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Acura RDX (2009)
Notable Features
  • Smaller than MDX
  • 240-hp turbocharged engine
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Dual-position memory for driver's seat and mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
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$33,695
 
Audi Q5 (2009)
Notable Features
  • All-new model
  • Smaller than the Q7
  • Standard AWD
  • Seats five
  • Updated media interface
  • Available Bang & Olufsen stereo
Explore the Audi Q5:
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$37,200
 
BMW X3 (2009)
Notable Features
  • 260-hp six-cylinder
  • Improved gas mileage
  • All-wheel drive
Explore the BMW X3:
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$39,700
 
Dodge Nitro (2009)
Notable Features
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Standard stability system
  • No manual transmission option
  • Optional Load 'N Go sliding cargo floor
  • Optional 20-inch chrome wheels
  • Optional navigation system can reroute to avoid traffic
Explore the Dodge Nitro:
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$22,240 - $26,220
 
Ford Escape (2009)

Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Improved gas mileage
  • Hybrid version
Explore the Ford Escape:
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$20,435 - $27,670
 
Ford Escape Hybrid (2009)

Notable Features
  • More powerful hybrid powertrain for 2009
  • Can run on electric power alone
  • Newly standard stability system
  • Optional customizable ambient lighting
  • Optional navigation system with hybrid-drive readouts
Explore the Ford Escape Hybrid:
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$29,645 - $33,725
 
Honda CR-V (2009)

Notable Features
  • Standard stability system
  • Optional navigation system with backup camera
  • Improved handling
  • FWD or AWD
Explore the Honda CR-V:
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$21,245 - $27,245
 
Honda Element (2009)

Notable Features
  • Some styling changes
  • FWD or AWD
  • Sport-tuned SC variant
  • Navigation system
  • Rearview camera
Explore the Honda Element:
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$20,275 - $23,270
 
Hyundai Tucson (2009)
Notable Features
  • Six standard airbags
  • Standard electronic stability system
  • Standard ABS
  • AWD optional
  • Four- or six-cylinder engine
  • Improved fuel economy
Explore the Hyundai Tucson:
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$18,070 - $25,620
 
Infiniti EX35 (2009)
Notable Features
  • 297-hp V-6
  • RWD or AWD
  • Five seats
  • Additional standard features for 2009
  • Optional Around View Monitor
Explore the Infiniti EX35:
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$33,800 - $37,400
 
Jeep Compass (2009)
Notable Features
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Standard stability system and curtain airbags
  • Five-speed manual or CVT automatic
  • Stain-resistant upholstery
  • Redesigned interior
Explore the Jeep Compass:
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$18,465 - $24,575
 
Jeep Liberty (2009)
Notable Features
  • 210-hp, 3.7-liter V-6
  • Sky Slider canvas roof
  • Navigation radio can reroute around traffic
Explore the Jeep Liberty:
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$23,015 - $27,730
 
Jeep Patriot (2009)
Notable Features
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Trail-Rated offroad model available
  • Manual or automatic transmission
  • Cargo-area dome light doubles as flashlight
Explore the Jeep Patriot:
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$17,540 - $23,980
 
Jeep Wrangler (2009)
Notable Features
  • Standard V-6
  • Standard 4WD
  • Available heavy-duty offroad suspension
  • Available long-wheelbase Unlimited version
Explore the Jeep Wrangler:
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$20,710 - $28,815
 
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (2009)
Notable Features
  • Standard V-6
  • Standard 4WD
  • Available heavy-duty offroad suspension
  • Available long-wheelbase Unlimited version
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$23,065 - $32,090
 
Kia Sorento (2009)
Notable Features
  • Two V-6 engines available
  • Two available 4WD systems
  • Body-on-frame construction
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Electronic stability system
Explore the Kia Sorento:
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$21,545 - $27,245
 
Kia Sportage (2009)
Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Manual or automatic
  • FWD or AWD
  • Standard stability system
  • Seats five
Explore the Kia Sportage:
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$16,695 - $23,400
 
Land Rover LR2 (2009)
Notable Features
  • 230-hp inline-six engine
  • Permanent 4WD
  • Standard leather seats
  • Standard panoramic moonroof
  • Stability system with Roll Stability Control
Explore the Land Rover LR2:
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$35,375
 
Mazda Tribute (2009)

Notable Features
  • New inline-four-cylinder, V-6
  • New six-speed automatic transmission
Explore the Mazda Tribute:
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$19,730 - $27,635
 
Mazda Tribute Hybrid (2009)
Notable Features
  • Mazda's first hybrid
  • Same rugged styling as gas counterpart
  • Only available in California
Explore the Mazda Tribute Hybrid:
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$29,175 - $33,445
 
