Most Attractive SUV?

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 05/04/2014 at 12:42 • Filed to: None

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SUVs generally aren't considered pretty cars, but there are some around. Which one do you consider the most attractive?

I think the new GMC Yukon XL Denali to be pretty attractive.

There's something about a hilariously huge truck that attracts me to it, and the GMC has the covered for sure.

Plus it's a lot better looking than its predecessor. It almost has a Cadillac-esque look to it (I wonder why?)

And the interior is top-notch. Soft touch materials, nice leather seats, and plenty of features that used to be Cadillac exclusive.

So what SUV do you find most attractive?

KirkyV > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:45

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I appreciate the honest simplicity of it.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:45

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > KirkyV 05/04/2014 at 12:47

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These have to be the most simple SUVs being sold right now. The design hasn't changed since forever. Do they even offer navigation or anything on these?

AthomSfere > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:48

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Attractive and utterly useless as a SUV?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 12:48

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The only Hummer that was really ever capable of true off roading.

Dunnik > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:49

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The boxier the better, so my answer would be the G-Wagon:

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > AthomSfere 05/04/2014 at 12:49

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I see this around in the rich neighborhood by my house, they aren't that bad in person, especially in black.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:50

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That's simply not true- http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/why-the-h2-sho…

The H3 was equally as capable and came with both a v8 and a manual trans as options.

They are however nowhere near as good looking.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Dunnik 05/04/2014 at 12:50

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The proper, military grade, G-Wagon.

KirkyV > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:54

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So far as I can tell, they offer virtually no luxury features at all. They're uncomfortable, utterly shite to drive on the road, and - particularly in 90 form - about as intimidating as a lettuce. I see them a lot where I live, and they're pretty much always dirty, dented and being driven by farmers or zookeepers. They're more of a tool than a car.

Which is why I, someone who - and I mean no disrespect by this - generally reserves a certain special kind of hatred for big SUVs, actually like them. They're more than just extra large cars that take up too much space on our tiny roads.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 12:54

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Okay, let me rephrase that, the only Hummer that saw true off roading.

Most H2s and H3s were bought by douchebros or high income soccer moms. I'm sure some saw the moab trail, but most probably didn't.

Dunnik > KirkyV 05/04/2014 at 12:55

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Or the Landy, yep.

Blondude > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 12:56

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > KirkyV 05/04/2014 at 12:57

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I wish they still sold these in America. Because they are the only non Lux SUV around. Maybe base model 4-runners could be non lux.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Blondude 05/04/2014 at 12:58

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That X5 looks... really nice actually.

Blondude > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:00

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It's the one-off X5 LM. Why LM? It has this in the engine bay.

Which was taken out of this.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Blondude 05/04/2014 at 13:01

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HOLY FUCKING SHIT I NEED IT.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:05

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Yeah that is certainly true. Doesn't mean we should hate on them though. Most BMWs never see a track or autocross course.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:05

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Mmmm. Chunky yet stylish.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 13:07

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I don't hate on Hummers at all. I actually like the H3, because it was a somewhat small SUV and was the last GM SUV sold with a manual transmission in America.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:08

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Gotcha sorry I misunderstood. Great idea for a post BTW. I love SUVs probably more than is healthy.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 05/04/2014 at 13:09

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Not a fan of the new one?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 13:11

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Who doesn't love a good oversized, overpowered, truck-based brute?

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:13

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Not this. This is the equivalent of the angry AC unit in The Brave Little Toaster

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Enginerrrrrrrrr 05/04/2014 at 13:14

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Cannot unsee.

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:16

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My favorite Range Rover is still the P38 model. Last one that could do serious offroading.

M54B30 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:16

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the GM triplets have been the best looking since the current gen came out in...08?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > M54B30 05/04/2014 at 13:19

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The old generation was from 2007-2014. But those models are nice too. Then the new generation that I like is new for 2015.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:20

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, In red! I don't just find it attractive. I think it is downright beautiful.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 05/04/2014 at 13:21

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The GC is a close second for me. Like holy hell they're attractive trucks.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:23

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Okay, so technically it's not an SUV, but it's close enough.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 13:24

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I've always been partial to the Classic myself:

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 05/04/2014 at 13:26

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always liked these as well.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:26

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A fully kitted out Defender 110 is a thing of beauty.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:28

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I was going to put an Escalade, but thought meh, too obvious. I think this is a large SUV that just borders on super coolness.

Q7 6.0 Litre V12 Twin Turbo TDI. I just. I cant stop liking this.

anonsagainstanonymous > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:30

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This is up there.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/04/2014 at 13:31

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The Q7 is one of the most ludicrous SUVs on sale. It just doesn't catch my eye as attractive though.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > anonsagainstanonymous 05/04/2014 at 13:31

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GMT400 FTW

COMTNDRVR > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:32

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Almost all true 4x4 SUV's are bought by people who don't even know what Moab IS, and I'm not sure you can even exclude privately bought H1's. Hell, when I owned a Wrangler in high school, classmates made fun of it as a girl's car. Getting picky with the H2/3 seems unnecessary. Though I did have friends who used to off road an H2 and the early air suspension blew out, which was amusing.

signintoburnerlol > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:34

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I like the lines. This in black would be nice. Looks odd in white...

COMTNDRVR > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:36

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Get low trim Wranglers and Xterra's. The 4Runner also counts, though, they are still a bit expensive. Also, even when they were sold in the US, I believe they sold at a premium that would make the 4Runner blush.

M54B30 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:36

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Yup that's the ones. The 07 all the way to the next (2015-) generation re the best balance of style, subtlety, and clean

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:36

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It Catches both my eyes on the Insaneness of it!

