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The 2009 Subaru Forester is the grown-up version of the Impreza.

What happens when the Subaru Impreza grows up? It gets fatter and a little slower…and turns into a Subaru Forester. After driving the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited, I can tell you that this is a good thing. Let the kids have their rally-car styling and stiff ride; the adults will love the Forester's comfortable interior, 5-star safety ratings and clean design. More...

The 2009 Nissan Murano is a capable crossover…ready to handle whatever Southern California's wine country can throw at it, including marauding hot air balloon gangs.

The 2009 Nissan Murano is dubbed "The Future of the Crossover" by the folks at Nissan. It says so right on the window sticker they gave me. I have never been a big fan of the crossover movement in the automotive industry. I feel automakers should make wagons and SUVs, and that there is really no need for a middle ground. However, if this Murano really is the future of the crossover, then maybe I am ready to reconsider… More...