290the mid-size-pickup market, thanks to bargain pricing and ownership, dlXent four-cylinderdecent fu el economy. Power and load-carrying capabilities fuel economy. Vehide type: front-engine, rear- or rearf4-lITlffl-drive; 2- orare modest, but it is affordable and lough. The four-bangeris thrifty, but we recommend the V-6. Lows:Underpowered, not much 1+2-00013 5-pill>I'Ilgel truck passenger space, no crew-cab option, date<! architecture. Imerior 'iOIume, FIR(co ft).. ...... ... 52/1 1 What'snw: Re<!esigned for 1001; Ca!gobed lengthfwidth/depth .. 72}-84.614O.5116.5 in the Ranger's cousin,lhe Mazda B-series is dead for 2010. WheelbaSl' .. .l1t.5-125 ,9 in lelriad lini!!):Arubbery Ll'flljlhiWldth/hei!jtt . 1894-lQ3.6I69J - 71J/66.l-671 in chassis and tepid engines make it strictly autility appliance. Tu rningcirde ... 37.7 H Olt Cu mweight. ..... .305{)-3700 lb EPA(ityihighwaympg . .. ... 14-19118-24 fuel-tankc.3par:iry/ra nge . 17.0- 2O.0 gal /17 3-380 mi PQWERTRAIN B-liter 0011( 16-valve inli ne-4, 143hp, 154 Ib-ft: 4.0-liter SOIIC 12-valve V-6,107 hp. 238Ib-ft: 5-sp man, 5-<.p auto SUSPENSION F. ind:UfIeQua l-Il'flljlh comrol arms:rwd:cOilsprings, 4wd:troJanba rl:anti- roll ba r R• . rigid a~le, leaf spri ngs. anti- ro ll ba r(4wdonly) SAFETY EDITORS' RATING Brakes, fiR disclrhim 00000 ASS. lIartdard StabilityftractiOO control . .standardfllaoda rd Passive !t'Straints. . drivf\"l and palS/\"fIger f100t andSide airbags2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORI VERcom 135

Honda Ridgeline Hi,hs: Smooth operator on Base pri(e: RI, S29,l60; RTS,$32,265; RTL, $35,140 allsurfaces,lWmy interior, Vehide type: front-engine, 4-lI1leel-drive; 4-door 5-p.1SSengtf Based on the Pilot crossover, the Ridgeline expands the clever storage oox in cargo bed,mid-size-pickup playbook with unibody construction and outstanding safetycredentials. \"\",,a nifty waterproof, lockable trunk in its shorty cargo bed. IntenorI'Olume, FIR (cuIt), 57- 60/51Tow ing is modest by class standards, but the Ridgeline's Lows: Styling stillpolarizes itsversatility and rugged construction are tough to top. intended audience. pricey in Cargo OO;! lengthlwidth/dl'pth ........ 60,0/49.5/16,0 11,5in asegment awash withcheap offerings. WhffllJa >e .. .. m.Oin Wiat'sntw: Introduced for 2006; Length/Widthlh<i ght ....... 207,0177.8170.1-71.2in unchanged for 2010. 'um in~ cirde .416 1t Btkind lit whttl: Exemplary ride and handling by mid-size-pickup ClIIbweight .. .4550-4600 Ib standa rds, surprising~ capable when the pavement ends. EPA Citylhighway mpg ... 15/20 Fuel-tankcapocity/range ll.O(}lI/330 ml EDITORS' RATING POWERTRAIN 00000 l5-1iter SOIl( 24-valve V-6. 250 hp, 247 lb-It; 5-sp auto SUSPENSION ,ind,stru!~ co~ springs, clnti-roIl bar f. ind, multilink, cod springs, anti-roll bar R SAfETY vented diS<'/disc !\rak6, rIR. . ABS standard Stability/tracuoo coonol ..... ..... stlndard/standard PaI~V\' restraintl. . ,dri ver andpolseoger froot lide, and (urtainairbags: rearcurtain aimaglHummer H2 SUT Hi,hs: Able to haul small Base prite: $62,500 (est) quantities of gravel and sod to the T he SUT is the beefcake 1-1 2 with a back porch, in this ,\"\"Vehid~ type: front-engine, 4-l'Aleel-dri~; 5-door 5-posseogl'lcase a short, 34.7-inch cargo box that ex pands to 72.8 fu rthest reaches of the Outback. InteriorI'OllIIIle,FIR (cuIt) , ... 