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A lot of people like compact SUVs because they offer passenger space and storage space but they are still smaller and better on gas. Three popular options for compact SUVs that are on the market right now are the Toyota Rav4, the Subaru Forester, and the Ford Escape.

The 2009 Rav4 is definitely a great vehicle. This vehicle has a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine which generates 179 horsepower, a 15.9 gallon gas tank, and the estimated gas mileage is 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway which is excellent gas mileage for a vehicle of it’s class. The Rav4 also has a very sporty look so not only will you feel safe and comfortable In your new vehicle, you will also look great while driving down the road. This vehicle, handling more like a car, is easy to drive and you won´t have to worry about hard corners, because it handles very smooth.

The Subaru forester comes with the option of five different models. All five of these models offer different features, starting with the 2.5X which is the most basic option, and the 2.5XT Limited which offers a super-powered engine and an array of luxuries added to the interior as well. Subaru Chiltons Shop Manual

This vehicle gets 24-26 MPG while driving on the highway, making it’s gas mileage excellent for a vehicle of it’s class. Starting at just above twenty one thousand dollars this vehicle is very affordable for the quality of vehicle that you pay for.

The Ford Escape is still more affordable than the Subaru Forester, starting at just above twenty thousand dollars. Haynes Ford ManualFord is known for it´s 5 star safety rating which makes anyone feel good about driving a Ford. Fords are also made for towing heavy items and in the recent years Ford has put an extra focus on making their vehicles suitable for working. If you´re looking for an all around good compact SUV that you can use for working, family trips, everyday errands and anything else that you do in your life, the Ford Escape is a good vehicle for you.

Compact SUVs are a very smart buy right now, when everyone is worried about gas prices going up again. If you buy a compact SUV you won´t regret, and your wallet will be very happy with you as well!

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In the last ten years a new auto market has emerged called the small or compact sport utility vehicle. It is mostly based on the need of the consumer that wants a fuel efficient, small compact semi fore wheel drive sport utility. With the markets all over the world in an economic down turn and every car manufacturer in the world hurting it may be just the time to pick one up. There are quite a few to choose from but here are two to think about and one you may just want to stay away from. The Rav4 is offered by Toyota, Honda has the CR-V and Suzuki offers the Grand Vitara.

The Toyota Rav4 Chiltons Manual is a really good option ranking highest in its class for affordability. It gets well-rounded reviews for performance, safety and reliability. Most of the compact SUV’s that you will see do not have very much power, but the Rav4 has an interesting 269 hp engine if you opt for the sport V6 or Limited model. It has competitive price tag of twenty one thousand for the basic model and twenty eight thousand dollars for the Limited. With such a small price difference the Limited is definitely something anyone should look into. No matter which model you decide on you will be happy to know that it gets reasonably good gas mileage, with 22 mpg city and 28 highway.

The Honda CR-V Shop Manual l is a crowd favorite among owners and drivers. Maybe that is why it has one of highest resale values of any car on the road. Most drivers will tell you that it has a smooth ride, reliability, and great performance. If you look at the reviews it is surprising to see that it does not get very high marks for performance though. But where it gets higher marks then virtually any car on the road is reliability and safety. Maybe this is what people love about this car, the safety and reliability. It takes a lot of one’s mind if your car is never in the shop and your family is safe. Over all this compact sport utility is one of the best cars ever made and you don’t have to pay forty thousand dollars for one. It is reasonably and very competitively priced at twenty one thousand dollars for the basic model and twenty seven thousand dollars for the top end model.

Suzuki has long been known for it’s hit or miss car designs. The Suzuki Grand Vitara Manual definitely needs refinement. It’s cheap thoughtless construction gives you just that a cheap car that undoubtedly will end up costing you money in frequent repairs. It gets almost as low of marks for reliability as the old Yugo. The best feature in this car is the rear window defroster, it is great for keeping your hands warm wile you push this thing to the repair station. I should add that there is one silver lining to this little SUV and that is it has a little bit of off road power. It sells for the same price as the Rav4 and Honda CR-V too, priced at nineteen thousand to twenty six thousand dollars it makes you wonder who is buying it.

A small sport utility vehicle is a wonderful luxury for those who have the option of making a second car payment at the pump. None of these vehicles get better then 22 mpg highway and since the entire market has only been around for ten years replacement parts can be expensive. If you do decide it is the rite vehicle for you and find yourself buying a used one remember to bring along a mechanic or some automotive repair manuals to help you inspect it

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