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2010 Acura MDX

What it Is: A full-size seven-passenger luxury crossover
What's Hot: A new transmission for 2010 improves fuel economy.
What's Not: Controversial styling.
Family Friendly Options: Back-up camera, active cruise control, collision avoidance system, rear-seat DVD player
How It Got Its Score: As with many luxury vehicles, the MDX's price drags it down compared with other large crossovers. However, the MDX scores well against other luxury brands, and even some non-luxury ones.

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Family Friendliness: 8.1

2010 Acura RDX

What it Is: An premium small crossover utility vehicle.
What's Hot: New styling and a more fuel efficient front-wheel drive model for 2010
What's Not: Fuel economy still isn't great.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system with rear view camera, surround sound audio system (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura RDX is a smaller and less bulky crossover than the bigger Acura MDX. However, its high price knocks its Family Friendliness down a few notches.

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Family Friendliness: 7.7

2010 Acura RDX SH-AWD

What it Is: An premium small crossover utility vehicle.
What's Hot: New styling for 2010.
What's Not: The $35,000 price is hard to swallow.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation system with rear view camera, surround sound audio system (Technology package)
How It Got Its Score: The Acura RDX is a smaller and less bulky crossover than the bigger Acura MDX. However, its high price knocks its Family Friendliness down a few notches.

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Family Friendliness: 7.5

2010 Audi Q5 Premium

What it Is: A luxury five-passenger crossover utility vehicle.
What's Hot: Reclining and sliding rear seats, sporty looking S Line package.
What's Not: High price of entry.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, back up camera, power liftgate.
How It Got Its Score: The Audi Q5 has a lot going for it, such as very good crash test scores, plenty of other safety equipment and a good sized cargo area. However, it's expensive, which hurts the score.

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Family Friendliness: 7.9

2010 BMW X3 xDrive30i

What it Is: A five-passenger, all-wheel drive luxury crossover.
What's Hot: Big cargo area, BMW panache
What's Not: Base price is nearly $40,000
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, premium audio, Bluetooth
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 BMW X3 xDrive30i scores pretty well for an expensive luxury crossover thanks to its large -- even for the class -- cargo area.

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Family Friendliness: 7.3

2010 Buick Enclave CX All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A full-size eight-passenger luxury crossover.
What's Hot: Luxury look and feel that rivals Lexus, but for less.
What's Not: Collision avoidance not available..
Family Friendly Options: Back-up camera, rear-seat DVD player.
How It Got Its Score: The all-wheel drive Enclave's Family Friendliness score drops a bit because of lower fuel economy and higher price, but it's still quite good, with its cargo and passenger space mostly trumping its luxury price.

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Family Friendliness: 8.4

2010 Buick Enclave CX Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A full-size eight-passenger luxury crossover
What's Hot: Lexus-level luxury at a much lower price.
What's Not: We wish we collision avoidance was available.
Family Friendly Options: Back-up camera, rear-seat DVD player
How It Got Its Score: Despite its mid-30's price tag, the Buick Enclave scores well on our Family Friendliness Index thanks to its generous cargo capacity, plentiful safety features and relatively good fuel economy.

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Family Friendliness: 8.5

2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8

What it Is: A premium, small midsize, five passenger all-wheel drive luxury crossover.
What's Hot: Powerful engine, generous cargo room, lots of available features.
What's Not: High base price.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, rear-seat entertainment.
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Cadillac SRX 2.8 offers a powerful turbocharged V-6 engine and lots of standard features, but its high price hurts its score.

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Family Friendliness: 7.5

2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A small midsize, five passenger all-wheel drive luxury crossover.
What's Hot: Generous cargo room, lots of available features.
What's Not: Many of same features available in less expensive GMC and Chevy versions.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, rear-seat entertainment
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Cadillac SRX with all-wheel drive costs more than the front-wheel drive version, which mitigates its size advantage and reduces its Family Friendliness score slightly.

