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mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,249 Points:494,800 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 2:11:25 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Compact SUVs are increasingly popular with U.S. families, from couples starting out to empty-nesters. The good news for families on a budget is that these haulers are getting more affordable even as they offer more standard features and get better gas mileage. To see which offers the most value for a family, experts from USA TODAY, car-shopping site Cars.com and PBS' MotorWeek— plus a real Chicago family — compared six models that met a mainstream price limit and were EPA-rated at least 30 miles per gallon for our $25,000 Compact SUV Shootout.To see just how much a family on a moderate budget can get in a compact SUV, we set the price cap for entries at $25,000 before shipping. And with fuel efficiency increasingly important for the family budget, we required at least a 30-miles-per-gallon Visit USA Today for full article

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Compact SUVs are increasingly popular with U.S. families, from couples starting out to empty-nesters. The good news for families on a budget is that these haulers are getting more affordable even as they offer more standard features and get better gas mileage. To see which offers the most value for a family, experts from USA TODAY, car-shopping site Cars.com and PBS' MotorWeek— plus a real Chicago family — compared six models that met a mainstream price limit and were EPA-rated at least 30 miles per gallon for our $25,000 Compact SUV Shootout.To see just how much a family on a moderate budget can get in a compact SUV, we set the price cap for entries at $25,000 before shipping.
And with fuel efficiency increasingly important for the family budget, we required at least a 30-miles-per-gallon
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DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,360 Points:1,244,300 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 8:06:03 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Not for me.
truvoice1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,288 Points:475,315 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 4:53:12 PM Ignore truvoice1 Report Abuse What we are seeing here is the evolution of the old 'station wagon'. You remember the ones we grew up with? It evolved into the big SUVs like the Chevy Suburban and Ford Explorer/Jeep Grand Cherokee which when equipped properly could go off road with ease. Now, after many generations, it is the compact SUV. There is not much Sport, no off road Utility, and yes it is a Vehicle. Why can't they call it what it is - a compact Station Wagon?
deniseb12 Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:4 Points:1,105 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 4:12:49 PM Ignore deniseb12 Report Abuse i rather have me a gas saver car than a big ass surbran car cause them cars drink a lot of gas and soem cars now and days dont save you money on gas at all
ontheroadBC Sophomore Author British Columbia Posts:159 Points:231,225 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 10:57:34 AM Ignore ontheroadBC Report Abuse more affordable, energy efficient should be mandatory.
Norm10 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,342 Points:162,925 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 8:48:21 AM Ignore Norm10 Report Abuse Where is the Subaru?
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,555 Points:749,020 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 7:53:53 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse sad that $25,000 is a moderate budget now days.
Rockinrobby Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:444 Points:276,990 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 6:13:07 AM Ignore Rockinrobby Report Abuse thanks for posting
kkimes Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,605 Points:1,507,210 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 12:12:11 AM Ignore kkimes Report Abuse Nice article and I liked the mix of testers. That said, I have to say the choice was flawed. If I were considering those six, my first choice would be a Toyota RAV4.
andy1024 Champion Author Allentown Posts:1,702 Points:448,150 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 11:37:01 PM Ignore andy1024 Report Abuse The price is certainly not the best.
anascom Champion Author Hamilton Posts:1,593 Points:553,115 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 11:17:48 PM Ignore anascom Report Abuse ok
PCWHIZ All-Star Author Denver Posts:579 Points:441,370 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 10:34:42 PM Ignore PCWHIZ Report Abuse I wonder why the Toyota RAV4 wasn't included. We love ours.
isis1812 Veteran Author West Virginia Posts:367 Points:192,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:50:26 PM Ignore isis1812 Report Abuse Ok
Venzadriver Champion Author Florida Posts:1,325 Points:360,865 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 7:22:20 PM Ignore Venzadriver Report Abuse That's probably the base model's cost.
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,115 Points:685,340 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 6:22:34 PM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse Enjoyed reading this article.
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,055 Points:1,622,055 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 5:46:55 PM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse highlander good suv
werich44 Champion Author California Posts:1,862 Points:469,930 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 5:41:57 PM Ignore werich44 Report Abuse I wonder just how many suv's are actually driven off road?
kenji554 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:1,217 Points:513,645 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 5:20:18 PM Ignore kenji554 Report Abuse ok
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 5:05:39 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse I'll keep my truck.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,972 Points:1,276,975 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:58:47 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Got a CR-V getting 26/30 mpg with no problems..."knock on wood".
csblesson Champion Author Texas Posts:1,821 Points:354,100 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:54:54 PM Ignore csblesson Report Abuse Ok
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,331 Points:655,185 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:53:14 PM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse I was liking the 2013 escape until I went to the lot looked at them, they need to do something with the cheap plastic faux grill inserts
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,435 Points:518,075 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:41:47 PM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse No thanks.
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,267 Points:450,285 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:31:34 PM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse OK
PurplepassionNC All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:838 Points:157,310 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:19:12 PM Ignore PurplepassionNC Report Abuse 2013 Ford Escape MY FAVORITE
voyagerkim All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:620 Points:172,985 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:18:34 PM Ignore voyagerkim Report Abuse Hmmm. . .
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,264 Points:1,021,710 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 4:02:23 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse These are not really Sports Utility Vehicles
BigTruc All-Star Author Memphis Posts:962 Points:782,390 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:45:55 PM Ignore BigTruc Report Abuse These SUV are too small, and thus unsafe.
FortVancouver01 Champion Author Washington Posts:1,170 Points:288,795 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:41:25 PM Ignore FortVancouver01 Report Abuse These are not really Sports Utility Vehicles but rather cross-overs since none can really be taken off a mainstream roadway.
Wally3023 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,036 Points:541,175 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:36:02 PM Ignore Wally3023 Report Abuse Yup
ForeignBody All-Star Author Georgia Posts:519 Points:429,790 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 3:35:09 PM Ignore ForeignBody Report Abuse Helpful review
Juicy1177 Veteran Author Gary Posts:336 Points:148,200 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 2:54:22 PM Ignore Juicy1177 Report Abuse THANK YOU
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,271 Points:2,372,345 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 2:54:00 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse no surprises here, honda would be my top pick also
bandannaman Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,849 Points:365,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 2:51:56 PM Ignore bandannaman Report Abuse Good article.