It is easier to buy an SUV instead of having both a van and a truck around when you need to go off road or haul equipment for your home improvement project.
Finding The Top 10 Used SUVs
There are several different websites you can check to find the top 10 used SUVs. You may choose to go to the Edmunds® website at http://www.edmunds.com for detailed and technical information. Though you may need to pay to get access to all their information, they have a lot of details about the torque or the available features for each used SUV that you are considering.
If you go to the Autotropolis website at http://www.autotropolis.com, you can get a full list of the top 10 rated SUVs. This list gives their opinions on the top 10 rated SUVs for the 2008 model year, with details on each vehicle that you can consider. Additionally, you can click on a link for each SUV where you can get a detailed review and more information on the available features on each SUV.
A simple Internet search can give you some information on the top 10 used SUVs. However, many of the results only evaluate fuel efficiency instead of handling and safety features. When you are comparing the different top 10 rated SUVs, you will want to be sure that you include information on all three items. This can help you be sure that you have found the best rated SUV for your needs. Many of the vehicles on the following list of the top 10 rated SUVs are luxury vehicles; they are listed to show the full spectrum of the available SUVs you may choose from.
Domestic List Of Top 10 Used SUVs
The top rated domestic SUV according to the Autotropolis website is the Lincoln MKX. Though this is a luxury SUV, the price is comparable to many of the other SUVs on the Autotropolis website. Unlike many other SUVs, the Ford focused on improving the gas mileage and handling for this first on the list of the top 10 used SUVs.
The second domestic SUV on the list of the top 10 rated SUVs is the Chevy Tahoe. The Tahoe was released as an alternative to the much larger Suburban, and became one of the most popular SUVs around. Because of the popularity, other automakers modeled their SUVs after the Tahoe. It is hoped that when Chevrolet comes out with a gasoline electric hybrid for the Tahoe, this SUV will remain one of their top sellers.
Sharing an undercarriage design with the Tahoe, the GMC Yukon is manufactured by the same automaker. With enough seating for up to 9 passengers, this SUV offers enough towing capacity to haul the fishing boat or camper you need for your weekend getaway. The cargo area ensures that you can bring all the supplies you need to enjoy your weekend away.
The most expensive domestic SUV on the list of the top 10 rated SUVs on the Autotropolis website is the Lincoln Navigator. This SUV is a larger version of the MKX, with equivalent gas mileage for the increase in size. With the larger size comes the increased towing capacity, allowing you to do more than you could with the MKX.
The final domestic sport utility vehicle on the Autotropolis list of the top 10 rated SUVs is the Chrysler Aspen. This vehicle comes in both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive, and the 2008 model only has one level, the Chrysler Aspen Limited with seating capacity for up to 8 people. Optional on the 2008 model is the “Multi-Displacement System” that deactivates some of the cylinders to improve fuel economy depending on the driving conditions.
Import List Of Top 10 Used SUVs
Starting with the most expensive SUV, the Land Rover Range Rover is the first import on the list of the top 10 rated SUVs. The Land Rover has a 305 HP V8 engine, giving it a kick that many of the other SUVs don’t have. Both versions of the Range Rover are 4-wheel drive, allowing you to go wherever you need.
The third most expensive of the imported SUVs on the list of the top 10 used SUVs is the Mercedes Benz M class. This SUV is slightly smaller than the GL class, and the price is approximately $10k less. Available only in 4 wheel drive models, this luxury sport utility vehicle seats 5 people comfortably, giving you the convenience of an SUV with the luxury that was once only associated with a car.
The Mercedes Benz GL-Class is a larger version of the M-Class, with a third row of seating, allowing more seating capacity. Not only does the word larger describe the seating capacity, the GL-Class can haul up to 7,500 pounds. Like the other SUVs in this list, the GL-Class gets an estimated 20 mpg.
The Volkswagon Toureg is one of the last of the top 10 rated SUVs. Though this SUV only comes with a diesel option, many times diesel engines give a greater fuel economy than their gasoline counterparts. Instead of a typical V8, the Toureg has a V10 engine, giving it more power for towing and driving around town.
Though the Subaru Tribeca is one of the least expensive SUVs on this list of the top 10 rated SUVs, the lower cost doesn’t equate to a lower quality vehicle. When Subaru first started selling vehicles in the United States, they focused on giving the most amount of room in a vehicle that contrasted directly with the larger SUVs that many of the domestic automakers were putting out. Though the Tribeca may not offer the same power as some of the other vehicles on this list, this SUV includes Subaru’s horizontally opposed engines for stability.
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