US SUV test

[Gamedawn]

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...2-trucks_x.htm

Interesting to note that 5 out of the top 7 are Toy's (if you count the Lexus). And it's a pity this wasn't out in time to warn the Explorer driver at the pit the other week

[marky]

Very good

Consumer Reports rates 14 four-wheel-drive vehicles, of 34 tested, true off-roaders. From the best down:
Toyota Tacoma TRD
Chevrolet Avalanche
Toyota Tundra
Toyota Land Cruiser
Land Rover Discovery
Toyota 4Runner
Lexus GX470
Dodge Ram
Land Rover Freelander
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Kia Sorento
Nissan Xterra
VW Touareg
Mitsubishi Montero

Worst

Weight, on-road design put Expedition at bottom:
Chevrolet TrailBlazer/GMC Envoy
Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Ford Explorer
Ford Expedition

FACT
FREELANDER send it to garage for a service & they replace the engine.

[Rob]

FACT
FREELANDER send it to garage for a service & they replace the engine.

hehe.... but it beat the Jeep Grand Cherokee and a, wait for it, Montero (Shogun/Pajero)!!