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Long-term Road Tests

Long Term Intro: 2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Sport Long Term Intro: 2009 Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Sport
New arrival - 6656 miles: For many, a compact truck will provide all the capability they'd need. It can tow a good-size boat or trailer,... more
Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB Long Term Verdict: 2008 Scion xB
Better, but Not As Exceptional - As an art piece, xB version 2.0 falls far short of the idiosyncratic original. As a small crossover/wagon,... more
Long Term Update 5: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Update 5: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
11 months and 27,495 miles - "She creaks, she groans, her driver-side mirror whistles at high speed," says Loh, "yet I dig the Caravan for... more
Long Term Update 2: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S Long Term Update 2: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S
7 months and 18,635 miles - "The FX is a great long-distance cruiser-provided you don't mind the gas bill." more
Long-Term Verdict: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Long-Term Verdict: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Year-Long Cruz Changes Perceptions - Maybe they should've called the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz the Genesis Crossover. more
Long Term Update 1: 2009 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew Long Term Update 1: 2009 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew
3 months and 8184 miles - At 7500 miles, the F-150 went in for its first service, a $48.21 oil change, inspection, and tire rotation. more
Long-term Verdict: 2007 Kia Rondo EX Long-term Verdict: 2007 Kia Rondo EX
Two years and 22,589 -- The Gift that Keeps on Giving more
Long Term Verdict: 2008 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD Long Term Verdict: 2008 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD
Flirting With Perfection more
Long Term Arrival: 2009 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew Long Term Arrival: 2009 Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCrew
Cary Grant in Overalls more
Long Term Update 1: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Long Term Update 1: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X
4 months and 12,952 miles - After only four months of service, our long-term Forester has accrued 12,952 miles, thanks in small part to... more
Long Term Update 4: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Update 4: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
9 months and 22,665 miles - Techincal editor Kim Reynolds got a flat tire in the Chrysler Town & Country. "The digital display came to life... more
Long Term Verdict: 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L Navi Long Term Verdict: 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L Navi
The Exit Interview - Well, CR-V, it appears you've got one year and 21,427 miles under your belt. more
Long Term Arrival: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Ltd. PZEV Long Term Arrival: 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Ltd. PZEV
Arrival - As with all our Sport/Utility of the Year winners, the 2009 Subaru Forester received an invitation to join our long-term fleet... more
Long Term Update 7: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Long Term Update 7: 2008 Mazda CX-9
16 months and 36,291 miles - The CX-9 is a great winter SUV for all but the absolute worst conditions. more
Long-Term Verdict: 2007 Acura RDX Long-Term Verdict: 2007 Acura RDX
The Evo of Crossovers - Despite its controversies, the 2007 Acura RDX found plenty of willing takers. Just look at the trusty odometer,... more
Long Term Update 6: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Long Term Update 6: 2008 Mazda CX-9
14 months and 32,868 miles - "The CX-9's combo of strong power and positive handling combine to betray its real size and weight." more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Update 3: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
7 months and 19,407 miles - With just over 19,000 miles on the odo, the T&C's right front brake began to squeal. more
Long Term Update 6: 2007 Kia Rondo Long Term Update 6: 2007 Kia Rondo
13 months and 20,435 miles - Managing editor Rusty Kurtz knows a thing or two about a driver's seat, and his gluteus maximus doesn't love... more
Long-Term Intro: 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4 Long-Term Intro: 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 4x4
Toughened Up for the Typical Abusive Relationship more
Long Term Arrival: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S AWD Long Term Arrival: 2009 Infiniti FX50 S AWD
Sport (Utility) Vehicle - It has tons of power and handles corners almost as well as a car and also provides that coveted SUV high-seating... more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Long Term Update 3: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
11 months and 19,172 miles - "The 'Cruz doesn't bug you by trying to be 'modern' or 'techno'; it just does its job well." more
Long Term Update 5: 2007 Kia Rondo Long Term Update 5: 2007 Kia Rondo
11 months and 16,193 miles - According to senior editor Ed Loh, "The Rondo reminds me of a really nice box, like the kind my dad used to... more
Long Term Update 5: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Long Term Update 5: 2008 Mazda CX-9
12 Months & 29,696 Miles - The entire driving experience in the Mazda CX-9 is graceful more
Long Term Update 4: 2008 Scion xB Long Term Update 4: 2008 Scion xB
11 months and 15,711 miles - The xB is still frugal at the pump, delivering about 23 mpg over its nearly 16,000-mile tenure. more
Long Term Update 2: 2008 Chrysler  Town & Country Long Term Update 2: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
5 months and 15,659 Miles - Truck Trend editor Mark Williams, who spent a week with the T&C, notes, "It has none of the booming echoes that... more
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