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  • wtf these are all mall cruisers? wheres the wrangler and grand cherokee? this is pointless.

  • they don't have money to test bmw x5 or x6 :))=))))

  • did you guys test drive the 2.5i or the 3.6r?

  • I own the previous model of the Subaru and it's not a suv it's a station wagon.

  • outback looks like shit and ass give me the volvo

  • why are crossovers and real offroad capable suvs being compared together?

  • and the bmw x5 ???

  • motortrend never knows what they're looking for. this is like having a comparison for small hatchbacks like fiat n mini but adding a honda odyssey. Pick cars that are roughly the same size/criteria.they included the acura zdx n subaru outback, both much smaller than the lincoln or chevy, which raises the ques whats their criteria for choosing these specific cars. srx over bmw x3, 4runner over highlander n was it neccesary to put both the equinox n terrain, same car diff styling

  • And The Jeep ???? Come On.... It´s A Jeep Thing, Don´t You Knew It ????

  • wtf Toyota has the best suv's

  • Wheres a Damn Jeep ?

  • Where are Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Bmw, Volkswagen??

  • "what do all these vehicles have in common?" oh i know, none of them are wranglers.

  • Where are Nissan, Landy and Mitsubishi?

  • @eolovento stai guardando un video che parla di un mercato che non è quello europeo (unico al mondo dove il diesel regna). Se non comprendi che nel resto del mondo i motori a nafta non sono quasi nemmeno offerti, provabilmente stai guardando il video sbagliato. Senza offesa, ma torna a leggere alvolante

  • @topdollars2 ma perchè fammi capire in un mercato diverso un 4.0 benzina su un suv da 2500 kg e 190 cavalli inquina, spinge e ha prestazioni diverse che nel mio paese?? con il cambio automatico poi?? ma per favore. questi sono mezzi che hanno bisogno di una coppia molto alta come il nuovo 3.0 range rover da ben 660Nm.

  • @topdollars2 queste cifre le si trova sulle supercars, dove si il motore benzina ha un significato, un'importanza e un'emozione (purtroppo mortificata dai comandi elettronici al volante). un suv così grosso a benzina ha senso solo in luoghi dove il gasolio (nafta si diceva ai tempi dei nonni)ghiaccia. ma anche per quello, chi frequenta zone di montagna lo sa, c'è il diesel artico.

  • @eolovento D: come vuole lei capo loool sta di fatto che le consiglio di evitare di andare negli usa e di leggere articoli su riviste di un mercato che non è il suo xD

  • @eolovento ah già... se dico che Ford ha presentato quest'anno un medium duty truck (parliamo di segmento tipo Iveco Eurocargo) con un motore 6.8 V10 da 362 hp a benzina dice che sono solo americanate? grazie non voglio sapere la risposta.

  • @topdollars2 assolutamente si. è l'ivecoeurocargo non è neanche un mezzo fra i più pesanti, anzi.credo sia un centinato(sa cos'è?). se la Ford presenta un prodotto, signor esperto di marketing internazionale, non è detto nè che sia fatto bene,nè che sia la scelta di mercato giusta.come per le altre case. il petrolio può costare quello che vuoi in meno ma l'impatto ambientale è lo stesso in tutto il mondo. poi io leggo gli articoli che voglio perchè mi piace conoscere e avere e non essere ottuso

  • I'm in agreement that the Subaru Outback has more in common with a 4 door sedan than that of an SUV, handling and all around feel will be better than that of larger SUV which has higher ground clearance and a higher centre of gravity, personally I feel the Subaru should be challenging the station wagon market.

  • I'm italian. form me some american care are terrible for design. too massive and dumpy! I think are all petrol engine. now the petrol costs 1,65 euro/liter (2,204 USD/0,26 gallons) it's incredible a large use of petrol engine for these cars! are better for city cars or sport cars.

    we use the diesel because costs less and goes more

  • @eolovento Except sports car. Can't have your Ferrari or Lamborghini in diesel lol.

  • Off road ability tested on a dirt road? Intended purpose does not include cargo capacity? No wonder a station wagon won... Subarus are great, but the best SUV they are not. Nothing other than the 4Runner in this group could be considered a true SUV and I don't even own one.

  • Motor Trend needs to have someone a little more camera friendlt for their videos!! Angus, eeeeewwwwww!!!!!

  • They have the GLK...but no X3......lame..

  • @Pieguy302

    It was in the running for '12 SUV of the Year; that year's winner? Land Rover/Range Rover Evoque.

