SUV accommodates large number of passengers in one vehicle and is preferred while going on a long trip with family members and friends. There are a large number of SUV makers in the global auto industry and these are some of the best SUV’s released by the automakers world wide in 2010 and 2011.
Escalade
Cadillac Escalade:
It has a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 400 bhp. Cadillac Escalade 2WD is considered as a fantastic towing vehicle due to its torque and it has the features like automatic climate control, heated leather seats, Bose sound system, satellite navigation and multimedia, running boards and even a rear view camera.
GMC Acadia:
It is powered by a direct injection 3.6L V6 288HP engine which is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It can accommodate up to 8 passengers.
Mitsubishi Endeavor:
It is powered by a 3.8-liter V6 making 225 horsepower, mounted transversely and has four speed automatic transmission with sportronic manual shifting capability. Its main features are seat-mounted side impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, rollover protection, anti lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control and a tire-pressure monitor.
Mercedes-Benz GL Class:
It is made of a 3.0 V6 210 HP diesel common rail engine, the GL320 BlueTEC is capable of averaging 25mpg in everyday use and it has luxurious seating for 7 passengers.
Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne:
The Base is powered by a 290 hp 3.6-liter V6 engine which is combined to a six-speed manual or an optional Tiptronic S six-speed automatic transmission. The S is powered by a 385 hp 4.8-liter V8 and the Turbo comes with a 500 hp twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V8 and both are mated to a Tiptronic S six-speed automatic transmission.
Mazda CX 9:
It is powered by an all new 3.7L V6, 273 horsepower engine and it has fuel economy of 16mpg in city and 22mpg on highway. It is a 7 seat SUV.
Land Rover LR2:
It is made of 230-hp, 3.2-liter inline six cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and has unique Terrain Response system.
Nissan Pathfinder:
It is powered by a 4.0L, 266 horsepower V6 with 5-speed automatic transmission and it is the entry level 2 wheel drive version of Nissan’s 7 seat SUV.