The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox competes against some of the strongest-selling crossover vehicles on the market.
In size and mission, it’s a lot like the Ford Escape, which also offers four- and six-cylinder engines, as well as a Hybrid version.
The Escape gets worse gas mileage and feels less substantial in some ways, but it’s a safe bargain.
The Honda CR-V is another best-seller with tried and true benefits like reliability and pert handling, though its sole engine is a four-cylinder that strains a little to perform.
The latest Subaru Forester is rounder in shape and wider in reach; it’s won some big awards and rightly so.
Its nimble performance is now equaled by a soft exterior and a high-quality interior, though it still falls behind in features.
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The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is all about evolution—and the most striking changes are almost invisible, except at the gas pump. |
The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid is a viable and sturdy contender in the family crossover arena. Gas mileage is excellent for a compact SUV, and optional mechanical all-wheel drive sets it apart from softer competitors. |
It’s significantly improved this year, but the 2009 Subaru Forester remains a unique all-wheel-drive crossover with less power and fewer features, but better carlike handling, than its competition. |
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. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $22,615 | $20,435 | $19,995 | $20,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Gas I4 ECOTEC | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 4-Cyl | Gas I4 |
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| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | 4WD Sport Utility | 2WD Sport Utility |
| Style Name | |||
| FWD 4-Door LS | FWD 4-Door I4 Manual XLS | 4-Door Manual X | 2WD 5-Door LX |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| 4 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door | 5 Door |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic |
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