Compact SUVs

2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

The Good:
– Head-turning looks
– Cabin trim and features
– Comfortable on and offroad
The Bad:
– Head-turning looks
– Bit pricey in its segment
– Conservative onroad drive

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2013 Ford Escape

2013 Ford Escape

The Good:
– Great fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Ride and handling
The Bad:
– Could be quicker
– Fiddly multimedia system
– No all-wheel-drive option

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe V6

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe V6

The Good:
– Great exterior styling
– Value-packed features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Soft handling
– Most safety features optional
– No low-range gearing

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2013 Toyota RAV4 AWD

2013 Toyota RAV4 AWD

The Good:
– Decent ride and handling
– Cabin space and features
– Basic offroad ability
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Could be quicker
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI

The Good:
– Strong economical engine
– Cabin space and features
– Entertaining handler
The Bad:
– Less-than-average boot space
– Slightly harsh ride at times
– No low-range gearing

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2013 Mazda CX-5 AWD

2013 Mazda CX-5 AWD

The Good:
– Good interior space
– Superb fuel economy
– Excellent handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Noisy highway drive
– Needs more power

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2012 Renault Koleos 4x4

2012 Renault Koleos 4×4

The Good:
– Value-packed pricing
– Cabin trim and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Not great on the turns
– Not great offroad either
– Not the best auto transmission

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2011 Kia Sportage 2.4 LX

2011 Kia Sportage 2.4 LX

The Good:
– Exterior styling
– Good legroom in the back
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Interior hard plastics
– Average headroom in the back
– Fairly dull drive

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2011 GMC Terrain V6

2011 GMC Terrain V6

The Good:
– Interesting styling
– Cabin space and features
– Good ride and handling
The Bad:
– Pricey with options
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Off-road ability

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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

The Good:
– Strong economical engine
– Cabin space and features
– Enjoyable ride and drive
The Bad:
– Less-than-average boot space
– Jumpy first-gear response
– Limited off-road ability

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