Reviewed on November 10, 2010The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee drives well both on and off road, and brings a good set of cabin tech features, even if the look is a little haphazard.TAGS:Jeep, SUV, Chrysler, transmission, vehicle, engine
Reviewed on November 30, 2009Despite its strongly SUV-styled body, the construction, power plant, and cabin tech of the 2010 GMC Terrain are thoroughly modern, equal to or surpassing much of the competition.TAGS:General Motors, SUV, injection, transmission, Pioneer Electronics, engine
Reviewed on November 4, 2010The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S embodies much of Porsche's sport-driving DNA, while its cabin tech is generally excellent.TAGS:Porsche Cayenne, Porsche, SUV, transmission, gear, car
Reviewed on December 15, 2009While impressive in its speed, handling, and cabin tech, the 2010 BMW X6 M is an expensive and impractical car, with all the weight of an SUV, but little of the interior space.TAGS:BMW X6, BMW, passenger, SUV, engine, car, North America
Reviewed on July 30, 2009The 2010 Honda Pilot provides room and entertainment for many passengers, but its cabin tech isn't of the highest caliber and innovative engine technologies don't deliver on their promise of increased fuel economy.TAGS:Honda, Honda Pilot, Acura, transmission, navigation, SUV, dashboard, engine, button
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, sedan, trip, San Francisco
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, SUV, luxury, seat
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, USB port, USB flash drive, touch screen, Apple iPhone
Reviewed on March 16, 2010With bumped-up luxury appointments in the cabin, an advanced cabin tech suite, and unexpectedly good handling, the 2010 Acura MDX provides driving satisfaction for leisurely cruises and mountain romps.TAGS:Acura, Acura MDX, lane, suspension, car, SUV, map
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:Nissan Murano, Nissan, cabin, SUV, vehicle, backup, Bose, truck, subwoofer, camera, monitor
Reviewed on November 11, 2009As a tech car, the 2010 Subaru Outback is average at best, lacking many modern amenities. All-wheel-drive is its saving grace, giving it good weather capabilities.TAGS:Subaru Outback, Subaru, economy, engine, transmission, SUV, city, car
Reviewed on November 3, 2009Lexus' new cabin tech suite helps the 2010 RX 450h keep on par with other car tech leaders, but the hybrid power train gives it a greater edge, delivering superior fuel economy and low emissions.TAGS:Lexus, Lexus RX, motor, economy, engine, SUV, vehicle, city, car, power
Reviewed on April 14, 2010The 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara's main virtue is its four-wheel-drive system, which gives it some off-road capability, and the integrated Garmin GPS keeps it from being a total tech wash-out.TAGS:Suzuki, Garmin, stereo, dashboard, SUV, car, navigation, Bluetooth, speakers, GPS
Reviewed on October 20, 2009The new suite of cabin tech in the 2010 Lexus RX 350 catches this luxury SUV up with current car tech leaders, but the power train, while practical, doesn't take advantage of the latest efficiency technologies.TAGS:Lexus, Lexus RX, gear, engine, SUV, car, joystick, electronics, mouse