No, we didn't place the wrong picture here. This is the Mercury Mariner, a slightly revamped version of the popular Ford Escape SUV, which looks and drives almost exactly like its cheaper cousin. The one area where the Mariner is a serious improvement over the Escape is in the interior, where better materials and a more pleasing color palette make it feel slightly more upscale. Read More »

With a slightly new look for 2005, the Ford Escape is more refined and comfortable than ever. It has a quieter cabin with better materials than last year's model, and its ride is still smooth and car-like. Inside, while it still won't be mistaken for a luxury car, the 2005 Escape has a new look and feel to match its intense competition from both domestic and foreign companies. Read More »

Unlike many inexpensive SUVs, Kia's all-new Sportage doesn't resort to cheap styling gimmicks like plastic body panels and funky angles. It has a clean, simple shape that mimics high-end SUVs like the Acura MDX and Lexus RX series. Read More »

Kia Motor America has come a long way, as both a company and a brand, since they first came to the U.S. to sell cars in 1991. They deserve to commended for their work. Read More »

The name of this wagon signifies a Recreational Active Vehicle with 4WD. It varies from a body-on-frame SUV by using the unified structure of a car, namely Toyota's Celica coupe.

This four-door sport-utility vehicle in the compact class conforms for off-road forays with a body of high stance featuring front and rear overhangs angled acutely to make approaches and departures easy when climbing over the rough stuff.

The chassis of a sporty coupe -- Subaru's Impreza -- underpins agile Forester the sport-utility vehicle. It was rebuilt in 2003 and earned optional turbo-charged power last year, with 2005 models showing four trims including a deluxe new 2.5 XS L. L. Bean edition.

Consider Nissan's five-door Xterra SUV for the compact class a rugged wagon capable of serious off-road play as well as an affordable pavement cruiser. It comes with 2WD or 4WD traction and provides seats for five in a wagon's boxy format but can also haul lifestyle sports paraphernalia -- such as mountain bikes, camping gear, skis or kayaks.

New Car Review of the 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $17,999 – $24,479 Invoice Price Range: $16,974 – $24,017 Where built: Japan Riding on the platform that supports Lancer, the compact-class Outlander five-door wagon has a rigid unibody structure and independent suspension components that deliver a car-like ride quality. It’s ... Read More »

New Car Review of the 2005 Kia Sportage Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: N/A Invoice Price Range: N/A Where built: South Korea Kia’s first SUV, absent from the line while undergoing a new generational design, lands in North America in 2005 in a contemporary package that brings SUV functionality but the smooth ride ... Read More »