2006 Volkswagen Touareg rear

Volkswagen's all-wheel-drive SUV may not be able to go down to five-second 0-60 sprints like its platform-mate, the Porsche Cayenne, but nor does it go up to $90,000. Still, $38,000 is a lofty point to start compared to Ford Explorers and Honda Pilots. The upcoming 280-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 from the new Passat will slot between the existing V6 and V8 versions, and a 310-horsepower V10 TDI diesel will be the new range-topper.