Top 19 Hottest SUVs of 2008

Sport utility vehicles are getting sportier than ever, while some of the largest among them are going hybrid to save fuel and save face.

Swelling sales of sport utility vehicles show no sign of abating and their continued popularity seems to clash with widespread concerns over fuel prices and the environment. But manufacturers have responded to the changing times with new sportier and “greener” SUVs to ensure their longevity.

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enthusiastx11 - 11/29/2007 4:34:36 PM

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really discriminating list: 19 hottest! some really ugly cars on that list....

MtlMotors - 11/29/2007 8:12:03 PM

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A hot car is not necessarily a good-looking one. Perfect example: previous gen Nissan Skyline GT-R

enthusiastx11 - 11/30/2007 11:04:13 AM

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hot = good looking

you can call it best, most popular, most exciting...whatever. but call it hot and it had better be GORGEOUS.

in that case it would be a pretty short list with the RANGE ROVER at the top.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 4:40:24 PM

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Yeah, that Chrysler Aspen Hybrid is getting my hot n heavy.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 4:40:41 PM

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*me, lol.

M35MT - 11/29/2007 5:04:57 PM

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7. Ford Escape Hybrid
13. Mazda Tribute Hybrid

do these idiots know that its the same thing?

Pathetic.

There's maybe about 5 SUV's worth looking at.

Shredmo - 11/29/2007 4:45:50 PM

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Next up, the worlds 13 sexiest minivans of 2007!

Catsmeow - 11/29/2007 4:50:19 PM

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i agree with the list... what other SUVs are out there that are hotter than those... i mean its all about fuel-efficiency now

Monk - 11/29/2007 4:59:13 PM

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Are the GL and Q7 not on there b/c it's supposed to be new cars???

jsell - 11/29/2007 5:04:43 PM

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Wow..... MDX not on this list....unbelievable

v-10 NSX

0to60 - 11/29/2007 7:23:33 PM

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why would an mdx be on the list?

SteveL - 11/29/2007 5:47:28 PM

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Plus they have the Buick Enclave on here but not the GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook which are very simular unless Forbes is using the Enclave to represent all three? The Hybrid Durango? The Aspen. What is Forbes smoking anyways?

theoptimisticpessimist - 11/29/2007 5:57:29 PM

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19? why 19, I guess there isn't 20 hot SUVs (by the look of things there isn't near 19).

DaHarder - 11/29/2007 6:42:37 PM

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Personally, there AREN'T 10 (current) Sport Utility Vehicles that I find truly desirable.

Bill - 11/29/2007 7:03:03 PM

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Hot? Half the SUV's on that list are boring and plain.

r15mohd - 11/30/2007 11:26:56 AM

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indeed...the escape/mariner?

the top 2 should be the x6 and the ex followed by the enclave/LC/cayenne (in no specific order)

the rest are really ugly...the escalade/yukon/tahoe are the same vehciel with different headlights and grils

MtlMotors - 11/29/2007 8:13:53 PM

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The Spyker is a monstrosity that I would LOVE to own.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/29/2007 9:00:22 PM

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I think this proves--once and for all--that Forbes.com is not a definitive automotive resource...

EL34 - 11/29/2007 10:07:12 PM

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I love the look of the BMW X6 and plan on leasing one when they come out ;)

xj13 - 11/30/2007 4:34:01 AM

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EL34, you know I'm a big fan and love your taste in cars, but I have to say, how many cars are you going to buy? you may first need to buy a airplane hangar to put all these great cars in.

Sam1 - 11/30/2007 5:49:56 AM

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I saw the BMW X6 at Frankfurt Autoshow and it was one of the nicest vehicles there, it actually made the new X5 look outdated already.

M53R - 11/30/2007 6:13:34 AM

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What do they mean by hot? It cant be the looks for sure... Toyota LC? Porsche cayenne?

MunichRob - 11/30/2007 8:01:00 AM

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Yeah that X6 sure is looking good, I love it. It's got to be at least top three on my list if not number one out of any production truck/SUV/crossover. Imagine throwing some 24 inch black chrome lipped wheels on a black X6…I think some day I will!

Shredmo - 11/30/2007 1:26:06 PM

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Oversized wheels are out man. IMO, custom wheels should only be considered when they offer a performance advantage over factory wheels.

Bill - 12/1/2007 6:11:54 AM

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This is a personal opinion, BUT, the LX570 isn't hot. It's ugly and plain-looking.

ThierryHenry14 - 11/30/2007 12:41:24 PM

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19 SUVs? how many SUVs are on the market?

morhpthanu - 11/30/2007 7:49:28 PM

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the durango shouldnt even be on this list

wanga - 12/10/2007 10:01:10 AM

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Mdx is too advanced to be on that list.

racedogs - 12/25/2007 10:54:42 PM

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all that GM junk and Chrysler trash hot, you have to be kidding!