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All Mazda CX-7 versions are powered by a 244-hp 2.3L DISI turbo engine . Like the Mazdaspeed6, the Touring and Grand Touring versions add interior and some incidental exterior upgrades to the base Sport model. However, the CX-7 is only available with a 6 speed automatic transmission. Prices for the CX-7 Sport AWD remain at $25,450

The AWD 2009 Dodge Journey is available in 2 trim levels; SXT, and RT. The base version, the SE, is not available with an AWD option. The Journey rides on a stretched version of the Dodge Avenger/ Chrysler Sebring platform. The AWD optioned version is powered by a 3.5-liter, 235-hp V6 with a six-speed auto. On-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) with an Electronically Controlled Coupling (ECC) sends torque to rear wheels to make the car turn more easily and can provide minimal torque to rear wheels under normal driving conditions, providing better fuel economy. There are no significant mechanical differences between the SXT and the RT, only interior appointments Stick to the SXT w/AWD, whose prices start at $26,170

The Suzuki XL7 crossover is available with AWD in all 3 of its trim levels; Premium, Luxury and Limited. XL7 can be purchased as either a 5 or 7 passenger vehicle, and is powered by an aluminum V6 based on a GM design and is mated to 6 speed automatic transmission. That makes sense considering the fact that it is based on GM's Theta platform. It sits on the Equinox/Torrent 112.4 inch wheelbase and weighs in just shy of 4100 lbs. It is now really either an XL7/5 (5 passenger XL7) or an XL7/7 (7 passenger). This high end Limited version tops the charts at $29,680, about twice the price of a SX4 CUV. The XL7/5 Premium is the entry level AWD XL7, and it starts at $27,245; a huge jump from 2008.

Initially marketed as a CUV, current economic conditions have caused the Toyota maketing gurus to label the Toyota Venza a "crossover sedan". That's right, Toyota has decided to create a whole new automotive niche rather than call Venza any kind of a "utility vehicle". That's a shame. It is a very sharp looking product, tainted by the foolhardy suits at Toyota who never got grease under their fingernails. If that was their intention, why did they raise the profile some 4 or 5 inches? Drop it back down and call it a sportwagon, and I'm fine with that. Have a LITTLE integrity...You can get an AWD Venza with a 4 or a 6. The 4 cylinder version comes with a 6 speed automatic transmission and starts st $27,425

The Hyundai Veracruz begins and ends with a 3.85-liter V-6 engine developing 260 horsepower and is backed up by a fuel efficient 6-speed automatic. Electronically controlled AWD is optional on all 3 trim levels; GLS, SE and Limited. Like the 4wd system in Tucson, there is also a driver selectable switch to lock what is referred to as a multi-plate clutch for defeating the electronics and staying in 50/50 AWD mode. (To me, that just sounds like Hyundai reverse-engineered the BW system, but I have no way of knowing...) It's 4,431 lbs. sits on a110.4 inch wheelbase. Veracruz is the only Hyundai with a 3rd row seat, and it is standard equipment, allowing up to 7 passengers. Prices for the base Veracruz GLS with AWD start at $28,745

The Volvo S40 T5 AWD's motor yields 218hp. This is the shortest Volvo AWD sedan, but it has the most front headroom of all, though its edge is about an inch. Prices for the S40T5 AWD start at $28,990

There are 5 Toyota Highlander trim levels; Base, Sport, Limited, Hybrid and Hybrid Limited. Full-time 4-wheel drive is also an option; it is not standard equipment on any Highlander. Hybrid drive versions are also available with hybrid 4wd. Prices for the entry level AWD Highlander start at $29,050