New Car Deals for January 2012: SUVs

January rebates are particularly large among the old-school body-on-frame SUVs. The 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Jeep Liberty are all offered with $3,000 cash back. These sorts of truck-based SUVs may not be as popular as they once were but they make great winter vehicles when fitted with four-wheel-drive and can be handy for active families who like to camp, explore off-road trails or need to tow a boat or trailer.  Crossover SUVs are generally smaller, more car-like to drive, and more fuel efficient than body-on-frame SUVs but don’t compare when it comes to towing or off-roading.

Here are the Best Deals on Sport-Utility Vehicles for January 2011:
2012 Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator: $3,000 cash or 0.0 percent financing to 60 months, 1.9 to 72 months.
2012 Jeep Liberty: $3,000 cash or 0.0 percent financing to 60 months.
2012 Nissan Armada: $2,000 cash or 0.0 percent financing to 36 months, 1.9 to 60 months, 2.9 to 72 months.
2012 Nissan Pathfinder: $1,500 cash or 0.0 percent financing to 36 months, 1.9 to 60 months, 2.9 to 72 months.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee: $1,000 cash or 0.0 percent financing to 36 months.