Article Comments - 2007- '08 Compact Crossovers Comparison Test

47 messages, Last post on Oct 09, 2007 at 5:06 AM

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2007-'08 Compact Crossovers Comparison Test - These small crossovers are evolving into niches just as distinct as you'll find in the car market. There are practical ones, sporting ones, tough ones and comfortable ones. We've brought together the 2007 Honda CR-V, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2008 Nissan Rogue and 2007 Toyota RAV4. All share a gestalt of efficiency and social responsibility, yet each has a unique set of qualities and options. (more)

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#8 of 47 Re: The Lockable all-wheel drive [typesix] by chelentano Sep 11, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: typesix (Sep 11, 2007 7:10 am) May be they are talking about this. Does not seem like a big deal and it could be damaged: "For manual transmissions, there is a center differential lock button on the dashboard that manually locks the front and rear axles. Toyota recommends that it only be used only in difficult situations, and that the center differential can be damaged if used improperly." [RAV4 FAQ]
#9 of 47 Re: The Lockable all-wheel drive [typesix] by dodo2 Sep 11, 2007 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: typesix (Sep 11, 2007 7:10 am) I've lost my hope to read an accurate review on Edmunds. It's incredible how they don't have a clue about the cars they are supposed to compare. The 4WD Lock option in the RAV4 is as "lockable" as in the Outlander and it works similarly. There is no traditional fixed 50:50 split in the "Lock" position. The torque distribution is still variable, electronically controlled, depending on the driving conditions. However, it disengages above 25 mph where in the Outlander it stays active until the driver changes the position of the knob. I think Edmunds should start paying us for educating its editors. The many flaws in this comparo really makes the ranking irrelevant.
#10 of 47 Re: Disappointing [mfletou1] by cbmorton Sep 12, 2007 (4:15 am)
Replying to: mfletou1 (Sep 10, 2007 5:05 pm) The RAV4 and Santa Fe have already been written about in another Edmunds comparison test: "Small All-Wheel-Drive SUVs". Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 12, 2007 8:04 am)
#11 of 47 Re: Disappointing [cbmorton] by steve_ HOST Sep 12, 2007 (8:04 am)
Replying to: cbmorton (Sep 12, 2007 4:15 am) Next month we're going to have a feature comparing the comparison articles. The current crossover count is 95 make/models btw, of which 79 are lumped in with SUVs. (link)
#12 of 47 Where Are The Americans? by jackdev73 Sep 12, 2007 (1:25 pm)
It's interesting how the new Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner or Saturn Vue were not included in this comparison. Could it be because one of them might just have made number one? Edmunds couldnt have an American win now could they. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 12, 2007 7:32 pm) rf600r (Sep 13, 2007 2:56 pm) tidester (Sep 13, 2007 3:27 pm) and 1 more...
#13 of 47 Unbelievable by lrobb Sep 12, 2007 (6:45 pm)
You've hit the nail on the head, Jack... No Escape, no Vue, no Torrent, and no Nitro. Cmon Edmunds. There's no excuse for this.
#14 of 47 Re: Where Are The Americans? [jackdev73] by tidester HOST Sep 12, 2007 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: jackdev73 (Sep 12, 2007 1:25 pm) It's interesting how the new Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner or Saturn Vue were not included in this comparison. Read about them here: Article Comments: 2008 Ford Escape Limited AWD Full Test Article Comments - 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid Full Test Article Comments - Full Test: 2008 Saturn Vue XR Could it be because one of them might just have made number one? That's silly. It was a ranking of a set of four vehicles out of collection of four vehicles. Nothing more, nothing less. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: rf600r (Sep 13, 2007 2:56 pm) tidester (Sep 13, 2007 3:27 pm) rf600r (Sep 13, 2007 4:42 pm)
#15 of 47 Choices Choices... by mirde98 Sep 12, 2007 (9:20 pm)
Of course the comparasion should include more vehicles, then again Toyota and Honda coulda won the comparo as always been for years and years, im never surprised in comparison tests. Its always a Honda or Toyota. No matter how bland and boring the are. Anyway, thats why theres choices for different tastes. I personally prefer the Mitsubishi Outlander. Its very sporty and fun. The Rockford Fosgate stereo is a blast. Rear gate is cool. And the exterior style is masculine and sharp. But then again thats my humble opinion. All the suv's tested are very good and they appeal to different tastes. So theres alot of choices out there in the market. Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 12, 2007 9:56 pm)
#16 of 47 Re: Choices Choices... [mirde98] by steve_ HOST Sep 12, 2007 (9:56 pm)
Replying to: mirde98 (Sep 12, 2007 9:20 pm) The CX-7 won the small SUV comparison last year. Comparison Test: Small All-Wheel-Drive SUVs A few years before that, the Escape won the 2001 Mini SUV Comparison Test Like you say, lots of choices.
#17 of 47 WHINERS by toyota4life Sep 13, 2007 (5:05 am)
Man ,What a bounch of whiners,If toyota had lost you would here ,see toyota aint all that now the rav4 won, See edmunds is bias,look at all the other comparo toyota didnot win ,Toyota boring? for as long as i have been driving every body i see stop at a light wait until it turns green ,Drive to the next,if it is red,stop wait till it turns green ,or not,I have never seen a mazda driver smiling or busting out laughing because it is fun to drive,As all the toyota haters claim,I have never seen a nun toyota driver gets out of their car hopping and skipping ,They all do what the toyota driver does gets out close the door and walk away,is this some kind of inner joy you get? And you are not permited to show imotion?i have drove allmost every make but owne a 4runner,please tell me that there is a suv that will make me hop skip and jump ,And is better than my 4runner.