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Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008: Compact SUV, AWD/4WD
By Editors of Truck Trend
Winner: Land Rover LR2
Runner-Up: Jeep Liberty
This was a tricky vote for us, because it essentially breaks down into two categories: those sport/utilities (with less than a 106.3-inch wheelbase) that can run a trail and those that probably won't ever need to. At Truck Trend, we favor vehicles that have the capability and drive systems to deal with backcountry adventures, but we understand that buyers here typically have simpler, more car-oriented priorities in mind. With that said, we gravitate to one of the most expensive members of the group because of the added capability provided by the Terrain Response all-wheel-drive system. Additionally, the LR2's new chassis is light years ahead of the previous model (the Freelander), giving the new LR2 an on-road feel it never had before. In the runner-up spot, we chose the Liberty for its proven package, dedicated low-range four-wheel-drive system, and the fact you can order the wide-mouth Sky Slider roof option for $800.
| Compact SUV, AWD/4WD (UNDER 106-in WB) | | Vehicle | Acura RDX AWD | Ford Escape AWD | Honda CR-V AWD | | Base price | $33,910 | $22,175 | $22,535 | | Wheelbase, in | 104.3 | 103.1 | 103.1 | | Engine | 2.4L DOHC I-4 | 2.3L DOHC I-4 | 2.4L DOHC I-4 | | Opt engines | | 3.0L V-6 $2250, | | | Opt engines | | 2.3L hyb $6600 | | | Horsepower, SAE | 240 | 153 (200, 133) | 166 | | Torque, SAE | 260 | 152 (193, 124) | 161 | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/drum, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 235/55R18 | 225/75R15 | 225/65R15 | | Fuel cap, gal | 18 | 16.5 | 15.3 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 17/22 | 19/24 (17/22, 29/27) | 20/26 | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 3924 | 3183 | 3389 | | GVWR, lb | 4800 | 4200 | 4400 | | Max payload, lb | 900 | 1080 | 800 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 60.6 | 66.3 | 72.9 | | Max towing cap, lb | 1500 | 3500 | 1500 | | Vehicle | Hyundai Tucson AWD | Jeep Liberty 4WD | Jeep Patriot AWD | | Base price | $23,395 | $22,600 | $17,785 | | Wheelbase, in | 103.5 | 106 | 103.7 | | Engine | 2.7L DOHC V-6 | 3.7L OHV V-6 | 2.4L SOHC I-4 | | Horsepower, SAE | 173 | 210 | 172 | | Torque, SAE | 178 | 235 | 165 | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, side | Dual, head | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/drum, 4WAL | | Tires | 215/60R16 | 225/75R16 | 215/65R17 | | Fuel cap, gal | 15.3 | 19.5 | 13.6 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 17/23 | 15/21 | 22/27 | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 3240 | 4030 | 3108 | | GVWR, lb | 4200 | 5400 | 4200 | | Max payload, lb | 1000 | 1200 | 1000 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 65.5 | 64.2 | 56.5 | | Max towing cap, lb | 1500 | 5000 | 2000 | | Vehicle | Jeep Wrangler 4WD | Kia Sportage AWD | Land Rover LR2 AWD | | Base price | $19,320 | $20,170 | $34,700 | | Wheelbase, in | 95.4 | 103.5 | 104.7 | | Engine | 3.8L OHV V-6 | 2.0L DOHC I-4 | 3.2L DOHC V-6 | | Opt engines | | 2.7L V-6 $1800 | | | Horsepower, SAE | 202 | 140 (173) | 230 | | Torque, SAE | 237 | 136 (178) | 234 | | Airbags | Dual | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side, knee | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 225/75R16 | 215/65R16 | 235/60R18 | | Fuel cap, gal | 18.6 | 15.3 | 18.5 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 15/19 | 19/24 (17/21) | 16/23 | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 4203 | 3230 | 4255 | | GVWR, lb | 5200 | 4400 | 5400 | | Max payload, lb | 1000 | 1200 | 1200 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 56.5 | 66.6 | 58.9 | | Max towing cap, lb | 2000 | 2000 | 4400 | | Vehicle | Mazda Tribute AWD | Mercury Mariner AWD | Mitsubishi Outlander AWD | | Base price | $22,805 | $23,335 | $24,395 | | Wheelbase, in | 103.1 | 103.1 | 105.1 | | Engine | 2.3L DOHC I-4 | 2.3L DOHC I-4 | 3.0L SOHC V-6 | | Opt engines | 3.0L V-6 $1240, | 3.0L V-6 $1000, | | | Opt engines | 2.3L hyb $6600 | 2.3L hyb $6100 | | | Horsepower, SAE | 153 (200, 133) | 153 (200, 133) | 220 | | Torque, SAE | 152 (193, 124) | 152 (193, 124) | 204 | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/drum | Disc/drum, 4WAL | Disc/drum, 4WAL | | Tires | 235/70R16 | 235/70R16 | 215/70R16 | | Fuel cap, gal | 16.5 | 16.5 | 15.7 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 19/24 (17/22, 29/27) | 19/24 (17/22, 29/27) | 19/26 | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 3300 | 3341 | 3527 | | GVWR, lb | 4200 | 4200 | 4600 | | Max payload, lb | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 66.3 | 66.2 | 72.6 | | Max towing cap, lb | 3500 | 3500 | 2000 | | Vehicle | Nissan Rogue AWD | Subaru Forester AWD | Suzuki Grand Vitara 4WD | | Base price | $21,195 | $21,840 | $21,669 | | Wheelbase, in | 105.9 | 99.4 | 103.9 | | Engine | 2.5L DOHC I-4 | 2.5L DOHC F-4 | 2.7L DOHC V-6 | | Opt engines | | 2.5L turbo | | | Opt engines | | F-4 $5500 | | | Horsepower, SAE | 170 | 173 (243) | 185 | | Torque, SAE | 184 | 166 (241) | 175 | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/drum, 4WAL | | Tires | 215/70HR16 | 215/60R16 | 225/75R16 | | Fuel cap, gal | 15.9 | 14 | 17.4 | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 21/26 | 20/26 (19/24) | 16/21 | | Max pass | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 3426 | 3140 | 3452 | | GVWR, lb | 4250 | 4000 | 4400 | | Max payload, lb | 900 | 900 | 1000 | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 57.9 | 68.6 | 68.9 | | Max towing cap, lb | 1500 | 1000 | 3000 | | Vehicle | Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD | Toyota RAV4 AWD | | | Base price | $24,410 | $23,185 | | | Wheelbase, in | 105.9 | 104.7 | | | Engine | 4.0L DOHC V-6 | 2.4L DOHC turbo I-4 | | | Opt engines | | 3.5L V-6 $2050 | | | Horsepower, SAE | 239 | 166 (269) | | | Torque, SAE | 278 | 165 (246) | | | Airbags | Dual, head, side | Dual, head, side | | | Brakes, f/r | Disc/drum, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | | Tires | 265/70R17 | 215/70R16 | | | Fuel cap, gal | 19 | 15.9 | | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 15/18 | 20/25 (19/26) | | | Max pass | 5 | 7 | | | Base curb weight, lb | 4050 | 3300 | | | GVWR, lb | 5200 | 4400 | | | Max payload, lb | 1200 | 1100 | | | Max cargo cap, cu ft | 66.8 | 73 | | | Max towing cap, lb | 5000 | 3500 | |
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