MSRP: $ 22,045 - $ 29,995

The 2012 Wrangler is a 2-door, four-seater sports-utility, available in three finishes, ranging from the Sport to the Rubicon.

At launch, both finishing with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, NL-horsepower engine. A 6-speed gearbox with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2012 Wrangler is a relic from 2011.

MSRP: $ 46,250 - $ 59,950

The 2012 Q7 is a 4-door, 7-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in three finishes, ranging from the 3.0T Premium quattro to quattro Prestige 3.0TS Line.

At its introduction, the 3.0T quattro Premium is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 280 horsepower, supercharged engine that reaches 16-mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The 3.0TS Line Prestige quattro is equipped with a 3.0-liter, V6, 333 horsepower, supercharged engine that reaches 16-mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. An 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both workmanship.

The 2012 Q7 is a relic from 2011.

MSRP: $ 26,995 - $ 54,470

The 2012 Grand Cherokee is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in seven finishes, ranging from the Laredo 4X2 to 4X4 SRT8.

At its introduction, the Laredo 4X2 is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 290 horsepower, flexible fuel engine that 17-mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the motorway. The SRT8 4X4 is equipped with a standard 6.4-liter, V8, 465 hp engine that reaches 12-mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both workmanship.

The 2012 Grand Cherokee is a relic from 2011.

MSRP: $ 25,990 - $ 27,580

The 2012 FJ Cruiser is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in three finishes, ranging from the 4X2 to the 4X4 AT.

At launch, both finishing with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 260 hp engine 17-mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the motorway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2012 FJ Cruiser is a relic from 2011.

MSRP: $ 29,430 - $ 40,805

The 2012 Traverse is a 4-door, up to 8 passenger sport-utility, available in eight finishes, ranging from the LS FWD to the LTZ AWD.

At its introduction, the LS FWD is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 281 hp engine that reaches 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The LTZ AWD is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 288 hp engine that reaches 16-mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both workmanship.

The 2012 Traverse is a relic from 2011.

MSRP: $43,145-$44,145

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the Pure Plus 5-Door and the Pure Plus Coupe.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 240-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is all-new for 2012. 

MSRP: $21,240-$34,830

The 2012 Escape is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 10 trims, ranging from the XLS FWD to the Limited Hybrid 4WD.

Upon introduction, the XLS FWD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 171-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Limited Hybrid 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 153-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 30-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2012 Escape is a carryover from 2011.

MSRP: $21,895-$30,095

The 2011 CR-V is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 10 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd AT to the EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System.

Upon introduction, the LX 2WD 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 180-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The EX-L 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 180-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The 2011 CR-V is a carryover from 2010. 

MSRP: $ 22,475 - $ 28,785

The 2011 RAV4 is a 4-door, up to seven passenger sport-utility, available in 12 finishes, ranging from the Base I4 4X2 V6 4X4 to the Limited.

At its introduction, the Base I4 4X2 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 179-horsepower engine that 22-mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the motorway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The Limited V6 4X4 is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 269 hp engine that reaches 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2011 RAV4 is a relic from 2010.

MSRP: $ 25,545 - $ 33,570

The 2012 Wrangler Unlimited is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in three finishes, ranging from the Sport to the Rubicon.

At launch, both finishing with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, NL-horsepower engine. A 6-speed gearbox with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2012 Wrangler Unlimited is a relic from 2011.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV's roots date back to 1983 when American Motors was chipping away at a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. It was not until 1993, after Ford saw resounding success with the Explorer, the Jeep felt the pressure needed to release the new Grand Cherokee beaten the competition to fight.

Nearly 20 years later, Jeep has catapulted itself to the forefront of the off-road SUV class, but it still compete with the likes of the Explorer and house competition from the Dodge Durango. Equipped with the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is standard 283 horses waiting for orders from your right foot. If that's not enough you can always opt for the 5.7-liter V-8 or the SRT8's 6.4-liter V-8 that produced 360 horsepower and 465, respectively. Refinements both inside and outside the Jeep Grand Cherokee have helped to bring from obscurity to fame.

Body: SUV

Engines: 3.6-liter V-6, 5.7-liter V-8, 6.4-liter V-8

Transmission: five-speed automatic

Models: Laredo, Limited, Overland, SRT8

A new 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 engine with 465 horsepower can be found lurking under the bonnet of the SRT8 model for 2012. The SRT8 brand took a year off last year, but returns with enhancements such as Brembo brakes are under 20-inch wheels and paddle shifters are added. A revised version of the automatic transmission for the V-8 models have also seen some improvements in the latest Grand Cherokee.

Restyled for 2011, the Grand Cherokee carries this record becomes the last edition. The iconic grille and round lights that are synonymous with Jeep styling to remain integrated in the Grand Cherokee, but that's about the only styling cue that remains unchanged from the previous generation. The front end is stretched less, but still stands eight inches clearance from normal ride height. The settings can be changed when the air is in use and can increase the Cherokee as high as 10.7 inches. Fold the sheet metal door panels give the Grand Cherokee an aerodynamic look, and the smoother exterior styling helps boost fuel economy.

The latest Grand Cherokee features an abundance of entertainment and technology, as uConnect and Sirius Satellite Radio. Navigation, real-time traffic and weather updates are also available, along with other media features such as an input for an MP3 player. Speech recognition commands, the driver hands-free input and other orders to communicate to the media center. The interior is sliver and sand-colored accents with soft-to-the-touch materials abound, as one would expect from a higher-end SUV. The three-spoke steering wheel houses enough buttons to a television remote jealous, but it is laid out in an easy to use way. The Selec-Terrain knob, the driver can choose between five different terms 4X4 optimize performance.

The new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine is a much better engine than the meager V-6 from the previous generation Grand Cherokee. But if it was not enough, a sturdy 5.7-liter or a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 are also available as a replacement. Quadra-Lift, an air suspension and Selec-Terrain system allows the Cherokee to go off-road, like the previous versions. Selec-Terrain configure brakes, gas, and suspension control, transmission, traction control and electronic stability control.

More than 45 safety features are incorporated into the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Electronic stability control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, anti-lock brakes, traction control, and remote keyless entry are standard safety features. Trailer Sway Control and a remote starter are standard on Limited and Overland and available on the Laredo model. Side-curtain air bags, seat-mounted airbags and active headrests are also standard.

3.6-liter V-6 rear-wheel drive: 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway

3.6-liter V-6 four-wheel drive: 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway

5.7-liter V-8 rear wheel drive: 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway

5.7-liter V-8 four-wheel drive: 13 mpg city/20 mpg highway

SRT8: 12 mph city/18 mpg highway

Laredo Sport Utility

Sticker Price: $26,995

Limited Sport Utility

Sticker Price: $36,795

Overland Sport Utility

Sticker Price: $39,495

SRT8 Sport Utility

Sticker Price: $54,470