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Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
2006: Best New Sport Utility Vehicle |
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Ford Explorer |
Hummer H3 |
Jeep Commander |
Kia Sportage |
Mercedes-Benz
M-Class |
Nissan Xterra |
Range Rover Sport |
Saab 9-7X |
Suzuki Grand Vitara |
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Total Score - Team |
664.9 |
657.0 |
711.0 |
680.7 |
786.0 |
696.0 |
831.3 |
680.3 |
699.0 |
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Total Score - Individual |
663.6 |
700.0 |
709.1 |
663.6 |
718.2 |
700.0 |
663.6 |
618.2 |
736.4 |
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| Combined Overall Score* |
593.2 |
584.3 |
612.0 |
617.4 |
659.0 |
619.1 |
638.8 |
574.9 |
637.5 |
| (* factored for price) |
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| Price as Tested (Average) |
$55,629 |
$41,145 |
$53,170 |
$27,835 |
$61,910 |
$37,098 |
$97,250 |
$56,170 |
$29,995 |
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| Styling/Appearance: |
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Exterior |
7.1 |
8.1 |
7.4 |
6.8 |
7.9 |
7.3 |
8.9 |
6.5 |
7.7 |
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Interior |
7.3 |
7.3 |
7.7 |
6.7 |
8.2 |
6.8 |
8.8 |
6.5 |
7.3 |
| Quality |
7.2 |
7.1 |
7.6 |
6.6 |
8.2 |
7.3 |
8.6 |
6.8 |
7.1 |
| Occupant Environment: |
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Interior Volume (1) |
9.2 |
5.7 |
9.0 |
6.6 |
7.0 |
6.1 |
6.3 |
7.0 |
6.1 |
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Cargo Volume (2) |
2.5 |
5.6 |
1.4 |
4.6 |
7.8 |
6.7 |
6.7 |
7.6 |
4.6 |
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Driver Position & Ergonomics |
7.5 |
6.9 |
7.8 |
7.0 |
8.2 |
7.4 |
8.4 |
7.4 |
7.5 |
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Visibility |
7.2 |
5.7 |
7.2 |
7.6 |
7.9 |
7.7 |
8.2 |
7.6 |
7.6 |
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Passenger Comfort/Access |
7.6 |
6.7 |
7.0 |
7.1 |
8.2 |
6.8 |
8.4 |
7.5 |
7.2 |
| Noise/Vibration/Harshness |
7.3 |
5.9 |
7.0 |
6.2 |
7.8 |
6.6 |
8.2 |
6.7 |
6.6 |
| Performance: |
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Acceleration (3) |
6.9 |
5.2 |
7.7 |
5.5 |
7.9 |
7.4 |
7.9 |
7.2 |
4.6 |
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Throttle Response |
7.4 |
6.1 |
8.1 |
6.8 |
8.2 |
7.6 |
8.8 |
7.7 |
6.8 |
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Engine Smoothness/Refinement |
7.7 |
6.6 |
8.3 |
6.7 |
8.5 |
7.5 |
9.0 |
7.4 |
7.0 |
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Transmission/Drivetrain |
7.8 |
6.8 |
8.1 |
6.5 |
8.4 |
7.5 |
8.7 |
6.9 |
7.4 |
| Vehicle Dynamics: |
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Ride Comfort |
8.1 |
7.1 |
8.2 |
7.2 |
8.5 |
6.9 |
8.9 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
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Steering |
7.5 |
7.1 |
7.4 |
7.1 |
8.1 |
6.7 |
8.8 |
6.9 |
7.5 |
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Handling |
7.1 |
6.4 |
7.2 |
7.2 |
8.0 |
6.7 |
8.7 |
7.0 |
7.3 |
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Braking Feel & Effectiveness |
7.1 |
6.9 |
7.4 |
7.1 |
7.9 |
7.1 |
9.1 |
7.2 |
7.0 |
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Stopping Distance (4) |
4.0 |
5.3 |
5.3 |
8.0 |
8.0 |
6.0 |
9.8 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
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Fuel Economy (5) |
3.5 |
4.0 |
3.5 |
6.0 |
4.9 |
4.9 |
2.7 |
4.5 |
6.0 |
| Safety Features |
8.0 |
6.5 |
7.8 |
7.3 |
8.4 |
6.8 |
8.2 |
7.4 |
7.5 |
| Cargo Convenience |
7.6 |
6.9 |
7.5 |
7.0 |
7.5 |
7.8 |
7.4 |
7.2 |
6.8 |
| Environmental Responsibility |
6.2 |
5.9 |
5.7 |
6.9 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
5.3 |
6.0 |
6.8 |
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Off-Road Capability |
7.1 |
9.0 |
8.1 |
7.3 |
7.9 |
8.8 |
8.7 |
3.6 |
7.4 |
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Ford Explorer |
Hummer H3 |
Jeep Commander |
Kia Sportage |
Mercedes-Benz
M-Class |
Nissan Xterra |
Range Rover Sport |
Saab 9-7X |
Suzuki Grand Vitara |
| (1) Interior Volume (L) |
4146 |
2739 |
3940 |
2943 |
3030 |
2826 |
2862 |
3004 |
2800 |
| (2) Cargo Volume (L) |
385 |
835 |
212 |
667 |
1161 |
997 |
957 |
1127 |
680 |
| (3) Acceleration:
0-100 km/h |
8.6 |
10.4 |
7.8 |
10.7 |
7.6 |
8.0 |
7.4 |
8.3 |
10.4 |
| Acceleration:
80-120 km/h |
7.7 |
9.1 |
6.3 |
8.3 |
6.5 |
7.1 |
6.4 |
6.9 |
10.2 |
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(4) Braking: 100-0 km/h (M) |
44.58 |
43.38 |
42.81 |
39.74 |
39.51 |
41.76 |
37.19 |
40.74 |
41.35 |
| (5) Fuel Consumption (L/100KM) |
14.0 |
13.5 |
14.1 |
11.1 |
12.8 |
12.9 |
15.3 |
13.1 |
11.0 |
