Base MSRP: $45,900

The BMW X5 is the only SUV, classified as a "light truck" by the U.S. government, on this top 10 list. "If I were Mercedes, that would give me some concern," said George Magliano, director, North American auto industry research for Global Insight, New York.

In June, U.S. light-truck sales (i.e. SUV sales) were down for Mercedes-Benz and also Lexus, but they were up for BMW, especially the X5. The fact that the X5 was completely redesigned for 2007 was probably a factor.

Base MSRP: $45,900

The BMW X5 is the only SUV, classified as a "light truck" by the U.S. government, on this top 10 list. "If I were Mercedes, that would give me some concern," said George Magliano, director, North American auto industry research for Global Insight, New York.

In June, U.S. light-truck sales (i.e. SUV sales) were down for Mercedes-Benz and also Lexus, but they were up for BMW, especially the X5. The fact that the X5 was completely redesigned for 2007 was probably a factor.