SUVs are a public vehicle Election for many drivers.The faculty ranks the Acura MDX first off, followed by the BMW X5 and the Infiniti EX35. The 2009 MDX was also ranked the No. 1 Luxury Midsize SUV by U.S. News & World Report, which bases its ranking on test drives also reliability and safety data.
The top three rated by the insurance faculty are: Volkswagen Tiguan, Honda Component and Subaru Forester. These three were again the top-ranked bantam SUVs in the Institution's roof impact check.
Midsize SUVs
The top three are: the Honda Co-pilot, the Subaru Tribeca and the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Tribeca has a Election of five- or seven-passenger models, and the Aeronaut can chalk up a third-row seat. Edmunds Car reviews says the FJ Cruiser is familiar for its various looks and off-road abilities.
Midsize Luxury SUVs
However the State Highway Traffic Safety Management points gone they're besides viable to roll over than cars. Here's a record of the highest safety-rated SUVs for 2009 in crash tests done by the Insurance Faculty for Highway Safety.
Small SUVs
Large SUV
Top rated was the Audi Q7, described as a luxury SUV that seats up to seven people, handles well on the road but doesn't have the best fuel efficiency. There was a four-way tie for second: the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook.
What the Institute Tests
According to the website, the institute tries to determine how well a vehicle will protect its occupants during a crash. This includes front and side crash tests and evaluations of seat and head restraints. And the winning vehicles must offer electronic stability control.