  • 4runner the best

  • not sure why they used the zdx and not the mdx... were they worried that the mdx would win too many times?

  • Infiniti???

  • WHAT ABOUT THE DODGE JOURNEY???

  • We tested the Cadillac (aka Saab 9-4X) and the engine was working extremely hard to pull 4700 lbs.

  • So there is an ZDX but no X6?

  • they should've taken the Forester instead of the Outback. Outback is a station wagon, not a SUV. But the Outback is still a fantastic car.

  • @SangueVerde7

    The forester won 2009 and so it and no vehicle can win two years in a row.

    Also for those complaining about the outback winning.. well if a wagon can do a SUV's job better than an SUV what are the competitors building?

  • This pisses me off. The outback is a station wagon, wtf were they thinking?

  • Why BMW and Nissan are not there, did not they make a 2010 SUV!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • where's the pathfinder?

  • Everyone is complaining that they aren't suvs. When did it ever say an suv is big and bulky? It's SPORT and UTILITY. As long as it's visibly a lot bigger than a car, I think any wagon could be a SUV. The outback fits fine in there because it can do a host of utilitarian things(utility) and it's a fairly enjoyable ride, although the older outbacks are more fun.

  • This isn't even a compitition of SUVs, they are all crossovers. Big fricking difference. These are soccor mom grocery getters, not all terrain vehicles. Not saying they are bad, just not what they are suppose to be testing.

  • @rktrumble subaru has a lot of off road history. It's all wheel drive is the best made in my opinion. All though audi's is pretty good apparently.

  • THE AUDI Q5 IS THE BEST!

  • the chinese guy is annoying...when he spoke abt 4runner, i got pissed off

  • Why is there a 4Runner lumped in with all those cars?

  • I see a Forester in the back, why not in test?

  • I would like to know why all these people keep complaint that some of these cars arnt SUVs? When this video has nothing to do with SUVs it's all about a sport utility which is a large variety of cars, watch the video people. The Subaru had every reason to win because it fit everying a sport utility should have that's why Subaru has won it two years in a row.

  • toyota 4 runner is off-road,not a suv

  • the volvo xc 60 ride is not bumpy its smooth and the rx is smooth ITS ONLY BUMPY BECAUSE YOU WERE DRIVING ON ROCKS

  • here are few more segments to make our life easy.

    1. small suv

    2. mid. suv.

    3. large suv.

    4. small cuv

    5.mid. cuv

    6. large cuv

    7. all of them above in luxury

  • What aboult Infiniti fx if it was in this it would kick ass

  • Why 2 Lincolns? Get a Ford Edge and half of these aren't real SUV's. This is why I stopped watching Motor Trend.

  • dont bother, its an american competition !! were in the world a subaru OUTBACK is an SUV ???

  • Acura ZDX Audi Q5 Cadillac SRX Chevrolet Equinox GMC Terrain Lexus RX350 Lincoln MKT Mercedes-Benz GLK Class Subaru Outback Toyota 4Runner Volvo XC60
  • how does motorttend comapare a ZDX to a CHEVY to a BIG OFF-ROAD $ RUNNER what was going through their mind

  • Or, you could put a larger engine that gives the vehicle better towing and hauling capabilities, but doesn't get very good fuel economy. What to do? Ah! How about a turbocharged diesel engine! They provide the best of both! A diesel engine gets the best fuel economy, provide lots of low-end torque which is important for towing.

  • I've always preferred truck based SUVs. You can take them off road if you so choose and it can take it without much protest. Trucks (utes) are made for carrying cargo, the truck based SUV is good at that. My only complaint would be the fuel economy that's expected from such a vehicle. One could put a smaller engine, and get better mileage, but it wouldn't perform as well at towing or carrying loads as it would with the larger engine.

  • Whatever you do dont buy a Corolla . Sucks literally , take it from someone who did the mistake and uses the vehicle on a daily basis

  • @timszon honda civc is best corrola is sold cause its a toyota its boring and ugly compared with others

  • civcis best

    

  • why did the outback win? it's a STATION WAGON. elderly people drive those, not normal people who drive crossovers or suvs. 4runner should have won. it's the only true suv.

  • Excuse me but where is the BMW X5 or X3? They deserve to be on this much more than the Subaru STATION WAGON.

  • I have that exact Subaru and its amazing. I live in Colorado and it hasnt let me down.

  • SUVs are a 4runner, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Chevy Tahoe, Honda Pilot, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, BMW X5, Mercedes ML, Lexus GX, Volvo XC90, and Hummer.

