When buying a sport-utility vehicle (SUVs) there is much to consider, including how many people it holds, how much cargo it can carry and whether it's a fit for your budget. It's also important to view these SUV ratings when doing your shopping.
Safety
Find out how the SUV performed in crash tests by visiting the websites of the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the U.S. government's five-star safety rating program. The Audi Q5, Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander and Subaru Forester ranked among the top safety picks for 2010 by the IIHS.
Fuel Efficiency
The number of miles per gallon an SUV gets offers another way to rate these vehicles. The U.S. Department of Energy offers an online database where you can find this information. It ranked Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner and Mazda Tribute hybrids with front-wheel drive as the most fuel-efficient 2010 SUVs, with 34 miles per gallon in the city and 31 on the highway.
Value and Performance
"U.S News and World Report" ranks the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox at the top of its "affordable compact SUVs" category, while the 2011 Cheverolet Suburban leads the "affordable large SUVs." Find out how other experts rate various SUVs by reading reviews on the Edmunds, "Motor Trend" and "Car and Driver" websites. "Consumer Reports" offers its independent analysis to subscribers only.
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