tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:34:55 +0000AudiBMWPorscheRange RoverFordJeepNissanToyotaLexusMercedes-BenzSubaruVWVolvoChevroletCitroenDodgeHummerHyundaiInfinitiMazdaSaturnLand RoverZAPAlfa RomeoChryslerFornasariGMCHoldenIsuzuMercuryMitsubishiOpelPeugeotPhoenixRenaultSaabSuzukiTesla Motorshttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)Blogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-8684685400376881075Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:18:00 +00002010-10-20T15:18:39.479-07:00Range Rover The Swiss tuning specialist Mansory has revealed its fresh tuning program for the Range Rover Sport entry-premium crossover SUV. As usual, Mansory's wide body kit looks as ugly as sin, so let's not get too specific about it. I will only mention that the kit includes new carbon-fiber front and rear fenders, a carbon fiber diffuser integrated in the rear apron, a carbon fiber roof spoiler, a http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/10/mansory-range-rover-sport-tuning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-1315237585787074483Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:43:00 +00002010-10-19T13:45:24.346-07:00Saab 2012 Saab 9-4X Crossover SUV First revealed as a concept vehicle almost three painful years ago, GM's Saab 9-4X mid-size crossover SUV has finally been revealed as a 2012 model year vehicle. Sharing its underpinnings with GM's entry-luxury Cadillac SRX crossover, the new vehicle doesn't drift too far away from the 2008 Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept that was first presented to the public in http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/10/2012-saab-9-4x-officially-revealed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-7694926168966308219Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:03:00 +00002010-10-16T04:15:29.688-07:00Tesla MotorsToyota It has been officially confirmed that the upcoming electric-powered Toyota RAV4 EV compact crossover SUV, which is expected to arrive sometime in 2012, will have its crucial components --including the battery and the gearbox-- developed by the U.S.-based Tesla Motors company. According to Tesla's filing with SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission,) the American electric car maker will http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/10/2012-toyota-rav4-ev-to-use-tesla-motors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-615421428715086681Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:37:00 +00002010-10-14T14:37:32.315-07:00BMW According to a series of recent publications, BMW is working hard on bringing a sportier version of their refreshed BMX X3 compact crossover vehicle. Called the BMW X4, it will share its underpinnings with the 2010MY X3 and will be to the SUV as the X6 is to the family-oriented X5. I.e. it will be most popular among young chicks and guys not burdened with family, kids and a mortgage. It will behttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/10/2013-bmw-x4-rivals-porsche-cajun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-8179412303359029105Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:19:00 +00002010-10-12T02:19:01.190-07:00PorscheIt seems that our speculation as to the 2015 Porsche Cajun's body design has just been proven right. Well, maybe not exactly proven, but, at least, German car magazine AutoBild has just published a small article regarding the upcoming super-compact crossover SUV from the major German brand. According to the magazine, the baby-Cayenne will share its components with the Audi Q5, but will http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/10/2015-porsche-cajun-to-sport-2-door-body.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4657448818936610611Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:10:00 +00002010-10-04T13:10:24.695-07:00Land RoverRange RoverThe Indian-owned British brand has decided to present a five-door version of the recently presented Range Rover Evoque compact crossover SUV. The company will officially pull the wraps off the five-door modification (that was clearly inspired by the 2009 Aston Martin Lagonda concept SUV) in November, 2010 at the upcoming international motor show in Los Angeles. Details are still scarce (to http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/10/2012-range-rover-evoque-5-door-compact.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4566027434888858698Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:50:00 +00002010-09-30T11:50:59.438-07:00JeepMercedes-BenzEuropean version of Chrysler's iconic Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door compact off-roader will soon be available with a powerful, yet fuel efficient 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine. Unlike the current inline-four oil-burner that produces healthy 177 horsepower and 460 @ 2000 rpm of torque while consuming around 12 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km in a combined cycle, the 2001 Jeep Wrangler http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-28-crd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-5261611788002174394Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:47:00 +00002010-10-05T23:55:00.667-07:00Porsche The 2015 Porsche Cajun (not Roxster, folks, sorry) will possibly be built on the Volkswagen Group's MLB / MLP platform and will most clearly set its sights on the recently revealed Range Rover Evoque coupe-shaped compact crossover SUV. Talking to the German newspaper Der Spiegel, VAG's Chairman of the Board of Management Martin Winterkorn has confirmed that the company is working on a http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/09/2015-porsche-cajun-roxster-range-rover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-6665130614861373347Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:55:00 +00002010-09-28T23:59:47.915-07:00ToyotaThe refreshed 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid crossover SUV will be delivered to the U.S. market with a single 3.5-liter V6 gasoline powerplant, four-wheel drive system and a choice of only two trims: Base ($37,290) and Limited ($42,945.) Choosing between a "normal" and a hybrid-powered Highlander will be a tough thing, especially if you make the choice not only with your wallet (the Highlander http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-toyota-highlander-hybrid-will.