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, RFID chip, destination, car, address, RFID, map, key, touch screen, LCD, database
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, SUV, cargo, luxury, seat, vehicle
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
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:SUV, trail, car, front, automobile company, GPS
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, camera
Reviewed on January 22, 2007For its price, the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica compares very favorably with luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz. Its gadget options are complete, although good interface integration is lacking, and buyers will need to accept a few quirks.TAGS:AMD Pacifica, Chrysler, seat, SUV, Mercedes-Benz, car, movie, automobile company, DVD
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 November 7, 2006GM deserves kudos for its first hybrid SUV. It won't break any performance records, and its hybrid system could use some refinement, but the Saturn Vue Green Line is a decent combination of form and function for the price.TAGS:Saturn, SUV, XM Satellite Radio, stereo, car, engine, entertainment, DVD
Reviewed on September 25, 2007The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 is a brawny midsize SUV with some admirable on- and off-road performance capabilities. But its optional--and expensive--cabin technology lets it down.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, Apple iPod, adapter, SUV, car