Large SUVs: Reviews

Edmunds.com: In this comprehensive summary review of the 2009 Chevy Tahoe, editors say it "shines as a top pick for a full-size SUV, thanks to its attractive cabin and unstoppable towing ability." Drawbacks include the inconvenient third row and "overly soft suspension makes for less than precise handling."

New Car Test Drive: This lengthy review gives plenty of information about the various trim levels and available equipment in the Tahoe, as well as driving impressions.

Kelley Blue Book: Kelley Blue Book gives the Tahoe its Recommended rating and says the Tahoe's "ride quality and overall responsiveness have never been better." The biggest objection is the "necessity to remove and store the third-row seats to gain maximum cargo room." Resale value is predicted to be among the best in the large SUV class.

ConsumerGuide.com: ConsumerGuide.com names the Tahoe as a Best Buy for its "smooth power, utility and surprising overall refinement." Editors evaluate three different variations of the Tahoe in thorough testing.

ConsumerReports.org: Editors of ConsumerReports.org have a good summary review of the Chevrolet Tahoe with a road-test evaluation and reliability data compiled in large consumer surveys.

TheTruthAboutCars.com: TheTruthAboutCars.com gives highly opinionated and insightful reviews on vehicles.

TheCarConnection.com: TheCarConnection.com bases its review on research into third-party reviews as well as the writer's own test drive of the Chevy Tahoe.

Cars.com: This thorough and detailed review of the Mercedes GL-Class includes information and driving impressions of both the GL320 Bluetec and gas-powered GL550.

New Car Test Drive: This lengthy review gives plenty of information about the various trim levels and available equipment in the Mercedes GL-Class, as well as driving impressions.

Edmunds.com: In this comprehensive summary review of the Mercedes GL-Class, editors praise the quiet interior, luxury features and "excellent craftsmanship." They warn of the GL550's lofty price and say the "ride quality may be floaty for some."

ConsumerGuide.com: ConsumerGuide.com gives the Mercedes GL-Class its top Best Buy rating.

ConsumerReports.org: Editors of ConsumerReports.org have a good summary review of the Mercedes GL-Class, including a road-test evaluation along with reliability history as compiled in large owner surveys.

Kelley Blue Book: KBB.com, the website for Kelley Blue Book, gives the GL-Class its Recommended endorsement as well as its Best Resale Value award in the SUV class.

CNET: CNET does a fine job with vehicle reviews, giving extra attention to the cabin technology.

TheCarConnection.com: TheCarConnection.com bases its review on research into third-party reviews as well as the writer's own test drive of the Mercedes GL-Class.

Edmunds.com: In this comprehensive summary review of the 2010 Toyota Sequoia, editors praise its "class-leading refinement, versatility and user-friendly features." In testing, a 4WD Sequoia equipped with the 5.7-liter V-8 goes from zero to 60 mph in only 6.7 seconds.

The New York Times: The New York Times' Jerry Garrett explains some of the difficulties Toyota (and other automakers) are having selling full-size SUVs in today's market.

ConsumerGuide.com: ConsumerGuide.com gives the Toyota Sequoia a Recommended rating rather than its top Best Buy honor.

Motor Trend: While dated, this article compares four large four-wheel-drive SUVs priced around or under $50,000.

ConsumerReports.org: Editors of ConsumerReports.org have a good summary review of the Toyota Sequoia, including a road-test evaluation along with reliability history as compiled in large owner surveys.

Kelley Blue Book: KBB.com gives the Sequoia its Recommended endorsement, commenting that it "was designed with long road trips in mind." Editors add, "when it comes to residuals, the Sequoia has proven to hold its resale value better than any other large SUV."

New Car Test Drive: This lengthy review gives useful driving impressions, but the information about the various trim levels is already dated as the standard equipment and options for the 2010 model have changed somewhat.

TheCarConnection.com: TheCarConnection.com bases its review on research into third-party reviews as well as the writer's own test drive of the Toyota Sequoia.

Edmunds Inside Line: Edmunds takes two high-fuel-economy full-size SUVs -- the Tahoe Hybrid and a diesel-powered Mercedes GL320 CDI -- and compares them.

ConsumerReports.org: Editors of ConsumerReports.org have a good summary review of the Chevrolet Tahoe with hybrid-specific test-drive impressions.

Cars.com: Based on a test drive of a 2008 Tahoe Hybrid, Cars.com staff writer Mike Hanley warns that driving such a large vehicle takes some time to get accustomed to, but that the driving experience is pleasant.

Car and Driver: Car and Driver's Csaba Csere says, "The Tahoe hybrid driving experience will be transparent to most drivers." The test vehicle averages 19 mpg during mixed driving.

Edmunds.com: Editors say the 2009 Tahoe Hybrid offers a "significant fuel economy advantage for a full-size SUV." However, the review suggests that "many buyers would be better served by one of GM's full-size crossovers that are nearly as efficient and much less expensive."

ConsumerGuide.com: ConsumerGuide.com gives the Chevy Tahoe its top Best Buy rating.

Automobile.com: Writer Kevin Wang comments that the Tahoe Hybrid is "ultra-smooth, soaking up nasty inner-city potholes and dirt road irregularities alike." He adds, "It's on a vehicle like this that a hybrid system makes the most impact."

GreenCar.com: Green Car Journal chooses one significant vehicle each year to win its Green Car of the Year award.