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2008 Honda CR-V

2008 Mazda CX-7

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
  2008 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr Red 2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS
MSRP
$20,700
$23,750
$20,580
Invoice $19,272 $22,225 $19,610
MPG
City/Highway		 20/27 16/22 17/25
Rating 7.8 7.8 8.2
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. The 2008 Mazda CX-7 is a good choice for single folks or couples who might not prioritize backseat or cargo space but want sport-sedan performance with a lot more utility. Though the first-generation Outlander was often overlooked, the updated 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has emerged as a well-rounded vehicle—and one of the sportiest-driving small crossovers.
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:

  • Bargain price
  • Overtly sporty design
  • Crisp, responsive steering and handling
  • Good passive and active safety

Dislikes:

  • Back-seat isn’t very roomy
  • Usable cargo space is deceptively small
  • Engine noise can be too prominent
  • Coarse road surfaces bring a lot of road noise

Likes:

  • Brisk V-6 performance
  • Excellent steering and handling
  • Drives like a small sport sedan
  • Extroverted styling

Dislikes:

  • Noisy interior
  • Four-cylinder is slow and loud
  • Non-telescoping steering wheel
  • Ridiculously small third seat
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