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2008 Honda CR-V

2009 Kia Sportage

2008 Nissan Rogue
  2008 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr Red 2009 Kia Sportage LX 2008 Nissan Rogue S
MSRP
$20,700
$16,695
$19,430
Invoice $19,272 $15,895 $18,526
MPG
City/Highway		 20/27 18/25 21/27
Rating 7.8 6.6 7.8
Bottomline The 2008 Honda CR-V doesn't have hip style or performance on tap, but it has the security, utility, and frugality that many sensible moms want. If you can live without top-level refinement and the latest technology, 2009 Kia Sportage is a fine little SUV and, considering its price, a genuine value. With the 2009 Nissan Rogue, the crossover market gets another right-sized entry that’s just a little tighter inside than the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Smooth and refined powertrain
  • One of the safest vehicles of its size and type
  • Attractive yet simple instrument panel and controls
  • Especially frugal on fuel

Dislikes:

  • Transmission reluctant to downshift
  • Styling is ungainly to some eyes
  • Rear pillar obscures rearward vision

Likes:

  • Just-right size
  • Plenty of features for the dollar
  • Long warranty

Dislikes:

  • Four-speed automatic could use another gear
  • V-6 doesn't feel much stronger than the four
  • Proportions starting to look dated, despite changes

Likes:

  • Looks like the larger Nissan Murano
  • Well-balanced ride and handling
  • Attention to fit and finish
  • Clever cargo organizer

Dislikes:

  • Middling acceleration
  • CVT isn’t familiar to many consumers
  • Rear visibility suffers from styling
  • Rear-seat room can be tight for adults
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