Top 5 Japanese SUV Brands

SUVs or the Sport Utility Vehicle where originally designed for off-road driving but now many models have been built for on-road use. So today the concept of SUV includes comfort for the passengers with great pick-up capability and Japanese SUVs cater to virtually every customer’s needs.
SUVs can be divided into a number of categories depending upon their varied uses. Some people want a safe yet robust SUV large enough to accommodate an entire family.  Such users place greater emphasis on safety features, comfort, luxury and style as well as seating, luggage space and fuel economy.
Another category can be a sturdy family SUV. Such SUVs have tremendous off-road capabilities. In this category more emphasis is put on horsepower and torque. These are also known as crossover as it uses an automobile platform for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency, but used for off-road usage or towing.
The third category is the off-road SUV as these SUVs are used for off-road purposes. Models in this category will focus on large towing capacity, powerful engines in excess of 6.0L with horsepower ratings at 270 and higher.

Be it tough and rugged looks or luxury and comfort, you can find it all in a Japanese SUV. If you are also on a hunt to find your dream SUV then we have combined a list of the top selling Japanese SUV brands to make it easy for you to decide.

Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V has been named the 2011 Top Recommended vehicle and has won The Best Retained Value Award from Edmunds.com.
This fuel efficient SUV has an integrated satellite linked navigation system to help you find ways and runs on a 180-hp, DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine

Toyota Fj Cruiser

Toyota Fj Cruiser is one of the Top 10 cars with Best Resale Value according to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.
This very stylish and fuel efficient SUV uses a 4.0L 1GR-FE DOHC V6 engine

Infiniti QX56

Infiniti QX56 has won The “Best Luxury Fullsize Utility” Award from ALG.
This beast runs on a 5.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline V8 Engine has a Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System that makes sure you don’t loose track of the way and also has an awesome Bose Premium Audio System.

Nissan Rogue

Nissan has been named 2011 “Consumer” Top Rated SUV under $25,000 by Edmunds.com.
It has a 4-Cylinder 2.5 liter Engine and a Nissan Navigation Box. It also has 57.9 cubic feet of cargo room

Subaru Forester
ALG awarded Subaru Forester the Mainstream Brand Residual Value Award.
Subaru Forester runs on a 4-Cylinder and turbocharged 4-Cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine. It has a GPS navigation System and a large rear hatch and cargo area.