64/59inches by opening the Midgate hatch at the rear of the caband f1 ipping the rear seatbacks fl at. Like the H2 SUV, it's a Lows: Bed is too small fora Cargo OO;! length/width/depth .. H.7/47J/23.6;nbi lly goat off-road, a fue l-guzzling leviathan on. practical pickup, cramped cabin, Wh~IJa>e .. .121,8;n sucks fue l, amighty answer to a question nobrxly dared ask. Length /Width/hl'ight 203.5/81 .1f78.5-79.2 in Will'snew: Introduced for 2005; Tuming cirde. ...43.3 It 2009 saw ahiatusas GM slOpped production. It is set to resume in ClIIbweight .. . ....6650 Ib 2010 under newownership, EPAcilylhighwcly mpg ......NA Btkind titwhtd: langUid fuel-tclokGlpocily/range , .32,0gclliNA handling. but its 393-hpV-8at least makes it quick for its size, POWERTRAIN EDITORS' RATING 6.1-liter pulhrod 16-valve V-8, 393 hp, 415Ib-It; 6-sp auto wuh 00000 IlldfWJllldti( shifting SUSPENSION F, ind, unequol-Iengthcootrol arms, t~oo bars, anti-rol l bar R ,rtgid axle,coil or air springs, anti-roll bar SAFETY .......vented disc/I'etlted disc !\rakes, rIR. . ABS st\"ndard Stilbility/tracuoo coonol ..... ..... stlndard/stlndard PclSJjV€ restraints. driver clod possenger front clnd Clll1ain airbags, reclrcurtain clirbagsHummerH3T Hi,hs: Abigger pickup box than Base prite: S31,500 (est);Alpha,S37,!XXl (5t) on the H2 SUT, optionalV-8 Vehide type: front-engine. 4-l'Aleet-drive; 4-door 5-possengtf The second pickup from Hummer, the smaHer H3T isfar more prdctical than the gargantuan 1-1 2 SUT. The bed is makes it less slow. \"\",, 53-54/40-41longer than the 1-12 SUT's, but it's still significantly shorter Interior1'0 1 1IIIl~, FIR (eu It). ,59.3/44,1/19,4inthan those of most other trucks on the market. The H3T Lows: Not fuel efficient with Cargo OO;!,length/widthidepthexcels in the boon ies but rides roug hly on the blacktop. eitherengine, V-8hamstrung by Whl'f'iIJa>e.. . B4J in archaicfour-speerl auto. extra Length/Widthlh<i ght ,111.7174}/72.1 in length adds over 200 pounds, 'um in~cirde .43.6 1t wbt's new: Introduced for 2009; C[PuArbCwityelifqthigth~ay'mpg .495()-5100 lb 13-14116-18 V-8gains variable valve timing and E85flex-fuel capability. Fuel-tankc<lpacity/range ,............... 26.9g.a1/350-377 mi Btkind titwhtel: Extra il1{hes POWERTRAIN in the wheelbase calm the ride 17-litl'l DOH( 2O-vcllve inline-5, 239 hp. 14t lb-ft;5J-liter plllhrod somewhat at speed, but it's sti(] 16-vallll.' V-8, 300 hp, 320 Ib-It; 5-W man, 4-IP auto out of place on pavement. SUSPENSION EDITORS' RATING F ind, unequol-IengthcootrQl arms, t~oo bars, anti-rol l bar 00 R ri gid axl ~, leaf springs, anti-roll bar SAFETY !\rakes, FIR.. vented diSddisc ABS st\"ndard Stability/trclCtioo control stlooard/standard PaI~V\' restraints. driver and p.llsengl'l front and ClIItlin airbags,rear curtain aimagl136 CAR.loxlDRtVER.(om 2010 BUYERS GUIDE

Nissan Frontier Hi,hs: Asolid. traditional pickup BaSt prk.: King Gl b XL $18,340: 51:. 520.440-S23,94O: LE, inasmart size; excellentV-6; $2S,llO-Si8,420; f'RO-4X, $2S,81o-m,%()!u!'W cab SE, One of our favorite mid-size picku ps, the Frontier is a refined; good handling.solid body-an-frame truck that offers a powerful V-6, has m®-S26.59); f'RO-4X, S27.160-529,860; LE. S27,420-handsome styli ng, and is actually fun to drive. Base four- Lows:Four-door isshort on bedcylinder models trade power for fue l economy. It's also sold $30,620as the Suzuk i Equator, which offers a lo nger warranty. size and interior room, optional Vehld, Iype: front-engirl€, rea r- or rear!4-whoo-drive; 2+2- or roof rack whistles aoove 40 mph. 4-door4-S-p.lssenger trlld:: fou r-c~ i nder isshon on power. In teriOr 'IOi um~, F/R (cu ft). . . .57/3 1-44 whit'sleW: Redesigned for 2005; unchanged for 2010. Cargo bed len9th/widl h/depl h.. ..S9.H3.3/44,4/18.0 in lelriad liewiffJ:Reactive Whre base 125.9-139.8in steering,afirm chassis. and a solid fee lgive theFrontier afun - Lefl1J th!width~ht 2OS.5- 219.4172.S/6S,7- 70.1 in la-drive feel. Shockingly refined lum i ngc~de .43.3-416 11 for apickup, and the V-6 isqUid . Cu rb weighl... .. . 