In recent years, traditional SUVs have proven less compelling for the majority of new vehicle buyers. High gas prices combined with high SUV sticker prices have separated the wheat from the chaff, and now it’s primarily the people who actually need an SUV who are buying SUVs. And while you might see a single person tooling along the freeway in some eight-passenger behemoth during the morning commute, there’s no telling how these sport-utes are being used on the weekends. Some people still like to get a little further off the pavement than the masses, or need to tow heavy loads, or need to carry large numbers of people and stuff. And never underestimate the clarion call of the carpool lane. Traditional SUVs still play an important role in the marketplace, albeit one that’s diminished.
This guide to the best SUVs is based on how actual consumers rate their vehicles, according to customer satisfaction studies conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. We checked to see which models ranked highest in J.D. Power’s initial quality, vehicle appeal, and vehicle dependability studies, gathering them together in this guide to let you know which ones are most likely to deliver quality, reliability, and satisfaction after purchase.
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There are eight vehicles highlighted in the 2011 SUV Buying Guide. All vehicles are listed in alphabetical order.