2008 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD Road Test

Ask any automotive journalist what the most challenging sort of vehicle to evaluate is, and they'll probably tell you it's the crossover SUV. If for no reason other than the sheer number of contenders, this market is a doozy. Mileage versus power? Off-road ability versus handling? Car like agility versus truck-like ruggedness? Sometimes, these tradeoffs go without a hitch- but other times they can leave one feeling like they're rolling around in a great big schizophrenic minivan.