| Looking for a Midsize SUV but want to stay on a | | | | doesn't meet your needs, it's not a good value at |
| budget? No problem! Who said SUVs have to be | | | | any price. |
| a drain on your pocketbook? We don't think so. | | | | Second, safety is important. An affordable SUV |
| To prove our theory, we decided to look at | | | | doesn't mean that you should compromise on |
| available Sport Utility Vehicles that can hold their | | | | basic safety features. After all, what's going to be |
| own against other top-selling SUVs, but can also | | | | more important in an accident - leather seats or |
| be as easy on your finances as the payment for | | | | well-designed airbags? Make sure your SUV offers |
| a mid-size car. | | | | what you need. Need a 2-wheel drive vehicle? Get |
| First, let's consider what you should look for in a | | | | one. Do you deal with snowy conditions several |
| Midsize SUV. Most people prefer SUVs for cars | | | | months out of the year? If so, then you're better |
| for two reasons: more cargo space and better | | | | suited for a 4-wheel drive SUV. Do yourself a |
| safety features. If you're looking for an SUV at | | | | favor and get a 4-wheel drive. If you don't, you're |
| any price, you should make sure it meets your | | | | sure to regret scrimping on the features that |
| needs. Cargo space first. An SUV should provide | | | | make handling the vehicle easier and safer. |
| you with enough space to haul the type of cargo | | | | So what are the options? We found three |
| you typically need to take with you, as well as | | | | dependable Midsize SUVs that start at under |
| seat the correct number of passengers. This is | | | | $20,000. Each has impressive features, but we |
| the reason, in and of itself, many people decide | | | | found the one we thought was the best value. |
| on a Midsize SUV over a Compact SUV. If it | | | | |