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2014 Land Rover Range Rover
- Familiar yet modern shape
- Light aluminum structure
- New supercharged V-6 engines
- Smooth-shifting automatic transmission
- Fantastic rear-seat accommodations
- New design isn't that radical
- Touchscreen interface isn't very pretty
- Off-road electronics take away some of the fun
- Audio systems aren't overwhelming
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2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Crisp styling blends Range Rover, Evoque
- Rorty supercharged V-6, thundering supercharged V-8
- Serene, stately cabin
- "5+2" seating offers expanded utility
- Masters both kind of driving--on and off-road
- Big jump from base to Autobiography
- "+2" seating is only for kids, only for very short trips
- No hybrid or diesel option--yet
- Still expensive
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2014 Ford Flex
- Urbane, mid-mod look
- Rush of turbocharged power
- Supple, comfortable seats
- Even more refined than before
- Ride and handling are impressive for its size
- Back seats not so easy to reach
- Touchscreen controls tough to grok
- Pricey as a Platinum or Limited
- Styling, party of one
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2014 Lincoln MKT
- Dares to be different
- Volvo-grade seats
- Rorty turbocharged V-6
- Bristles with technology
- You can order a fridge!
- Wan looks from the back
- MyLincoln Touch is complex
- Third-row seat not easy to access
- Turbo four is for Livery version only
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2014 Audi Q7
- Elegant exterior
- Warm, well-trimmed cabin
- Rides and handles like a car
- Seating for up to seven
- Diesel's long driving range
- It's heavy, and feels like it
- Prices can rise quickly with options
- Total cargo a little disappointing in such a large vehicle
- Fuel efficiency isn't great in gasoline versions
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2014 Ford Explorer
- Stocky SUV look, in a crossover
- Lots of passenger space
- Great ride quality
- Good gas mileage for its three rows
- Not much ruggedness under it all
- Steep learning curve for MyFord Touch
- Lower-power turbo four costs more
- Middle seat needs a lift
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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Class
- Interior is spacious, flexible
- Wide range of powertrains
- Still looks rugged
- Diesel fuel economy
- New safety, infotainment features
- More all-weather than off-road
- Gasoline versions' fuel economy
- Difficult COMAND system
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2014 Mercedes-Benz M Class
- Quiet, comfortable ride
- Strong, efficient BlueTec diesel
- Extensive list of tech options
- Standard Attention Assist
- Impressive handling
- Conservative exterior
- Indecisive shifts (Bluetec)
- COMAND interface
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2014 Dodge Durango
- Strong HEMI performance
- Feels substantial and refined
- Good steering feel
- Gas mileage is improved
- Tough to access the third row
- Somewhat busy ride
- Gas mileage is still low
- Shift paddle logic needs work
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2014 Volvo XC60
- Firm but comfortable ride
- Nicely detailed interior
- Strong acceleration (T6)
- Sleek exterior design
- Top-tier safety features
- Poor city fuel economy
- Tight back seat
- Cluttered control layout
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