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2008 Honda CR-V

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  2008 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr Red 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 2008 Subaru Forester X
MSRP
$20,700
$19,990
$21,195
Invoice $19,272 $19,048 $20,015
MPG
City/Highway
20/27 17/25 18/27
Rating 7.8 8.2 7.2
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. Though the first-generation Outlander was often overlooked, the updated 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander has emerged as a well-rounded vehicle--and one of the sportiest-driving small crossovers. The design of the 2008 Subaru Forester is far from fresh, but it’s one of few vehicles that’s both a practical, peppy city vehicle and rugged enough for mild off-roading.
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:

  • Drives more like a small sport sedan
  • More aggressive styling than most small crossovers
  • V-6 brings brisk performance
  • Excellent steering and handling

Dislikes:

  • Four-cylinder is slow and loud, but not much more frugal
  • Steering wheel doesn’t telescope
  • Noisier interior than typical
  • Ridiculously small third seat

Likes:

  • Handling and maneuverability
  • Great outward visibility and easy parking
  • Rugged enough for mild off-roading
  • Boxy style affords abundant, usable cargo space
  • Easy liftgate and low loading height

Dislikes:

  • Thinly padded front seats
  • Some road and wind noise inside
  • Electronic stability control not offered
  • Lacks available Bluetooth or nav
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