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-3565395665377944441Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:07:00 +00002010-02-18T08:46:34.971-08:00InfinitiNissan's luxurious brand has officially confirmed that the 2008 Infiniti EX35 crossover SUV is now on sale in the United States. The vehicle is available for order in four trims, namely RWD ($31,300), RWD Journey ($34,850), AWD ($32,700) and AWD Journey ($36,250).The choice of engines is limited to only one 297 hp 3.5-liter DOHC V6, which is mated to a five-speed automatic gearbox. The automatic http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/12/2008-infiniti-ex35-ready-to-get-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-7657351201420124665Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:19:00 +00002010-02-18T08:47:00.173-08:00VWVolkswagen's "special engineering" department VW Individual is reportedly working on an "R-Line" trim for the yet to start selling VW Tiguan compact SUV. Although officially called a design "study", the trim will possibly be available for the SUV's prospective buyers. At least, it would be nice to see the tuning kit installed on otherwise dull and uninspiring Tiguan.The kit, as you can see on thehttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/12/volkswagen-tiguan-r-line-suv-is-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4454018000643682440Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:49:00 +00002010-02-18T08:47:34.451-08:00SaturnGeneral Motors is planning to start selling an electric plug-in version of its 2008 Saturn Vue compact SUV sometime "in 2009," Detroit Free Press is reporting citing Saturn's general manager Jill Lajdziak.Having a powertrain combining lithium-ion batteries and GM's two-mode hybrid system, the electric-powered Vue will be capable of traveling up to 10 miles on a single charge before switching to http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/09/2009-saturn-vue-plug-in-hybrid-is-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-7261478823352208435Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:53:00 +00002009-08-22T06:44:31.925-07:00MazdaBritish customers are now able to buy the brand new Mazda CX7 crossover SUV. Formerly available only in Japan and the United States, the sporty crossover has finally come to Europe. The car, it follows from Mazda's press release, will available only in one basic trim and will start at £23,960.For the money, you'll get a car-based SUV equipped with a noisy 2.3-liter turbocharged engine we'vehttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/09/2007-mazda-cx7-is-available-in-uk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-6592894948439502954Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:40:00 +00002009-08-22T06:44:46.980-07:00ToyotaAt the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt, Toyota will present its new Toyota RAV4 Cross Sport vehicle. Well, it takes a lot of guts to envision a cross-country version of a car that was supposed to be an off-roader for starters.The last generation of Toyota RAV4 was essentially a city-dweller that only looked like a small SUV. Unfortunately, current model doesn't even sport a SUV-like appearance, http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/toyota-rav4-cross-sport-to-be-unveiled.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-3343469631009304060Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:07:00 +00002010-02-18T08:48:48.367-08:00FordFord has delivered first seven out of twenty hybrid-powered Ford Escape SUVs capable of working on E85 flex-fuel. The vehicles have gone to the State of Illinois, Illinois Corn Growers and Commonwealth Edison.There are more than 140 E85 refueling stations in Illinois so Ford has a good opportunity to field-test its flex-fuel hybrids in real conditions.First introduced in January at the Washingtonhttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/ford-escape-hybrid-flex-fuel-vehicles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-2557905670314839285Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:27:00 +00002010-02-18T08:49:21.460-08:00AudiAudi has finally provided some more information on the hybrid version of its Audi Q7 SUV currently in the works. Although sharing its 7L platform with Porsche Cayenne and VW Touareg, the Q7 will probably not get the upcoming hybrid drive from the Cayenne and will have to use Audi's own job.The Audi Q7's hybrid drive, Audi says in its press release, will possibly be combined of VW's current 280hp/http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/audi-q7-hybrid-suv-more-info.