"To hell with climate change," you say, "I want to drive around in a small fortress." May we suggest the 2011 Infiniti QX56 ($56,700 and up)? This monstrous full-size SUV offers room for up to eight passengers, your choice of two-wheel or four-wheel drive, a 400hp 5.6-liter V8 engine, 8,500 pounds of towing capacity, an available nav system, Bose stereo,... [More]

Is it an SUV? A sports car? Ugly as hell? Depending on your answers to these questions, you may or may not want to check out the new Nissan Juke ($TBA). This mid-sized crossover sports a decidedly funky front end and interior, as well as three available engines, with a six-speed manual or CVT with six-speed manual mode transmission, beefy... [More]

Normally when we hear about something widening, it's our waistline. The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX ($TBA) is wider in a good way, moving it closer to the company's WRX Sti rally flagship, and giving it a more aggressive stance and wider track dimensions. Features include a 265-hp turbocharged/intercooled 2.5-liter Boxer engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, Continuous All-Wheel Drive, and your... [More]

Lighter, sportier, and more fuel efficient than the original, the new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg ($TBA) is the next evolution of vee-dub's full-size SUV. The 2011 model weighs in a nearly 460 lbs. lighter than the previous generation, and offers a wide range of powerplants, including a hybrid that can be driven up to 30 mph on electricity alone. Other features... [More]

While an official U.S. release is still up in the air, there's no doubt that the new Nissan Patrol ($TBA) will make quite a splash in other parts of the world. This full-size SUV offers a more refined interior than its predecessor, making good use of materials like leather, polished aluminum, and wood grain paneling, while offering wider, higher, and... [More]

As the company's first vehicle with four doors, you'd expect the MINI Countryman ($TBA) to be a little different from its stablemates, and indeed it is. The Countryman is more crossover than go-kart, with an optional ALL4 all-wheel drive system, an elevated seating position, more ground clearance, and an innovative customizable Center Rail that lets you use the space in... [More]

Designed fresh from the ground up, the 2010 Toyota 4Runner ($27,500-$39,800) will have you thinking twice before swearing off SUVs. Available with either a 2.7-liter four-cylinder or 4.0-liter V6 engine, the new 4Runner features blockier, more aggressive exterior styling, an all-new, more refined interior, an optional X-REAS suspension system, all the creature comforts you'd expect, and even a "party mode"... [More]

If you're tired of the current trend of crossover SUVs and yearn for something a bit classier, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee ($TBA) is the vehicle for you. Aggressive styling and a scalloped design pairs with a flex-fuel "Phoenix" V6 with variable valve timing and 280 horses, a 33% bump over the previous model (a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 is also... [More]

It may remind you of a Tamagotchi, but the new Nissan Cube (from $13,990) is one of the best vehicles on the market — and we think it's the epitome of man-cute. (Think of man-cute like an iPod — not exactly a form inspired by razor blades, tattoos, and beer pong — but deeply rewarding and functional to use.) With... [More]

To mark the 30th anniversary of the first G-Class, Mercedes has introduced a new hardcore model to conquer any terrain in Swat team style. With optional off-road packages, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition30.Pur can be equipped with all-terrain tires on 16" aluminum wheels, flexible wheel arch flaring, protective grilles for the headlamps and lights, a large roofrack with ladder, a towing... [More]

The A4 gets a little more go-anywhere with the 2010 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro ($TBA; Summer 09). The new wagon features Quattro permanent all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance, and a reinforced underbody, letting you cruise the backroads like you do main street. Three engine options will be available at launch — a gasoline engine and two diesels, all turbocharged. Choose... [More]

Get a load of the Knight XV ($295,000). Inspired by the Gurkha military vehicle, this handcrafted, fully armored luxury SUV is decked out inside and out. Powered by a Bio-fuel V10 (good for 400 hp and 498-ft lbs of torque), the XV features Wilton Wool carpeting, Andrew Muirhead leather, 6-way seating, tandem sunroof glass with privacy shades, side-mounted laptop stations,... [More]

The 2010 Cadillac SRX ($TBA) is the, uh, Cadillac of crossovers. Due to hit showrooms in mid-2009, the all-new 2010 Cadillac SRX features a completely redesigned exterior and is expected to be powered by the CTS' 3.6-liter V6 engine. The next-generation SRX is said to achieve "excellent driving dynamics and wet-weather traction," and appears to be just the right size... [More]

If you're looking for a way to set up camp in the middle of post-apocalyptic New Jersey, check out EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicles ($110,000-$230,000). Available in two models — the Ford F550-based XV-LT or the Jeep Rubicon Unlimited-based XV-JP — these four-wheel-drive powerhouses can get you where you want to go, and utilize solar energy as a primary power source for... [More]

If you're looking for a crossover vehicle with German engineering and a reasonable price tag, check out the Volkswagen Tiguan ($23,200 and up). Available with 4Motion 4-wheel drive, the Tiguan features a 200hp turbocharged 2.0L engine, a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission (a 6-speed manual is available as well), and options like Bi-Xenon steerable headlights, a panoramic sunroof, touch screen navigation, a... [More]

If you're in need of a more family-friendly ride, there's a new contender to consider. Sportier and smaller than its big brother, the Audi Q7, the 2009 Audi Q5 ($TBA) features a fuel efficient 3.2 V6 FSI engine with 6-speed Tiptronic shifting and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The compact crossover SUV also offers side assist passing technology, 3-zone climate control system,... [More]

You'll be safe during the Zombie apocalypse if you place your order now for one these Ford F-650-based SUVs ($200,000) from Alton Truck Company. This 7-door beast features an insane amount of body work and packs in a Caterpillar 7.2L C7 ACERT engine with 230 hp and 660 lb.-ft. of torque. While the hoards of undead are smashed outside, you... [More]

So you think your Jeep is tough? Behold the TLC Icon ($88,000). Based on the FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser, the grandaddy of SUVs, the Icon is a rugged and powerful vehicle that'll laugh at any off-road punishment you can throw at it. The Icon boasts a 5.7-liter Chevy Ram Jet 8-cylinder engine with 350 horsepower — good for a 0-60... [More]

If you've thought in the past that the Jeep Liberty was a chick car, well, you were pretty much right. The 2008 Jeep Liberty ($TBA) does away with that notion — it's been completely redesigned from the ground up, with a new, boxier, masculine appearance, the all-new Selec-Trac II four-wheel-drive system, a new Sky-Slider full-open canvas roof, and a 210hp... [More]

We're not really sure if we like the styling of the new Ford Flex, but it's definitely better than driving a minivan — which is exactly what it replaces. Joining the Edge and Taurus X in Ford's new crossover lineup, the Flex ($TBA; Summer 2008) is aimed at those who need the room and convenience of a family vehicle but... [More]