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As everybody knows a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is the latest development in the automobile line. It is an improvement from the passenger car, but is short of a truck considering its uses. It emulates the features of a station wagon, which was widely in use by families both for carrying passengers and cargo at a time, and still looking like a car in every way.
For purpose of towing capacity as the truck, SUVs mostly have 4 wheel drive and are built on light-truck chassis. Mainly the idea is to make the SUV a sturdy vehicle, to drive on “off-road” conditions, even on rugged country roads and hilly areas. SUVs have come a long way from the roaring popularity during later part of 1990s and early 2000s. The designs have been continuously refined for purposes of luxuries that a car can offer and fuel efficiency to be far better than the years of its introduction.
Arising out of consumer comfort reviews, the old model 2 door SUVs have become 4 door models mostly. Thus more space for passengers, with at least three rows of seating in a full size or mid-size SUV has been provided. It shares the space for engine compartment, passenger and combined cargo compartment using the boxy body. The higher ground clearance makes driving comfortable in climates of snow fall.
With this intro, if you analyze what makes a SUV stand out of the crowd, to win the honor of Best SUV 2011, you have to take into account the following criteria:
Generally with the weight and built-up, SUVs often lag behind in respect of fuel efficiency. Yet there are models that are designed to give the best fuel economy in standard road conditions of cities. So for the people who wish to make use of their SUV – in the category of compact and small SUV models – within the city roads, the competition between vehicles is somewhat tough.
According to the detailed ratings given by automobile experts, many brands are in the fray. Each one of them stakes their claim, touting various qualifications for the recognition. Although you can see the ratings differ according to the reviews online, the main brands on competition are – Dodge Caliber; Mazda SUV; Honda SUV; Toyota SUV and Honda CR-V Crossover.
Of the above, if you apply the yard-sticks of satisfaction of the whole family for a car, advanced and sophisticated features, easy handling, beautiful outlook and excellent fuel efficiency, the one winning the majority votes for Best Small SUV for 2011 will be Honda CR-V Crossover. The price tag of somewhere below $25,000 also justifies the selection.
Similarly in the luxury SUV category, after due evaluation of Porsche, Audi and Infiniti QX 56 applying the same qualifications, the third one is the pick to be adjudged as Best Luxury SUV for 2011.
Coming to selection of Best Hybrid SUV 2011, one has to take into consideration the full size SUVs of the latest Hybrid Vehicles generation. Hybrid vehicles are large and use both fuel and electric power transmission while on the road. After studying the evaluation reviews of experts, the award by popular votes goes to GMC Yukon Hybrid.
With best features of 8 cylinder power, of which 4 can be shut down when not needed while running, two electric motors, 300 volt battery, 6,000 pounds towing capacity, space to accommodate a crowd of people and such other qualities like superb fuel economy, make it stand out of the crowd.