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Article Comments - 2007- '08 Compact Crossovers Comparison Test

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

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What is this discussion about? Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Car Comparisons, SUV

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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Re: Disappointing [mfletou1] by cbmorton
Sep 12, 2007 (4:15 am)
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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".
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Re: Disappointing [cbmorton] by steve_ HOST
Sep 12, 2007 (8:04 am)
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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)
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Where Are The Americans? by jackdev73
Sep 12, 2007 (1:25 pm)
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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.
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Unbelievable by lrobb
Sep 12, 2007 (6:45 pm)
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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.
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Re: Where Are The Americans? [jackdev73] by tidester HOST
Sep 12, 2007 (7:32 pm)
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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.
 
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Choices Choices... by mirde98
Sep 12, 2007 (9:20 pm)
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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.
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Re: Choices Choices... [mirde98] by steve_ HOST
Sep 12, 2007 (9:56 pm)
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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.
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WHINERS by toyota4life
Sep 13, 2007 (5:05 am)
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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.
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Re: Article Comments - 2007--"08 Compact Crossovers Comparison Test [blufz1 by colloquor
Sep 13, 2007 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Sep 10, 2007 7:17 pm)

I would strong consider the Toyota RAV4 - as soon as they get rid of the spare on the rear-end - not until. This really dates the visual design, and also negates it as a "crossover."
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Re: Article Comments - 2007--"08 Compact Crossovers Comparison Test [blufz1 [colloquor] by blufz1
Sep 13, 2007 (8:34 am)
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Replying to: colloquor (Sep 13, 2007 6:12 am)

Right! If toy would get rid of the impractical swinging gate w/ a 40 lb spare on it rear door. Also, those stupid mpg robbing,wind noise inducing, roof racks the dealers install on every unit. Then I would consider a RAV. I ain't buyin' old tech/low tech.

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