| Current trends in smaller SUVs include excellent | | | | room for head and legs. As mentioned previously, |
| fuel efficiency, interior space that competes with | | | | several small sport utility vehicles are now offering |
| standard sport utility vehicles and larger cars, and | | | | third-row seating, but most agree that this space |
| options for upgradeable engines and luxurious | | | | is best suited for children. Measurements for both |
| features that create amazing versatility. Offering | | | | of these spaces are comparable between all the |
| the best of both worlds, many small SUVs lure | | | | top-rated small SUVs. Cargo space is excellent |
| buyers with their sporty looks as well as their | | | | due to the option of fold-down seats, and some |
| ability to sip fuel at much lower rates. | | | | small SUVs offer the ability to remove |
| The Subaru Forester was named Motor Trend's | | | | second-row seats altogether. Because fuel comes |
| SUV of the Year, but several other SUVs are | | | | at a high price today, these new hybrid vehicles |
| quickly approaching and outdoing the Subaru's | | | | are outstanding in terms of fuel efficiency. They |
| characteristics. The Forester is an | | | | offer SUV performance while using fuel at the |
| all-wheel-drive-only vehicle, and though many | | | | rate of most standard cars. Saving gas money |
| people like this option, others prefer the choice to | | | | this way has made small SUVs attractive to |
| switch back and forth between that and | | | | buyers. |
| two-wheel-drive if needed. It does offer seats | | | | Most small sport utility vehicles maintain a rice |
| that fold into the floor for extra storage also. The | | | | range between $19,000 and $30,000, depending |
| Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are other small | | | | on the options chosen, upgrades, or additional |
| sport utility vehicles that are receiving rave | | | | features included. Affordability is one of the key |
| reviews as well. A favorite in recent years, the | | | | selling points of most of these cars, because they |
| Honda CR-V is competent in roominess, but lacks | | | | offer higher fuel efficiency as well as lower cost |
| the option for upgradeable engines, and elevated | | | | and maintenance. Focusing on the current financial |
| outside noise levels have been reported. The | | | | trends of many families, companies boast about |
| Toyota RAV4 is designed for comfort and | | | | the possibilities that these vehicles offer. |
| versatility. With second row seats that slide | | | | Many families and individuals keep older, larger |
| forward and off as well as the option for third | | | | SUVs because they are paid off and considered a |
| row seating, this SUV boasts what most other | | | | lower cost to maintain. Ironically, the cost of |
| SUVs can't. Also new to the small SUV scene, the | | | | maintaining older, large sport utility vehicles can be |
| Mercedes Benz GLK-class and Audi Q5 are | | | | comparable to purchasing a new, smaller SUV |
| considered more luxurious but are slightly higher | | | | because of the better fuel efficiency and current |
| priced. | | | | pricing or payment options. By calculating a |
| Smaller sport utility vehicles have an abundance of | | | | month-by-month breakdown of repair costs |
| capabilities when compared with larger model cars. | | | | versus a car payment, many are surprised to find |
| Seating capacity in most small SUVs is | | | | that newer, small SUVs are better options |
| comfortable, allowing passengers to enjoy ample | | | | because of their fuel efficiency. |