SUV Road Tests
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Quick Test: 2008 Ford Expedition King Ranch
Boasting just 300 horsepower but weighing in at 6104 pounds, the 2008 Ford Expedition seemed a lock to be a total slug. more |
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Quick Test: 2008 Nissan Armada LE
Not only is the Nissan Armada, with its 5.6-liter V-8 and five-speed automatic, quick, it's also agile. more |
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Quick Test: 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is one of the youngest fullsize SUVs on the market, second only to the all-new Sequoia. more |
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First Drive: 2008 Buick Enclave
Thanks to the 2008 Buick Enclave, Buick has rejustified its existence. It still needs work, but this is a start. Because you know about the... more |
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Quick Test: 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4x4
Like its namesake, Toyota's Sequoia is big. Surprisingly, though, at 205.1 inches long, it's stubbier than some of its competition. more |
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Newcomer: 2008 Lexus LX570
It's one of the most technically advanced SUVs based on one of the most revered names in off-road capability, but the biggest rocks the... more |
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Long-Term Update 3: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
7 Months and 9760 Miles - The Wrangler has managed to record 15 mpg over its nearly 10,000-mile stay with us, a figure that supports the... more |
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First Drive: 2008 Toyota Sequoia
It's big enough for eight (or five adventurers with gear), stout enough to cross a forest, strong enough to pull a sizeable trailer, and... more |
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Newcomer: 2008 Hummer H2
If there's one sport/utility that people either love or hate (and there's no middle ground), the Hummer H2 is it. more |
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Quick Drive: 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited Hybrid
Had the chance to get some good miles in this vehicle when shuttling between the Chicago auto show and SEMA spring expo in Indianapolis. more |
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First Drive: 2008 Lexus LX570
Sure, the Lexus LX570 is a dancing hippo, but she's light on her big feet and well turned out. more |
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Long-Term Update 1: 2007 Honda CR-V
5 Months and 7,597 Miles - "I'm in a good position to make some notes on the CR-V," observes copy editor James Dryden, "as my wife just... more |
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Long-term Update 1: 2008 Mazda CX-9
3 Months and 9,928 miles - Managing editor Rusty Kurtz took our long-term CX-9 home for the weekend to cart around a gaggle of out-of-town... more |
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Performance: MTM Audi Q7
We sampled a rolling showcase of everything MTM can do for Audi's Q7 to turn it into the ultimate Q-ship -- a seven-passenger stealth... more |
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Regal Ram: Regency RST Dodge Ram Regular Cab
Regency, the largest van and pickup upfitter in North America, has undergone a major transformation. more |
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First Drive: 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS
A spicier mix of power and handling: GTS also gets down the road with genuine Porsche spiritedness more |
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First Drive: Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell
No, 12 seconds to 60 won't knock your socks off, but otherwise the Chevrolet Equinox FCEV defies you to find fault with it. more |
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Road Test: 2009 Nissan Murano
The new platform gives the 2009 Nissan Murano a tighter, more buttoned-down feel whether the road is straight or twisty, and cabin noise... more |
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First Look: 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle
Sometimes, a cop on the beat wants a vehicle with a little more room for, you know, stuff: police dogs, rescue and safety equipment-maybe... more |
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Long-term Update 3: 2007 Acura RDX
With a little over 8000 miles on the odometer, the RDX transported photographer Brian Vance and a couple friends to Northern Nevada for a... more |
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Long-term Update: 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
On a drive home from the office, Truck Trend editor Mark Williams noticed the GL, with a little over 24,000 miles on its odometer, was... more |
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Band Wagon: 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
For this adventure, the Dodge Nitro R/T is a perfect fit. Its snazzy looks and tough-guy appeal are augmented by its cargo/passenger... more |
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World Adventure Special: 2007 Land Rover LR3
