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20 hours ago
- Automotive
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5 New SUVs the Middle Class Should Consider Buying in 2025
Money is tight right now for most people, but particularly the middle class. As prices rise on everyday goods and services, it is becoming harder and harder to stretch a budget for the basics. Read Next: Learn More: As the year finishes, things might take a turn for better or worse, though there are still some great options for this demographic to purchase a car, especially a sport utility vehicle (SUV). 'Middle-class buyers searching for SUVs in 2025 should focus on vehicles that balance affordability, reliability and modern features,' said Shawn Miller, the senior writer at Modified Rides. These are the five 2025 SUVs the middle class should consider buying. Also see SUVs the middle class cannot afford. Average starting MSRP: $28,705 The Tucson is an all-around performer, in Miller's estimation, combining a roomy interior with top of the line fuel efficiency, and safety systems that are upgraded to the max. 'Its hybrid option delivers impressive mileage, reducing fuel costs — a crucial factor for budget-conscious families,' Miller said. Check Out: Explore More: Average starting MSRP: $31,990 If you are in search of a spacious SUV that will fit the whole family with three-row seating, then look no further than the Kia Sorento. Being a hybrid variant, Miller highlighted that the Sorento saves on gas while still providing ample power. 'Kia's industry-leading warranty ensures long-term value, keeping repair expenses manageable,' Miller said. This means that what a middle-class family might see as a big expense up front will pay off down the road with fewer trips to the mechanic. See More: Average starting MSRP: $40,770 This all-wheel-drive SUV accommodates up to eight passengers and is known for its top-notch safety ratings, according to John Yohana, the CEO of Blue Diamond Auto Glass. 'It includes plenty of standard features, making it ideal for families looking for reliability, safety and practicality at a competitive price,' Yohana said. 'Toyota offers in-house finance options, which makes it accessible to more people.' Average starting MSRP: $42,400 According to Miller, the 2025 Model of the Passport blends rugged off-road capability with spacious comfort. 'While priced slightly higher, its excellent resale value and reputation for longevity offset the initial investment,' Miller pointed out to middle-class families who might be looking to drive the Passport for only a short period of time before upgrading. Average starting MSRP: $49,250 In Yohana's opinion, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a great deal for middle-class families looking for a 'balance between affordability, practicality and premium features.' Yohana noted those premium features on the Mercedes GLC include 'a sleek design, a high-tech 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and advanced safety technologies such as lane-keeping assist and DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control.' Editor's note: Photos are for representational purposes only and might not reflect the exact model years of the vehicles listed in this article. More From GOBankingRates 10 Used Cars That Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle This article originally appeared on 5 New SUVs the Middle Class Should Consider Buying in 2025
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
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Local teacher searches for history; Can he use your yard?
(WKBN) — A Grove City teacher is going to have a busy summer. He's looking for visual elements to use in class. He finds them in the strangest places, but all of them are unearthed. Shawn Miller is on the hunt. He loves when the electromagnetic sounds signal an item underground. Then he goes to work and digs it out. 'So artifacts, coins, relics of any kind, that old buttons, anything that tells a story of our past,' Miller said. Thursday, Miller was digging on a Hermitage area property that had a coal mine store and may have been near a coal mine. He found two items: an old oil lantern top and a coin that was stamped P.I.W. Company. 'If a kid can hold something in their hand, the possibly somebody else held, it gets their imagination going. It gets my imagination going,' he said. Miller is a 5th and 6th grade science and social studies teacher. He seeks the items to use in class and tell the story of history, such as Civil War buttons 'To be able to bring artifacts into the classroom, you know what I mean, and show kids this was under your feet,' he said. The metal detector can find items up to ten inches underground. He's looking for property owners with ties from the 1700's to the early 1900's, so he can search and find the next batch of history. 'Where people were is where I want to be,' Miller said. Most of his finds are junk, trash, or just a modern-day find. Miller says when he digs, it's actually plugging. He recovers the target and puts the plug back. It's not destructive to the property. Miller has never found a gold coin, but what he's looking for most is history. 'So you just never know. You just gotta, you know, keep looking and be persistent,' he said. Miller talks with property owners before he starts searching about what happens with items he finds. If you're interested in letting him metal detect on your property reach out to Miller's email: yetimetaldetecting@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
