Toyota RAV4 were beaten by Subaru Forester
2009 Subaru Forester tops Toyota RAV4 in Consumer Reports ranking

The new redesigned 2009 Subaru Forester has beaten the Toyota RAV4, becoming the top-ranked compact SUV in the latest Consumer Reports tests. In addition to the new Subaru Forester and the RAV4, Consumer Reports tested the new new Nissan Rogue, the four-cylinder Mitsubishi Outlander, the Kia Sorento and the redesigned Jeep Liberty.
Consumer Reports says that it is only recommending theForesterand Outlander in their small SUV ratings since the Rouge istoo new forthem to have reliability data and the Kia Sorento’sbelow-averagereliability keeps them from even considering it. The JeepLiberty scoredvery badly coming in below its predecessor.
The 2009 Subaru Forester starts at $20,660 for the 2.5 liter4-cylinderengine base model, a $1,085 drop from the outgoing model.The PremiumPackage model starts at $23,160 and comes with a powermoonroof, 17-inchalloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, roofrails and recliningrear seats. The range-topper 2.5XT Limited tops outat $28,860.
Consumer Reports said that it also tested the new mid-sized Dodge Journey is a separate test and give it a rating of “good.”
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