3700-4650 lb EDITORS' RATING EPAcitylfughway mM 14-1 9/19--23 0000 ... ,11.1 gal/295----401 mi Fu~ -tank capJ(ity!rafl9€ .. POW£RTRA1N 2,S-hter DOOC 16 v~l ve inlinH, 152hp,111 1b It; 4.o-liter [IOOC 24- valve V-li, 261 hp, 181Ib-It;S- 01 6-s pman, 5-sp auto SUSPENSION F. ind, unequal-length (()ntrol al ms, cOilsprings, anti--loll bo r R. ...rigid axle,leafspring\" .Inti roll bo r SAFfTY ilIa~l'S, F!R, ,ventf\"d disdventf\"d diS( ASS.. .... lIanda rd Stability/trdCIlOll wnt rol sto ndard (select roode ls)! lIand.Jrd (select mooel,) Passive restraint> .......dri'lf\"r and pa$>I\"rlgel fron~ side,and curtain airbags;rear curtain aimagsNissan Titan Hi'fhs:Competitive load ratings, Base price: Kifl(] (ilb n , $17,1 20; Sf, $19,t1O: XE thumpyV-S, roomyrear seats, Nissan's first fu ll-s ize pickup changes little fo r 20 I0, its attractive pricing. 4wd, $19,970; SE 4wd, 531,970; PR0--4X, $34,850/sixth year of production. Newer entries from the four other (Jew Cob XE, $19,670; 51:. $31.320; XE 4wd, $32,520; SE 4wd,big players in this segment render it long it in the tooth. lows:Interior isoutdated andStill , the Ti tan's strong V-8 keeps it in the performance cheapish compared withthe S34,t70; PR0--4X 4wd,S37,050; LE. S37.120:LE 4wd,S39,920game, and the chass is is rock steady, competition, excessivelytruckish Vehid, typ,: from-ffi(j irJe, rcar- 01 rear/4-w~-dri'll'; 2+2 or ride, noV-6option,afuel guzzler. 4 door 5-6 pi!1Il\"ngl'l truck whifsJleW: Introduced for2004; Value Truck pack isnew for 2010. InteriOr volume, F!R(cu It), 65/4S-61 .elriad linieeJ:Aplayerwhen Cargo bed lenglh/widthldeprh. .67.3 -98.8/63.8/19.9 in new in'04, it still offer; astiff backbone and V-8muscle steered Whee!bilse , .139.8- 159.5 in by agood chassis, but it'saging as others refreshand redesign. lffi(jlh!width/heighl 214.6-244.1 /79.5fl4.4-761 in EDITORS' RATING lumi ngorcle 454- SUI1 00000 ~~~bc~~~hWay'mM:' ..500)-5650 Ib Foo tankcap.lmy/ril nge, t1-13It7- tS 28,()-37.0/336-619 mi POWERTRAIN 5.6-litl'l OOHC 31-vo~c V-S, 317hp, 385Ib-l1;5->p auto SUSPENSION F.. ... ind, unequallffi(jlhcootrol orlTl'i, coils~ngs, ann roll bo r R JkJid.xle, lcafsprifl(]' SAFETY ilIak ('S, F/ R, .. 'Il'Illf\"d oS(/diS( ASS.. ..... lIanda rd Stobility/tr.J(\IOII control standard!lIandard P;r;'ii';erestraint\" .driveraoo passen\rrfront, side (opt), and cu rtain (opt) airbilqs; re.r cu rtOin (opt) . imoqlSuzuki Equator Hi'fhs:The right sizefortoday's Base prke: Eit (ab, 5t7,995; Com'OIl 51 9,200; f'rffi'ium, S22.~50; ~.fJ nascent small-pickup market, To beef up its showroom offerings , Suzuki turned to available6SOO-pound towing 'i\Xlrt m,670;V.fJ S ~rt 4wd, 516,170/u~ Cab V-6, 513,985;V-f, 5p;lrtNissan to supply a rebadged Frontier. The Equator shares capacity and spray-on bed liner. m ,l SO; V-f, Sport Mil, Sl'i,SOO; V-f, Sport4wd twO, 51B,095; H RMi'-4,cab configurations, bed di mensions, and powe tlrains withthat Nissan . The Equator has different interior tri m and a Lows:Back seat is small,short 519,315; ~-f, RMZ-4'i\Xlrt Sll,mSuzuk i-designed face, but that's about it. bed onfour- door has limited capacity. 4 ·5,%Sffifjl'f tl1.ld:-Vehide type: frOlIHngllle, rM- (il 1l',jr/4-wheel-driYe;1+1- 0I 4-m What'snw: Introduced for2009; h1ffi(W ~u ~,F/R{(u ft), ,\7/31-4( no changes for 2010. CarOF bed,leo9h/wtdthldepth ........ S9.5-7JJ/SS.B/lB.O in .elriad liewieeJ:WithNissan DNA, theEquator hasdecent tlS.9-1J9.9 in nimbleness andstout throttle response but atypicalpiCKUPride, lffiglh/widtMw;ht .2C\S,6- 220. 