Prompted by the success of its Cayenne SUV and a plethora of new compact Luxury crossovers mushrooming, the executives at Porsche formally decided to launch a new luxury SUV in the compact segment to compete with the likes of Range Rover Evoque, Volvo XC60, Mercedes GLK and the BMW X1 & X3. The Macan will be the second SUV ... Read More »
The Porsche Cayenne is a mid-size luxury SUV made by Porsche since 2002. The Cayenne has evolved into two generations and has been a commercial success for Porsche which has never produced SUV’s prior to the debut of the Cayenne. The Porsche Cayenne shares its underpinnings with the Audi Q7 and VW Touareg. The vehicle is noted for its ... Read More »
Also known as Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Dualis is one of the best selling Nissan cars worldwide. It is a small and good looking SUV offering just enough space to comfortable seat five people and take them on a ride. It sits in a compact crossover utility cars class. Many will say it is small but once you spend a ... Read More »
The 2013 Nissan Murano is a midsize crossover SUV offering five seats, V6 engine, and some considerable improvements over the previous year’s model especially in terms of safety features. It now brings blind spot detection, lane-departure warning, and cross-path detection. The car is available in 4 different trims including S, SV, SL, and LE. MSRP starts from $30,450 – ... Read More »
Hyundai made a huge jump both in quality and sales in recent years and Veracruz is one of the models that contributed to above mentioned facts the most. Hyundai tried to position Veracruz in the upper market and they succeeded. With a SUV that is as big and as good or even better as other SUVs on the market ... Read More »
First seen on the market in 2000 Ford Escape went through a little evolution with each subsequent model. The 2013 model that was revealed on the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, however, is a completely new car and it looks even more serious than before even if the lines are somewhat more gentle. We certainly like it. As ... Read More »
All new full size SUV from Dodge is available with two plenty powerful engines. Both are well known V6 3.6 liter Pentastar and V8 5.7 liter Hemi. Available in two wheel (rear wheel drive) or all wheel drive 2013 Dodge Durange will suit wide range of drivers and their families. This is a full size SUV that is stable and ... Read More »
Since 1997 Subaru has been manufacturing Forester as an SUV ( crossover wagon ) alternative to Impreza for people with need for space and slightly higher ride. There were never any compromises made with Forester. It got and still gets Subaru’s famous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive that is so sought after in areas with lots of snow and mud. In the ... Read More »
Available in two or four wheel drive this mid size family crossover SUV was slightly refreshed in 2012 and now comes at $29,420 starting price. There are some minor changes in trim levels as well and one of the main selling points is the rear view camera now available on all models. It still comes with only one engine, a ... Read More »
Now that winter is officially upon us it’s time to gird our loins and prepare our good selves for the austere months ahead: howling wind, snow, and the giving of presents to ungrateful relatives. The things we now need are cars that can endure all that the elements pitch at them. So here, just for you, are five ... Read More »
India-made 2013 Dacia Duster has been one of the most anticipated SUV’s of this year. Pre-orders have exceeded expectations as the Duster seeks to fill a need for a basic SUV with more functionality than fancy features. With a sleek simple design, the 2013 Dacia Duster has a four star rating in almost every level of satisfaction, although the ... Read More »
While Ford Rangers, Fiestas and Focuses often find their way from Thailand to Australia, the Territory turned the situation on its head and Australian-built Territories were exported in the other direction. 100 cars were despatched after a display model at the Bangkok Motor Show invited a surge of orders earlier this year. Ford’s manufacturing facilities in Australia are the subject ... Read More »
The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva sport is smaller sibling Chevrolet Equinox. The Captiva sport is based on the latter’s shortened platform. It is a seven seat compact crossover SUV, thanks to the third row seating. The cargo space in the rear, however, gets cramped because of the third row seating; this can be improved by folding the seats. The cargo space ... Read More »
For 2012 The Dodge Durango has received minor changes: revised trim levels, six-speed automatic transmission and captain’s chairs for the second row. It is regarded as one of the most affordable Full-size crossover SUV sold in the North American market. compared to the previous incarnations, this current generation Dodge Durango has improved on handling and ride quality. Interior is more ... Read More »
The Escalade ESV is an extended wheelbase version of the regular Escalade. The Cadillac Escalade ESV is a perfect blend of luxury and practicality. No other SUV beats the Escalade ESV’s ability to haul passengers and weight simultaneously. It stands out all other competitors in its class. It can carry eight passenger and has the best cargo carrying capability in ... Read More »
For the year 2012, Chevrolet offers its full size Suburban SUV with updated navigation system and rear-seat entertainment system. The Suburban is Chevrolet’s oldest running nameplate and has remained in production since 1935. It has been one of the most profitable Chevrolet model to date. The U.S. News & World Report has declared the 2012 Suburban as one of the ... Read More »
For 2012, the Cadillac SRX has received an update front and rear end and wheels.. A new six speed transmission with manual shifting modes will be available for the 2012 model. Also the new transmission features a fuel-saving Eco mode. The suspension has been re-tuned for crisper handling. A new Bose audio system is offered, while the blue tooth and ... Read More »
For 2012, the Chevrolet Traverse promises to get you around comfortably. It is a full size crossover SUV built on the GM Lambda Platform. It i also one of the most affordable family oriented crossover SUV available around. Unlike the other SUVs in its class, Traverse is noted for its spacious interior and ample space for the third row occupants; ... Read More »
The 2013 BMW X6 is a curious vehicle. Although numerous people have enjoyed the experience of driving it immensely, we can’t quite put our hands on what kind of vehicle it is exactly. BMW states that it is a performance SUV, but it handles and looks more like a sports car. As such, the vehicle is probably best characterized as ... Read More »
Historically remembered as the first SUV that BMW ever produced, the 2013 X5 is a car that is not to be taken lightly. As opposed to other SUV vehicles, the X5 is designed purely for an on-the-road experience. The performance and handling are very abysmal when the car is taken for a drive off the beaten track, so if you’re ... Read More »
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