And the Winners Are . . . It's amazing how far SUVs have come from their ladder-framed, truck-like, spine-jarring beginnings. Although there were no bad vehicles in the bunch, not every one can be called the best. With that in mind, here are the top scoring vehicles from Mudfest 2002:

Under $25,000 Kia Sorento
$25,001 - $35,000 Toyota 4Runner
$35,001 - $45,000 Volvo XC90
More than $45,000 Land Rover Range Rover
Best Value Kia Sorento

Overall Winner Volvo XC90