1J72 ,B/68) 10.1in Still,it's good to drive. TU(l\"JI1I90rdt 41.4-H6ft EDITORS' RATING Cu rIJ~ nt 311)H550 lb 0000 Ef\\(~yillf\inwaympg .............. t5-1O/19-13 FueI-t.)llk cap.l{l)'lr' nge .......... 111g,jI/3t7--411 rr i POWERTRAIN 25, lrt<'l\" [lOIK 16-~,M- i nl roH, tS2hp, t7tlJ-n;41} 1i!<'I\"00HC24-~,M­ V-6,16t ~p. 1B llb-ft 5-Sjl man, S--Sjl.:ou\() with rr.anumat( sh i lilg SUSPENSION F. irtd, uJ\f!iual-ltngthCOIIt~ arms,(!oil spriIgs. ,mi-I!)I bar R ~arle, \"'.fsprllg\.nti-rolbar SAFfTY Brak E'S, F!R, ,ventt'd disd\lllted diS( ASS.. .... lIanda rd Stability/trdCIlOll wntrol optional(select roode ls)! optional(select mooels) Passive restraint> .......drivl'r and pa$>I\"rlgel fron~ side,and curtain airbags;rearcurtain cimaql2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVERcom 137

Toyota Tacoma Hi,hs:Toyota quality and Base price: SlS,970 $19,930; Acc!'S\ Cab, $20,005 $25,395; reliability without the ooring, Toyota's mid-size pickup holds its ground in a segment drives well with agood ride, you Double Cab, )24,300-$27,875hit hard by a lack of buyer interest and industry investment. can get ilthe way you like itThere are three cabs, two box sizes, and two engines, plus Vehide type:froot- engin~; rEar-Ct rearf4-wheel-dril'€; 2-,2+2-,numerous tri m and driveline choices. If you can't option a Lows:Flexy frame, full-size priceTacoma to fit your needs, you need a bigger truck. with options. V-6's fuel economy Ct 4-door 3 5-passeogertruli is more Tundra than Prius. InteriorI'O lurne, FIR (cuIt), 55 56/33 43 wbt'suw: Redesigned for 2005; unchanged for 2010 ca rgo bed lengthfwidthfd<'!lth ........ 60.1-73.5/41.5/18.0in Ifiind titwktll: The Tacoma WheellJase .. ,1(]).4-1 40,6in drives 5urp ri5ing~ 5mooth~ for its trucK guts, but it isn't as carlike Length twidth/hl'ight 1':(1.4-2113/721-74.6/65.2-70.1in dSlhe Honda Ridgeli\"e; 11-6 models afe happy totow, Turning drde .. .. )6,0-44,01t EDITORS' RATING ClI/bweight. ..... . .3300-4200 Ib 00000 EPA citylhighway mpg 14-10/18-26 Fuel-tank capacityfraoge 21.0g<l1f294-41O ml POWERTRAIN 2.7-liter DOlI( 16-va1Vl:' inline-4, 159 hp, 180 Ib-It; 4,O-liter 0011( 24-vall'€ V-6. 236 hp, 2(1; Ib-It; 5- or6-sp man. 4- or5-sp auto SUSPENSION F, .ioo, unequal- length controlarm~ coM springs. anti -r~ 1 bar R• •••••••••••••••• .rigd axle, leaf springs SAfETY !\rakes.r/R.. ......... . ,l'erIt€'ddisc/lium ABS standard Stabilityltractioo c()rm~ ..... ..... stlooardlstandard Pas~ve JeStraints. driver and passenger front and cll/tain airbags, rearcurtain aimagsToyota Tundra Hi,hs: MajorV-8 muscle, (omfy Base pn<e: regular cab. $24,105-$29,685; Double Cab,$26,445- seals, off-road ability, choices. The huge Tundra offers a sensible V-6 and the choice of $40,570; (rewMax, $32,540-535,385two V-8s: a new 4.6-liter orthe powerful 5.7-l iter. For those Lows:low-hanging tow hooks,who need a half-ton, lhe Tundra has all the requisite cab thtrsty S.7-liter, understeer, acres Vehid ~ type: fro nt-l'flgine; rea r- Ct rear/4-whecl-d ri';e; 2-,and box choices, plus tow ing capabili ty to spare. A new of dashboard mean long reaches,Work Truck package is as bare and cheap as possib le. 2+2-, Of 4-door 2 6- passengmruck Wbt's new: Redesigned for 2007; 4.6-literV-8replaces4.7, more InteriorI'O llIIIIe,FIR {cuIt). .. 66/51---65 airbag s, new options for2010. cargo bed lengt h/width/dept h ........ (I;}-97,6/5(J,Om,2in ae.ind tb wheel: The big interior is dominated by abig W'hl't'ibose . 126.8-164.6in dash. The S.7-lilerV-8gets up, Length twidthlhl'ight goes, and tows with aplomb. Slill, .m,s 247,6/79,9/75,8 76,2in theTundra isn'l as good todri~e )9,2-49,01t as the Dodge Ram. Tumingdrde .. EDITORS' RATING Curb weight .. ,4600-5700 Ib 000 EPA citylhighway mpg 13-15/17-20 Fuel-tankcapacitylJiloge , ..... ..... 