Mazda CX-7
($24,345 base)
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Crossover SUVs — looks like a sport utility, but built on a car platform — have been a hit, and this Mazda is one of the zippiest. The CX-7 is getting rave reviews and flying off dealer lots thanks to its slick looks, superior handling, and relatively low sticker price. The jaunty exterior is complemented by the interior design, which carries through the look and feel of a sports car. And at 18 to 24 mpg, it's a happy medium between huge gas guzzlers and duller, more expensive hybrids.
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