tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36913093127368394222012-01-20T13:02:41.647+07:00Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury—that which is beyond strict necessity—in exchange for increased cost to the buyer. According to the European Comission, the "luxury vehicle" segment is classified as F-segment. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi.KuNinGnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3691309312736839422.post-22157224815329027972009-04-09T08:19:00.001+07:002009-04-09T08:51:06.091+07:00<cite></cite><span class="date"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >These vehicles combine car-like handling and SUV-worthy cargo space.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><br /> <div id="smallStoryArt" class="smallImageLeft"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover_slide_2.html?thisspeed=25000"><img src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/0403_crossover_170x170.jpg" class="top" alt="image" /></a></div> <h4> <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover_slide_2.html?thisspeed=25000">In Pictures: 10 Best Crossovers Of 2009</a> </h4> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">When buyers once again return to dealer lots, they might be smart to spend on a crossover. These autos--built on a car platform with SUV-like traits--offer drivers car-like handling and high <a style="border-bottom: 1px dotted; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;" href="http://topics.forbes.com/gas%20mileage" rel="nofollow">gas mileage</a> but don't sacrifice space.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Three models from <span class="tickerlinx"><a href="http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/CIAtAGlance.jsp?tkr=TM"><b>Toyota<orgid idsrc="nyse" value="TM"></orgid> </b></a></span> ( <a href="http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/CIAtAGlance.jsp?tkr=TM">TM</a> - <a href="http://search.forbes.com/search/CompanyNewsSearch?ticker=TM"> news </a> - <a href="http://people.forbes.com/search?ticker=TM"> people </a>) (two from its luxury line Lexus) and two from <span class="tickerlinx"><a href="http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/CIAtAGlance.jsp?tkr=F"><b>Ford Motor<orgid idsrc="nyse" value="F"></orgid> </b></a></span> ( <a href="http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/CIAtAGlance.jsp?tkr=F">F</a> - <a href="http://search.forbes.com/search/CompanyNewsSearch?ticker=F"> news </a> - <a href="http://people.forbes.com/search?ticker=F"> people </a>) exemplify the best the crossover segment has to offer. The $36,800 <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover_slide_8.html?thisSpeed=30000" target="_blank">Lexus RX</a> and <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover_slide_6.html?thisSpeed=30000" target="_blank">$42,080 RX hybrid</a> offer a combined 20 mpg and 25 mpg, respectively, while Ford's $28,550 <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover_slide_9.html?thisSpeed=30000" target="_blank">Flex</a> and $26,635 <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover_slide_11.html?thisSpeed=30000" target="_blank">Edge</a> each offer more than 260 horsepower and enough cargo space for any carpooling soccer mom.</p><div style="text-align: justify;" class="slidecredit">To compile our list of the best crossovers of 2009, we evaluated base prices, fuel efficiency, safety ratings, horsepower and total cargo space (with seats folded flat when available) in an equally weighted system, with merit points awarded against the competition. Winners in each category received one point, runners-up received two points, etc. The cream of the crop are the 10 crossovers with the least amount of points--the cars with the lowest manufacturer's suggested retail price but the highest fuel efficiency, safety ratings, horsepower and interior space.</div> <h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 1: Ford Edge (Tie)</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/user/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" /><img id="slide" alt="Ford Edge" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_ford_edge.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 2: Buick Enclave (Tie)</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Buick Enclave" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_buick_enclave.jpg" /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div></div><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 3. Ford Flex</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Ford Flex" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_ford_flex.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 4: Lexus RX</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Lexus RX" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_lexus_rx.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 5: Toyota RAV4</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Toyota RAV4" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_toyota_rav4.jpg" /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 6: Lexus RX Hybrid</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Lexus RX Hybrid" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_lexus_rxhybrid.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">N</span><span style="font-size:85%;">o. 7: Jeep Compass</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Jeep Compass" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_jeep_compass.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 8: Honda CRV (Tie)</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Honda CRV" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_honda_crv.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 9: Mitsubishi Outlander (Tie)</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Mitsubishi Outlander" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_mitsubishi_outlander.jpg" /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h1><span style="font-size:85%;">No. 10: Subaru Forester</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="slide" alt="Subaru Forester" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/04/03/crossover_subaru_forester.jpg" /></span><br /></div><br /><cite><a href="http://search.forbes.com/search/colArchiveSearch?author=hannah+and+elliott&amp;aname=Hannah+Elliott">Hannah Elliott</a></cite>, <span class="date">04.03.09, 05:00 PM EDT</span></div></div><p><span class="date">From: <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/03/best-crossover-cars-lifestyle-best-crossover.html">Forbes.com</a><br /></span> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3691309312736839422-2215722481532902797?l=luxurycars-kuning.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>KuNinGnoreply@blogger.com1