Top 10 Clunker Trade Up CUVs for 2009

What could be better than trading up your clunker for a super versatile crossover vehicle (CUV)? Not only do CUVs drive like a car, but some hold up to eight passengers. Now that's a trade up!

As a road test reviewer, I have driven dozens of CUVs over the years. For this Top 10 list, I have driven each and every model for overall value in performance, design, safety, fuel economy, quality and price.

Are you really considering trading in your clunker for a CUV? Then, here's some buying tips to ponder:

Sheryll Alexander is a lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa, Calif. Read more from Sheryl Alexander at Driving Smart.