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 it also doesn't go up to $90,000. Still, $38,000 is a lofty point to start compared to Explorers and 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.