Mercury Mariner (2009)

Notable Features
  • Re-engineered for 2009
  • Stronger four-cylinder, V-6
  • FWD or AWD
  • Related to Ford Escape
  • Hybrid drivetrain available
  • Improved crashworthiness
Explore the Mercury Mariner:
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$22,650 - $27,515
 
Mercury Mariner Hybrid (2009)

Notable Features
  • 153-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Hybrid-electric drivetrain with CVT
  • Gets up to 34 mpg
  • Acceleration equivalent to V-6 Mariner
Explore the Mercury Mariner Hybrid:
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$30,090 - $31,840
 
Mitsubishi Outlander (2009)

Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Available AWD
  • Available paddle shifters
  • Liftgate/tailgate combo
  • No more LS trim
Explore the Mitsubishi Outlander:
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$20,580 - $25,980
 
Nissan Rogue (2009)

Notable Features
  • CVT
  • 170-hp four-cylinder
  • FWD or AWD
Explore the Nissan Rogue:
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$20,220 - $23,010
 
Nissan Xterra (2009)
Notable Features
  • Standard 261-hp V-6
  • Standard stability system
  • Revised front end
  • Standard side curtain airbags
  • Available leather seats
Explore the Nissan Xterra:
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$22,310 - $29,340
 
Saturn Vue (2009)
Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • FWD or AWD
  • Standard panic brake assist
  • High-performance Red Line
Explore the Saturn Vue:
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$23,050 - $30,705
 
Saturn Vue Hybrid (2009)
Notable Features
  • Mild hybrid drivetrain
  • 32 mpg highway rating
  • FWD only
  • Seats five
  • Standard stability system
  • 1,500-pound towing capacity
Explore the Saturn Vue Hybrid:
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$27,930
 
Subaru Forester (2009)

Notable Features
  • Redesigned for 2009
  • Regular or turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Standard AWD
  • High ground clearance
  • Manual or automatic
  • Styling moves toward SUV mainstream
Explore the Subaru Forester:
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$19,995 - $28,195
 
Suzuki Grand Vitara (2009)
Notable Features
  • Available four-mode 4WD
  • New four-cylinder and V-6 engines
  • Available five-speed automatic
  • Electronic stability system
  • Hill hold and hill descent control
Explore the Suzuki Grand Vitara:
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$18,799 - $26,599
 
Toyota RAV4 (2009)

Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • FWD or AWD
  • Five- or seven-person capacity
  • New backup camera
Explore the Toyota RAV4:
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$21,500 - $27,810
 
Volkswagen Tiguan (2009)
Notable Features
  • Compact five-seater
  • 200-hp, turbo four-cylinder
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Six-speed manual or automatic
  • Fold-flat front passenger seat
  • Standard MP3-player input
Explore the Volkswagen Tiguan:
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$23,200 - $32,940
 
Acura RDX (2010)
Notable Features
  • Smaller than MDX
  • 240-hp turbocharged engine
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Exterior refreshed for 2010
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
Explore the Acura RDX:
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$32,520 - $34,520
 
Audi Q5 (2010)
Notable Features
  • Smaller than the Q7
  • Standard AWD
  • Seats five
  • Available Bang & Olufsen stereo
Explore the Audi Q5:
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$37,350
 
BMW X3 (2010)
Notable Features
  • 260-hp six-cylinder
  • All-wheel drive
  • Standard HD radio
Explore the BMW X3:
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$38,750
 
Dodge Nitro (2010)
Notable Features
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Standard stability system
  • No manual transmission option
  • Optional 20-inch chrome wheels
  • Optional navigation system
  • R/T trim level dropped
Explore the Dodge Nitro:
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$21,590 - $24,895
 
Ford Escape (2010)
Notable Features
  • New self-parking option
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Hybrid version available
Explore the Ford Escape:
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$20,515 - $27,020
 
Ford Escape Hybrid (2010)
Notable Features
  • New self-parking option
  • Can run on electric power alone
  • Standard stability system
  • Optional customizable ambient lighting
  • Optional navigation system with hybrid-drive readouts
Explore the Ford Escape Hybrid:
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$29,750 - $34,010
 
Honda CR-V (2010)
Notable Features
  • 14 more horsepower
  • Mileage ratings up by 1 mpg
  • Standard stability system
  • FWD or AWD
Explore the Honda CR-V:
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$21,545 - $27,745
 
Honda Element (2010)
Notable Features
  • Roomy, functional interior
  • FWD or AWD
  • Sport-tuned SC variant
  • Optional navigation system
  • Optional backup camera
Explore the Honda Element:
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$20,525 - $24,320
 
