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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.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD
The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD with Luxury Package is a great entry into the cute ute sweepstakes. Grand Vitara prices start at $19,199 for the base 2WD up to $24,399 for the Luxury 4WD (price as tested). The Suzuki warranty runs for 3 years/36,000 miles (basic) and 7 years/100,000 miles (powertrain). EPA mileage estimates for the V6 are 19 mpg city/23 mpg highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles at About SUVs.

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is the Sport Ute that the Japanese love the most. Official US pricing is yet to be announced. Expect pricing to start in the low $20K range when the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander goes on sale in November. A new comprehensive warranty includes 5-year/60,000-mile basic and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain plan. EPA estimates: 20 city/27 highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by BJ Killeen, one of the Sport Utility Vehicle experts at About SUVs.

2009 Kia Borrego
The new Borrego is a big midsized SUV with a big engine at a time when the US seems to be downsizing its fleet. The 2009 Kia Borrego arrives in showrooms with base prices ranging from $26,245 to $32,995, a 5 year/60,000 mile basic warranty, a 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA estimates of 15 -- 17 mpg city/20 -- 22 mpg highway (depending on engine and drive choices). Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320CDI
You can’t register a new 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320CDI in CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, PA, RI or VT. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320CDI starts at $44,650 ($60,090 as tested) with 4 year/50,000 mile warranty and an EPA estimate of 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway/21 combined. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

2009 Subaru Outback PZEV Test Drive
More a tall wagon than an SUV, the 2009 Subaru Outback PZEV adds a "partial zero emission vehicle" tag to its name. In this configuration the 4-cylinder boxer engine is now one of cleanest, greenest, in North America. Driven, evaluated and reviewed by Philip Powell, one of the sport utility vehicle and crossover experts at SUVs.About.com.

2009 Honda Pilot
For 2009, Honda is introducing an all-new Pilot, but rather than sticking to a proven formula, they've taken some risks and made some significant changes. Base prices from $27,595 to $38,395, EPA fuel economy figures 16-17 mpg city, 22-23 mpg highway, 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Aaron Gold, one of the experts on Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 V8
The 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 V8 carries a base price of $32,850 ($38,260 as tested) with a 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty, a 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranty and EPA fuel economy estimates of 12 mpg city/18 mpg highway (ouch!). Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Jason Fogelson, your Guide to Sport Utility Vehicles and Crossovers at About SUVs.

2008 Toyota RAV4 4x2
First available in the U.S. in 1996, the Toyota RAV4 has developed a sterling reputation in the compact crossover class. We tested an entry level 2008 Toyota RAV4. With a base price of $21,100, our modestly outfitted test car stickered at $22,794, which includes 3 year/36,000 mile basic coverage, 5 year/50,000 mile powertrain coverage, and EPA estimates of 21 city, 27 highway.Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Basem Wasef, one of the sport utility vehicle and crossover experts at About SUVs.

2008 Honda CR-V 4WD EX-L Navi
2008 Honda CR-Vs can be had for as little as $20,700, the top-of-the-line 4WD EX-L starts at $26,700, and jumps to $28,400 with Honda's satellite-linked navigation system. The warranty includes 3 year/36,000 mile bumper to bumper limited coverage, and 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain coverage. EPA estimates are 20 city, 26 highway. Tested, analyzed and reviewed by Basem Wasef, one of the sport utility vehicle and crossover experts at About SUVs.