Long story short, our dealership is buying back our 2011 Kia Sorento. We like the car for it’s size and features but have had multiple problems with it and no longer trust it. Therefore, we are in the market for a new mid-sized SUV. My wife and I have narrowed it down to three choices; another AWD S…

Since 1999, my husband and I have enjoyed owning and driving 7 Honda CRV’s (trading when new features/models offer upgrades our current models didn’t have). We are currently considering a 2012. Each has been maintained to Honda’s recommendation and performed flawlessly. The current 2008 EX-L Navi…

The CRV has a sterling reputation and I would go with it since your previous vehicle was so troublesome. My neighbor drove a CRV for 10 years without a single breakdown.

The CRV…Definitely. I see those all over town here in Northern Nevada. They do well in poor weather and they’re very reliable. 18 months ago, I was on the market for a new car because my old car died on me and I went online and looked at so many different cars in my price range and looked at so m…

Based on visibility alone I would opt for the CRV. The Equinox has poor visibility toward the blind spots, and I the higher beltline made me feel like I was sitting in a bit of a well. Cargo area seems kind of skimpy too. The CRV felt open and airy and has a larger cargo area. The Equinox is pro…

The Equinox has the most cargo area if you push the rear seat forward (it moves). I don’t believe that the Sorrento or CRV have a movable rear seat. Since the Equinox rear seat moves, it also provides the most rear legroom for the teenagers when that is required. The Equinox also has the best hig…

CRV’s have a moveable back seat as well…it moves forward and backward to allow for additional cargo or leg space. The AWD is FWD unless the front wheels begin spinning and then it automatically and seamlessly becomes 4WD. Mileage on the 7 we have had is comparible if not slightly better that 22/26…

The mileage that counts is the EPA mileage because that can be easily compared when buying a car. Whatever differences you have from the EPA mileage would likely apply to any of the trucks mentioned, not just the CR-V.

Thanks for your input. Right now we are leaning towards the CRV. In the short drives I took the other day it seemed like the most refined and had the best ride. The rear seats in the 2012 do not slide like they did in the 2011 but there is still plenty of leg room and cargo space, especially with th…

Being a CR fan, the most important ratings may be the satisfaction ratings. CRV sores very well over more years then your other options. Secondly, IMO, most other factors are trumped if you plan on using a dealer you can’ t trust.

Equinox, CRV or Sorento?

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jtsanders January 21, 2012, 7:45pm 12

Taking your time with the decision is a wise move. You seem to have a clear preference for the CR-V. Gas mileage is just 1 MPG less than the Equinox on the highway (2WD) and 1 MPG more in the city. Average gas mileage is the same for both trucks (26 MPG).

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