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Shape, June, 2004 by Amy Goldhammer

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Looking for a rugged set of wheels to match your enthusiasm for the great outdoors? These nine hot sport-utility vehicles will transport you in style with plenty of storage space inside for your gear and on top for your surfboard, bike or kayak.

models                 storage               cool extras        mileage
                                                                city/hwy

Dodge Durango          * Roof rack           * Supercomfy       2WD:
From $26,565;          * 102.4 cubic ft. of  high-back bucket   14/18
(800) 334-9200,        storage space         seats              4WD:
dodge.com                                    * Tows 8,950 lbs.  14/18
Ford Escape            * Roof rack with      * Auto-dimming     23/28
From $19,300;          cross bars            rear-view mirror
(800) 392-3673,        * 69.2 cubic ft. of   * 5 cup holders
fordvehicles.com       storage space         * Luminous white-
                                             faced gauges
Honda Element          * Easy-fold-down      * Water-resistant  2WD:
From $16,100;          seats for 75 cubic    fabric             22/26
(800) 999-1009,        ft. of storage space  * 5 cup holders    4WD:
hondacars.com                                * Sliding sun-     21/24
                                             visor extensions
Land Rover Freelander  * Roof rack           * Heated           18/21
From $25,995;          * Center console      windshield
(800) 346-3493,        storage bin, twin     * Rear fog lights
landrover.com          front glove boxes,    * Full-time all-
                       overhead net storage  wheel drive (AWD)
                       units (42-47 cubic
                       ft. of space)
Mazda Tribute          * Roof rack with      * A 10-minute      2WD:
From $18,797;          cross bars            "grace period" to  23/28
(800) 222-5500,        * 74 cubic feet       close windows      4WD:
mazdausa.com           (seats folded down)   once vehicle has   22/25
                                             been turned off
Nissan Pathfinder      * Roof rack with      * Fold-down front  2WD:
Armada                 cross bars            passenger seat     13/19
From $33,300;          * Overhead console    * Fog-proof        4WD:
(800) 647-7261,        with storage bins     (heated) outside   13/18
nissanusa.com          * 97 cubic ft. of     mirrors
                       storage space         * 6-CD changer
                                             and 10 speakers
Subaru Forester        * Roof rack with      * Full-time AWD    19/23
From $21,020;          cross bars            * 4 cup holders
(800) 782-2783,        * Overhead and        * Rear-window-
subaru.com             under-floor storage   wiper de-icer
                       * 64 cubic ft. of
                       cargo space
Toyota Highlander      * Roof rack with      * HomeLink         2WD:
From $24,080;          cross bars optional   transceiver        22/27
(800) 331-4331,        * 81 cubic ft. of     programmable       4WD:
toyota.com             storage space         remote control in  21/25
                                             overhead console
                                             * Passenger seat
                                             controls
Volkswagen Touareg     * Roof rack with      * GPS navigation   V6:
From $35,900;          cross bars            with audible       15/20
(800) 374-8389,        * 71 cubic ft. of     instructions       V8:
vw.com                 storage space         * 6-disc CD        14/18
                                             player and 10
                                             speakers