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A: Toss-up between Saturn Outlook/GMC Acadia and Mazda CX-9. The Mazda gets a power jump for '08. After I try that, it might rise to the top. Mainly, though, it's how your preferences lay out. The GM crossovers are a little bigger and have all the good GM stuff available -- OnStar, XM radio, remote start, trip computer, ability to customize easily the driver's preferred settings on seats, mirrors, radio stations, headlights on-off, etc. The Mazda is slightly smaller, drives sportier, feels pretty premium inside, but lacks those GM-style amenities that can sound silly but that will make daily life with the vehicle easier. And, for '08, the GM models get improved awd and some other features that could outweigh Mazda's additional power.
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