  • Bahahahaaha the asian guy thought the Terrain was too "effeminate". Give me a break! I wonder if he said the same about the lexus, audi, subaru, cadillac, etc., the vehicles that were curvy. Does that make curvy masculine in his book? Lol

  • I like the Outback, but why not the Forester? I think the Forester more meets the definition of an SUV, while the Outback is a station wagon.

  • @photo2010 you are so correct.

  • The subaru's wheel base is to long. And just saying that motherfuckin asian was hating on everything i would punch that son of a bitch in the face, saying things have to much high tech things but a mercedes needs more? wtf

  • Subaru really kinda suprise that it beat Lexus, cadliac, Acura. Nice job suabaru

  • why is the terrain there? it is competing against vehicles twice its price....

  • where is the q7, x5, ml, cayenne, tuareg those cars would blow them american shit cars into pieces !

  • Missing a bunch in here.... WTF!?

  • Really Sport. Come on, and stop kidding ourselves here. These are UT vehicles. They carry things and people well, and get you to and back home fine. Sport has nothing to do with it. With the exception of the Lexus and the Acura, I like them all. The Outback would be all I need though.

  • i liked SUV's when they were a 'truck in a tux'

  • You really have to try hard to find something negative to say about the 4runner. It's stayed true to its roots - a body on frame truck based SUV. It's the only vehicle presented here thats worthy of the SUV name. Shame on the other car makers

  • The Subaru Outback sits between a true SUV and Sedan, therefore it has the best of both worlds in terms of handling, space, and fuel economy

  • The Outback is a station wagon, the rest are all crossovers. The 4Runner wins! Its the only SUV there.

  • @EdStockman Sorry : / Subaru won... I also love 4Runner... Jap cars are the best in general.

  • @EdStockman Listen to the begining again, or get over your love for toyota.

  • @EdStockman you are so right man

  • where tf is a ford explorer

  • Sport Utility is not even SPORT!!!!

  • @tnguyen318 you are right, outback named as wagon, but with the ground clearance 8.7' which is larger than the most of the SUV there and best AWD, outback is most qualified sport in the list!

  • half of those cars are available only in USA, whatever, while there is Mercedes, i would pick it..i just don't believe americans or japanese can make better car..

  • what ? infiniti FX one of the first to introduce sports SUV is not included ? i take it that its to threatning for the rest of the lot.

  • My jeep would eat these suv's alive in the rugged mountains. For a family car I like a awd subaru.

  • no matter what criteria you use, you're still comparing the SUV with each other. I think the most important criteria which most of these reviewers ignore is customer satisfaction. ask the people who use these vehicles on a daily basis. even if consumers are biased, you're including a lot of people and data and subjectivity evens out and only then can a true winner be revealed. afterall, all reviews are directed toward buyers.

  • @dhom100 I have to disagree with the asking of the daily drivers comments.A lot of people who buy SUV stick with either their category of what they grew up in,or just simply like it because of the brand.They didn't have all these cars to test drive and compare too.The dealer just told them yes,it can offroad and it has 300hp.Buy it because its a good brand.My parents bought a Mercury Mountaineer,that right there says they had no idea,the subaru won fair and square.Drive one,you'll understand.

  • I would pick the 4Runner if it is the one for myself.

  • You tested SUVs on that 2-mile stretch that ANY car can handle without a problem? Any car, absolutely any lame sedan can handle a road like this. This test is a joke. On the other hand, 99% of SUVs do not leave pavement at all. What is the point in SUVs then? Get a normal car and save gas.

  • where is BMW X5 or X6 ???

  • only one has low gear!!!!!

  • Anybody else notice that Jeep is missing?

  • Jeep rules

    

  • porsche Rules 

  • jeep rules:)

  • Lexus & land cruiser are better than all

  • i am surprised that ford escape is not among that category. I think escape has what it takes to get in a nomination

  • WTFreak! no nissan murano???

  • sounds like they're talking about cars,SUV of the year? what a joke. motor trend has lost it's balls

  • hahahahaha subaru... hahaha what a complete joke

  • @teddyd2009 Subaru won,

  • 4runner. its the only one thats actually a "sport utility vehicle"

  • subaru doesnt have a good price value out there cuz if u buy subaro u could never re sale and get the price that u want it .

  • @razi0004 True but its not all about that, its the most versitile suv out there...and i have to admit subaru is, ive driven and owned many and i once wasnt a beliver of the hype but i was converted when i bought one, and this was an old one handles like its on rails 175hp h-4 felt like a 6 cylinder, good vehicles.

