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Long-term Road Tests

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
Long Term Update 5: 2007 Honda CR-V Long Term Update 5: 2007 Honda CR-V
12 months and 20,743 miles - For an annual 900-mile fishing trek to Mammoth Lakes, senior editor Ron Kiino signed out the CR-V to transport... more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Can an Off-Roader Make Tracks in the Suburban Jungle? When Jeep decided to build a four-door Wrangler, we were excited about its potential.... more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Long Term Update 3: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
9 months and 14,773 miles - The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz carries the goods with a smooth step more
Long Term Update 4: 2008 Toyota Tundra Long Term Update 4: 2008 Toyota Tundra
10 months and 20,179 miles - 2008 Toyota Tundra Work truck? Oh, yeah. more
Long Term Update 6: 2007 Acura RDX Long Term Update 6: 2007 Acura RDX
12 months and 26,721 miles - "I have a love/hate relationship with the RDX's stiff suspension," notes online associate editor Rory... more
Long Term Update 2: 2008 Scion xB Long Term Update 2: 2008 Scion xB
9 months and 11,988 miles - After almost 12,000 miles, the Scion has achieved 22.7 mpg and garnered maintenance cost of just $24.99, thanks... more
Long Term Update 4: 2007 Kia Rondo Long Term Update 4: 2007 Kia Rondo
9 months and 13,993 miles: "So quiet at idle, feels almost like an electric," claims copy chief Jacqueline Manfredi. more
Long Term Update 1: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Long Term Update 1: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
3 months and 11,245 miles: More than 11,000 miles into the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country's stay with the Motor Trend staff, associate... more
Long Term Update 4: 2007 Honda CR-V Long Term Update 4: 2007 Honda CR-V
10 months and 15,918 miles: While the first maintenance of the 2007 Honda CR-V in the Motor Trend long term fleet was modest -- just $52.42... more
Long Term Update 4: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Long Term Update 4: 2008 Mazda CX-9
10 months and 22,833 miles: People-hauler is no minivan more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Toyota Tundra Long Term Update 3: 2008 Toyota Tundra
8 months and 14,650 miles - Photographer (and avid motorcyclist) Julia LaPalme previously filed a complaint about the Tundra: "I can't fit... more
Long Term Update 2: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz Long Term Update 2: 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
7 months and 12,081 miles -- One a trip to Arizona, copy editor James Dryden observed that the Veracruz "sails like a boat down the... more
Long Term Update 5: 2007 Acura RDX Long Term Update 5: 2007 Acura RDX
10 months and 23,415 miles - The RDX lacks what many other SUVs offer-lots of cubbies and cupholders for front passengers. more
Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Kia Rondo Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Kia Rondo
7 Months and 11,877 Miles - Worker bee with Mini-Me minivan looks more
Long Term Update 3: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Long Term Update 3: 2008 Mazda CX-9
8 months and 19,412 miles - With nearly 20,000 miles in only eight months of service, our long-term CX-9 is racking up the amount of... more
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