IHStangFan
11-11-2008, 02:37 AM
So we're looking for a new mid sized SUV....some stipulations....
I'm looking for something preferably w/ 4x4 or AWD....
Decent fuel economy...
3rd row seating....
etc.
So far we've test driven:
The new 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited...
It does not have the 3rd row seating, but was equipt very nicely w/ touch screen nav, etc. It had a fun factor to drive and you could tell it was based off of a sport inspired platform. Power was adequate w/ the turbocharged 2.5L boxer engine. Road noise was a bit louder than I'd of expected....
The new 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4x4...
This car was very nice. It drove well, had loads of options including an engine management system that kicked down to 3 cyls when cruising to increase fuel econ., etc, had 3rd row seating, plenty of cargo room, etc.
The 2009 Volvo XC90...
This was a nice car, a bit pricey for my taste. It was equipt nicely, but to get the AWD you have to buy the V8 supposedly.
We're also wanting to look at the Mazda CX9 and the Hyundai Santa Fe.
I'm not impressed w/ any of the big 3's contributions to this class of vehicle. The Acadia is the only one I'd even consider. Not a fan of Dodge at all and that includes Jeep, and Ford...well...they don't really make a vehicle other than their big trucks that I like.
Does anyone have any other input? Thanks !!!!
I'm looking for something preferably w/ 4x4 or AWD....
Decent fuel economy...
3rd row seating....
etc.
So far we've test driven:
The new 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited...
It does not have the 3rd row seating, but was equipt very nicely w/ touch screen nav, etc. It had a fun factor to drive and you could tell it was based off of a sport inspired platform. Power was adequate w/ the turbocharged 2.5L boxer engine. Road noise was a bit louder than I'd of expected....
The new 2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4x4...
This car was very nice. It drove well, had loads of options including an engine management system that kicked down to 3 cyls when cruising to increase fuel econ., etc, had 3rd row seating, plenty of cargo room, etc.
The 2009 Volvo XC90...
This was a nice car, a bit pricey for my taste. It was equipt nicely, but to get the AWD you have to buy the V8 supposedly.
We're also wanting to look at the Mazda CX9 and the Hyundai Santa Fe.
I'm not impressed w/ any of the big 3's contributions to this class of vehicle. The Acadia is the only one I'd even consider. Not a fan of Dodge at all and that includes Jeep, and Ford...well...they don't really make a vehicle other than their big trucks that I like.
Does anyone have any other input? Thanks !!!!