2011 Dodge Durango
If the styling and engineering direction of the latest Dodge Durango is any indication, it looks like the struggling brand finally gets it. No longer a bulbous, oddly shaped gas guzzler, the new 2011 Durango is now svelte, luxurious, and sporty while maintaining the imposing presence of a big Dodge truck. Power options start at a 3.6L Pentastar V6 all the way to a 5.7L V8 RT model, but we all know we're waiting to see what comes of the inevitable SRT model. Link / Source
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2011 Ford Explorer
The storied Explorer is finally getting a much needed redesign for the 2011 model year that brings the brand's new design language onto the popular SUV. The new and brutish Explorer (from $28,190) boast improved fuel efficiencies in both the ecoboost I-4 or V6 engine options and the swanky new interior is filled with all the latest high tech gadgetry from Microsoft and Sony to aid Ford's SYNC system. Link
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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The iconic Jeep Grand Cherokee (From $30,995) is getting a much needed reboot for 2011 and while the car's signature shape is fully intact, the design is leaner, meaner, and all together a design worthy of the Cherokee badge. The car will be available in a 3.6 liter V6 model which is a flex-fuel engine putting out 260 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The throaty HEMI 5.7 liter V8 will be capable of 360 horses and 390 lb-ft of torque. On the off-road end of things the Cherokee will be available Quadra Lift air suspension that gives the car up to 11.1 inches of ground clearance and Selec-Terrain which works in conjunction with the new 4x4 system that lets you optimize the car for different road conditions. Video after the jump. Link
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2011 Porsche Cayenne
While its easy to play the role of the purist and complain about any Porsche that's not a 911, the Cayenne has done quite a lot for the fans being that its the company's best selling car and gives R&D more money to improve upon the 911 program. That said, Porsche's got a new Cayenne and its leaner, more efficient, and a hell of a lot better looking. The two major highlights of the new Cayenne lineup are S Hybrid and Turbo models. The least mpg-friendly of the two will have a 4.8 liter biturbo 500 hp V8 whereas the S Hybrid while still powerful, utilizes a 3 liter supercharged V6 electric hybrid engine delivering a total of 333 horsepower and an impressive 34.4 mpg. Link
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2011 Volkswagen Touareg
While not a total overhaul at first glance, Volkswagen's latest Touareg takes on a much more dynamic shape with curvier lines and a lot less bloat. Efficiency and a sportier ride are the key elements on the new model with a lower ground clearance, smaller body, and fuel efficient engines. A while we like what we see so far of the new Touareg it only makes us that much more excited about the upcoming Audi Q7 which is built on the same chassis. Link
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Hands-On: The 2010 Toyota 4Runner
Toyota isn't going to let fluctuating gas prices and a growing general consensus against anything and everything SUV-related stop them from introducing an entirely new 4Runner. And its not like they made it smaller or more taut either, the 2010 4Runner is a much bigger brute than the previous generation and its presence was very much felt when we were handed the keys to one last week. More from our review after the jump.
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Land Rover LRX
Its safe to say that the Land Rover lineup has been a little stale since the introduction of the Range Rover Sport. That should all change soon with the 2011 introduction of the tentatively-named LRX, a two-door Range Rover based on the much talked about LRX Concept. Link / Source
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2010 Toyota 4Runner
Toyota's popular mid-size 4Runner SUV is getting a redesign for the 2010 model year that trades in the awkward curves of the previous design for a much more rugged look that's stouter and aggressive. Engine choices include a 161 hp four-cylinder or a 268 horsepower V6. Link / Source
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Off Roadin' with Toyota
Its not everyday Toyota hands you the keys to a fleet of Trucks and SUVs to toy with on the off road playground that is the Cleveland National Forrest. We got a chance to put a few FJ Cruisers and Tacomas through their paces and after the experience we can see why the most loyal of American truck drivers are trading in their rusted Chevy and Ford belt buckles for a sparkly new piece of metal from the land of the rising sun.
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BMW X6 & X5 M
BMW's X5 and the polarizing X6 is getting the M treatment with their new TwinPower Turbo Engine which is a V8 outputting a massive 555 hp helping bring both cars to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Both cars also feature the usual M series performance mods: Large front air intakes, front air dam, and two dual tailpipes which sit inside the rear air dam. Link
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