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| 2012 Toyota RAV4 |
Ever-increasing fuel
prices and concern for the environment have pushed the ubiquitous minivan and lumbering
SUVs to the back of the line, behind the smaller, cushier crossover SUV. Forbes
studied this shift, then released a list of top ten compact crossover SUVs,
featuring both the 2012 Toyota Matrix and Rav4 as winners.
Compact crossover SUVs
combine the passenger and cargo capabilities of an SUV with the fuel economy
and style of a car. They are different from larger SUVs because instead of
being built on a truck platform, they typically ride on car-like chassis. More
than 58 models are classified as compact crossovers, so landing two Toyota models in the top ten is no small feat. The list was compiled by Forbes using
Total Car Score data.
Forbes gives the RAV4
credit for pioneering the crossover movement. Even with a redesign on the
horizon, the RAV4 has still held up well to up-and-coming competitors. Working
it its favor are the distinctions of an available V6 engine and 7-passenger
capacity. Fuel economy averages 24 mpg combined city/highway with the
four-cylinder engine and 24 combined mpg for the V6. The MSRP ranges from
$22,650 to $28,650, depending on selected trim levels and options. The Total
Car Score for the 2012 Toyota RAV4 is 79.71, in an average class score of
74.43.
Forbes seemed
skeptical that the 2012 Toyota Matrix was actually a crossover, attributing the
classification to the fold-flat rear seats. The Matrix is a hatchback based on
the Corolla platform, and is available with all-wheel drive. It has two available
four-cylinder engine options, which return either 24 or 28 combined
city/highway mpg for fuel economy. Various trim levels and options put the MSRP
between $18,845 and $21,715. The Total Car Score for the 2012 Toyota Matrix is
74.89.
To experience the 2012 Toyota Matrix, RAV4, or any other Toyota that
might suit your driving needs, visit Toyota Scion of Concord online or in
person near Charlotte, North Carolina. Follow on Facebook and Twitter for the
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