A taut, athletic body draws attention to BMW's signature double-kidney-bean grille on the X3. This may look like an ordinary SUV, but it drives surprisingly similar to BMW's awesome sports sedans. Beautiful wood trim and soft leather are nice touches in the BMW X3, but fit and finish don't seem to be as outstanding as the rest of the vehicle. BMW could take a lesson from Lexus and Audi. Read More »

The compact SUV from Mercury comes with premium equipment and optional V6 power plus front-wheel-drive (FWD) or automatic AWD traction. It's called a crossover wagon because Mariner rides on a car's platform and blends the manners of a sedan with the elevated stance of a SUV. Read More »

Even the sport-utility vehicle from Mazda is fun to drive. Built on the chassis of a front-wheel-drive (FWD) car, Tribute has a tightly tuned suspension and a forceful engine that set up sporty driving traits. Read More »

Jeep's icon wagon skews to multiple models for 2006 including new Wrangler Golden Eagle with premium gear and Ravine aluminum wheels trimmed in gold. Read More »

The small-class SUV by Kia emerged with a new design last year as a crossover wagon built on the front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform of a car with the versatile cabin of a wagon but the smooth ride quality of a compact sedan. Read More »

Toyota's all-new RAV4 has a body that looks better than before. Gone are the funky pieces of plastic cladding, replaced by simple curves and a more finished look. Interior quality has never been a problem in theRAV4, and that's still the case today. It has a comfortable, well-thought-out, good-looking interior that's significantly bigger than the model it replaces. With an optional third-row seat, it holds up to seven people. Read More »

Hyundai's compact-class SUV, with four doors and two rows of seats for five riders, rises from the front-wheel-drive (FWD) platform of a sedan for a smooth ride quality. Read More »

Chevy's car-based wagon measures larger than other SUVs in the compact class, with a broad track and the longest wheelbase. The wide and long platform sets up a passenger compartment that seems as spacious as a mid-size wagon. Read More »

Nissan's five-door wagon for the compact class works as a pure SUV that's part cushy transportation vehicle for riders and part tool box for hauling lifestyle sports paraphernalia like a load of mountain bikes, gear for camping or rock climbing, skis or kayaks. Read More »

A new SUV for Pontiac measures large in the compact class with a broad track and extended wheelbase. Read More »