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The GM Lamda triplets (Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia) will all have the same rear seat, which is really good. I assume the Chevy Traverse, the fourth in the Lamda crossover line, will have the same when it hits the showroom soon.The Hyundai Veracruz is also good, and has good access. The CX-9, too. This area of the car has received a lot of attention, and for good reason: People are shunning minivans for crossovers, and those third rows get a lot of use.
I have been test driving a zillion SUVs-Cross overs and am now maknig offers on the Mazda CX-9 as it has the best of what I desire.......a cross over that can seat 7 comfortably, does not feel huge when driving, has great extras, looks great, priced to sell........Here is what I have tested.......
Saturn Outlook = can you say plastic
GMC Arcadia = can you say plastic as well
Buick Enclave - came in second place based on 3rd row
Hyundai Santa Fe - too small but nice
Hyundia Veracruz - best bang 4 your buck - great interior/features
Dodge Journey - more plastic then a hollywood babe
Toyota Highlander - nice but where is that 3rd row? I dont see it!
Toyota RAV4 - #1 rated samll SUV that I tested for the heck of it
etc..
Remember the EPA MPG figures are for comparison only. People on these threads frequently forget that the ONLY purpose of the EPA MPG figures are to compare cars. For example, my Freestyle has easily exceeded the MPG hiway estimate of 25, routinely getting 27 on trips loaded with lots of people/luggage at 70 mph through Kansas.
If you can't find a TaurusX, the Acadia/Traverse/Outlook/Enclave GM lambda crossovers are a good choice, or a Ford Flex.
I bought one recently after LOT of research and homework. It is the best SUV with 7 seats with all the luxuries you can expect on a luxury cross over for a reasonable price. The comfort of the 3rd row seat and easy access to the 3rd row played a major role in my choosing VERACRUZ and ofcourse its charming look and price tag.
CX-9 is over priced in my opinion i cant afford it. acadia/outlook looks good but again over priced and i would not buy a car from a bankrupted company.