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2010 Acura ZDX Preview
The new 2010 Acura ZDX nearly confounds my faculties. The 2010 Acura ZDX will come with a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty, a 6 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty and fuel economy estimates from 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway. Pricing will be announced soon with base prices in the mid-40s. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2010 Land Rover LR4
I got a chance to drive the 2010 Land Rover LR4 on and off road in New England, and I'm happy to say that the Tata LR4 is an ample replacement for the Ford LR3. With a base price of $48,100 the 2010 Land Rover LR4 comes with a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty and EPA estimates from 12 mpg city/17 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Could this German super-SUV really be worth five times as much as a Honda CR-V? With a base price of $124,000 ($139,070 as tested), the 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S comes with a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty and EPA estimates from 12 mpg city/19 mpg. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2010 Lincoln MKT
Would the 2010 Lincoln MKT have the originality, luxury and quality to launch Lincoln into the crossover arena? With base prices from $44,995 to $49,995 (plus options), the 2010 Lincoln MKT arrives with a 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty, a 6 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates from 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway (V6 FWD) to 16 city/22 highway (EcoBoost V6 AWD).Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2010 GMC Terrain
With base prices from $24,995 to $31,745, the 2010 GMC Terrain arrives with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates from 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway (V6 AWD) to 22 city/32 highway (I4 FWD). Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE carries a base price of $26,925 ($31,215 as tested), along with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty, and EPA estimates of 18 mpg city/24 highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2010 Subaru Outback
With base prices from $22,995 to $30,995, the 2010 Subaru Outback arrives with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates from 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway (6-cylinder 5AT) to 22 city/29 highway (4-cylinder CVT). Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost
When Ford invited me out to Boulder, Colorado to test drive the 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost, I was intrigued. Would direct injection change my mind about Flex? Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Infiniti FX50
The 2009 Infiniti FX50 carried a $58,400 base price ($65,015 as tested), along with a 4 year/60,000 mile basic warranty, a 6 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty and an EPA estimate of 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway.Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox
With base prices from $23,185 to $29,795, the 2010 Chevy Equinox arrives with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates from 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway (V6 AWD) to 22 city/32 highway (I4 FWD). Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid promises full-size SUV capability with compact-CUV fuel economy. Is that even possible? Let's drive the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and find out. $51,405 base, $56,500 as tested, EPA fuel economy 20-21 MPG city/20-22 MPG highway, warranty 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 8 years/100,000 miles on hybrid components. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts on Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

2009 Chevrolet Traverse
A case in point is the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, GM’s fourth crossover on the Lambda platform. With a base price of $41,075 ($44,880 as tested), the 2009 Chevy Traverse AWD LTZ arrives with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates of 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Audi Q5
The latest bolt from the blue is the 2009 Audi Q5. A new luxury compact crossover, the 2009 Audi Q5 arrives with a base price of $37,200 ($52,475 as tested) with a 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty and EPA estimates of 18 mpg city/23 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2008 Buick Enclave
The latest example is the new 2008 Buick Enclave crossover vehicle, which will do its part to bring back all the luster -- and the market share -- to General Motors. The 2008 Buick Enclave comes in two trim levels, CX, which starts at $32,790, and the CXL at a base of $34,990. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by BJ Killeen, one of the sport utility vehicle and crossover experts at About SUVs.

2009 Honda CR-V
There’s but one SUV/crossover listed amongst the U.S.’s top ten best-selling vehicles – the small Honda CR-V. Every 2009 CR-V is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5 years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Prices start at about $22,000 for an LX 2WD; my EX-L 4WD tester, complete with voice-activated navigation, rang up at $29,615.Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Thom Blackett, one of the sport utility vehicle and crossover experts at About SUVs.

2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE
When I got a chance to drive the most accessible Land Rover, the 2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE, I was quite chuffed. Known in Europe as the Freelander 2, the 2009 Land Rover LR2 HSE arrives here in the Colonies with a base price of $35,375 ($43,700 as tested) with a 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty and EPA estimates of 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Nissan Rogue
Large models continue to serve a need, though the ranks are being fleshed out by efficient alternatives like the 2009 Nissan Rogue. This useful little rig won’t tow your Chris-Craft, yet it does achieve 22 mpg in the city and up to 27 mpg on the highway, and is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 5 years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage.Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Thom Blackett, one of the sport utility vehicle and crossover experts at About SUVs.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
With a starting price of $34,775 (including destination), the GLK350 undercuts Mercedes' next-smallest SUV, the ML350, by over $13,000. But is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 an SUV you'd actually want to buy? Let's drive and find out. $34,775 base, $50,245 as tested, EPA fuel economy estimates 16 mpg city, 21 - 22 mpg highway, warranty 4 years/50,000 miles. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of About.com's experts on crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 BMW X6
BMW calls the X6 a Sports Activity Coupe; in reality it's a totally unique vehicle with a swoopy fastback body set atop all-wheel-drive SUV running gear. Pricing for the 2009 BMW X6 starts at $56,325, and a fully-loaded example will run you $88,070. EPA fuel economy estimates are 12 - 15 mpg city/18 - 20 highway. The 4 year/50,000 mile warranty includes all scheduled maintenance. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of About.com's experts on crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2008 Lexus LX 570
Newly redesigned for 2008, the Lexus 570 is the flagship SUV in the Lexus lineup. Carrying a 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty, the LX 570 is quite simply the best luxury SUV on the planet. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, About.com's Guide to crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Acura RDX
The 2009 Acura RDX, first introduced as a 2007 model, boasts a number of distinctions that lend it a personality entirely different than that of the MDX. The 2009 Acura RDX starts at $33,695, scores 17 mpg city/22 mpg highway, and comes with a 4-year/50,000 limited warranty. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Basem Wasef, one of About.com's experts on crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2008 Acura MDX
Basem's sister thinks of herself as a trend-setter. Would the 2008 Acura MDX, which starts at $40,195, gets 15 mpg city/ 20 mpg highway, and comes with a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty suit her growing needs? Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Basem Wasef, one of About.com's experts on crossovers and Sport Utility Vehicles.

2009 Toyota Venza
How does the 2009 Toyota Venza work in the real world? Let's drive it and find out. Price range: $26,695 - $38,805. EPA fuel economy estimates: 18-21 MPG city, 25-29 MPG highway. Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle and crossover experts at About SUVs.

2009 Ford Flex
A mid-size crossover with EPA fuel economy estimates of 16 - 17 mpg city/22 - 24 mpg highway isn't exactly what buyers crave. The 2009 Ford Flex carries base prices from $28,295 to $34,070 depending on trim level, each with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD Journey
The 2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD Journey carries a base price of $36,250 ($45,015 as tested), along with a 4 year/60,000 mile basic warranty, a 6 year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty, and an EPA fuel economy estimate of 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

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