Most Wanted Midsize SUV Under $45,000

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Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2004

Most Wanted Midsize SUV Under $45,000

Winner: Volkswagen Touareg

As much as we enjoy the driving dynamics of last year's winner in this category, the BMW X5, we can't get over the versatility Volkswagen has packed into its first modern-day utility vehicle. Comfortable interior with high-quality furnishings? Check. Smooth, stable ride quality? Check. Easy to maneuver around town? Check. Low-range gearing, two locking differentials and a level of off-road ability befitting of a Jeep? Check. What's the catch? Well, the backseat's average in size, and neither the V6 nor the V8 gets a gold star for fuel economy. But with an efficient turbodiesel V10 on the way, the Touareg is a credit to the breed.

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Honorable Mention: Infiniti FX45

While the FX45 can't claim the same off-roading prowess as the Land Rover, it does offer plenty of style and an in-your-face attitude. Looking for a vehicle that really puts the "sport" in Sport-Utility Vehicle? The FX is it. With sedanlike handling and a sweet-sounding V8, the FX45 offers a near perfect blend of luxury SUV presence and sports car performance. Infiniti's new crossover won't take you too far off-road, or tow your cabin cruiser over a mountain, but if you want to pester people in sport sedans while still enjoying a commanding view of the road the FX45 can oblige.

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