Best Compact SUVs of April 2009

This is the only class to really have been affected not just in the background by the price limit increase. Out go the Outlander and Tucson and in comes the Subaru Forester and Renault Koleos, both ANCAP 5 star winners.

#1 Subaru Forester

Base Model Estimated Price: $34,405

Pros:

• Safe


• Made in Japan


• All-wheel drive


• Full size spare


• Metallic paint included


• ESP standard

Cons:

• No alarm standard


• No alloy wheels standard

#2 Renault Koleos

Base Model Estimated Price: $34,920

Pros:

• Safe


• ESP Standard


• Full size spare


• Alloy wheels standard

Cons:

• Premium fuel recommended


• No alarm standard


• Metallic paint optional

#3 Dodge Caliber SX Petrol

Base Model Estimated Price: $26,680

Pros:

• Alloy wheels standard


• Alarm standard

Cons:

• No full size spare tyre


• No ESP Standard


• Metallic paint not standard