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2010 SUV Review

admin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:50:15 +0000

In 2010, there were multiple Sport Utility Vehicles released with safety, style and fuel efficiency. When looking into a SUV there usually has to be a choice between luxury and recreation.

With the 2010 SUV released you can have both the luxury and off road adventure plus the other important features.

A 2010 SUV that definitely includes many great features is the 2010 Lincoln MKX. The crossover SUV is successor of the Lincoln Aviator. The MKX offers plenty of leg room for five passengers.

It has six airbags that include front side and curtain side. Excellent traction and stability control, anti-lock disc brakes and can get approximately eighteen to nineteen miles per gallon.

The MKX offers a quiet ride and is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. For additional safety there are rear parking sensors and tire pressure monitoring. In luxury, heated and cooled seats, dual zone climate control and genuine wood and leather trim.

The Cheverolet Equinox offers an exceptionally strong performance with great stability control and traction. A new feature of the SUV include the gasoline direct injection engine that guarantees better fuel economy.

It can get anywhere from twenty-three to twenty-six miles per gallon. It has six speed automatics, anti-lock brakes, brake assist and all-wheel and front-wheel drive. As far as safety the Equinox offers front seat and side curtain airbags and OnStar. It has a noise-canceling system and a very spacious interior for passengers.

A newcomer, the Volvo XC60, made a fantastic 2010 SUV debut. It is stylish, safe and spacious. It offers a six speed Geartronic transmission, front engine and four wheel drive and gets up to eighteen miles per gallon.

The SUV has brake assist, anti-lock brakes and front and side airbags. For additional safety, the XC60 has rollover-sensing stability control, whiplash reducing seats, collision warning break support and hill descent control. It is equipped with a power driver seat, eight speaker audio system, Bluetooth and dual zone climate control.

There are options for three different body styles and trims and endless other add-ons. Keyless ignition and entry, dual-screen rear entertainment system and twelve speaker Dynaudio surround sound system are available.

Year 2000 SUV Review

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:43:39 +0000

The Year 2000 produced a number of great SUV’s. In this brief article, we are going to discuss 3 of the top 2000 SUV Models.

SUV’s have certainly come a long way and are very popular vehicles to have. They are very beneficial and have many uses. The most common use for an suv is its handling. For those individuals who do a lot of off road driving an SUV can handle the terrain better than a car could.

The four wheel drive is also great for all types of weather conditions and provides better navigation through heavy rain, snow and sleet. The height of the vehicle offers higher seating and gives better overall vision to the driver. The top three 2000 SUVs are the 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Cadillac Escalade, and 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.

The Lincoln Navigator was one of the top 2000 SUV models. The EPA fuel economy for the vehicle in the city was 12 and on the highway was 17. The engine was a V-8 with 300 horse power and is a four speed automatic.

This version in the Lincoln Navigator series has a fancier interior and was said to be a step above the Ford Expedition with its quality interior fabric and satellite navigation system. This SUV also had climate controlled front seats making the drive even more comfortable.

The Cadillac Escalade was another top 2000 SUV model. The EPA fuel economy was 12 in the city and 16 on the highway. The engine was a V8 and has 255 horse power with a 4 speed automatic transmission.

This is the second year that Cadillac made an suv and it did not disappoint. The Cadillac’s styling was said to be above that of a Yukon and has more luxury features. It offers the options of heated seats in the front and individual air conditioning for the front and rear seats.

The Chevrolet Suburban was another great suv in the year 2000. The EPA fuel was 14 in the city and 18 on the highway. It came with a V8 engine and has 285 horse power. The transmission is a four speed automatic and takes regular gas. It has a rating of 4 stars for comfort, 4.7 for performance, 4.3 for exterior styling, 4.8 for interior styling and 4.3 for the value of money.

The 2000 model of the suburban was resigned from the previous year’s model so it would fit in the average American’s garage. With the remodeling of the SUV’s size the Chevrolet no longer has the “largest suv” but it still rates very high on a spacious interior.

List of the Top 7 – 2008 Hybrid SUV

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:15:03 +0000

When in the market for an SUV, a hybrid is sometimes the best option. For car users coming to the SUV market, fuel economy ratings often scare potential users away. This is because SUVs typically get much lower MPG ratings than a standard car. However, this is not the case with a 2008 hybrid SUV. 2008 Hybrid SUVs enjoy similar gas mileage to regular cars but with the added cargo space found in SUVs.