  • what about toyota highlander

  • @etoyotarockshsucks Not all new for 2010, vehicle has to be all new for the year they are testing for. Highlander, are you serious..

  • the asian guy must drive a civic

  • And to add to all of that there is no grand cherokee... I dont have to say much after that, but if it was there it would have absolutly kicked all of their asses. But because there is no choice of a GC i would take the cadillac or the lincoln.

  • @Calimustang86 There is none because they are testing, vehicles that are all new fdesign for 2010, so next year for 2011 if the subaru does not change the design then it wont be eligible to come back and kick the jeeps ass or rear bumber which ever you prefer lol

  • Really? I dont understand. A subaru outback vs. All of those SUVs and it won? I dont agree with that at all. I mean look at it. Its boring, ugly, looks like a simpleton, its slow, its less exciting than walking up and down my driveway every day. I wouldnt waste my money on it. I like motortrend and their journalist but mayb some new people wouldnt hurt. Sorry.

  • American car reviews are so amateurish. Bless them for trying tho.

  • i hate the new 4runner but that one looks pretty nice

  • The Cadillac obviously had the best looking interior and the exterior styling is incredibly SEXY! These people from Motor Trend have always been against American cars. Why is the 4Runner even in this comparo? It is NOT in the same league as the others. It is also UGLY, UGLY, UGLY, UGLY, and did I mention that it is UGLY?

    For my money, I'll take the Cadillac.

    Standard for the world.

  • If they included the Subaru, why not a VOLVO XC70? in that case, that should be another strong contendant. I actually consider, that Subaru is not an SUV, it is instead a Station wagon with pretensions.

  • no grand cherokee?

  • Jeep grand cherokee would blow them outta the water,

  • @MyCoolAimName1

    If the inside wasn't made of hard/cheap plastic and it didn't drive that rubish it might yes.

    So yes, basically they would have to change the entire vehicle for that.

  • Hahaha Simon Cowell's Asian cousin hated all these cars.

  • Why the hell is the 4Runner being compared to these junk crossovers!? They should pit the 4Runner against other ACTUAL SUV's wranglers, pathfinders etc..SUV's that actually see dirt and do work! and that asian guy is hating on everything because they dont have a Civic there for a comparison fuking goof!

  • @sgkots It really depends on what you label as girly. It think that is a nice touch to the vehicle. Overall this Caddy killed the competition but to most people who like unordinary looking vehicles.

  • damn dat asian guy needs to chillout....the way he approach cars he'll never end up buying one. there's always a flaw in everything....geezzzz

  • bmw x series?!!!!!

  • I expected the lexus to win, but yay for subaru lol

  • Wow I clearly don't like the Subaru It looks hideous and girly it's like one of those barbie wagons with a smiley face drawn on it. I myself think that the best vehicle is the Caddy just look at it, its very good looking. One of the men had mentioned the crystal turn signals I didn't think that was a problem.Which manufacturer you know who has went that far in detailing?

  • @ultimateoffroader Because the most important thing of a UTILITY vehicle is how it looks... LOL, which school did you go to? C'mon dude, up and away, up and away, on your bike.... on your bike, get out... this is disgraceful.

  • @hyprvypr Well actually I don't think you have any schooling yourself to tell you the truth I said I liked the Cadillac SRX. By the way I doubt that you know anything about what I drive, So let me school you on that I definitely don't ride a bicycle. I drive one of the most exclusive SUV's out there a MERCEDES G-CLASS AMG. Good try any way better luck next time when you try to down someone you do know anything about!

  • @ultimateoffroader ...aren't crystal turn signals 'girly' like they were designed for the barbies out there...? ;-)  I'd vote Subaru - Caddy and majority of others are like evident nouveau-riche cars. Peace.

  • Everyone says they like the Q5. All you like are the LED lights...

  • The Subaru??? Ew!!! That thing is hideous! Is it even considered a real SUV??? They don't even sell nearly as well as the SRX,Terrain, or RX. I have seen maybe two Outbacks on the road!

  • @CoreyForeside

    You were dropped on your head when you were young - right ?

  • @PulSamsara Idk. We all probably were. Why would you ask me that?

  • how tuf are subaru's

    SUBARU 's offroad @ Tuff Truck Competition

  • it's funny that most of you guy have no i dear have you even driven a subaru

    Iv been a mechanic for 19 years and have seen first hand all the cars

    and i can tall you the subaru would kill the toyota in the sand on the dirt

    maby not rock clumbing but how duz that in a non mod 4wd

    subaru are bomb prof

    there are resans y guy like most of you dont test car no idear

  • Where is the grand jeep Cherokee

  • I really do not like the desicion the outback is more like a wagon car than a real suv my personal choice is the 4runner it's built to last and is a real suv.

