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Small 4x4 vehicles - A nicely shaped red Dodge Ram

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On small 4x4 vehicles you can find powerfull Dodge Rams with their huge air intake grills above their front bumper.

Choosing the right one from the small 4x4 vehicles range

There are so many available small 4x4 vehicles in the market today. Every car manufacturers has own designs, style, features and specifications. If you have plans of purchasing one of these cars, you need to know how to select properly. You car is not just your plain accessory. It should be stylish, looks sophisticated but at the same time suits you needs as well.

Drivetrain

When you choose cars, may it be small 4x4 vehicles or not, select the one with the best drivetrain. Nissan Rogue for example has only four- cylinder engine. It can provide normal acceleration. Toyota RAV4 has 3.5L V-6 engine and also one of the fastest and best four- wheeled vehicles with an exceptional fuel mileage. GMC Terrain on the other hand, comes with 2.4L I4 182HO engine. It has a remarkable gas mileage of 22 mpg and 32 mpg in city and highway respectively.

Ride and handling

If we talk about ride and handling, Nissan Rogue has a sharp and precise steering. These small 4x4 vehicles are also comfortable and fun even in long drives. Toyota RAV4 has also precise steering and is stable in highway. It has a sport- tuned suspension giving you a driving experience you’ve ever wanted. Saturn Vue XR lacks steering accuracy but it one of the most steady and calmest car you could ever drive because it’s excellent road noise test result.

Interior features

Kia Sportage is loaded with great features including Aluminum-cast 16-inch wheels, CD/MP3 player, full-power accessories, satellite radio, six-speaker premium audio system, Bluetooth to name a few. These are also an easy-to-drive small 4x4 vehicles and awarded by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety because of their highest rating for frontal and side impact. Unlike other luxurious four- wheeled vehicles, Acura RDX comes with leather seating, seven-speaker premium sound system, moonroof, to name some of its amenities. Saturn Vue XR has leather seats and high- quality dash and doors. The leather gives it a classy and luxurious look.

Prices

Kia Sportage costs around $18,295 to $27,295- a not so expensive price especially for an easy-to- drive car like this. Toyota RAV4 has a minimum price of about $25,000. But it is worth buying because it consumes less fuel compare to other small 4x4 vehicles. Nissan Murano is quite expensive which usually costs $29,050 to $39,630. It is considered as one of the trending SUV’s on the market.

Editor's pick

Toyota RAV4 has won the 2007 Consumers’ Most Wanted and 2006 Best New Small SUV making it one of the best choices of most critiques. Nissan Murano also earned a 100% rating in categories including appearance, safety, and performance. Ford Escape has an overall rating of 80% with 100% Safety rating, 70% Comfort rating, 90% rating for Appearance and 60% Performance rating.

Above are some things you have to consider when you buy small 4x4 vehicles. You can also read reviews about four- wheeled vehicles as well as articles on the internet regarding these cars.