In 2008 only a handful of hybrid SUVs were produced. Hybrid vehicles are a fairly new technology and not all automakers have adopted hybrid options into all of the makes of their vehicles. Listed below are the hybrid SUVs produced in 2008 with some brief information about each one.

2008 Hybrid SUV – List of the Top 7 Models

1. Ford Escape Hybrid

This model was Ford’s answer to a low cost hybrid SUV. By far one of the cheapest hybrids on the market, ford’s escape shows cheap craftsmanship and overall an non-luxurious SUV. This is great for a bare bones hybrid SUV but, no frills here.

2. Mazda Tribute Hybrid

Also on the lower cost end of hybrid SUVs is Mazda’s tribute hybrid. The tribute looks very similar to the escape hybrid with a little bit of Mazda styling to set it off. This is Mazda’s first hybrid SUV so it hasn’t come back as being the best quality or most reliable vehicle.

3. Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Since Mercury is owned by Ford, the Mariner also resembles the Escape hybrid. However, Mercury models tend to be built with a little more material and are more reliable and of a higher quality. This is also a small SUV

4. Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Toyota’s answer to the gap in hybrid SUVs in the Highlander. In 2008 this is really the only option for a mid-cost mid-size SUV. Toyota is a leader in the hybrid market and the Highlander is a great choice for someone in the market for a mid-size hybrid SUV.

5. Lexus RX 400h

The only true answer to a luxury hybrid SUV is the RX 400h. Lexus is owned by Toyota and once again has led the way in offering a luxury hybrid SUV.

6. Saturn Vue Hybrid

The Vue hybrid is barely classified as a hybrid. While hybrid technology is used in manufacturing this, it doesn’t get great gas mileage compared with standard Vue models.

7. Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon Hybrid

This is the only answer to a full-size hybrid SUV. While gas mileage ratings aren’t that great, they are much better than the standard models of the Tahoe or Yukon.

Luxury SUV Comparison: 11 Great Luxury SUVs to Consider

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:10:20 +0000

This category has become quite crowded, but with some excellent entries for 2010. The buyer has many factors to consider: price, power, amenities and space. However, here is a luxury suv comparison of the top 11 models available today.

Volvo XC60

The first luxury SUV that we will consider is the Volvo XC60. It features a 3.2 liters in-line 6 front engine with double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder, rated at 235 HP. It needs to run on premium unleaded fuel 91, but it comes with a multi-point injection fuel system. Price starts at $37,200.

Next is the Acura RDX starts at $32,520 and is one of the most affordable vehicles in it’s class. It has room for five, all-wheel drive and a six cylinder engine.

A six-speed automatic transmission is standard. Turbo-charged for power, but still has great fuel economy. It received a great rating for safety.

The Acura MDX features a class-leading 300-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 engine that gives up to 21 MPG, has Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), and the available Acura Navigation System with AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™.

One of the best in it’s class according to one driver, and it is “a lot of value.” Has a third row of seats, but this space is a bit tight for adults. It has done very well in safety tests so far. Price starts at $42,230.

BMX X3

The BMW X3 also is a five-seater with all-wheel drive and a six-cylinder engine that is a stand-out for power. The standard transmission is an automatic six-speed. Price starts at $38, 045. The X3 has racked up excellent scores for safety from insurance companies.

The LandRover LR2 starts at $36,350, With a 3.2 liter I-6 engine rated at 230 HP feeding the six-speed automatic transmission, the power is good. It has Bluetooth connectivity built-in.

It has a Roll Stability Control system available. Seats five, but the back seat is on the small side. With high clearance and a Terrain Response system, this is a good choice for off-road driving, but it only average on the highway. It has not been fully tested for safety yet.

The Lincoln MKX starts at $37,350, and is available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive. It has a 3.5 liter V-6 engine, and 5 stars for safety features. Seats five and the ride is good and power is adequate. It has been called the “most handsome SUV on the road.”

Infiniti EX35

The Infiniti EX35 starts at $32,464. It gets better than average fuel economy, but a bit smaller than it’s competitors. Rear wheel drive is standard, but the engine is the most powerful it’s class.

A couple of impressive options are a Lane Departure Monitoring System and Around View Monitor. It did very well in crash tests. However, the back seat and cargo areas are a bit small.
The Audi Q5 has a 270 HP, 3.2 liter V-6 that gets very good fuel economy, and all-wheel drive is standard. One test driver observed that it actually drove like a car with excellent power. The Q5 did very well in safety tests, but the back seat is a bit small. Price starts at over $37,000.

