Best Compact SUVs of October 2009

Yep move along, nothing to see here :) (at least no changes anyway).

#1 Hyundai Tucson

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Safer


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Kia Sportage

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• None

Best Compact Cars of October 2009

The Mitsubishi Lancer is now slightly out of the price range with the new 2009 model coming up. It is now replaced by the Toyota Corolla, which I might add, is also a bit more expensive.

#1 Holden Cruze

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,060

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Safe


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Toyota Corolla

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,080

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• Full-size spare

Cons:

• ESC not standard

#3 Suzuki SX4

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• No full size spare

Best Light Cars of October 2009

Suzuki Swift is slightly cheaper this month but the Toyota Yaris Edge (a special edition of the Toyota Yaris) comes with free alloys so it pushes itself to first place.

#1 Toyota Yaris

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Alloy wheels included

Cons:

• None

#2 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,960

Pros:

• Full size spare

Cons:

• None

#3 Mazda 2

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Metallic Paint standard


• Good warranty

Cons:

• Space saver spare

Best Dirt Cheap Cars of September 2009

Surprisingly the Swift enters the competition giving two Suzukis as a choice. The Getz still wins though due to its value-for-money.

#1 Hyundai Getz

Base Model Estimated Price: $13,990

Pros:

• Excellent warranty


• Alarm included

Cons:

• None

#2 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• None

#3 Suzuki Alto

Base Model Estimated Price: $14,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• Puny 1.0L engine

Best Compact SUVs of September 2009

Once again no changes in the rankings here.

#1 Hyundai Tucson

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• Safer


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Kia Sportage

Base Model Estimated Price: $22,990

Pros:

• None

Cons:

• None

Best Compact Cars of September 2009

The Hyundai i30 gets pushed out (for some reason - although further investigation suggests it is because its ANCAP rating isn't as great as expected for the base model...) - the Suzuki SX4 gets in the fray once again thanks to Suzuki's cut-throat pricing.

#1 Holden Cruze

Base Model Estimated Price: $24,060

Pros:

• Full size spare


• Safe


• ESC standard

Cons:

• None

#2 Mitsubishi Lancer

Base Model Estimated Price: $20,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan


• Great warranty


• ESC standard

Cons:

• Space-saver spare

#3 Suzuki SX4

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,990

Pros:

• Made in Japan

Cons:

• No full size spare

Best Light Cars of September 2009

Not much of a difference and the Suzuki Swift just makes it to first place mainly because of its cut-throat pricing!

#1 Suzuki Swift

Base Model Estimated Price: $16,990

Pros:

• Full size spare

Cons:

• None

#2 Toyota Yaris

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Full size spare

Cons:

• None

#3 Mazda 2

Base Model Estimated Price: $19,190

Pros:

• Metallic Paint standard


• Good warranty

Cons:

• Space saver spare