This site was inspired by this post on 7 Passenger SUV regarding their choice for this year’s best. I decided to collect my favorite models for the year in one place with comments on each. Enjoy!

After last year’s thorough redesign, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne remains  essentially unchanged with only a couple updates. If you can live with  modest cargo capability and an immodest price tag, it’s definitely a top  pick.

After last year’s thorough redesign, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne remains essentially unchanged with only a couple updates. If you can live with modest cargo capability and an immodest price tag, it’s definitely a top pick.

It might not be love at first sight, but a drive in the 2012 Nissan Juke  will have you seeing the inner beauty of this feisty little hatchback.

It might not be love at first sight, but a drive in the 2012 Nissan Juke will have you seeing the inner beauty of this feisty little hatchback.

The 2012 Chevy Equinox is a stylish and comfortable entry in the highly  competitive small-crossover segment. RAV4 and CR-V shoppers should take  notice.

The 2012 Chevy Equinox is a stylish and comfortable entry in the highly competitive small-crossover segment. RAV4 and CR-V shoppers should take notice.

Thanks to a fun-to-drive nature, the 2012 Kia Sportage is a realistic  alternative to other top small crossover SUVs on the market.

Thanks to a fun-to-drive nature, the 2012 Kia Sportage is a realistic alternative to other top small crossover SUVs on the market.

With its on-road refinement, well-trimmed cabin and traditional off-road  ability, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fully competitive midsize  SUV.

With its on-road refinement, well-trimmed cabin and traditional off-road ability, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a fully competitive midsize SUV.

The 2012 Mazda CX-9 offers everything the typical family-friendly  crossover does, plus a dash of spice in the form of driving excitement.

The 2012 Mazda CX-9 offers everything the typical family-friendly crossover does, plus a dash of spice in the form of driving excitement.

The 2012 Ford Flex has the space, the versatility, the features and the  driving dynamics to make it a top choice among large family crossovers.  However, the very thing that makes it extra appealing to some (styling)  may drive others away.

The 2012 Ford Flex has the space, the versatility, the features and the driving dynamics to make it a top choice among large family crossovers. However, the very thing that makes it extra appealing to some (styling) may drive others away.

The 2012 Volvo XC60 is a well-rounded compact luxury SUV that’s one of the top choices for families.

The 2012 Volvo XC60 is a well-rounded compact luxury SUV that’s one of the top choices for families.

You can really have it all with the 2012 Audi Q5. From exciting  performance to excellent comfort and convenience, this crossover has  broad appeal.

You can really have it all with the 2012 Audi Q5. From exciting performance to excellent comfort and convenience, this crossover has broad appeal.