How to Compare 2008 Small SUVs
Small sport utility vehicles (SUVs) make up a growing segment of the auto industry. Small SUVs boast better gas mileage than larger SUVs and provide more room and cargo space than cars. Price and safety features are important factors to consider when comparing small SUVs. Here's how you can compare 2008 small SUVs.
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Comparing 2008 Small SUV's
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Choose three to five small SUVs that you're interested in purchasing. Start with price. This helps you determine how much the SUV costs versus what you're willing to spend. Eliminate small SUVs that are out of your price range. The base price of most small SUVs start at around $22,000 and go as high as $26,000. The base price is the price you pay before you add features like chrome rims, car audio and power locks and windows. With add-ons, you could easily pay $30,000 or above for a small SUV.
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Compare gas mileage of your top choices. With the increase in gas prices, fuel economy has become a point of emphasis among consumers and auto makers. One of the more popular small SUVs on the market, the 2008 Toyota RAV 4 Sport, gets 19 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 highway miles per gallon. Most 2008 small SUVs get anywhere between 15 mpg and 21 mpg in the city, and between 20 mpg and 27 mpg highway.
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Consider the handling and steering of 2008 small SUVs. The 2008 Saturn Vue is one of the small SUVs noted for its superior ride and lack of road noise. Other small SUVs, like the all-wheel-drive 2008 Nissan Rogue SL, boast excellent handling and maneuverability. Explore the power options like four-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive or two-wheel-drive for 2008 small SUVs. You can choose a small SUV like the 2008 Hyundai Tucson that gives you the option for a four- or six-cylinder engine.
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Compare cargo space and comfort features. Back seats can be folded to increase cargo room in most small 2008 SUVs. Most small 2008 SUVs comfortably seat five passengers.
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Examine the safety ratings. Small 2008 SUVs like the 2008 Honda CR-V, are rated as top safety picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Many small 2008 SUVs boast side airbags for front-seat passengers. Some 2008 small SUVs, like the Toyota FJ Cruiser, have gone the extra mile in terms of safety with features like tire pressure monitoring systems, upgraded shocks and off-road packages.
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