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5 MOST RELIABLE MINIVANS & SUVs (Small)
There are many vehicles to choose from if you are looking for a reliable used small minivan or SUV; the following vehicles are our top 5 choices for your best options.
MiniVans
1) Honda CR-V
9.7 out of 10
2) Toyota RAV4
9.5 out of 10
9.5 out of 10
9.4 out of 10
5) Scion xA, xB
9.3 out of 10
Close But No Cigar: Toyota Matrix,
Toyota Sienna, Chrysler PT Cruiser,
Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Odyssey,
Pontiac Vibe
The Civic platform provides the base for the CR-V. This compact SUV from Honda appeared on the U.S. market in 1997 and sped to the number one sales position. A 2002 redesign of the CR-V increased its engine output from 146 to 160 horsepower. But the real increase in power comes from the added increase in engine torque, from 133 lb-ft to 162 lb-ft of torque.Find Honda CR-V Cars for Sale
The RAV4 entered the American market in 1996. In 2004, the RAV4 engine was bumped up from a 2.0-liter with 148 horsepower to a 2.0-liter 161 horsepower engine. This 4-door SUV comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 2004 version was also the first RAV4 to include an antiskid traction-control system and antilock braking system (ABS) as standard equipment.Find Toyota RAV4 Cars for Sale
This all-wheel drive crossover SUV is based on the Subaru Impreza and has the same drivetrain as the Legacy Outback. This crossover vehicle first came onto the American market in 1998. In 2003, Subaru made the Forester lighter by adding a hydro-formed front frame, aluminum hood and perforated rails. Car and Driver magazine thinks highly of the Forester, awarding it its Best Small SUV award for 2004, 2005 and 2006.Find Subaru Forester Cars for Sale
This 4-passenger crossover SUV can carry large loads of whatever you need space for. The Element is equipped with a hard, flat, floor like a pick-up, with a urethane textured floor that means a quick and easy cleanup for any spills or mud that gets tracked in from your outdoor adventuring. The material covering the seats is sturdy and stain-resistant. Rear seats are individual and can recline, fold up, or be totally removed. This vehicle is a dream for the extremely active.Find Honda Element EX Cars for Sale
Scion XA and Scion XB are subcompact cars created by Toyota, entering the American market in 2004 and based on the same platform as the Toyota Echo. The Scion has more rigid suspension, a rear stabilizer bar and bigger brakes, and comes with power windows/locks, a Pioneer MP3 stereo system, anti-lock brakes, and a tachometer as standard equipment.Find Scion XA, XB Cars for Sale
Published on Monday, April 30, 2007 - Email to a friend
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