26.4g<l11343 3% rni POWfRTRAtN 4.Q-liter 0011( 24-vall'€ V-6. 236 hp, 266lb-ft: 4.6-liler DOHC 32- ~alve V-S, 310 hp, m Ib-ft; 5.7-liter DOHC 3halve V-So381 hp, 401Ib-It; 5- or6-sp auto with rna nurnaticshiltlng SUSPENSION F,. . .. ioo, uneq ual- Il'flgthcontrolarm~ co~ springs. anti -rol lbar R .......... .rigd axle, leaf springs SAFETY !\rakes. rIR. . ..... ..vented diSC/l'erll€'d disc ABS standard Stabilityltraction contr~ ..... ..... stlooardlstlndard P.,Jjve restra ints. ,dri l'ef andpassenger front,Side. <Vld curtainaimags: rEarcurtain aimagsWHAT'S THE RIGHT NEW VEHICLE FOR ME?With more t han 400 new-vehicle choices, how do you pick HOW MUCH POWER DO I NEED?the ri ght one? Here are a few question s to ask you rself that Few people ever use ful l throttle. Towing and haul ing requiresh ou ld get you started . lots of power, but t he average car buyer doesn't need more t han what fee lscomfortable on a test drive. The practice of gettingWHAT SIZE CAR DO I NEED? the bigger eng ine but never using more than half-throttle is li keStart sma ll- larger doesn't mea n safer. The safest coll ision is bui ld ing a four-story house but leaving the two top floors vacantone you avoid , Lighter ca rs are typical ly more agi le, givingyou a better chance of avo id ing a crash in the first place. WHAT ABOUT HYBRIDS AND DIESELS?Also, consider that small cars don't have to be smal l inside, Hybrids tend to use less fuel in town, when low speeds andDO I NEED ALL-WHEEL DRIVE? frequent braking keep them using battery power longer, DieselsProbably not AWD is seen as a safety fea tu re in win try climes, see their greatest benefits on t he highway, althoug h they arebut the average driver w ill on ly notice the added traction more effiC ient than gasol ine cars at low speeds, too.w hen acce lerating- AWD doesn't help a ve hicle stop ortu rn. Instead, consider a set of winter tires.They are cheaper COULD YOU PLEASE BE MORE SPECIFIC?than upg rading to an AWD car and won't have the yea r- For our to p choices in every segment, see our Ed itors'C hoiceround im pact on mpg t hat comes w it h d rivi ng four w heels picks (www.caranddriver.com/ed itorsc hoice).Orseeourann ualal l the t ime. 1OBest list for outstanding ca rs from all segments. the 20 10 members of w hich are called out in this guide.138 CAR.lndDRlVERcom 201() 6U~ERS GUIDE

VANS AND MINIVANS FORD TRANSIT CONNECTford (-series $26,230- $35,565 NA 35.0- U/64{67162-iil/55 9-271f212 - 271 48.6-60.1 216.7- 261.1179.4- 94.91 4351)- SS.O 80,0- 85.0 64SOGMC Savana $2S,635- $34,900 11 - 15'/ 31.0 66153153/50-58 18/231* 43.4- 54.5 114.1- 244.1/79.41 4850- 15- 10' 81.6- 82.0 OlSO MINIVANS m,995- $3S,&80 16- 17/ 20.1 55-59153- 54140-411 3lI140- 144 39.1 202.5/76.91 4450-ChryslerTown & Country $23,995-$27,300 20.1 55- 59/53- 54/40-48 32/140-144 39.1 68.9 4700Dodge Grand (aravan $21,475- $23,045 13- 25 15.1 65167 39.0 4451)- 1351135 202.5/76.91 4700ford Transit Cooned 16-171 B - 2S 68.' 3500 nm 180.6fiO.71 4400- 793 46SOHondaOd~ $27,515- $41,%5 1&-17/ 21.0 58- 61/SS/Sl 38/147 36.7 202.1177.1/ 13- 15 68.8- 70.0 4400-Kia~ona $21,995- $28,495 17/23 21.1 62/56--1il/40-44 13- 32/121 - 141 38.2-39.6 189.4-202.0178.1/ 46SO 693 3451)-Mazda 5 $18,745-$23,755 21- 22/ 15.9 51-S3 / 44-45131 12189 34.8 181.5/69.01 3500 27- 18 64.2 4300-Toyota Sienna Sl5,l4O- $39,&45 16- 17/ 20.0 62-66/57-60/51 44/149 36.8 20 1.0177.4/ 21-23 4SSO 68.' 4550-Volkswagen Routan $26,700-$37,300 16-17/ 20.5 55/53- 54/43- 51 32/140-144 38.0 202.5176.9/ 23- 25 46SO 68.'*estimated heat area as appli(able tseats up/maximum2010 BUYERS GUIDE CARandORIVER.com 139

Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana Hi,hs: Broadrangeofpowertrain BaH' pri(t; b pres),525.635- 534,900;S,WJ IIiI:525,635- 534,900 choices. cleveraccessories for Vehicle rype: from-fflglfle,rear- or4-wheel drive;4-(I' 4+2-door GM\"s full -si ze vans have long toiled in the shadow of tradesmen,plenty of room,goodFord's E-series, but a broad range of powertrain choices 1-15 passerJ(j('lVilnand equip-la-sui t cargo accessories keep them in the lowingca JXIbilities.hunt. Primarily designed for commercial use, they're al so I nT~iOr volume, F/Ml/M2/R (wft ) , .. 66/53/53/SO- 58available in passenger capacities ranging from 8 to 15. Lows: Chassisrigidity still trails GJ rgo voI um~, seats up/maximu m(eu ft) 18/237 (est) Ford E-series: high thirstfor fuel. Wrleelbase _ 135_0-155_0 10 so-so braking performall(e. Lengrh/widrh/heig ht .. 224.1-244.1/79.4181.6-82.0 in wbt'suw: Redesigned for 2003; 2010 seessix-spee\! autofor lurnif19 arde 43.4- 54.5 It 2500 and 3500 models, femme start,and EaS-capable v-Ss. Curb weight 4850-6350 lb EPA dty/hig hwaympy 11-15/15-20 (est) ae\"ind tit whtd: Every move is deliberate, andmaneuverability is Fuel-tank .:opaCity/range.. .31.0ga l/341 - 465 mi(est) lowon theabsolute scale. POWERTRAIN EDITORS' RATING 4.3 lirer pus~od 12 vil lve V6, 195 hp, 2fIJ Ib ft: 4.S lirer pushrod 00000 16-valve v-s, 280 hp, 2% Ib-ft; 5J-lttl'l push rod 16-vall'l:' V-a. 310 hp, 334 Ib-ft; 6.0--1ner pWirod 16-valve V-8, m hp, 373 Ib-ft: turbocha rged andinrerroolt'd 6.6-liter pWitOO 32-val'le diM V-8, 2SO hp, 460 Ib-ft;4-1)1' 6-~ auto SUSPENSION F. ind, onequal-lefl9th cootrol arms, cOil springs. anti-rollbar R .rigtdaxle, leaf s~i fl9s SAfETY !\rakes. F/R. . ..... ..vemt'd disc/venred diS( ABS standard Stabilityltra[uoo [ootrol ..... ..... stlooardlstandard Pas~ve JeStraints . driver andpalseng~ front.nd(urtain ai.wgs, stCond- aod third-row cortain airbaglDodge Grand Caravan/ Hi,hs: Incredibly versatile seating Base price: Grand (a ravan S[, $23,995: SXT, $27,lCM O\'.ll &Chrysler Town &Country and interior; en tertain ment choices galore, including TV Cou nt ry LX, m ,995; louri ng. $:19,245;Limtted, 535,880 Wh ile interior qual ity and dynamic perfomlance-wemuch prefer the Honda Odyssey to drive-lag behind the Lows: Boxy styling,subpar Vehide type: froot-engi ne, from-drive;5-d(Xll 7-pa,\ffigmancompetition, these mobile living rooms are hard to beat for interior materials, can't matchthetheir overall versatility, For 20 10, these vans have updated HondaOdyssey dynamically Imeriorvo lum e,F/MlR(eu ft) ..........55 59/53 54/40 48technologies to keep the brood safer and more comfortable, Wilt's nrw: Introduced for 2008; GJ rgo volume,>l'atsup/malim um(CU ft). .32/140- 144 2010 versions addactivefront- seat head restraintsand available Wh eelba se.. . 121.2 in three-zone climatecontrol. Length fwidthlh eight X!2 .5f76.9/68 .9in Bf.ind tbwktll: It's aminivan. Andarather clumsy one attha!. Tumingdrde . . . .19.1ft At least the 40-liter option offers quickness. Curb weight. .4450-4700 Ib EDITORS' RATING EPAcity/highway mpg 16-17/23-25 00000 fuel-rankcapacity/range . .......... 20.1gal/m-342 mi POWERTRAIN l 3-litl'l plllh md 12-valve V-fj, 175 hp, 205Ib-It; l 8-liter push.oo 12-va1Ye V-6,197 hp, 230 Ib-It; 4.0-liter SOHC24-vaIYeV--6, 251 hp, 259Ib-ft; 4-sp auto,6-spautowi rhmanu matic shifting SUSPENSION F. .ioo, strut~ coa spri ng~ anti -rol lbilr R• ..... ioo,trailingarm~ COi l\Il rings SAFETY !