Though you are probably right. It isn't the nicest looking.

Garrett Davis > Enginerrrrrrrrr 05/04/2014 at 13:37

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That scene scared the shit out of me as a child. Looking back and seeing it again as an adult totally confirms why. Poor Air Conditioner :(

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > M54B30 05/04/2014 at 13:38

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They were pretty attractive trucks, but the interior was always so much of a let down.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 13:39

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A friend's mom has one in grey. Holy hell is that thing comfortable!
Sadly, hers isn't an EcoDiesel (like mine would be) but it is still such an amazing place to be

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Garrett Davis 05/04/2014 at 13:40

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I gotta admit there were a lot of scary scenes in there as a child. And for some reason I still loved it.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 05/04/2014 at 13:40

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Mine would be a black Overland with the EcoDiesel. I commend Jeep for actually offering a diesel engine in an SUV in the US.

bobkustofawitshz > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 14:04

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My #1 pick was designed in the 1970s, and hasn't changed much since.
Just the way I like it.

Another of my favorites

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 14:05

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way to cite precedent!

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > HammerheadFistpunch 05/04/2014 at 14:06

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It's probably my favorite article on oppo.

Garrett Davis > Enginerrrrrrrrr 05/04/2014 at 14:15

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Seriously. I still love that movie.

Burrito de EJ25 > anonsagainstanonymous 05/04/2014 at 14:28

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If you asked someone to draw you an SUV, this would be it.

anonsagainstanonymous > Burrito de EJ25 05/04/2014 at 14:30

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Or a Land Cruiser 100

Burrito de EJ25 > anonsagainstanonymous 05/04/2014 at 14:32

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Perhaps in Europe, Africa, and Australia,...and Asia. But here in the land of the free ?! Nuh-uh, son!

Shiftright > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 15:10

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It's a brick with a fancy grille, looks like a hearse with a lift kit.

Shiftright > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/04/2014 at 15:10

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That's much much nicer

Shiftright > AthomSfere 05/04/2014 at 15:11

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It's a crossover, not an SUV, but yeah, I do like it...a lot...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Shiftright 05/04/2014 at 15:13

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That's generally the idea behind an SUV, a brick on wheels. Now I don't see the hearse thing at all.

Shiftright > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 15:16

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No one said a brick couldn't be somewhat shapely and have a little flair though.

AthomSfere > Shiftright 05/04/2014 at 15:24

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I find the distinction 99% marketing. Technically, yes there is a difference, but some of the CUVs are just as good or better at offroad stuff than the worst SUVs. And 99.8% of all SUV and CUV drivers will never actually offroad. For these reasons, I generally disregard the technical distinction and prefer to go off their actual prime buyers. So, if we are going to let the small bus, AKA the suburban get a pass, I will let the ZDX get the same pass.

I am not sure at all that paragraph is coherent.

VBinNV > signintoburnerlol 05/04/2014 at 15:28

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reminds me of this

Shiftright > AthomSfere 05/04/2014 at 16:43

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I expect more resistance to abuse and greater off-road capability out of an SUV and better road manners and all around drivability from a CUV, but yes, I agree; Often the distinction is thin and only defined by marketing. Regardless, I say the more diversity in choice the better, even if I am, disgusted by behemoths like the Escalade / Suburban that very few people can justify a need for

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 16:45

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DAT MINI COUNTRYMAN JCW.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 17:11

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I am, but I feel like the old one was bit more... familiar...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut 05/04/2014 at 17:26

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True. It was around a lot longer, and frankly I think it's a bit better looking.

HammerheadFistpunch > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 05/04/2014 at 17:27

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dag yo.

Dsscats > AthomSfere 05/04/2014 at 17:42

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Yeah, I honestly think it looks really good. Its like a concept that went straight into production, but in a good way.

Dante937 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 18:11

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Swedish Utility Vehicle.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 18:19

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1997 Alfa Romeo Sportut Concept by Bertone; the Alfa Romeo SUV that never was. It was a production Alfa Romeo 145-based experimental concept car to experiment with the styling of a SUV. Due to the wrong drivetrain, it was a semi-rolling sculpture. Despite having good specifications for a small SUV, Alfa Romeo realised that they weren't ready for a SUV and scrapped the project at the concept stage.

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Blondude 05/04/2014 at 18:22

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Ah, ja , the BMW X5 Le Mans Concept from 2000. You forgot to include a photo of the car. It's more gorgeous than its production counterpart.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Vicente Esteve 05/04/2014 at 21:59

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I remember the first time I saw a Q7 thinking "I didn't know an SUV could look sexy.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 22:02

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I think Infiniti brought us one of the best the FX

and one of the worst with the QX

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/04/2014 at 22:04

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The FX is actually a really attractive car like oh my god. The QX, nosomuch

Vicente Esteve > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/04/2014 at 22:06

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So GERMAN

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/04/2014 at 22:11

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I actually hated the FX for a while, purely on principle(the principle being: SUVs should be square and utilitarian), then it kinda won me over. I think it has aged well.

Tony Dickson > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/05/2014 at 12:47

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In black, always waxed and detailed, driven while wearing a dark suit, tie, and shades.

wtrmlnjuc > signintoburnerlol 05/05/2014 at 19:24

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The non-North American version is much nicer. Why do we get the ugly end of the stick?

Wacko > Supreme Kiwi Zorro 05/06/2014 at 14:52

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Wow, this thing makes the Aztec look beautiful...

Supreme Kiwi Zorro > Wacko 05/06/2014 at 18:00

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Pontiac Aztek and Isuzu VehiCROSS were inspired by that concept. GM was working with Bertone at that time.