Reviewed on April 20, 2007Although it has some of the trappings of a crossover, the 2007 GMC Acadia feels a lot like an SUV. Its tech offerings are considerable, but it gets pricey when fully optioned up.TAGS:SUV, passenger, San Francisco, entertainment
Reviewed on March 7, 2007With its stylish exterior and interior design and a wealth of useful tech features, the 2007 Honda CR-V is a positive evolution for the popular urban SUV. If you're into digital audio, just make sure you bring your iPod.TAGS:dog, passenger, SUV, car, San Francisco
Reviewed on April 12, 2007Although it's an SUV, the 2007 BMW X5 is for people who appreciate performance. Everything about the car is rock solid, from its cabin tech to its handling, and we would feel as comfortable driving it on windy mountain roads as we would over icy terrain.TAGS:BMW, SUV, wine, car, road, North America, San Francisco
Reviewed on December 11, 2007The cabin electronics and interface for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI's infotainment system are old and have fallen far behind today's standards, but the diesel engine makes the car drive well and get incredible fuel economy for a full-size SUV.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, winery, wine, SUV, trip, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:route, SUV, GPS, road, location, San Francisco
Reviewed on September 5, 2007The 2007 BMW X3 3.0si feels dated, and we expect a model upgrade soon. While it drives well, there's nothing particularly special about its cabin tech. We would want something more modern for its high sticker price.TAGS:BMW, freeway, street, SUV, car, traffic, North America, size, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:route, SUV, GPS, road, media player, location, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:destination, Sunnyvale, route, stop, SUV, address, GPS, programming, location, San Francisco, LCD
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:destination, route, Sunnyvale, SUV, stop, address, GPS, location, programming, San Francisco, LCD
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:destination, Sunnyvale, route, stop, SUV, address, GPS, programming, location, San Francisco, LCD
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:route, destination, Sunnyvale, stop, SUV, address, GPS, location, LCD, San Francisco, programming
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:route, SUV, GPS, road, San Francisco, location
Reviewed on July 15, 2008The design of the 2008 BMW X6 might be polarizing, although we have yet to meet someone who loves it, and it will take that kind of love to fork over the money for one. Although it has excellent cabin electronics and superior handling, it is far from a practical car.TAGS:BMW, detour, traffic, arrow, XM Satellite Radio, route, SUV, destination, road, North America, car, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 1, 2007The 2008 Buick Enclave is a little too bulky for our tastes, and we weren't terribly impressed with the driving experience. But the navigation and entertainment module is worth the price of the option.TAGS:route, SUV, GPS, road, location, San Francisco
Reviewed on August 13, 2007The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited is a well-equipped crossover with some advanced cabin technology and a smooth power train. Aside from some questionable cabin materials, the Highlander is a worthy contender in a competitive segment.TAGS:destination, Sunnyvale, route, stop, SUV, address, GPS, programming, location, LCD, San Francisco