  • I go for Q5

  • i like that toyota u could have fun in a field with that

  • fair choise

  • The asian dude is contradicting himself in almost every sentence. Oh I want technology, oh there's technology here but I don't want buttons. This car is made for off road driving but it looks like its made for that too much. The Lexus is soft and comfortable and engulfs you luxuries but its "not exciting", umm just saying some people buy a luxury car for a smooth ride and comfort. The stupidity of this is almost funny.

  • yellow guy is soo bitchy, he hates everything, probably likes his shitty hyundais

  • volvo and zdx own all

  • Seriously ......

    in my own humble opinion...you want one for Off Road / On road / All-Terrain Purpose / Picnic / Fetching kids to school / Dog run etc whatever you wanna do......the world only need:

    LANDROVER Discovery IIII

    &

    Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55

  • @dreamrecorder Nope the 4runner is winner over crappy G-class. The landrover is in the same category as the 4runner with a smaller sticker price.

  • @Tamayo1980 Well, I respect your choice there, I have to agree with you in terms of the price tag I'll take the Toyota 4Runner or the Landcruiser anytime. But firstly, I find the world has gone wrong. Until today I have not fully comprehend & accept the man-made artificiality term called "SUV" Sport utility vehicle. Mostly are invented for heated competing marketing purposes. We are totally spoilt for choice. Fortunately the result /winner here was the Subaru Outback.

  • All of them SUCK offroad against 4runner. How can they compare uncomparable?

    4runner should be in one group with Wrangler, FJ, Xterra etc.

  • @VIDEOZAL i agree. 4runner is the only one that would last if you really test them off-road

  • What happend to real SUVs, Like Tahoes, Explores, and Jeeps.

  • @bashslash Sorry man, those aren't SUV. Out of ur 3 choices, none of those even sit on a truck frame (prob) the tahoe. other than that jeeps sucks, and explores are exploders found on road dead

  • @Tamayo1980 The Tahoe is rated very low in dependability. And Ford is now the best (US) auto maker in terms or reliability, safety, quality. Consumer Reports also rates most new Fords very high.

  • Where is the LR4. Fj Cruiser and Jeep Grand Cherokee these aren't SUVs this is gay!

  • @tankxE80 LR4 Is the only one missing and the LR4 is very similar to the 4Runner just not a V8 anymore. Grand Cherokee?? so ur tranny can fail on you in 2 years. My 96 4runner ltd, is far superior to all of those women looking cars except for the 210 4runner SUV.. My 4runner was sitting in a storage for almost 6years with no maintenance. Drove her home that day 200 miles with O problems. after about 6months i got caught up with all the basic upkeep and replaced a few simple parts. Like new Now

  • asian guy sucks.. rx has all the gadgets.. and now its a bad thing? go buy stripped out econo car

  • That Asian is a negative little bitch.

  • hahaha im loving the "american" comments!

    thumbs up for subaru!

  • MKT is just a wagon....not a crossover..they should´ve put the MKX instead.

  • @Zinizzle lol, true, who gives a shit about the knobs, i just wanna know if the vehicle is worth me spending 40k, will it do great on and off road? the big buttons are great, they are act the same size in my moms infinity QX56 and compared to my 96 4runner ltd, this new 4runner is almost similar just a little more expensive with a few extra buttons and options.

  • @Zinizzle you are making one HUGE mistake. he doesn't have a dick

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  • Uhm.. why is all these SUVs the ugliest sold? I mean SEREOUSLY! The only nice cars here is the Volvo and Audi, and maybe the cadillac

  • @graywackeknifebdr fuck you you little bitch. fuck the energy and Al gore can suck my dick

  • Honestly, how were the Acura or Subaru part of an SUV comparison? Nothing against them in terms of quality or anything, but in my mind neither seem like SUVs. The Subaru is a wagon and the Acura is a sporty sedan. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's just my thinking...

  • @shoelace510 did you even see the video?

  • @shoelace510 acura is a cuv, it is not even this the same class of the other cars, an acura that should be here is a rdx

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  • Audi

  • q5 is hot

  • would of been nice to see land rover and bmw in this comparison

  • no bmw

  • what about the cupholders? how many, how big, heated/cooled??

  • most of these are crossovers