| Jeep Compass 2WD |
Price: $15,300 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 25 mpg |
The 2WD Jeep Compass is the least expensive SUV in the U.S. and also has quite good fuel economy making it a fairly inexpensive SUV to run. However it gets mixed reviews. Its interior seems to be a problem. |
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| Jeep Patriot 2WD |
Price: $15,350 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 25 mpg |
The 2WD Jeep Patriot suffers from similar problems as its close sibling, the Compass. It has a low quality cabin and an unrefined engine and ride. Good fuel economy for an SUV. |
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| Jeep Compass 4WD |
Price: $16,800 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 25 mpg |
The cheapest four wheel drive SUV in the U.S. but you get what you pay for and the 4WD Jeep Compass has limited off road ability. |
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| Jeep Patriot 4WD |
Price: $16,850 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 25 mpg |
The 4WD Jeep Patriot's off road abilities are an improvement on the 4WD Compass. In 2009 it received a suspension tune up to improve its ride. |
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| Kia Sportage 2WD |
Price: $16,900 |
| Engine: 2.0l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 22 mpg |
Long warranty, excellent road handling and a decent interior that doesn't reflect the car's low price. An engine lacking in power and dubious crash safety are problems for this SUV. |
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| Hyundai Tucson 2WD |
Price: $18,900 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 25 mpg |
The Tucson is a good looking, modern and refined SUV. Its 2.4 liter engine has plenty of pulling power and the Tucson has excellent ride and handling. Its fuel efficient too. |
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2WD |
Price: $19,000 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 22 mpg |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara has a long list of standard features and a pleasing interior (something Suzuki have worked hard to improve). Reliability, ride comfort and crash test results are issues. |
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| Kia Sorento 2WD |
Price: $19,900 |
| Engine: 2.4l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 22 mpg |
Safety is a strong point of Kia's inexpensive SUV. The Sorento recorded excellent results in federal government crash tests. Ride comfort is a problem for the Kia Sorento however. |
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| Subaru Forester AWD |
Price: $20,200 |
| Engine: 2.5l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 22 mpg |
Subaru have a deserved reputation for quality and their budget SUV is no exception. Sporty & refined engine and handling and awarded "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance industry. |
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| Mazda Tribute 2WD |
Price: $20,400 |
| Engine: 2.5l 4 cyl gasoline |
Fuel economy: 24 mpg |
There are better SUV's out there. Performance is only adequate. The Tribute's brakes aren't particularly powerful and the interior and exterior are both bland and dated. |
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