Number 8: 2005 Hyundai Tucson

Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
Fuel Type: Regular
EPA fuel economy (city/highway): 20/25 (FWD, 5-speed manual)
Price range: $11,250-15,250
JD Power Dependability: 3.5 out of 5

The 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equal in nearly every aspect to the Mitsubishi Outlander, and it even has a slightly better reliability rating. But with the same reliability rating as the Ford Escape Hybrid, we still had to give the decision to the Tucson because of its value and safety, and the prohibitive pricing of the Escape Hybrid.

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