Infiniti EX35 (2010)
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$33,800 - $36,000
 
Jeep Compass (2010)
Notable Features
  • 2.0- or 2.4-liter engine
  • Front- or four-wheel drive
  • Standard stability system and curtain airbags
  • Five-speed manual or CVT automatic
  • Optional stain-resistant upholstery
  • Optional automatic climate control
Explore the Jeep Compass:
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$18,720 - $25,135
 
Jeep Liberty (2010)
Notable Features
  • New fuel shutoff system to improve mileage
  • Efficient-driving indicator
  • Sky Slider canvas roof
  • Navigation radio can reroute around traffic
  • Two- or four-wheel drive
Explore the Jeep Liberty:
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$23,255 - $28,735
 
Jeep Patriot (2010)
Notable Features
  • Front- or four-wheel drive
  • Trail-Rated off-road model available
  • Manual or automatic transmission
  • Cargo-area dome light doubles as flashlight
Explore the Jeep Patriot:
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$17,795 - $24,550
 
Jeep Wrangler (2010)
Notable Features
  • New, easier-to-remove soft-top
  • Standard V-6
  • Standard four-wheel drive
  • Available heavy-duty off-road suspension
  • Available long-wheelbase Unlimited version
Explore the Jeep Wrangler:
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$21,165 - $28,775
 
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (2010)
Notable Features
  • New, easier-to-remove soft-top
  • Standard V-6
  • Standard four-wheel drive
  • Available heavy-duty off-road suspension
  • Available long-wheelbase Unlimited version
Explore the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited:
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$23,410 - $32,050
 
Kia Sportage (2010)
Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Manual or automatic
  • FWD or AWD
  • Standard stability system
  • Seats five
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TBA
 
Land Rover LR2 (2010)
Notable Features
  • 230-hp inline-six-cylinder engine
  • Permanent 4WD
  • Standard leather seats
  • Standard panoramic moonroof
  • Stability system with Roll Stability Control
Explore the Land Rover LR2:
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$35,500
 
Mazda Tribute (2010)
Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6 engine
  • Six-speed automatic available
Explore the Mazda Tribute:
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$20,090 - $28,600
 
Mazda Tribute Hybrid (2010)
Notable Features
  • Mazda's first hybrid
  • Same rugged styling as gas counterpart
  • Only available in California
Explore the Mazda Tribute Hybrid:
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$29,175 - $33,445
 
Mercury Mariner (2010)
Notable Features
  • FWD or AWD
  • Related to Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute
  • Hybrid version available (covered separately)
  • Automatic transmission
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • New self-parking option
Explore the Mercury Mariner:
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$23,035 - $26,855
 
Mercury Mariner Hybrid (2010)
Notable Features
  • 153-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Hybrid-electric drivetrain with CVT
  • Gets up to 34 mpg
  • Acceleration equivalent to V-6 Mariner
Explore the Mercury Mariner Hybrid:
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$29,995 - $31,745
 
Mitsubishi Outlander (2010)
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$20,840 - $29,250
 
Nissan Rogue (2010)
Notable Features
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • 170-hp four-cylinder
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
Explore the Nissan Rogue:
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$20,340 - $23,130
 
Nissan Xterra (2010)
Notable Features
  • Standard 261-hp V-6
  • Standard stability system
  • Standard side curtain airbags
  • Available leather seats
Explore the Nissan Xterra:
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$22,450 - $30,400
 
Subaru Forester (2010)
Notable Features
  • Regular or turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Standard AWD
  • High ground clearance
  • Manual or automatic
Explore the Subaru Forester:
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$20,295 - $28,495
 
New
Notable Features
  • Available four-mode 4WD
  • Four-cylinder and V-6 engines
  • Available five-speed automatic
  • Electronic stability system
  • Hill-start assist and hill descent control
  • Standard navigation, Bluetooth
Explore the Suzuki Grand Vitara:
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TBA
 
Toyota RAV4 (2010)
Notable Features
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • FWD or AWD
  • Five- or seven-person capacity
  • Available backup camera
Explore the Toyota RAV4:
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$21,500 - $27,810
 
Volkswagen Tiguan (2010)
Notable Features
  • Compact five-seater
  • 200-hp, turbo four-cylinder
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Six-speed manual or automatic
  • Fold-flat front passenger seat
  • Standard MP3-player input
Explore the Volkswagen Tiguan:
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$23,200 - $33,215
 
Volvo XC60 (2010)
Notable Features
  • All-new for 2010
  • Five seats
  • 281-hp turbo six-cylinder
  • Standard AWD
  • Standard City Safety collision avoidance system
Explore the Volvo XC60:
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$32,395 - $37,200