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Ratings of small 2009 SUVs
![]() ![]() Consumer Reports magazine test compares Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Jeep Patriot and Suzuki Grand Vitara
![]() In this class, the RAV4's overall road test score of 82 is below only that of the more expensive, turbocharged Forester2.5 XT Limited and RAV4 V6. But when comparing the most popular four-cylinder versions of these vehicles, recent incremental improvements allow the RAV4 four-cylinder to edge out the similarly equipped Forester and all others in this month's test group.
The RAV4 got a new 2.5-litre, four cylinder engine for 2009, replacing the old 2.4 litre. The smoother, quieter engine delivers the same fuel economy as the one it replaces, which at 23 mpg overall, is the best of any automatic, non-hybrid SUV Consumer Reports has tested.
![]() “The RAV4 is a well-rounded package, combining good all-around performance with a comfortable ride, agile handling and outstanding reliability,” said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports AutoTest Center. “It also offers an optional third-row seat, which is unusual in this class.”
The Ford Escape has been updated this year, with revised four-and six-cylinder engines, six-speed automatic transmissions, and better brakes. Rounding out the test group of small SUVs are the Suzuki Grand Vitara, now available in a four-cylinder version, and the updated Jeep Patriot.
Full tests and ratings are available to subscribers of www.ConsumerReports.org.
2009 Ford Escape
![]() 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
![]() 2009 Jeep Patriot
![]() Videos of most of the vehicles in this test group are available at http://tinyurl.com/cdokcg.
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