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Small AWD SUVs Comparison

154 messages,  Last post on Mar 29, 2010 at 10:32 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda CX-7, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, SUV

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#149 of 154 Re: Consumer Reports Ratings [defreitasm] by nmk

Mar 15, 2007 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: defreitasm (Mar 14, 2007 9:07 pm)
They wear very few articles in Playboy: LOL

#150 of 154 getting my money's worth by kmg222

Mar 30, 2007 (4:59 pm)

I am in the market for a small SUV with nice features (audio controls on the steering wheel, moonroof, MP3 player, leather seats, etc). However, the most important feature is safety!!
Is there a good one out there that I can lease for approx. $350/month with zero down?

#151 of 154 Re: getting my money's worth [kmg222] by joe97

Mar 30, 2007 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: kmg222 (Mar 30, 2007 4:59 pm)
Crash safety ratings:
 
NHTSA (Front Driver/Front Passenger/Front Side/Rear Side)
 
Santa Fe: 5/5/5/5
CX-7: 5/5/5/5
RAV4: 5/4/5/5
 
Safety features-wise, all are fairly even with perhaps the Santa Fe having the edge with the addition of standard active head restraints.
 
Having had extensive experience in all three, I would say all three are pretty good. The one with the most bang for my buck - Santa Fe.
 
Get a test drive of all three and determine which one would fit your needs.

#152 of 154 Anyone still reading here? by biancar

Mar 29, 2010 (9:42 am)

I'm also in the market for a small to mid-size SUV or crossover. I want to be able to carry two dog crates, luggage, husband and myself at minimum; might be nice if there would be room for other passengers as well. Because of the dog crates, I would prefer it if the back seats fold absolutely flat.
 
Fuel economy, NAV, leather seating, also are must-haves. Fun to drive would be a good thing. Comfortable to drive is a must.
 
I loved the Infiniti EX35 but it's probably too small for our needs.
 
Anyone have any suggestions?

#153 of 154 Re: getting my money's worth [joe97] by godeacs

Mar 29, 2010 (9:04 pm)

Replying to: joe97 (Mar 30, 2007 5:39 pm)
Except the Santa Fe is NOT a small SUV...the Tucson would be the more appropriate comparison. Also consider the CR-V, the best selling one of all.....

#154 of 154 Re: getting my money's worth [godeacs] by biancar

Mar 29, 2010 (10:32 pm)

Replying to: godeacs (Mar 29, 2010 9:04 pm)
I agree that was a sort of strange comparison, but still... did you realize that post was written exactly 3 years ago? This topic hasn't seen much conversation for quite a while.

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