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BMW X3 Gets 'Very Good' Rating in Consumer Reports' Tests of Sporty SUVs; X3 Outpoints Acura RDX & Mazda CX7; Toyota FJ Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler Are Disappointments.
AScribe Business & Economics News Service, December, 2006
Byline: Consumers Union
YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- Consumer Reports rated the BMW X3 best overall in tests against two of its competitors - the Acura RDX and Mazda CX7 - for the January issue.
The X3 achieved a "Very Good" score in testing conducted at Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. The RDX and CX-7 finished with lower overall scores, though still in the "Very Good" range.
Consumer Reports' ratings for sporty SUVs emphasize a comfortable ride, well-appointed interior, and quickness, agility, and responsiveness on the road.
Separately, CR also tested the rugged new Toyota FJ Cruiser against the redesigned 2007 Jeep Wrangler. In CR's view, SUVs with low-range gearing like these should...
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