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distinguishing trait is the rear end which rises § over the back wheelâ€"well to create a wide The RAV4‘s exceptionally pleasing interior is hampered only by a cramped cockpit feel. The dash layout is Nawless, with blueâ€"hued gauges adding a classy feel. The centre console, because of the transmission position, has just one cupholder and no compartments. The Suzuki1, with the tranny almost tucked into the dash, has a more extensive console. The Sport‘s dash is excellent save for the horrenâ€" dous radio â€" its tiny controls, inconvenient by daylight, should not be auempted at night. Just pop in a Yanni tape and save your sanity. Lack of a dead pedal, thumbâ€"sized horn butâ€" tons and a weak heater are a few annoyances of the Sidekick. Manual side mirrors, lkww&lajmtkMVQ was enhanced by optional P235/6OR16 tires. Both SUVs come equipped out of the box with like P21 5s. The Sidekick suspension is a MacPherson strut up front with a rigid rear axle with lower trailing arm and upper "A" arm. It works well offâ€"road but makes every day seem like offroadâ€" ing. RAV4 has fully independent suspension with a front MacPherson strut and lower "Lâ€" shaped" arm and double wishbone coil spring Stability and handling on the RAV4 was much better than the Sport, but in faimess, it Each vehicle offers comfortable seats, split folding in the rear. The Sidekick has greater cargo volume. Advantage: A split decision. Space is equal but Suzuki seems bigger up front. The RAV4 control is sharper. Both have nice layouts. RIDE AND HANDLING adjustable only by placing your fingers on the mirror, is a problem with both vehicles. % An By transmission. Base price for the Sport JX is $20,995 and $22,495 with the automatic. The line tops out at $25,495 for the JLX model. The RAV4 actually is priced less to start at $20,348 for the twoâ€"wheelâ€"drive version. Fourâ€"wheelâ€"drive brings the price to $23,078. The Suzuki comes with standard ABS and power everything on the JZ while the JLX adds air and cruise control and the automatic PRICE AND FEATURES limitedâ€"slip differential proved sure footed on ice and snow. with railing arms and gas shocks in the rear. In short, the ride in the RAV4 is carâ€"like where the Sport is truckâ€"like. The Sidekick with a little more ground clearâ€" ance is a capable offâ€"roader. Regrettably 1 did not get recreationally active with the RAV4 but Msnadoflydnwflnanfihu the fullâ€"time four wheel drive and Torsenâ€"type ern enmprinetcememntisrsses refined in all the essentials but uniqueness and quality come at a price. Winner: Toyota RAV4. Hey, I‘m just judging, selfâ€"evident, provided one can toleraee its _ MM N M rugged nature. The RAV4 looks to be a mmmmwu zymwdflipbifiauz:hnm.lm. still without power controls or air conditionâ€" ing. The Suzuki comes with a 3â€"year, 80,000â€" km warranty and roadside assistance. The Toyota offers 3â€"years with 60,000 im and no free towing, o Advantage: Sidekick Sport CONCLUSION The Sidekick Sport is a solid 4X4 with _ Sean Gracey is a partner in MIG Automotive WANTED TO BUY: i property for ownar Bvigdii. call 1â€"519â€"733.2024 jeasing and management es may be of intereat. C4 free consuttation. gitle Gratl (Br d DARD CONTINENTAL ESTATE INC. 806â€"1294, fyou plan to go awayâ€" porary transter= our 5555555 to vew COZY WEST end home, mice bedrooms. There‘s house in the backvard tei HINKING OF setling ome? Call us for a free 0n, and let us handle th clon to your advantage, FIRST TIME BI MOVEâ€"UP BUY Call us for al convenience. money the old rience, honest We‘ve done ow have to! Are you gettin is costing you. Lincoln Bende one of the 0 estate compan uously for nes we are not al know anyone t Why waste yo car Morigage ar Home Sale Toll F 279 (519)