Despite the economy bottoming out in 2008 and the automotive industry taking a nosedive, several quality four-cylinder sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were released in 2008. SUVs that got top-notch ratings from several organizations had good fuel efficiency as well as comfortable interiors with luxurious amenities. Four-cylinder engine SUVs typically are most cost-effective and get better gas mileage than those with V6 engines.
Toyota Rav4
Consumer Reports rates the Toyota Rav4 as the best small SUV for 2008, largely because of its versatility and the capability of having third row seating. The Toyota Rav4 basic model comes with a four-cylinder engine, but can be upgraded to a six-cylinder engine. The four-cylinder version of the car gets on average 23 miles per gallon. The SUV can cost between $23,000 and $30,000.
Ford Hybrid Escape
Edmunds ranks the 2008 Ford Hybrid Escape as one of the best and most fuel efficient four-cylinder SUVs. The basic model of this vehicle comes with a four-cylinder engine with front wheel drive and gets about 32 miles to the gallon. The all-wheel drive version of the SUV gets about 28 miles to the gallon. On average, the Hybrid Escape costs about $20,000.
Honda CR-V
The Consumer Guide Automotive ranks the Honda CR-V as the Compact SUV Best Buy for 2008. All models of this car come with a four-cylinder engine, and can be bought with either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. The Consumer Guide Automotive said the best qualities of the car are the passenger room, the build quality and maneuverability. It listed just one negative attribute, that being road and wind noise while driving. The Honda CR-V can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $28,000.
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