13/08/2008 20:48. Yonkers, NY - infoZine - The new Volkswagen Tiguan and redesigned Nissan Murano achieved "Very Good" overall scores-and outpointed some of their competitors-in Consumer Reports' tests of compact and midsized, two-row sport-utility vehicles for the September issue.

The Tiguan and Murano were part of a group of six vehicles including the Infiniti EX, Land Rover LR2, Volkswagen Touareg 2, and Jeep Grand Cherokee that were tested. Prices-as-tested for the vehicles ranged from $35,479 for the Tiguan to $43,350 for the Touareg.

The Tiguan outpointed the EX and LR2 and now ranks in third place among the compact sporty SUVs that have been tested by Consumer Reports, behind the top-rated Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. The EX achieved a "Very Good" overall score and ranks midpack among that... // Kansas City infoZine