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Review of the 2009 Volvo XC60

2010 Volvo XC60 - 10/16/09

MSRP: $32,395 - $37,200 | MPG: 22 Hwy, 18 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

Despite trying circumstances during my test drive, the 2010 Volvo XC60 — a mom’s best friend in vehicle form — endured and never failed our family. Like any BFF, however, this small crossover has a few personality traits I don’t like but would be willing to overlook due to the near-perfection of the overall package.


Review of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTec - 7/13/09

MSRP: $47,650 - $49,150 | MPG: 19 Hwy, 18 City

Details: 6 Seats, 3 Rows, 4 Latch Connectors

This car is close to becoming the ultimate luxury mom-mobile, and it’s glamorously green with its new diesel technology, too. This crossover is so luxurious and comfortable that calling it a station wagon is just plain insulting.


Review of the 2009 Audi Q5

2009 Audi Q5 - 6/03/09

MSRP: $37,200 - $37,200 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 18 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The Q5 broke my heart and left me crying on the side of the road. Not through any fault of its own, only because the people at Audi are mean and they wouldn’t let me keep it.


Review of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

2009 Toyota RAV4 - 4/23/09

MSRP: $21,500 - $27,810 | MPG: 26 Hwy, 22 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

What pushes the 2009 Toyota RAV4 into chick-car territory is the fact that the SUV can be described as “cute” or “small.” Instantly, all masculine street cred is kicked to the adorable pink curb of chick-cardom.


Review of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

2009 Chevrolet Traverse - 4/20/09

MSRP: $29,215 - $41,975 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 17 City

Details: 7 Seats, 3 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

Just when you thought Detroit was being overrun by men in pinstriped suits, along comes Sue Wilson, the vehicle line director for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. A modern mom of four, Sue knows what we want in a car, and she’s delivered (mostly).


Review of the 2009 Subaru Tribeca

2009 Subaru Tribeca Limited - 3/19/09

MSRP: $29,995 - $33,595 | MPG: 21 Hwy, 16 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

With a price tag on my test car of $36,081, the Tribeca left me feeling like I should get more for the money. This made me wonder why I should consider the Tribeca over its family-mobile competitors.


Review of the 2009 Toyota Venza

2009 Toyota Venza - 2/05/09

MSRP: $25,975 - $29,250 | MPG: 25 Hwy, 21 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The Toyota Venza was quiet, powerful, well-planned and didn’t scream mommy-mobile; it just might be my next new car—if I ever buy another car, that is. I fell in love with the Venza. I’d be lying if I said that, when the time came to let it go, I did so with a dry eye.


Review of the 2009 Buick Enclave

2009 Buick Enclave - 2/02/09

MSRP: $35,070 - $39,380 | MPG: 22 Hwy, 17 City

Details: 7 Seats, 3 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The oh-so-beautiful 2009 Buick Enclave has inspired me to create a new television series, “Extreme Makeover: Car Edition.” I’d love for some hunky host to relay my automotive sob-story to the masses, followed by the ultimate pulverization of my eight-year-old, 150,000-mile “piece.” At the end of the show, the bright, shiny Enclave would sit in my garage!


Review of the 2009 Mazda CX-7

2009 Mazda CX-7 - 1/07/09

MSRP: $23,900 - $28,400 | MPG: 22 Hwy, 17 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The Mazda CX-7 got us out of our snowy driveway and onto our equally snow-covered road in seconds – a total cinch. There wasn’t a slip, slide or swivel; we just drove straight onto the road as if the driveway were completely clear.


Review of the 2008 Infiniti EX35

2008 Infiniti EX35 - 12/26/08

MSRP: $31,900 - $36,850 | MPG: 23 Hwy, 17 City

Details: 5 Seats, 2 Rows, 2 Latch Connectors

The 2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD wants to get up and go; it’s one of the zippiest cars I’ve driven in recent memory. Oh, how I enjoyed driving this car, but it wasn’t meant to be between us. For someone like me who has wee children, there just wasn’t enough room. How rude!


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