In Pictures: 2010 Chevy HHR
10. Chevrolet HHR
October 2009 Sales: 6,414
Change vs. October 2008: Up 31.0%
MSRP: $18,720 – $26,255
Fuel Economy: 32 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City
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Inspired by its trucks and cars of the ’40s, Chevrolet revealed the retro HHR in 2006, offering SUV styling with sedan-like economy. Since then, the nostalgic design has remained not only pleasing but practical, as the boxy 4-door shape lends itself to increased interior space.
The front-wheel drive HHR is available in three trim levels: LS, LT and SS.
In Pictures: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
9. Hyundai Santa Fe
October 2009 Sales: 6,448
Change vs. October 2008: Up 70.0%
MSRP: $21,695 – $30,545
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City
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The Santa Fe crossover is a stylish family vehicle that has the ability to transport up to seven passengers when properly equipped.
The Santa Fe is available in front- or all-wheel drive, both with three trim levels: GLS, SE, and Limited. Power for the GLS trim comes from a 185-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission on the front-wheel drive, and a four-speed automatic with the all-wheel drive.
In Pictures: 2010 Lexus RX 350
8. Lexus RX 350
October 2009 Sales: 6,749
Change vs. October 2008: Up 47.8%
MSRP: $37,250 – $38,650
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City
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The Lexus RX was one of the first sedan-based, luxury utility vehicles, and it remains one of the best. This crossover is impressively smooth, comfortable, responsive in all driving situations and flexible when it comes to hauling people or cargo.
The RX 350 is powered by a 275-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a six-speed automatic transmission delivering performance, and fuel efficiency.
In Pictures: 2010 Chevy Tahoe
7. Chevrolet Tahoe
October 2009 Sales: 7,738
Change vs. October 2008: Up 110.6%
MSRP: $37,280 – $53,615
Fuel Economy: 20 mpg Hwy, 14 mpg City
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The current generation Chevy Tahoe was rolled out for the 2007 model year and added Hybrid and XFE versions during 2008. New conveniences and cosmetics, and integrated trailer brake controller, and six-speed automatic for most iterations highlight the 2009 lineup.
The standard engine is a 5.3-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management technology that shuts down four cylinders under light engine loads.
In Pictures: 2010 Chevy Equinox
6. Chevrolet Equinox
October 2009 Sales: 7,868
Change vs. October 2008: Up 176.9%
MSRP: $22,440 – $29,795
Fuel Economy: 32 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City
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The Chevrolet Equinox is a competitively priced mid-sized SUV that offers exceptional versatility, distinctive design and high efficiency
The Equinox is available in four trim levels, LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ, and can be had in front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The standard drivetrain is a 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission. For 2010, the Equinox has been completely redesigned inside and out, with new more efficient engines and new technologies.
In Pictures: 2010 Ford Edge
5. Ford Edge
October 2009 Sales: 8,185
Change vs. October 2008: Up 37.5%
MSRP: $26,920 – $35,770
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City
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The Ford Edge is a five-passenger crossover sport utility that answers the call for a roomy vehicle with utility and style. It isn’t a truck. Nor is it a minivan. Yet it’s more than a car.
All Ford Edge models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 265 horsepower, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available.
In Pictures: 2010 Chevy Traverse
4. Chevrolet Traverse
October 2009 Sales: 9,459
Change vs. October 2008: Up 596.0%
MSRP: $29,224 – $39,985
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City
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The Chevrolet Traverse crossover utility vehicle combines the smooth ride and responsive handling of a car with the cargo capability and high seating position of a traditional truck-based sport utility vehicle. The well-equipped interior features two front bucket seats and two different seating configurations for the second and third row seats, accommodating a maximum of eight passengers.
In Pictures: 2010 Ford Escape
3. Ford Escape
October 2009 Sales: 12,471
Change vs. October 2008: Up 26.1%
MSRP: $20,550 – $27,055
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City
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The Ford Escape is a mid-size sport-utility vehicle with credentials that make it equally suited to urban commutes or weekend off-road outings.
The Escape is available in XLS, XLT or Limited trims with either front or four-wheel drive. The XLS features a 171-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission.
In Pictures: 2010 Toyota RAV4
2. Toyota RAV4
October 2009 Sales: 13,971
Change vs. October 2008: Up 14.3%
MSRP: $21,500 – $27,810
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City
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The Toyota RAV4 is one of the compact SUVs that created the class. It has become bigger in recent years and includes more outstanding features that make it an even more useful family vehicle.
The RAV4 seats five and has an available third-row seat (that folds flat into the cargo floor) that increases its capacity to seven. The RAV4 is a four-door, compact sport utility vehicle, available in three trim levels: Base, Sport and Limited.
In Pictures: 2010 Honda CR-V
1. Honda CR-V
October 2009 Sales: 15,667
Change vs. October 2008: Up 19.0%
MSRP: $21,545 – $27,745
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 21 mpg City
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The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV that delivers a balance of style, versatility and comfort, along with a high level of safety technology.
The five-passenger CR-V is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, each with a choice of three trim levels: LX, EX and EX-L. All trim levels are powered by a 180-hp 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
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