2012 BMW X5
BMW sold more than 102,000 X5s worldwide last year and additional equipment options and new exterior colours and interior options will add even more sportiness to the exclusive look and driving pleasure of this popular SUV. The new eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive 4WD system enhance the drive. These features not only optimize agility and comfort, they also ensure excellent traction along with superb handling and stability under the most challenging weather conditions. The BMW X5 xDrive30d will also be available with BMW Blue Performance technology that meets emission standards for 2014 and achieves an average fuel consumption of 7.5L/100 km.  Tech-wise, the extended range of BMW Connected Drive services includes the BMW Apps special option, for owners of an Apple iPhone to stay in touch with Facebook and Twitter. MSRP $61,800

2012 Audi Q5 Hybrid
Audi is one of the last companies in North America to offer a hybrid. But that isn't stopping them from jumping in with the newest tech for the Q5 Hybrid crossover. Plus, being the late-comer has its advantages. This auto is seen as the harbinger of the electrification for the entire line. Audi is capitalizing on what appears to be the next evolution of the hybrid, involving the elimination of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) and moving to an electric motor/generator. This new technology is lighter, simpler, and the new wave for hybrids. Hybrid doesn't mean gutless though. You can still reach 100 km/h on combined engine/motor power and it is possible to go up to three kilometers at 60 km/h on the battery. On paper, the engine seems small at 2.0-litres but it features Audi's turbo-charging technology, producing 211 hp. Mated with a 54 hp electric motor, the combined output has 245 hp. Fuel consumption is 6.9L/100 km and that's with Audi's quattro AWD as opposed to 2WD.
MSRP $52,000

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has won more than 30 awards making it the most awarded SUV ever. The 2012 model offers luxurious on-road refinements without sacrificing off-road readiness. The 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine offers 290 hp and new electro-hydraulic power steering. The legendary 5.7-litre V8 engine delivers 360 hp and new for 2012, six speeds in manual mode. Choose from five driving modes to achieve maximum grip: Sand/Mud, Sport, Auto, Snow and Rock. You'll also get five height settings to a maximum of 27 cm, and three 4WD options. Inside, this is the most luxurious Jeep ever. The Overland Summit model has Black Olive wood trim blended into the instrument panel. The trim also wraps into the upper panels of both the front and rear doors, surrounding passengers with a high level of craftsmanship. Nappa leather seats feature ventilated, perforated inserts, accent piping and attractive stitching.
MSRP $47,195 (Overland)