Best Small Suv

Consumer Reports, one of the most reliable sources of information and advice on consumer products and services, including the automotive industry has released the results of tests for SUV models. The full test report will be published in the May issue of Consumer Reports magazine which is now available in the new stands. In addition, the May issue will also feature the full update of previously tested minivans and other small sport utility vehicles (SUV) models.

Among the 20 small SUVs sold in international markets popular today, which was tested by the staff of Consumer Reports, the latest version of the Hyundai Santa Fe received a "very good" in terms of overall consumer value.

Other small SUVs tested by Consumer Reports include the Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Suzuki XL7, and Dodge Nitro. The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are also included and were previously tested by Consumer Reports. Although the result is not equal to the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV as other tested the Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander and the Suzuki XL7 also got very good "overall. Unfortunately, the Dodge Nitro has received a "fair" overall rating.

The new version of the Hyundai Santa Fe earned the top marks for its impressive improvement over the previous model. For a manufacturer from the suggested retail price (MSRP) of $ 30,745, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a roomy interior with third row seats. The vehicle has 37.5 cubic feet of storage space with the third row, second and folded. The vehicle is powered by a 242-hp 3.3-liter V6 under the hood combined with a gearbox 5-speed automatic.

Like the Hyundai Santa Fe, Mitsubishi Outlander XLS tested by Consumer Reports is also a model for the redesigned small SUV segment. Equipped with a spacious interior, the Mitsubishi Outlander has 33.5 cubic feet of storage space when the rear seatbacks are folded down. Equipped with a 220 - hp 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to a six-speed transmission, the Mitsubishi Outlander XLS deployment in Concessions carrying a base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $ 30,615.

The Suzuki XL7 Luxury, which has also been "very good" overall Consumer Reports has an MSRP of $ 29,284. It comes with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that provides powerful performance to provide 252 horsepower, mated to a gearbox 5-speed automatic.

Meanwhile, the Dodge Nitro SLT has a minimum fuel efficiency and performance within the group of SUVs tested by Consumer Reports. The vehicle has the same platform as the

Jeep Liberty with Jeep side step . With an MSRP of $ 28, 875, the Dodge Nitro offers a 210-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine with only 16 mpg. , The worst of the group. Inside, the 60/40 rear seatbacks offers 39.5 cubic feet of storage space.