affordable compact SUVs
2011 Toyota RAV4
2011 Toyota RAV4 Gas Mileage
MPG: 28 highway, 22 city, 24 total on average
There have been a list of family-friendly SUVs this year and Toyota RAV4 has been called as the best among them. This is one of the most comfortable cars you can think of buying as it has all the interiors that support a family ride and at the same time offer good performance. Even though it has been ranked 4, most reviewers say this is one of the easiest cars to drive and, it is very spacious and comfortable.
2011 Toyota RAV4 EV
Among the Affordable Compact SUVs, the RAV4 has everything to offer for a budget car. This car contains a balance of power and fuel economy which is a rare sight with other car models. As it has been the tradition of Toyota to maintain the luxury, comfort, performance and fuel economy, they continue with it into the New Year.
2011 Toyota RAV4
Apart from the unique interiors, you also have options of lower prices with this model. You also get an optional V-6 engine. The room is pretty spacious with an optional third row and also the cargo space is big as usual. Most reviewers say it is the resale value which makes the RAV4 all the more special and most opted.
The RAV4 has received an excellent rating for all the safety features it includes. This is way above the standards of the other cars, which include side airbags in the front passenger seat as well as the driver seat, while there are side curtain airbags in the second row. The All-wheel-drive is optional and the company offers a 3-year/30,000 mile warranty period.
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
Starting MSRP $30,045 – $34,305
EPA Fuel Economy: City: 30 – 34 Highway: 27 – 31
One of our top affordable compact SUV’s for 2011 is the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. If you have been looking for a “green” SUV, then you will be very happy with the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid has all of the wonderful technological advancements of its sister models with the added usefulness of being able to run off gasoline or electricity.
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
Right now Ford is the only company really making hybrid compact SUVs. However, even if there were more competition, the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid would still be a stand out due to its wonderfully advanced features. Things like active park assist, a very comfortable interior, and the programmable MyKey system all make the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid a real stand out SUV. The part that is not wonderful about the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, however, is the price.
2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid’s price tag puts it on the high end of the compact SUV spectrum, especially as there are gas only compact SUVs out that can offer similar gas mileage without the hefty price tag. None the less, if you are looking for an ecologically conscious compact SUV and are willing to pay extra for it, the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid will have everything you are looking for in a green compact SUV. If price is a concern, though, you may be better off looking at other models or even the regular non-hybrid version of the 2011 Ford Escape instead.
