Honda CRV; the Most Popular SUV

The times have certainly changed for the sport utility market. While SUVs enjoyed tremendous sales success in recent years, the rising price of gasoline coupled with a weakened economy has driven down SUV sales more recently. As a result, dealers are struggling to move SUV inventory these days, even with attractive incentives. The hardest hit by this trend may be domestic automakers as they have relied on the sales successes of gas guzzling midsize and large SUVs.

Larger SUVs, however, not only were hit hard by fuel prices, but were also hit hard by an alternative - the crossover. Crossovers deliver the capabilities of truck-based SUVs, but with a car-based chassis, along with a more car-like ride and fuel efficiency.

According to MSN Autos, the top 10 most popular SUVs are mostly crossovers or small sport utilities. Thanks to high seating position, flexible people- and cargo-carrying capacities, and a lighter more fuel efficient platform, it should be no surprise. With many SUV owners that don’t use their SUVs for towing and hauling or off-roading, the smart choice is clearly going with a crossover rather than a truck-based ‘ute.

1) Honda CR-V
At the top of the list of most popular SUVs, which should be no surprise, is the Honda CR-V. Honda’s reputation for reliability and value alone go a long way on any vehicle, but the latest CR-V also adds sleek styling and a powertrain that delivers 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. While Salinas CA Honda and Los Angeles Honda Dealers‘ customers are drawn to the the CR-V’s fuel economy, many site the crossover’s reliability and resale value as strong factors in their decision to purchase this vehicle.

2) Toyota Rav4

3) Nissan Rogue

4) Honda Pilot

5) Ford Escape

6) Subaru Forrester

7) Toyota Highlander

8) Acura MDX

9) Nissan Murano

10) Ford Explorer

Source with blurb on each vehicle;
http://www.autointheknow.com/top-10-most-popular-sport-utility-picks/