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Family Friendliness: 7.7

2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A small midsize, five passenger luxury crossover.
What's Hot: Generous cargo room, lots of available features.
What's Not: Many of same features available in less expensive GMC and Chevy versions.
Family Friendly Options: Navigation, rear-seat entertainment
How It Got Its Score: The 2010 Cadillac SRX is a midsize crossover, although just barely, so its Family Friendliness score is correspondingly higher.

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Family Friendliness: 8.0

2010 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT V-6 All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: An entry-level small crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Flip-down DVD screens available on LTZ models.
What's Not: V-6 models can get pricey.
How It Got Its Score: The V-6 Equinox offers the same safety and utility as four-cylinder models, but scores lower because of its higher price and less fuel-efficient engine.

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Family Friendliness: 7.9

2010 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT V-6 Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: An entry-level small crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Flip-down DVD screens available on LTZ models.
What's Not: V-6 models can get pricey.
How It Got Its Score: The V-6 Equinox offers the same safety and utility as four-cylinder models, but scores lower because of its higher price and less fuel-efficient engine.

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Family Friendliness: 8.0

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LS All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: An entry-level small crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Flip-down DVD screens available on LTZ models.
What's Not: All-wheel drive erodes fuel economy.
How It Got Its Score: The all-wheel drive versions of the Equinox LS score slightly lower due to the added expense and lower fuel economy of all-wheel drive.

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Family Friendliness: 8.2

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LS Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: An entry-level small crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Best-in-class highway fuel economy.
What's Not: Base price is more expensive than some competitors.
How It Got Its Score: The Equinox LS scores highest of the four models on Family Car Review thanks to its excellent fuel economy and competitive price.

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Family Friendliness: 8.4

2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A large crossover utility vehicle with room for seven.
Who it's For: Families who need at least three LATCH positions and plenty of cargo space.
What's Hot: More room than the bigger Chevy Tahoe, at a lower price.
What's Not: Plain-Jane styling.
How It Got Its Score: The Traverse offers a great combination of price, fuel economy, interior space and passenger capacity. Throw in great safety scores and you have one high-scoring crossover.

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Family Friendliness: 8.7

2010 Chevrolet Traverse LS Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: A large crossover utility vehicle with room for seven.
Who it's For: Families who need at least three LATCH positions and plenty of cargo space.
What's Hot: More room than the bigger Chevy Tahoe, at a lower price.
What's Not: Plain-Jane styling.
How It Got Its Score: The Traverse offers a great combination of price, fuel economy, interior space and passenger capacity. Throw in great safety scores and you have one high-scoring crossover.

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Family Friendliness: 8.8

2010 Dodge Journey SE

What it Is: The Dodge Journey is a five-passenger crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Attractive styling and good interior room, with an optional third row.
What's Not: So-so fuel economy, considering the four-cylinder engine.
How It Got Its Score: The Dodge Journey has many of the pieces in place, giving it a good score compared to other five-passenger crossovers.

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Family Friendliness: 8.4

2010 Dodge Journey SXT All-Wheel Drive

What it Is: The Dodge Journey SXT is a five-passenger crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Attractive styling, optional seating for seven, and all-wheel drive.
What's Not: So-so fuel economy next to the competition.
How It Got Its Score: The Dodge Journey has many of the pieces in place, but its so-so fuel economy and standard 5-passenger capacity limits its Family Friendliness score.

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Family Friendliness: 8.0

2010 Dodge Journey SXT Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: The Dodge Journey SXT is a five-passenger crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Attractive styling, optional seating for seven and built-in booster seats.
What's Not: So-so fuel economy next to the competition.
How It Got Its Score: The Dodge Journey has many of the pieces in place, but its so-so fuel economy and standard 5-passenger capacity limits its Family Friendliness score.

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Family Friendliness: 8.1

2010 Ford Edge SE Front-Wheel Drive

What it Is: The Ford Edge is a two-row five-passenger crossover utility vehicle.
Who it's For: Families who need big cargo space but no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Attractive styling, good fuel economy, lots of cargo space.
What's Not: Only five passengers when some similarly price vehicles offer seven.
How It Got Its Score: While the Edge offers good cargo capacity, its base price is on the high side compared to many other five-passenger utility vehicles.

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Family Friendliness: 7.9