\rakes, FIR. . vented diSc/disc ABS standard Stilbility/rra[uoo cootrol ..... ..... stlooardlstlndard Passjve rest ra ints. .roverafld passeng~ ITom <Vl d cu rtain airbags, middleandrearcortainairbagsFord E-series Hi,hs: Rugged chassis, lotsof Base price: E-lSO, 526,230-$31,145; E-2SO, $27)30- $30,975; space, plenty of configurations, E-350, 519,920-$35,565; E-4SO, $:19,ID--$:19,770 Ford's E-series has been the full-size-van gold standard lots of engine options. Vehide rype: froot-engne, rear-drive; 4-door 2- 1 5- pas\erlg~for decades and the bestseller fo r 28 years . Offered incommercial and passenger versions, these are rugged vans Lows: Alittletoo bigfor light- ,~adaptable to a wide range of jobs. New high-tech features utilityapplicatiom,(anbe thirsty_such as nav and Internet access enhance usefulness. Imeriorvo lum e, F/M1/M2/M3/R(cu It) ... . fM64I67/6H3/55 Will'snew: Revised for 200g;140 CAR.loxlORJVER,( om optional navsystem,in-dash GJ rgovolume,seatsup/malim um(eu ft). 9-2711212-271 computer withInternet access, widerrear-door openings Whl'!'lbase .. .138.0- 176.0in Bf.ind titwktd: Bigvansare Length fwidth/height 216.7 261.1(79.4 94.9/80.0 a5.0in ponderous vehicles, but these vansareas competent asany, Tum i n~ drde.. 48.6-WJ ft with steering much improved overthat of earliergenerations. ~P~dV;t;~~·~pg .435~~~~J~ EDITORS' RATING fuel-rankcapacity/range . 35.0-55.0gal /NA 00000 POWERTRAIN 4.6-htl'l 50HC16-valve v-a, 225 hp, 2&i Ib-It; 5.4-lttl'l SOHC16- ~alve V-S, 255 hp, 350 Ib-ft;turbocharged and intercooled 6.Q-lirer push roo 12-valve diesel V-S, 235hp, 440 Ib-ft: 6.8-liter SOlie 20- valve V-lO, 305 hp,420 Ib-It;4- or5-~ auto SUSPENSION f. .ind, unequal-lengthcontrol arm~ co~ spri ng~ ant i-rol lbat R .......... .rigd aile,leaf\Il rings SAFETY !\rakes. FIR.. . .. .. .....Vf:'fltt'd disc/'l\'f1tt'd diS( ABS standard Stdhilitylrractioo c()Illroi _standard (seloo models)/ optionil l PasSive JeStraints . ...drtverand pas\ellgef front airbags 2010 BUYERS GUIOE

Ford Transit Connect Hi,hs: Loads of cargo space, lots Base prite: Xl. $11,475; WilgOO Xl,S21,830;XLI m.535; Wil{pn XU, m,G45 Familiar to Europeans since 2003 but new to the U.S., of configurations, plentyof job-the front-drive Tran sit is designed for commercial use. spe<ific accessories available from Yehide type: front- engill€, front-drive; S-door 2-5-passengerPower, delivered by a I36-hp, 2.0-liter four paired with a Ford, handy size in city traffic,four- speed auto, is modest, but the wheelbase, 80 percent of 1600-pound pa~oad capacjty. \"\"Interior 'iOIume, FIR (cu rt).. ..... .... 65/67a regular-length Dodge Sprinter's, is ideal for urban users. Lows:May be atad sluggish by (argo ~cjume, seatsup/maximum(cu rt) ..... .. 1351135 U.S.standards, coulduse more 'Nneelbase .. ..... .. 114.6 in forward gears, nodiesel option, L l'flgt hl Wldth/he i ~t 130.6/70.7/793 in what'SJlew: Introduced for 2010. Turning circle ..... ........ J9,Oft lelriad liewiffJ: This van is nO! designed fOf driver gratification; Curb~ght. . . . ... ........ .3500 Ib it's all business. As an urban commercial hauler, it's great and EPA cityfhighwilY mp!] .22/25 even alinle bit distinctive. flJeI-lOnk c.3pacitylrilnge. 15.19il11332 EDITORS' RATING POWERTRAIN 00000 2.O-liter DOIIC 16-va!ve inli ne-4, 136 hp, 128 Ib-It; 4-1P auw SUSPENSION F. ind,SIMS. coilsprings ilnti-roll ba r R• ..... rigid ilxle, leilf~i ng~ ilnti- roll bo r SAFETY ilfake-s,F/R , . ,venteddiIC/lium ASS .. .... ..... standard Stab~ity/trilOiOll (l)ntrol .... . optional (standard on Wagon)/ OJ,lIOllill(stlnd.Jrd on Wilgon) ..... ..driver ilndpassenger front ilnd sid/' ilirbagsHonda Odyssey Hi'fhs:Excellent ergonomics, Ba~ prke: lX, $2751 5; [X. $30,615; [X-L, $34,115; TOOring, clever use of interiorspace, quiet S41,405 Fun-to-drive isn't normally associated with minivans, operation, plenty of room, fuel- Yehide type: front- engill€, front-drive; 5-door 7-8-passengerbut the Odyssey can deliver on that front. Not only is it nim- saving cylinderdeactivation.ble, it's not very mini ; there's room for up to e ight and/or \"\"Inti\"fior 'iOIume, F/M/R(cuft) .. .. .... 