The SUV is the fastest-growing segment in the country, and many would argue that it’s the future of family mobility. Gone are the days of the soccer-mom minivans, with family sedans slowly following suit. Families these days are not only searching for vehicles that are safe, comfortable and spacious, but stylish as well, and the SUV delivers all those in spades. If you are looking to purchase your next family car, take a look at these seven great deals on the top-selling SUVs in Canada.
Ford Escape
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 36,510
Cash Rebate (up to): $3,250
Finance Rebate (up to): $3,250
Finance Rate (as low as): 4.49%
The Ford Escape is the cream of the crop among the SUVs in Canada. With comfortable five-passenger seating and split-folding bench rear seating for three, your family will always have plenty of room to go out on those long car trips. The Ford Escape is packed full of the latest high-tech features and in-car technology for quick control – all at your fingertips. What makes this vehicle so popular among families though is the Ford Escape’s overall great performance, agile handling and fuel efficiency.
Toyota RAV4
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 31,220
Cash Rebate (up to): $2,000
Finance Rebate (up to): $0
Finance Rate (as low as): 0.49%
The Toyota RAV4 is a perfect go-to car for the modern family. With its comfortable interior and five-passenger seating, you can easily fit everyone in with room to spare for extra storage and cargo as well. For 2015, the Toyota RAV4 has added in a couple of new options and features, including a new Blizzard Pearl appearance package for the Limited as well as new wheels and the option of a power liftgate for the XLE.
Honda CR-V
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 29,298
Cash Rebate (up to): $2,000
Finance Rebate (up to): $500
Finance Rate (as low as): 0.99%
The Honda CR-V has plenty of room for your family with abundant five-passenger seating and self-folding rear seats. This vehicle comes equipped with the latest in-car technology and appealing safety features, including a rear-view camera, blind spot monitoring system and forward collision warning. For 2015, the Honda CR-V has also switched to a direct-injected four-cylinder engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT), along with receiving refreshed exterior styling.
Nissan Rogue
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 27,495
Cash Rebate (up to): $3,100
Finance Rebate (up to): $500
Finance Rate (as low as): 0.00%
The Nissan Rogue is a top choice for families desiring a comfortable and functional small crossover SUV. The Nissan Rogue offers a premium interior with an upscale look and feel, five-passenger seating with optional third-row seating and versatile interior storage and cargo hold. What makes the Nissan Rogue so popular amongst families is the smooth highway ride that the vehicle offers as well as its user-friendly in-car technology features.
Jeep Cherokee
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 23,161
Cash Rebate (up to): $1,000
Finance Rebate (up to): $1,000
Finance Rate (as low as): 0.00%
The Jeep Cherokee is the talk of the town with its smooth and quiet ride, as well as additional off-road capability through the Trailhawk models for those adventurous road trips with the family. What makes the Jeep Cherokee so unique though is the vehicle’s engine stop-start system on V6-equipped models, which helps improve the fuel efficiency. For 2015, the Jeep Cherokee has added many new high-end tech features, including a rear-view camera, automatic headlights and an optional frontal-crash mitigation system.
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 20,093
Cash Rebate (up to): $4,500
Finance Rebate (up to): $4,500
Finance Rate (as low as): 2.59%
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a strong competitor with some of the highest safety ratings and perfect crash test scores. With an additional lengthy warranty, you’ll be guaranteed to keep both your family and finances safer. For 2015, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport showcases a spacious and stylish five-passenger cabin with a revised steering wheel, as well as newly-added features, including daytime running lights, a two-tone grille and a driver’s blind spot mirror.
Dodge Journey
Units Sold (Sept. 2015 YTD): 19,156
Cash Rebate (up to): $3,500
Finance Rebate (up to): $3,500
Finance Rate (as low as): 1.99%
The Dodge Journey is the best choice for a large family with seating options for up to seven people with available built-in booster seats. For 2015, the Dodge Journey comes equipped with an available V6 engine, useful interior storage solutions and a smart touchscreen interface which allows you to interact with numerous features and in-car technology.
Source: Automakers. Exceptions apply to some models. Some rebates may be applied after calculation of sales tax.