The Lexus RX 350 has a 270 HP engine with a six-speed transmission, comes with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and does an excellent job of combining power and fuel economy.

One of the best in it’s class according to test drivers, and the seats were noted to be extra comfortable. It did very well in safety tests and comes with Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. Price starts at $36,156.

The Mercedes-Benz GLK350 has a seven-speed transmission with 268 HP to utilize from it’s V-6 engine, which gives very good power. It has a relatively small back seat and average fuel economy, but it gives a “smooth, car-like ride.” Verdict is still out on safety, but the features are there to reassure any buyer. $33,336

The Cadillac SRX comes with a 2.8 or 3.0 liter V-6 turbo with a six-speed automatic front-wheel drive transmission and it seats five. Test drivers were impressed with it’s quality, comfort, amenities and space. It comes with a Driver’s Information Center. Insurance companies give it a high rating for safety. Prices start at $33,380.

The Lincoln Navigator has heated/Cooled Front Seats, a voice-activated Navigation System and Roll Stability Control™. Comes with front-seat mounted side airbags rollover sensor and has a Perimeter Alarm.

It lacks power in some situations, but is very comfortable according to test drivers. It has spacious leg room and cargo space and has an outstanding entertainment package. Rated extremely high for safety. Price starts around $54,950.

Top SUVs for 2010

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:30:58 +0000

If you are in the market for a new 2010 SUV, unless you have a specific make and model you have fallen in love with, you have a lot of homework ahead of you. You will certainly want to consider one of the top ranked SUV’s.

Even if you are on a strict budget you can take advantage of SUV’s in the different price ranges. One consideration is, of course, how much you want to spend. There are still a couple of top SUVs available for less than $20,000 and there are several available for more than $100,000.

First you need to settle on what you want. There are categories for affordable suvs, compact and luxury compact; affordable midsize and luxury midside; affordable large and luxury large; and the hybrid. Then you have the affordable crossovers and the luxury crossovers; finally, there are the off-road SUV’s (including 2 door suvs). The categories in the affordable range are priced under $35,000 while the luxury are all priced over $35,000.

Many reviewers consider the top five SUV’s for 2010, despite their price, to include the Chevrolet Equinox, the Volvo XC60, the Nissan Armada, the Lincoln MKX, and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-350.

2010 Chevy Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is newly designed for 2010. It still offers a strong, solid performance. The standard is equipped with brake assist as well as antilock brakes. Other features include stability and traction control along with front seat and side curtain airbags as well as OnStar.

There are many options that can be added – of course this will add to the total cost. The Equinox is comfortable and it is stylish. It gets 23 to 26 miles per gallon. You can drive it off the new car lot for around $22,000 (unless you want to add a lot of options).

2010 Volvo XC60

The 2010 Volvo XC60 is a beautiful new entry. It is getting great reviews for its first year debut. It offers great performance and it is convenient, stylish, and safe. The interior matches the classy exterior styling. The safety features include rollover-sensing stability control as well as antilock brakes also with brake assist.

It offers front seat side and side curtain airbags. The mileage is around 18 miles to the gallon. The Volvo XC60 has a starting price tag of around $32,000.

2010 Nissan Armada

If you are a fan of Nissan the 2010 Armada might be your choice. It is equipped with seat-mounted side airbags along with new trim options. This is a full-size SUV with V8 performance.

It offers three rows of seats with a nice quality interior. It has a 5-star driver protection and a 4-star passenger protection rating in crash tests. The Nissan offers about 14 miles to the gallon and the price begins at a little more than $37,000.

2010 Lincoln MKX

The 2010 Lincoln MKX is a crossover SUV. It offers many features along with legroom for the passengers. The Lincoln provides a quiet ride. It offers excellent standard features such as anti-lock disc brakes along with traction and stability control.

It has front side and side curtain airbags. This crossover offers 18-19 miles per gallon and comes with a starting price of a little more than $38,000.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-350

Another luxury SUV is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-350. The standard engine is equipped with a V6. This model is new this year and the reviews are good. It received 4 and 5-star ratings on safety, performance, and customer satisfaction. The miles run between 16 to 22 miles to the gallon. The beginning price is just under $34,000.

The top SUV’s offer a variety of standard equipment along with sticker prices. There are many beautiful styles that offer outstanding performance. The problem is making a choice on which one to buy!