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-2771120320737779668Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:31:00 +00002010-02-18T08:50:21.545-08:00DodgeChrysler will use the upcoming IAA motor show in Frankfurt to officially debut its 2008 Dodge Journey crossover SUV. Set to compete against such strong players as the new Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Opel Antara, and the recently introduced 2008 Toyota Highlander, the Journey will definitely have hard time getting to customers' wallets.The 2008 Dodge Journey, company is reporting in itshttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/2008-dodge-journey-to-debut-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-3173920146302618956Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:47:00 +00002010-02-18T08:50:45.459-08:00PhoenixIt seems that Phoenix Motorcars company will not be able to start shipping its long-awaited SUVs and SUTs by this fall as it was promised. The company still struggles to work through certification process with ARB, solve problems with financing and set their own production facility. The first vehicles will be shipped to customers in early 2008. So far the company has received 500 orders for the http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/phoenix-electric-suv-to-be-delayed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4980015653561180092Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:11:00 +00002010-02-18T08:51:09.226-08:00ChevroletWell, it's not exactly a giveaway. General Motors plans to have "up to" 150 experimental Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell crossover SUVs to be delivered to a group of select drivers both in the U.S. and Europe. Those lucky ones chosen to participate in the program, will be used as guinea pigs beta-testers of the hydrogen-fueled vehicles. They will also get their H2 fuel for free.It is reported that http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/150-chevrolet-equinox-fuel-cells-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-920713226333446517Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:28:00 +00002010-02-18T08:51:37.502-08:00BMWBMW is reportedly readying a comparatively 'green' version of its latest BMW X5 E70 highway-bound SUV. Trying to save its customers about fifty bucks for every time they enter the City of London (and save its own perishing sales, too,) the German company is working on its green Efficient Dynamics technology.The British Business Car magazine says that new BMW X5 3.0d and BMW X5 3.0Sd equipped withhttp://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/bmw-x5-e70-will-get-greener.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4948473934731340828Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:18:00 +00002010-02-18T08:52:17.118-08:00InfinitiClearly aiming at the upcoming BMW X6 crossover SUV, Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti has revealed its latest and greatest Infiniti EX 35 coupe-like crossover. Based on the current Infinity G35 sedan, the new SUV sports the same VQ35HR 3.5 liter V6 engine, rated at 290 hp and mated to a five-speed manumatic with DS sport mode with DRM, and ASC.Featuring almost the same interior as the G35, the http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/infiniti-ex-35-coupe-suv-to-pull-bmw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-3652258571875691585Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:48:00 +00002009-08-22T06:45:52.968-07:00LexusU.K. bobbies will soon find themselves inside both luxurious and environmentally friendly Lexus RX 400h SUV with hybrid drive. The SUVs, along with the new Lexus GS 450h sports saloon and Lexus LS 600h executive saloon, have been presented to future customers at the National Police Fleet Managers Association Conference ending today.British police has been experimenting with hybrid vehicles for a http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/2007-lexus-rx-400h-will-join-uk-police.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4458463769295832609Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:17:00 +00002010-02-18T08:53:10.096-08:00MercuryThe 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV may be looking boring and uninspiring but it is anyway one of the most affordable mid-size sport utility vehicles on the American market. Its hybrid version, it appears, will also be one of the cheapest SUVs being even less expensive than the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid and second only to the 2WD 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.The front-wheel drive model, Boston http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/2008-mercury-mariner-hybrid-suv-will.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-6543174138396512478Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:19:00 +00002010-02-18T08:53:29.325-08:00Range RoverLand Rover North America is readying its new über weapon set to conquer the U.S. market. Called Range Rover Sport LE, the new executive-class SUV will be limited to 250 copies only, making it one of the most exclusive SUVs in the world.The upcoming Range Rover Sport LE will come equipped with flush-fitting front and rear bumpers, an extended rear roof spoiler, body-colored lower side panels,http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/range-rover-sport-le-to-invade-us.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9118530387815404106.post-4831397287734696261Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:39:00 +00002010-02-18T08:54:02.262-08:00Range RoverGerman tuning specialist Hamann continues its exploits in the highly respectable field of making Range Rover SUVs' owners a little bit happier with their luxurious iron horses. This time Hamann has presented a comprehensive tuning program for the expensive Range Rover Sport Conqueror, a decent rival to the large and famous Cadillac Escalade SUV.After receiving Hamann's treatment, the Range Rover http://suv-buster.blogspot.com/2007/08/hamann-tunes-range-rover-sport.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (nektotigra)0