Belize: Mayan Ruins, Bandits, and Oozing Sludge, All in a Day's Work more |
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Long-Term Arrival: 2008 Mazda CX-9
Hot on the heels of winning Motor Trend's 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year title, the Mazda CX-9 has joined our long-term fleet, poised to... more |
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Long Term Arrival: 2008 Honda CR-V
After a decade of pretending to be a pint-size, box-shaped bushwhacker, Honda's 2008 Honda CR-V has finally given up the ruse. more |
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Posted July 16 2008 04:12 PM by Mark Williams
If there's one brand that screams off-road capability, it's Hummer. Sure, it's getting a lot of heat right now for not having enough smaller engines inside a lighter SUV, but its 4WD prowess has never been challenged. In... more
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More production cuts and push backs, more CUV debuts and more truck stuff. We just wanted to tell you what this weeks big headlines where in case you might have missed it, here they are again: more
If there's any name synonymous with four-wheel-drive capability, it's Jeep. And if there's any question about which Jeep is the most capable player on the team, there shouldn't be. The Wrangler has long been the ultimate... more
Every year teams from all over the U.S. bring their beater race cars to the messiest and craziest race of the year, 24 Hours of LeMons . more
At first glance, the Xterra might be the one vehicle in our Death Valley Torture Test that seems out of place. Clearly, the name Nissan doesn't have the pull of such 4x4 stalwarts as Land Rover, Jeep, Hummer, or FJ. more
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Posted March 15 2008 04:12 PM by Allyson Harwood
I imagined what it would be like if I'd just won big on "Jeopardy!" and had money to burn on some dream vehicles. Here's how I would fill a three-car garage. Even though all are off-road capable, each one has a very... more
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More production cuts and push backs, more CUV debuts and more truck stuff. We just wanted to tell you what this weeks big headlines where in case you might have missed it, here they are again: more
If there's any name synonymous with four-wheel-drive capability, it's Jeep. And if there's any question about which Jeep is the most capable player on the team, there shouldn't be. The Wrangler has long been the ultimate... more
Every year teams from all over the U.S. bring their beater race cars to the messiest and craziest race of the year, 24 Hours of LeMons . more
At first glance, the Xterra might be the one vehicle in our Death Valley Torture Test that seems out of place. Clearly, the name Nissan doesn't have the pull of such 4x4 stalwarts as Land Rover, Jeep, Hummer, or FJ. more
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Posted May 21 2008 04:05 PM by thomas_voehringer
While commuting to the office, I snapped a shot of a rather rare and elusive specimen of SUV history. Look closely, it's a Laforza . more
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More production cuts and push backs, more CUV debuts and more truck stuff. We just wanted to tell you what this weeks big headlines where in case you might have missed it, here they are again: more
If there's any name synonymous with four-wheel-drive capability, it's Jeep. And if there's any question about which Jeep is the most capable player on the team, there shouldn't be. The Wrangler has long been the ultimate... more
Every year teams from all over the U.S. bring their beater race cars to the messiest and craziest race of the year, 24 Hours of LeMons . more
At first glance, the Xterra might be the one vehicle in our Death Valley Torture Test that seems out of place. Clearly, the name Nissan doesn't have the pull of such 4x4 stalwarts as Land Rover, Jeep, Hummer, or FJ. more
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Posted June 5 2008 11:17 AM by Melissa
After two-months of poking and prodding the 36 vehicles that where eligible for the of Ward's " Interior of the Year " testing, the winners for the truck category are… more
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More production cuts and push backs, more CUV debuts and more truck stuff. We just wanted to tell you what this weeks big headlines where in case you might have missed it, here they are again: more
If there's any name synonymous with four-wheel-drive capability, it's Jeep. And if there's any question about which Jeep is the most capable player on the team, there shouldn't be. The Wrangler has long been the ultimate... more
Every year teams from all over the U.S. bring their beater race cars to the messiest and craziest race of the year, 24 Hours of LeMons . more
At first glance, the Xterra might be the one vehicle in our Death Valley Torture Test that seems out of place. Clearly, the name Nissan doesn't have the pull of such 4x4 stalwarts as Land Rover, Jeep, Hummer, or FJ. more
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2009 Infiniti FX50
I got to admit this is a good looking car. They really did a good job of revamping the vehicle. I...
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