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See which SUVs are reviewed by Consumer Reports

Below lists a selection of SUVs that have been reviewed by our expert engineering staff. Consumer Reports operates the largest and most sophisticated independent automobile testing center devoted to the consumer interest anywhere in the world. All cars that are tested, about 80 per year, are bought anonymously and driven for thousands of miles each. The evaluation regimen consists of more than 50 individual tests. Learn more about each of the SUVs that Consumer Reports tests and reviews.
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the BMW X3 xDrive28i (2.0T)
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The BMW X3 is a 4-door SUV offered in AWD 4dr 28i and AWD 4dr 35i. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (240 hp) and 3.0-liter 6 turbo (300 hp) engines, and 8-speed automatic transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 28 mpg highway. The X3 uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2013
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Toyota Highlander (V6)
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The Toyota Highlander is a 4-door SUV offered in FWD 4dr I4 (Natl), FWD 4dr V6 (Natl), FWD 4dr V6 SE (Natl), FWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl), 4WD 4dr V6 (Natl), 4WD 4dr V6 SE (Natl), 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl), FWD 4dr I4 Plus (Natl), FWD 4dr V6 Plus (Natl), 4WD 4dr V6 Plus (Natl), 4WD 4dr (Natl) and 4WD 4dr Limited (Natl). The powertrains include 2.7-liter 4 (187 hp), 3.5-liter V6 (270 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 hybrid (280 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 23 mpg highway. The Highlander Limited V6 uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Infiniti EX
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The Infiniti EX is a 4-door SUV offered in RWD 4dr, RWD 4dr Journey, AWD 4dr and AWD 4dr Journey. The powertrains include 3.7-liter V6 (325 hp) engines, and 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 16 mpg city to 23 mpg highway. The EX uses Premium fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the GMC Terrain (4-cyl.)
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The GMC Terrain is a 4-door SUV offered in FWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-1, FWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-2, FWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-1, AWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-1, FWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-2, AWD 4dr SLE w/SLE-2, AWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-1, AWD 4dr SLT w/SLT-2, FWD 4dr Denali and AWD 4dr Denali. The powertrains include 2.4-liter 4 (182 hp) and 3.6-liter V6 (301 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 20 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Terrain 1LT 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2010
ratings Consumer Reports Reviewed the Jeep Liberty
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The Jeep Liberty is a 4-door SUV offered in RWD 4dr Sport, RWD 4dr Limited, RWD 4dr Limited Jet, 4WD 4dr Sport, 4WD 4dr Limited, 4WD 4dr Limited Jet, 4WD 4dr Arctic, RWD 4dr Sport Latitude and 4WD 4dr Sport Latitude. The powertrains include 3.7-liter V6 (210 hp) engines, and 4-speed automatic transmissions. It is Rear, part-time, or permanent 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 15 mpg city to 21 mpg highway. The Liberty uses Regular fuel.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008