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2009 Honda Pilot

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Saturn VUE
  2009 Honda Pilot Touring w/Nav 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2009 Saturn VUE XR
MSRP
$27,695
$21,495
$23,280
Invoice $25,101 $20,671 $22,116
MPG
City/Highway		 16/23 17/24 16/26
Rating 8 8 8
Bottomline The 2009 Honda Pilot looks more SUV-like in its second edition, but it has the room of a minivan, along with some notable styling miscues and expensive choices to make from the options list. Hyundai is no longer bargain-basement-priced, but the hard-to-fault 2008 Santa Fe has all the refinement of comparable rivals with a little more flair. With its available V-6 engine, the 2009 Saturn Vue is a bit more fun to drive than other compact SUVs; otherwise it’s not a standout.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Expanded interior package
  • Clever and numerous interior bins
  • Sweet powertrain
  • Adult-sized third-row seat

Dislikes:

  • That big, big grille
  • Thick styling
  • Hard plastics inside
  • Bundling of options

Likes:

  • Inoffensive, smooth styling
  • Against-the-grain interior styling
  • Just-right sized (read: compact-only spaces!)
  • Spacious interior
  • Warranty

Dislikes:

  • Busier ride than most other crossovers
  • Steering wheel doesn’t telescope
  • Faux woodgrain won’t win friends

Likes:

  • Spacious backseat
  • Responsive handling
  • Quiet interior
  • Occupant safety
  • V-6 acceleration

Dislikes:

  • Low V-6 fuel economy
  • Inadequate front seats
  • Steering wheel doesn't telescope
  • Limited cargo space
  • Door panels no longer ding-resistant
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