The 2009 Honda CR-V Tops Hybrid SUV's

The 2010 Honda CR-V


Deciding on which hybrid SUV to buy? Check out these top-ranking affordable hybrid SUV's, gaining highest echelons among hybrid SUV's based on safety and reliability.

Articles - Reliability and Safety Data Used To Rank Best Hybrid SUV

The best hybrid SUV is the 2009 Honda CR-V. It was ranked the #1 out of 25 affordable compact SUV s according to the U.S. News Auto Ranking. This ranking is based on our analysis of 74 published reviews and test drives of the Honda CR-V, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. This vehicle received an overall 9.0 rating score.

The 2009 Honda CR-V reliability score of 9.0 is the predicted reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2009 Honda CR-V comes with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty.

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 was ranked #2 out of 25 affordable compact SUVs. The RAV4 delivers an excellent combination of power, performance and interior comfort in its class. After more than 10 years after it was introduced, the RAV4 still maintains a strong reputation for reliability, safety and interior comfort.

Tying for second-place is the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. By blending the words "tiger" and "iguana," the interestingly named Tiguan is a sporty and appealing entry within its class. Its German driving dynamics and upscale feel set it apart from other SUVs. The Federal government gave the Tiguan a 9.9 safety rating for all seating positions in both frontal and side impact crash tests.

The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid ranks 5 out of 25 Affordable Compact SUVs. The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid earns excellent crash test ratings from the federal government. The similar gasoline-powered model is even designated as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It received a Safety rating of 9.9 (Excellent).

The Ford Escape Hybrid is the most efficient hybrid SUV on the market. The Hybrid Escape earns an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated 34 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined in the two-wheel-drive vehicle. The Ford Escape Hybrid is one of the best SUVs made by the Ford Motor Company. The Ford Hybrid Escape can drive up to 40 miles per hour without using a single drop of gasoline. In addition the Hybrid SUV features a cap-less gas cap when fueling called Easy Fuel.


by Kara Gilmour of newsoxy.com

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