Reviewed on October 13, 2006Although we really liked the 2007 Mazda CX-7 during our test period, it wasn't outstanding in any particular way. It came equipped with a good stereo system and good navigation, and proved practical for getting around, and even fun to drive at times.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., SUV, climate control, destination, RFID chip, car, seat, RFID, map, key, address, touch screen, LCD, database
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, car, wine, San Francisco, road, North America
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 April 27, 2009People in the market for a traditional SUV would do well to look at the 2009 Kia Borrego, as it undercuts the price of many competitors while still offering some modern cabin tech.TAGS:Kia Motors Corp., SUV, touch screen, USB flash drive, USB port, Apple iPhone
Reviewed on September 28, 2006This latest child in the Yukon family promises a lot, but fails to fully deliver as a SUV or a family car--especially for $54,000. There are more powerful, plush, and/or affordable SUVs available.TAGS:seat, SUV, voice recognition, XM Satellite Radio, navigation, radio, MP3, LCD
Reviewed on October 3, 2006The 2007 Audi Q7 works well from a luxury perspective, although its cabin tech isn't exactly cutting edge. Although features such as quattro and the adaptive air suspension indicate off-road aspirations, people who can afford this car are likely to stay on the pavement.TAGS:SUV, Mercedes-Benz, destination, dashboard, car, button
Reviewed on June 14, 2005The Highlander Hybrid delivers efficient power and drives better than the average SUV, but it skimps on dashboard gadgets.TAGS:motor, SUV, Toyota Prius, Lexus, economy, touch screen, engine, LCD
Reviewed on July 30, 2008The 2009 Nissan Murano benefits from trickle-down tech options available in Nissan's top models and seems to work best when fully optioned. Regardless of tech options, the Murano is a nimble urban navigator.TAGS:SUV, cabin, vehicle, backup, Bose, subwoofer, camera, monitor
Reviewed on February 20, 2009The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid combines ostentatious luxury with an overt green theme, while offering seating for seven, cargo room, and fuel economy worthy of a V-6.TAGS:Cadillac, lane, SUV, road, car, brand
Reviewed on July 25, 2005The Hummer H3 makes up for a lack of power and gadgets with serious off-road capability and a comfortable cabin.TAGS:Hummer, SUV
Reviewed on July 12, 2007The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander offers great technology without getting too expensive while striking a near-perfect compromise between emissions, power, and mileage. It's a practical car for a wide variety of uses.TAGS:Mitsubishi Corp., SUV, stereo, front, subwoofer, car, Bluetooth, cell phone
Reviewed on January 6, 2009The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is a big family hauler with a few modern features. It shows a good direction for Chevrolet, but hasn't quite caught up with the rest of the world.TAGS:route, destination, SUV, traffic, incident, San Francisco, location
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, SUV, wine, trip, San Francisco
Reviewed on December 1, 2008The 2009 Infiniti FX50S will surprise you with its level of performance, the luxury of its cabin, and its very advanced cabin and safety tech. What you shouldn't be surprised by is the big SUV fuel economy.TAGS:cabin, vehicle, SUV, view, camera, Real-Time, monitor
Reviewed on August 2, 2005Volkswagen builds a powerful set of off-road systems into the extremely civilized Touareg SUV, although it needs a navigation update.TAGS:Volkswagen, cargo, luxury, SUV, seat
Reviewed on May 25, 2006Audi's first SUV inherits a lot of premium car characteristics and the Quattro all-wheel drive system, resulting in a tech-laden capable off-roader with no trucks in its ancestry.TAGS:SUV, radar, DVD
Reviewed on May 23, 2007While the 2007 Subaru Forester isn't much of a tech car, it does have a practical edge and a go-anywhere attitude that we can appreciate.TAGS:trail, SUV, car, automobile company, front, GPS
Reviewed on November 21, 2006Although too big to maneuver quickly, the XC90 is a very practical car for people who need a lot of space. It's not flashy, but its base stereo sounds very good, and the vehicle has a feeling of quality.TAGS:Volvo, SUV, seat, car, stereo, console, Bluetooth, function, radio
Reviewed on May 11, 2005Ford's 2005 Escape Hybrid, the first hybrid SUV, drives off with a winning combo of power and good fuel economy, but be prepared to pay a premium.TAGS:Toyota Prius, SUV, motor, engine, economy, road, battery