Running costs down, for now

[R-Design]

Motor club survey shows car running costs down, just as fuel prices go up again

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...2575E700221FBF

2009 RAA Vehicle Operating Costs Survey – top performers:
Light:
Vehicle Cost per week
Hyundai Getz $122.18
Suzuki Swift $127.51
Toyota Yaris $128.55


Small:
Vehicle Cost per week
Hyundai i30 (petrol) $154.76
Nissan Tiida $156.37
Hyundai i30 (Diesel) $160.37


Medium:
Vehicle Cost per week
Holden Epica $197.68
Toyota Camry $201.39
Holden Epica Diesel $201.59


Large:
Vehicle Cost per week
Ford Falcon XT $221.73
Holden Commodore Omega $227.47
Toyota Aurion AT-X $229.02


People-mover:
Vehicle Cost per week
Kia Carnival $228.49
Hyundai iMax $231.21
Honda Odyssey $253.15


SUV Compact:
Vehicle Cost per week
Hyundai Tucson City $190.05
Subaru Forester X $207.15
Nissan X-Trail $214.06


SUV Medium:
Vehicle Cost per week
Toyota Kluger $235.34
Ford Territory $236.25
Holden Captiva $236.84


SUV Large:
Vehicle Cost per week
Nissan Patrol DX $291.59
Nissan Patrol ST $322.42
Toyota LandCruiser GXL $365.05


Pick-up/cab-chassis 4x2:
Vehicle Cost per week
Ford Falcon (LPG) FG Utility $182.11
Mitsubishi Triton $197.94
Ford Falcon FG Utility $198.46


Pick-up/cab-chassis 4x4:
Vehicle Cost per week
Ford Ranger XL $245.37
Holden Colorado LX $245.63
Mitsubishi Triton GLX $247.56