Escorted by bodyguards like a superstar, it fulfilled its first official engagement in front of hundreds of media representatives: the Audi Q7 SUV, the prototype of a new SUV generation, put in a surprise appearance at the "quattro Night" on February 21, 2005 when it rolled onto the piazza of the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt. A fitting highlight to celebrate the 25th anniversary of quattro permanent four-wheel drive: because together with the top athlete Audi RS4, the multi-talented Audi Q7 SUV with off-road capabilities symbolises the wide-ranging talents of quattro technology. read more

Five years ago, at the time of its debut, the very combination of BMW and SUV seemed unlikely. For this reason, BMW decided to give the X5 a more apt name Sports Activity Vehicle to distinguish it from the ordinary run of SUVs.  read more

The Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is bigger and bolder for 2007 with an all-new, purpose-built unibody platform, choice of fuel-efficient V6 powertrains, and segment-leading standard safety technologies. Add in a roomy, well-crafted interior, optional third-row seat and a starting price below its predecessor and clearly the 2007 Santa Fe SUV raises the bar for value in the crossover segment. read more

The third generation of the SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee is on its way to Europe and STARTECH already presents an exclusive customization program at the AMI 2005 in Leipzig. The extensive product lineup is characterized by professional engineering and innovative design but that's not all: One of the most important traits of all components is the extraordinary high level of quality 'made in Germany.' read more

SUV Kia Sorento provides exhilarating off-road freedom combined with luxury and refinement. With exceptional build quality, SUV Kia mid-size 4x4 is packed with style, features and advanced technology to triumph in all terrains. read more

Hybrid SUV Lexus RX 400h resolves an age-old paradox by making sporting high performance, low fuel consumption and reduced emissions compatible. It has a 3.3-litre V6 VVT-i petrol engine and two electric motors that work in harmony to deliver smooth, V8-style power and responsiveness. Together, they can whisk Hybrid SUV Lexus RX 400h to 62 mph in under 8 seconds. read more

You need look no further than the design of the new SUV M-Class, with its beguiling blend of heavily contoured surfaces and taut lines, to admire the majestic character of the second-generation Off-Roader. The swept-back windscreen, striking front wings and rising shoulderline of the new car set the unashamedly sporting tone, a theme developed by the proportions of the body. The new SUV M-Class is 150 mm longer, 71 mm wider and 9 mm lower on the road than its predecessor and its wheelbase has grown by 95 mm to 2915 mm. read more

Production plans for the SUV Porsche Cayenne were announced in the summer of 1998, when it also was announced that the Porsche SUV would have permanent four-wheel drive and true off-road capability while maintaining Porsche standards for ride and handling. While the Cayennes engines were designed at Porsches Research and Development Center in Weissach, Germany, and will be built in the Porsche factory at Zuffenhausen, the Porsche SUV will be assembled in a brand new factory located in historic Leipzig, Germany.  read more

The Toyota RAV4 SUV is a compact crossover SUV built and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation. It was introduced in Japan in 1994 and in the U.S. in 1996 to cater to consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUV's, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of four-wheel drive, along with the maneuverability and fuel economy of a smaller car. read more

Pushing the "Next Generation SUV" to the Next Level Once you get past the Volvo XC90 SUVs aggressive stance and fully customized body enhancements, a true beast lurks within. Still a work in progress, the SUV Volvo XC90 is slated to eventually achieve a whopping 650 horsepower through the use of a massive supercharger, revised engine mapping and low restriction exhaust.  read more