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Article Comments: Small AWD SUVs Comparison

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

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#137 of 154 Re: Cute Utes [vbbuilt] by defreitasm

Jan 24, 2007 (8:48 am)

Replying to: vbbuilt (Dec 29, 2006 5:41 am)
It was new to me when I read it. LOL

#138 of 154 Nissan Rogue - another option by carrito

Feb 16, 2007 (4:55 pm)

I am thinking of buying a SUV this fall or by the end of the 2007 year. I like very much the SF my only concern is the mpg. Nissan will have the Rogue that goes on sale this fall with same looks (exterior) as the SF but with a 4 cylinder engine 2.5 liter motor 170hp and a CVT it promisses better mpg. not so sure I'll like the interior as much as the SF.
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#139 of 154 Re: Article Comments: [KarenS] by cphil674

Feb 26, 2007 (11:32 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Aug 29, 2006 5:08 am)
Did the AWD RAV4 suffer from the same torque steer difficulties that plagued your long-termer 2WD RAV4?
 
I'm in the market and I willing to opt for the AWD if it cured this nasty problem.

#140 of 154 Re: Nissan Rogue - another option [carrito] by vbbuilt

Feb 27, 2007 (5:50 am)

Replying to: carrito (Feb 16, 2007 4:55 pm)
Went to the Nissan website, future vehicles. Rogue looks pretty good - has iPod and Bluetooth and a Bose option. Although it's too early to tell if what Nissan advertises on their website, will ultimately transition into production. Only fly in the ointment? No Navigation System! Nav is a MUST HAVE option for me.
 
Vince.

#141 of 154 Re: Nissan Rogue - another option [carrito] by joe97

Feb 27, 2007 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: carrito (Feb 16, 2007 4:55 pm)
Rouge vs. Santa Fe
 
It's a trade off. You sacrifice volume/practicability for fuel efficiency.
 
Your comparison is like comparing the Sonata to the Sentra, apples to oranges.

#142 of 154 Re: Nissan Rogue - another option [joe97] by vbbuilt

Feb 28, 2007 (5:47 am)

Replying to: joe97 (Feb 27, 2007 7:23 pm)
To me, the Rogue is similar to the RAV4 in terms of physical size and appearance. Both are smaller than either the Santa Fe or the CX-7.
 
Vince

#143 of 154 Consumer Reports Ratings by pjack

Mar 05, 2007 (10:39 pm)

Also in the Market for a small SUV. RAV4 is at the top of my list after driving the V6. I drive an 2005 Acura TL and need more room. I'd swear that the my TL has nothing on the performance of the RAV. After just reading my Consumer Reports it turns out that the 0-60 time is the SAME (6.7 seconds. The TL is every bit a sports sedan. While driving the RAV, I had a little grin on my face when I realized I wouldn't necessarily have to give up performance for more room. Consumer Reports has the RAV ranked first in the small SUV category and is the only non-hybrid SUV to get an excellent overall ranking. The Santa Fe finished 2nd and CRV 5th after the RAV4 with the 4 cyl and the Subaru Forester. For some reason the CX-7 was rated with the mid-size (don't know why as it's smaller than the RAV)but it finished 21st!! I'll still drive the Santa Fe, but I am strongly leaning toward the RAV. Already have prices at $400 above invoice and I got that online. I'll pay less and get free oil changes once I get into it at the dealer. Anyway, I know a lot of this is personal choice, so good luck to everyone with their choices.

#144 of 154 Re: Consumer Reports Ratings [pjack] by vbbuilt

Mar 06, 2007 (5:56 am)

Replying to: pjack (Mar 05, 2007 10:39 pm)
I'm sure you'll be very satisfied with your choice! I'm just wondering if you considered other sources for your info? Consumer Reports provides lots of info, but they're not the only source. In my research for the CX-7, I also read Road & Track, Car and Driver, Edmunds, Motortrend, even Playboy. Did you know that the CX-7 was Playboy's 2007 Car of the Year?
 
The point being, is that you have to consider many diverse opinions. Consumer Reports was luke warm to the CX-7 but there were many other magazines that went ga-ga over the car. One almost gets "information overload" when trying to decide.
 
Vince.

#146 of 154 Re: Consumer Reports Ratings [vbbuilt] by pjack

Mar 06, 2007 (8:53 pm)

Replying to: vbbuilt (Mar 06, 2007 5:56 am)
I have read a few different sources. I happen to rely a lot on Consumer Reports because it includes reliability ratings along with customer satisfaction. I've owned Toyota's before and couldn't be happier with the reliability. Car and Driver also listed the RAV as a top 5 truck and the best small SUV. Like I said, some of this is very much a personal choice and doesn't necessarily make certain choices bad ones. Even listed at #21 the CX7 is still rated "very good". Just gives you an idea of how difficult these choices can be when you have choices of 30-40 SUV's rated very good or above. I may just have to check out Playboy's opinion as I certainly agree they know how to pick 'em!!!I'm sure the wife will understand...

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