2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Sure, size is important when it comes to SUVs, but it’s definitely not the only way that the Touareg measures up. In fact, the Touareg is equal parts brawn and brains. On the one hand, it’s more than capable of tackling a rugged, 31-degree incline. On the other hand, it comes standard with heatable, electrically adjustable 8-way front seats and a voice-activated Bluetooth® system that can instantly download your songs and address book to a 60 GB hard drive. It has a touch-screen navigation system with 3-D landmarks and an available automatic tailgate that opens and closes at the touch of a button. It even boasts a legion of innovations and weight-reduction technologies that substantially reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. All of which is to say that the Touareg is a redefinition of everything an SUV can and should be.