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SUVs Suzuki Grand Vitara/Vitara RAV4 v Outlander v Vitara - and the winner is...
26 messages, Last post on May 15, 2007 at 9:27 PM
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RAV4 - I've been in high pre-buying gear in this size segment. Have driven them all city and highway. RAV4 blows the others away - I drove the v6 Rav4 and it compared favorably with the Mitsi (Mitsi had more raw power) but was so much more refined - smoother and quiet. The Outlander handled well and was fun but more "trucky" ride than RAV4. The inside on the Toyota though is so much more refined and quality abounds. The Outlander just had less of a quality feel inside - very plain and the plastic... The RAV4 handled well, very tight steering and smooth exceleration. It was more quiet at high speeds. Oh yeah, the Suzuki - pretty inside but on the road, it was sluggish compared to the others - seemed like a 4 cylinder instead of the touted 6 banger. Also, quite a bit of engine noise. I drove it the same day as the RAV4 and the difference between how the two drive and handle is pronounced. My only dislike of the RAV4 is the silly tire on the back and the resulting side-swing tail gate. Mitsi has a better idea. BUT, as my better half says...I'll get over it. Honey, where is the check book?
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Replying to: machlda (Mar 03, 2007 4:07 pm) Other things that swayed me to the Outlander: Nav (even better now that I know how well it works) 6 speed tranny Paddle shifters 30gb Music Server Flip up rear hatch No tire on hatch Xenon headlights Keyless entry & ignition Flip and roll 2nd row seats Longer warranty Free 5 year roadside assistance The RAV4 was a close second for me. |
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Replying to: machlda (Mar 03, 2007 4:07 pm) Not in my book. We have this discussion back in Nov on Hyundai Santa Fe vs RAV4 vs CX7 forum. Check posts from #325 Turns out the only thing RAV4 is better than Outlander is straight line acceleration. It looses in value, performance, agility and handling, interior design and materials, rear leg room (39") and cargo room (39 cu ft), warranty and price as well. In Dec Motor Trend the interior in Mitsu received four stars, RAV4 got three. Both cars can tow 3500 lbs, both using regular fuel. Some handling numbers from that issue: Outlannder.......RAV4 Braking ft........ .... 128..............130 600ft slalom mph ...... 62.7.............60.6 Lateral acceleration .g 078..............0.75 MT figure 8 (sec) ..... 28.3.............28.6 07 Outlander was outselling RAV 4 and CRV in Japan 3:1 last year. There is some more from Cars.com "..The automatic transmission is almost as smooth as the new CR-V's, while the engine provides considerably more power. The combination is far superior to the RAV4 despite the Toyota's higher horsepower figure, and the Outlander is a better highway companion overall.... the Outlander handles steeply banked highway onramps with superb control and minimal body lean, giving the driver a sense of confidence not found in many SUVs — compact, car-based or otherwise. The ride was also car-like. Bumps were softly muted and road noise was minimal...Available with an optional manual four-wheel-drive system, the Outlander is one of the more affordable four-wheel-drive SUVs on the market, ...Surprisingly, the new Outlander seems to outclass its competitors on just about every front, although the RAV4 does offer more power with its optional V-6 engine (269 horsepower)." |
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What if you really do need a low range?
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Replying to: xostnot (Mar 04, 2007 7:03 pm) Then you buy FJ Cruiser, Xterra, or Jeep.
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Replying to: piast (Mar 05, 2007 5:36 am)
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Replying to: xostnot (Mar 05, 2007 1:32 pm)
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Replying to: dodo2 (Mar 05, 2007 2:26 pm) This is despite the comments by some that suggest different vehicles would better meet the needs of all those people. Bear in mind that the new GV is several times as popular as the previous edition. So either all those people have made an error, or the dissing is unwarranted. Similarly, some people's preferences will best be met by _____ vehicle. Fill in the blank as you prefer.
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Replying to: xostnot (Mar 05, 2007 11:19 pm) I always wind up putting "a paid off in full" comment in that blank. 
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Replying to: xostnot (Mar 05, 2007 11:19 pm) Do not forget that you are on an Outlander forum, so it's easy to anticipate the answers you'll be getting. Yes, you guessed, my answer would be: 2007 Outlander LS 4WD w/ Fog and Phone package. |
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