Powered by a 3.7-liter V6, the Acura MDX is among the largest vehicles in its class. The MDX looks aggressive and sporty, and features seating for up to seven.

The Acura ZDX is a four-door luxury SUV combining the sloping roofline of a coupe with the elevated seating position and space of an SUV. The ZDX will go on sale in the fall of 2009.

The Audi Q7 comes powered by a choice of V6, V8, and TDI engines and offers seating for up to seven in a spacious and well built cabin. Handling, towing, and off-road capabilities are excellent.

Developed primarily for road-driving, the BMW X5 is the sporty choice among SUVs. It is fast, comfortable, and offers superb handling and strong performance from Inline-6 and V8 engines.

The X6 is what BMW calls a Sport Activity Coupe, an SUV with a sloping roof-line and four seats. The BMW X6 compensates with sporty looks, great handling, and excellent engines.

The Buick Enclave seats seven or eight, offers big cargo space, and gets good fuel economy and performance from a modern V6 engine. All-wheel-drive is available.

The Cadillac SRX features distinctive styling, stable handling, and a comfortable ride. Based on a front-wheel-drive platform, the SRX features powerful V6 engines and comes with optional AWD.

The Infiniti FX comes powered by a choice of V6 and V8 engines. Offering one of the smallest interiors in its class, it compensates with good handling and unique looks.

Powered by a smooth inline-6, the LR2 offers excellent off-road capability and stable handling with a comfortable ride, as well as a spacious and well-equipped cabin.

Sharing its powertrain, suspension and drivetrain with the Range Rover Sport, the Land Rover LR4 offers three rows of seating and combines off-road capability with a smooth ride.

The Lexus GX 470 comes with a powerful 4.7-liter V8 and features a suspension that gives it the ability to go virtually anywhere. Inside, the Lexus GX 470 is roomy and quiet.

The Lexus RX offers a good ride, a plush interior with seating for five, and optional all-wheel-drive. Power comes from a V6 engine, with a Hybrid version available.

Based on the Ford edge, the Lincoln MKX comes powered by a 3.5L V6 engine, offers a smooth ride, and features a roomy and comfortable interior. All-wheel-drive is an option.

The Porsche Cayenne is the steamhammer among SUVs. Its optional turbocharged engine has consistently been the strongest in its class. The Cayenne also excels in handling.

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a rare blend of highway composure, refinement, and off-road capability. The Touareg offers seating for five in a quality interior. A modern diesel is available.