Article Comments: Small AWD SUVs Comparison

151 messages, Last post on Mar 30, 2007 at 4:39 PM

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

Article comments for Comparison Test: Small All-Wheel-Drive SUVs - We've gathered three such vehicles for this comparison: the all-new 2006 Toyota RAV4, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2007 Mazda CX-7. It'd be uncomplicated to call these three "mini SUVs," but when they're loosely based on midsize sedans Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Mazda 6, it'd be more correct to call them midsize crossovers. (more)

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#89 of 151 Re: Sante Fe: Go test drive this vehicle! [piast] by pelican19 Dec 09, 2006 (10:42 am)
Replying to: piast (Dec 08, 2006 7:59 am) Please dont take offense. In my reply " I " knew " I " was missing something. When I went to the site to configure the Outlander " Fully Loaded " as you stated, the price was $ 34,790.00. Based on your second response I now understand. I owned and enjoyed manual shift vehicles in the past so I was not comfortable with the paddles. I already had a portable GPS so that didnt move me much. I must say the HID's look absolutely awesome. I think Outlander is a great SUV. My final choice came down to the AWD, a little more power and the blue back lit dash on the Santa Fe. Replies to this message: piast (Dec 09, 2006 11:18 am) srdriver (Dec 09, 2006 2:11 pm)
#90 of 151 Re: Sante Fe: Go test drive this vehicle! [pelican19] by piast Dec 09, 2006 (11:18 am)
Replying to: pelican19 (Dec 09, 2006 10:42 am) I'm glad we are on the same page now. You must have added same equipment as package and accessory again. I still have not decided which SUV will replace mine. Sure Santa Fe, Outlander and Mazda are on the short list, but who knows? I still have soft spot for Subaru Outback. Enjoy your new car and drive safely.
#91 of 151 Re: Hey! The CR-V won too [piast] by carfreak8 Dec 09, 2006 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: piast (Dec 09, 2006 10:00 am) 1. I know about the available navigation in both models, but I do not like the look of the Outlander and I had already purchased my CR-V , when I was researching CX-7 2. In my opinion, the back end of the Outlander looks squashed down. All I was saying that, I know people who have had Mitsubishi's and were not impressed. They no longer own those (Galant, Diamante, Montero). 3. I am not sure where the cars were built, but that is what my friends were saying about them. I have read about Toyota recalls increasing, and that is not good. In any case, the Toyota's are still better than any Domestic. 4. I just think the third row seat is funky looking, I was looking at the picture on Mitsu's site, and it looks very thin (just opinion). Replies to this message: piast (Dec 10, 2006 10:04 am) carfreak8 (Dec 10, 2006 1:52 pm)
#92 of 151 Re: Hey! The CR-V won too [sssfegy] by carfreak8 Dec 09, 2006 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: sssfegy (Dec 09, 2006 10:06 am) The CR-V is better than most other small SUV's in its class when it comes to interior. Those include Tucson/Sportage, Rav4, Escape/Mariner/Tribute, Equinox/Torrent. The interior is simple and I think it is also a bit classy. It has nice plastics, very good leather, it has more room than you think inside. The exterior on the other hand is up to the beholder. I happen to like it, some people hate it (although I am not in love with it). As said in other posts, it is not super powerful (not like the RDX, or CX-7) but it is fine for highway merging and cruising. I do think that what helps it sell is because it is a Honda, but what is the problem with that, it is a good car. It has great quality, and you can not forget about the resale value. Compared to its biggest competitor, the Rav4, it is a great value. The Outlander, the Santa Fe, the CX-7, and the CR-V are all good buys, it just is up to your priorities in a car. Replies to this message: d_hyper (Dec 09, 2006 2:11 pm)
#93 of 151 Re: Sante Fe: Go test drive this vehicle! [pelican19] by srdriver Dec 09, 2006 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: pelican19 (Dec 09, 2006 10:42 am) Taking one's time and testing several different vehicles is important plus checking prices at different dealerships. Many folks worry about saving a few bucks on a vacation but then don't think anything of spending more than they should for a vehicle.
#94 of 151 Re: Hey! The CR-V won too [carfreak8] by d_hyper Dec 09, 2006 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: carfreak8 (Dec 09, 2006 1:43 pm) "The interior is simple and I think it is also a bit classy." Is it like "a bit pregnant"?
#95 of 151 Opal Antara by srdriver Dec 09, 2006 (2:44 pm)
The Saturn variant will be assembled in Mexico and will go on sale in early summer 2007. link Link To Article Replies to this message: piast (Dec 10, 2006 11:18 am)
#96 of 151 SUV Market by srdriver Dec 09, 2006 (2:45 pm)
Looks like more and more Crossover SUVs are coming out? Wonder who will be next?
#97 of 151 Re: XM Radio [vbbuilt] by srdriver Dec 09, 2006 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: vbbuilt (Aug 30, 2006 11:39 am) Understand that the lst of October the 2007 Santa Fe has XM Radio. For me it would just be another bill in the mail and I just use the MP3 feature as both of our vehicles can play MP3s.
#98 of 151 Re: Hey! The CR-V won too [aviboy97] by explorerx4 Dec 09, 2006 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 09, 2006 7:00 am) acura version already has a turbo 4, so unless it moves to something else, i don't see a change in power for the cr-v.