There are a few 4 wd cars of 2009 that are well received by most families that need the room that SUV's offer but not the price or the feel of an SUV. Acura, Mazda, and Land Rover has come out with several all wheel drive vehicles that look like SUV's but they drive like sport vehicles or CUV's.

Acura MDX -SH

The Acura MDX is a CUV that seats 7 comfortably. It has rear seat DVD entertainment and it is comfortable for a large SUV. It gets 20mpg on the highway and 15mpg in the city. The MSRP is about $48,900. It comes standard with voice activated navigation system, wireless headphones, 10 speakers surround sound, Bluetooth connection, power leather seats, power tailgate, and power moon roof. The seats are all leather, heated and with lumbar support. The only down side is the bombardment of buttons on the console and the wheel. It does have a 5 star rating for side and front crash testing, with air bags on the side and front.

Mazda CX- 7

This car has a modern design, 7 set CUV. This model runs about $40,200. It has a keyless entry feature, blind spot monitoring, Bose audio system, V6 engine, quick turn response, and it drives like a sports car. This model has a built in torque split that adjust traction, angle, slippage and acceleration. There is great comfort front leg room and a classy, elegant look and feel.

Land rover LR2

The land rover is famous for its rugged vehicles and this model is rugged and luxurious at the same time. It has all leather interior. It is much smaller than a regular sized SUV. It has great acceleration ad tight turning features. This model comes with rain sensing wipes, rear park distance control, 14 speaker surround sound, and power memory seats. It gets 15mpg in the city ad 22mpg on the highway.

All of these brands of vehicles are popular because they never fail to impress. They bring quality and safety each year to the market of fine SUV's and sport vehicles.