Best Selling SUVs: January

January 2008 Sales: 8,379
Change vs. January 2007: -10.6%

MSRP: $27,405 - $37,385
Invoice: $25,624 - $34,955

The Chevy TrailBlazer is among the best of the truck-based midsize SUVs. It's capable of hauling heavy loads and negotiating rugged off-road terrain. Yet it's also smooth, comfortable and civilized.

January 2008 Sales: 8,375
Change vs. January 2007: -10.7%

MSRP: $27,095 - $33,245
Invoice: $24,543 - $30,101

The Honda Pilot is a practical, efficient, reliable, and powerful SUV. It's a crossover vehicle, so called because it's built on a car structure and drives more like a car than a truck, with crisp, predictable handling and a smooth ride.

January 2008 Sales: 8,331
Change vs. January 2007: 16.7%

MSRP: $20,330 - $26,125
Invoice: $19,095 - $24,384

The Jeep Liberty offers a good compromise between road-worthiness and off-highway capability for a compact SUV.

January 2008 Sales: 7,828
Change vs. January 2007: -18.8%

MSRP: $28,520 - $42,540
Invoice: $26,208 - $38,721

The Jeep Grand Cherokee retains the rugged spirit of a midsize Jeep SUV, combined with the engineering and quality control closer to the Daimler-Benz tradition.

January 2008 Sales: 7,350
Change vs. January 2007: -12.1%

MSRP: $34,630 - $39,560
Invoice: $31,686 - $36,197

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a purpose-built, full-size four-door, family-oriented SUV. A sharp, precise driving feel, Active Fuel Management engine technology, and enhanced safety features make it a popular choice among full-size SUVs.

January 2008 Sales: 7,217
Change vs. January 2007: -18.7%

MSRP: $26,010 - $36,090
Invoice: $24,589 - $33,863

For many years the Ford Explorer has been one of the best selling SUVs around. A capable tow vehicle and off-roader, the Explorer is equally at home shuttling people and collecting groceries with ease.

January 2008 Sales: 6,137
Change vs. January 2007: -31.5%

MSRP: $18,660 - $29,535
Invoice: $17,596 - $26,941

Since it's redesign in 2007, the Wrangler continues to be one of the most versatile off-road-capable Jeep ever made.

January 2008 Sales: 6,119
Change vs. January 2007: -1.2%

MSRP: $19,595 - $24,665
Invoice: $18,431 - $23,070

The Nitro, a mid-size SUV from Dodge, combines a high belt line and a raised seating position for passengers in a unique and distinctive "boxy" shape to set itself apart from other mid-size SUV's.

January 2008 Sales: 5,470
Change vs. January 2007: -25.4%

MSRP: $28,015 - $38,735
Invoice: $25,017 - $34,589

A traditional sport utility, the Toyota 4Runner is built on a rugged ladder frame with a solid rear axle. The 4Runner's more traditional design gives it an advantage in long-term durability and on truly rugged terrain.

January 2008 Sales: 4,963
Change vs. January 2007: -19.2

MSRP: $31,120 - $43,365
Invoice: $31,120 - $43,365

The Ford Expedition carries people, hauls gear, tows boats, and pulls campers. When equipped with four-wheel drive, the Expedition will also get you there whether the road is dry, wet, snowy, or even when there's hardly any road at all.

January 2008 Sales: 4,489
Change vs. January 2007: 999.9%

MSRP: $15,475 - $21,945
Invoice: $15,475 - $21,945

The Trail-Rated Jeep Patriot claims to be the most capable 4x4 in the compact crossover sport utility vehicle segment, thanks to its available Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package.

January 2008 Sales: 4,240
Change vs. January 2007: -14.4%

MSRP: $38,085 - $41,870
Invoice: $34,848 - $38,311

The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban maintains the same maximum-size virtues that have kept it a bestseller for so many years. It remains the first choice for anyone who needs to haul six or more people plus their cargo.

January 2008 Sales: 3,833
Change vs. January 2007: -32.9%

MSRP: $26,455 - $37,215
Invoice: $24,315 - $33,946

The Dodge Durango looks tough but rides smooth. Its handling is stable and relatively agile given its size and heft. Inside is a quiet, roomy, comfortable and technologically sophisticated cabin.

January 2008 Sales: 3,666
Change vs. January 2007: -33.2%

MSRP: $27,415 - $42,950
Invoice: $25,239 - $39,091

The Commander is the largest production Jeep as well as the first to seat seven. Despite its extra size, the Commander still provides the same rugged off-road capability and comfort expected of the Jeep name.

January 2008 Sales: 3,514
Change vs. January 2007: -30.5%

MSRP: $21,240 - $28,740
Invoice: $21,240 - $28,740

The Nissan Xterra is a real, Safari-grade adventure SUV that still handles everyday life on pavement with refinement and aplomb.

January 2008 Sales: 3,237
Change vs. January 2007: 37.7%

MSRP: $44,000 - $87,000
Invoice: $40,920 - $80,910

The ML-Class SUV is the original luxury sport utility in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Comfortably sized, it seats five with room for plenty of luggage, drives like a sedan, and is a capable off-roader.

January 2008 Sales: 3,075
Change vs. January 2007: -3.2%

MSRP: $27,620 - $36,745
Invoice: $25,825 - $34,357

The GMC Envoy features a broad lineup of versatile, sophisticated, and highly capable SUVs.

January 2008 Sales: 3,071
Change vs. January 2007: -37.9%

MSRP: $22,545 - $24,135
Invoice: $22,545 - $24,135

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is the rebirth of the Toyota FJ 40, better known in North America as the original Land Cruiser. A capable off-roader, it will go wherever you want to go no matter what the terrain.

January 2008 Sales: 3,064
Change vs. January 2007: -11.8%

MSRP: $16,050 - $22,895
Invoice: $15,270 - $21,370

The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV that offers a comprehensive set of safety features, excellent versatility, and tremendous value, costing thousands less than the competition.

January 2008 Sales: 3,015
Change vs. January 2007: 36.9%

MSRP: $21,349 - $28,899
Invoice: $21,136 - $27,743

The Suzuki XL7 is a crossover SUV that provides space for up to seven passengers, a smooth ride on the highway, and is comfortable and competent around town.

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This data is based on National Sales Data.