58-01/58152lots of cargo. Loads of features, ample 3.5-liter V-6 punch, Lows:Pricing can exceed S40K.exceptional build quality, and great resale kee p it on top. don't lookfor bigdiscounts cargo ~cjume, seats up/maximum(cu ft) ...... . .381147 Whlfsuw: Re<lesigned for 2005; 'Nneelbose 118.1in aside from colors, there areno other changes for 2010. L l'flgt hl \\l dth/he i ~t lO2.1i77.1/1iIl.8 70,Oin .elriad tiewieeJ: High chassis Turning circle .......... .3o.7ft rigidity, afirm suspension, and very precise steering give this CU rbll'f'ight. ..4400-4650 Ib people packer responses that are unique among minivans. EPA cityfhighway mpg . 16-17/23-25 EDITORS' RATING FIJeI-tlnk c.3pacity/rilrl9!' .. 21.0 gal/330- 357 mi 00000 POWERTRAIN IS-literSOH( 24-~alve V-{i, 244 hp. 240 or 24S lb-ft; 5-1P auto SUSPENSION F•• ..... ind, Slruts, (oi l~i ng~ ilnti- ro ll bo r R• ..ind, multilir\"l::, roi l~i ng~ ilnti- ro ll bo r SAFnY flrake-s,f/R , vented o:.::/disc ASS. Slandard Stilbdity/tractlOll (ootrol. stilndilrd/Slandard Passive restraints , ...drwi\"f and passenger froot side, and curtainairbags; middleand rear curtain airbagsKia Sedona Hi'fhs: Cut-buck pricing. long (i>t Ba~ price: $21,995; LX Iwb,S24,995: D Iwb, $28,495 of standard gear, dri ~es well and Families that pine for a traditional sliding-door minivan has allthe minivan comforts. Yehide type: !Tont-engine. front-drive; 5-oocw 7-passengerVilncan rely on the Kia kiddy-hauler for a long list of standardfeatures and options, all at economical prices. A 3.S-liter Lows:Slushy resale values, heavy, Interior 'iOIume, r/M/R (cu It) .. 62f56-{i2/40-44V-6 with a fi ve-speed automatic is the only e ng ine option, some cheapness inside.and you can choose between short and long wheelbases. (argoroume,seiltsup/maximum(cu lt) 13 311121 142 Whlfsuw: Re<lesigned for 2006; no major changes for 2010. 'Nneelbose.. .1118 118,9 in 'ehlId tlewleel: Allthe Lengthl\\idthlhei~t . 189,4-102.0/78.1/69J in minivan prerequisites: asmooth and punchy engine, comfort, Turningcircle ... 38,2-39,6ft space, parking-lot nimbleness, and that\"mommy-at-the-wheel\" CUrbwerght .4400-4650 Ib look. The Sedona is more practical thanany SUv. EPA (ityfhighwilY mp!] ..... .... 17/23 EDITORS' RATING FIJeI-tank capacitylrange .. .. .. 21,19al/359 mi 00000 POWERTRAIN 18-llter DOHe 24-~il!ve V..fJ, 250 hp, 253 Ib-It; 5-sp il\Ito with manumiltic shifting SUSPENSION F•• ........ ind, struts. roi l\lX ings,anli- roll bo r R .ind, multilir\"l::, roi l~i ngs, ilnti-roll bo r SAFnY flrakes,f/R , vented di:.::/disc ASS. Slandard St.3bnity/tractlOll cootrol stilndord/Slandard Passive restraint>........dw and pas>enger froot Side, and curtain airbags;middleand rear curtain airbags2010 BUYERSGUIDE CARandORIVER.com ' 4 '

VIAGRA .........\"\".,.........Cialis\" LEVITR~ WOIIlIrS MOSt Affl)RDABLl $OPEJICAII P(opedil,Valtrex, Xenic.al and more.,. An American Exotic that outperforms - the FerMiri Enzo for under 5100,000 . The GT Malan is unlike any other Supercar in the world combining head·turning good looks with jaw·dropping perlormance ... all while being reasonably priced. It OU1perlorms Fenaris and Lamborghinis while oorrvnanding attention simply slanding still. Whether it is on the road or fool ing up, prepare yoursett for Ihe crowd thaI galhers everywhere you go.