2005 Truck Reviews and SUV Reviews

The Chevy SSR is a new breed of vehicle that's a cross between a sports car, a truck and a street rod. The SSR roadster truck isn't too far from Chevy's original concept of it, part of the growing number of vehicles that are making it from concept to production fairly intact. Take a ride with our About Autos test driver as he reviews the 2005...

Our 2005 Tacoma review will help you decide if this model year is a good choice for your needs.

Our SUV reviewer takes an in-depth look at the 2005 Acura MDX mid-size sport utility vehicle. Is it the best SUV for you? Colin Hefferon's Acura MDX review outlines the vehicle's pros and cons.

Ride along with our reviewer, Colin Hefferon, as he test drives the 2005 Chevy Equinox. How did the Equinox fare? Not bad. Colin has the details.

Our SUV reviewer gave the 2005 Infiniti QX 56 sport utility vehicle 4.5 out of 5 stars and it sounds like he had a good time playing with its interior toys. If you're looking for a used SUV, 2005 Infiniti QX 56 is an excellent vehicle to investigate.

Do you want a vehicle that drives like a "regular" SUV but lets you go 500 miles between gas fill-ups? Then be sure to read our 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid review.

The 2005 Honda Element EX is a utilitarian tool of a car. Hardly spartan, the 2005 Honda Element EX features power windows and door locks, a powerful stereo and tons of head room. Is this the Swiss Army knife of cars, or just another boxy poser? Ride along in the Element with Jason Fogelson, a member of our About Trucks/SUVs review team.

The 2005 Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV that's loaded with standard features, even in base form, yet undercuts the competition in price and beats it in warranty. Ride along as we test drive the Hyunndai Tucson.

After a week at the wheel of an Infiniti FX45, our reviewer referred to it as "the Monster from Mars." Over-the-top styling and a mass of confusing controls were the cause but a sweet-sounding and powerful V-8 with 5-speed automatic soon earned his affection. Tested for About Trucks/SUVs by Philip Powell.

America's best selling mid-size SUV gets a modern common rail diesel option for 2005. Our Jeep Liberty test drive and review has the facts you need.

Kia's Sportage SUV is affordable, with a good list of standard features, and backed by a solid warranty program. Take a virtual test drive in the 2005 Kia Sportage, courtesy of B. J. Killeen, a member of our About Autos Review Team.

Kia's Sportage SUV is affordable, with a good list of standard features, and backed by a solid warranty program. Take a virtual test drive in the 2005 Kia Sportage, courtesy of B. J. Killeen, a member of our About Autos Review Team.

Our reviewer was definitely impressed by the 2005 Lexus GX 470, calling it "an elegant, luxurious and comfortable automobile that offers remarkable performance both on and off road."

Ride along with our reviewer, Colin Hefferon, as he test drives the 2005 V-6 Porsche Cayenne.

Hiding unobtrusively in a crowd of lookalikes, the Camry-based Highlander brilliantly bridges the gap between mini-utes and monster SUVs. Philip Powell, one of our test team, admired the 4WD V-6 but came away convinced the economical FWD 4-cylinder is all most folks will ever need.

The 4WD 2005 Sequoia Limited can handle almost anything on-road-and-off, thanks to a more powerful V-8 and computer-aided technology. Reviewed by the About Trucks team of expert test drivers.

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg TDI is a vehicle built with the new generation of clean burning, diesel engines. Ride along with our reviewer for a test drive of the Touareg TDI.