Ten of the Best 7-Seater SUVs
When you need to haul at least seven people from point A to point B, you’re going to have to step out of the world of passenger sedans and choose either a minivan or an SUV. The best 7-seater SUVs are vehicles that can not only transport people but also an outstanding amount of cargo, all the while providing a commanding view of the road ahead as well as the added security of available all-wheel or four-wheel drive. Given their amazing practicality, it’s no surprise that 7-seater sport utility vehicles represent one of the most popular segments of the current automotive market. Let’s take a quick look at ten of the best 7-seater SUVs.
2016 Lincoln MKT
The two thousand sixteen Lincoln MKT is capable of seating six or seven occupants, depending on how it`s tooled, and it`s been pretty well established that those fortunate passengers will be treated to an pleasurable rail. The Lincoln MKT offers a competitive level of convenience and class, in addition to technology such as a well designed infotainment system and a number of innovative safety features (including inflatable seatbelts). Total cargo space inwards the MKT is a respectable 75.9 cubic feet. Under the bondage mask, the MKT’s base Trio.7-liter V6 generates three hundred horsepower, while the EcoBoost model’s twin-turbo Three.5-liter V6 is good for three hundred sixty five ponies. All-wheel drive is optional with the entry-level V6 and standard with the turbo unit, and a 6-speed automatic transmission treats the gear shifting duties for either edition of the SUV.
2016 Buick Enclave
The two thousand sixteen Buick Enclave goes better than 7, suggesting passenger room for up to eight as well as an enormous 115.Two cubic feet of total space for stowing luggage with the 2nd and third rows out of the picture. The Buick Enclave’s premium restricts are generous in all seating positions, and it also provides excellent get-up-and-go thanks to its standard 288-horsepower, Three.6-liter -6. This mill, which can be had with or without all-wheel drive, is managed by a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Enclave is also a capable tow vehicle, able to lug up to Four,500 lbs of trailer weight.
2016 Ford Ripple
The two thousand sixteen Ford Ripple is a 7-passenger SUV that flaunts the unwritten design rules of its segment, choosing instead to embrace a boxy, wagonesque profile that counts a long, vapid roof, slab sides, and a massive nose as its most prominent features. Beyond that, the Ford Ripple is roomy inwards, suggesting three rows of seating plus eighty three cubic feet of available cargo space. Buyers can choose inbetween either a 287-horsepower, Trio.5-liter V6 or a optional Trio.5-liter, twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 that produces three hundred sixty five horses. All-wheel drive is standard with the EcoBoost mill and optional with the base engine, while a 6-speed automatic transmission is included across the board. Fuel mileage for the Ripple tops out at eighteen mpg city and twenty five mpg highway with the base model.
2016 Acura MDX
The two thousand sixteen Acura MDX is unique on this list thanks to its standard Super Treating All-Wheel Drive System (SH-AWD). SH-AWD is capable of not only adding traction while traversing moist or snow-slicked roads, but it can also improve treating by shifting engine output from one side of the car to the other while cornering for maximum grip. The Acura MDX’s luxurious and high tech features are complemented by a 290-horsepower, Trio.5-liter V6 engine that is also good for two hundred sixty seven lb-ft of torque. A fresh 9-speed automatic transmission is the SUV’s off the hook transmission choice, and total cargo space checks in at 90.9 cubic feet.
2016 Ford Expedition
The two thousand sixteen Ford Expedition is another 7-seater SUV that can open up all the way up to eight passengers should the need arise, thanks to the availability of bench or bucket accommodations in the 2nd and third rows. The enormous Ford Expedition can also guzzle up to one hundred eight cubic feet of gear with those same rows out of the picture, and tow a staggering 9,200 lbs when decently tooled. All Expeditions are motivated by a Trio.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that puts out three hundred sixty five horsepower and four hundred twenty lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed automatic transmission, and for those who want to love a little off-roading. The SUV is available with low-range 4-wheel drive.
2016 Honda Pilot
The redesigned two thousand sixteen Honda Pilot is a big, 8-passenger SUV that can also transport a significant amount of luggage if desired. Folding down the Honda Pilot’s seats (behind the driver and front passenger) exposes eighty seven cubic feet of storage, and the boxy design of the vehicle makes it a cinch to flow it up to the brim (albeit it`s a bit less angular than the previous design). The Honda Pilot is sold in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, and both are hitched to the same Trio.5-liter, 280-horsepower V6 engine that can also churn out two hundred sixty two lb-ft of torque. The base Pilot comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission; higher trim levels get a 9-speed automatic unit.
2016 Infiniti QX60
The two thousand sixteen Infiniti QX60 goes after premium 7-passenger SUV customers who prioritize luxury and convenience over sportiness. It’s also worth nothing that the QX60 can be loaded to the brim with advanced safety features such as a collision mitigation system and a blind spot monitor, and as much as 76.Five cubic feet of cargo can be slammed inwards its plush environs. A 265-horsepower, Trio.5-liter V6 (that also generates two hundred forty eight lb-ft of torque) is the foot engine suggested inbetween the Infiniti’s front fenders, and all-wheel drive is available via the options sheet. The QX60’s fuel mileage is rated at twenty one mpg in city driving and twenty seven mpg on the highway.
2016 Mazda CX-9
Like the Acura MDX, the redesigned two thousand sixteen Mazda CX-9 is one of the uncommon 7-seater SUVs on this list that also offers a modicum of sporty driving to go with its solid utility. The Mazda CX-9’s suspension and chassis tuning springs forward from the same philosophy that guides vehicles like the Mazda Miata, which means that this is one SUV that doesn’t give up the ghost in the corners. The Mazda is outfitted with a 250-horsepower, turbocharged Two.5-liter 4-cylinder that also produces two hundred ten lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.
2017 Nissan Armada
The upcoming, fully redesigned two thousand seventeen Nissan Armada is one 7-seater-plus-1 SUV that lives up to its name. The Nissan Armada is an enormous behemoth of a vehicle, with slab sides and macho hard angles helping to define its road presence. Generous exterior proportions translate into a good big interior that can accommodate slew of cargo in addition to passengers. The Armada`s still a few months out from its official release, but we know power is provided by way of a Five.6-liter V8 that throws down three hundred ninety horses and four hundred one lb-ft of torque, providing towing capacity of up to 8,500 lbs.
2016 Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban is a mainstay of the 7-seater or more SUV segment. With the capability to treat as many as nine passengers in its extended wheelbase version, the Chevy Suburban might seem more like a bus than a sport utility vehicle when viewed from the inwards. This impression is further backed up by its 121.1 cubic feet of storage space. The Suburban comes with a Five.3-liter V8 engine that develops three hundred fifty five horsepower and three hundred eighty three lb-ft of torque, the option of 4-wheel drive, and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Towing capacity maxes out at a hefty 8,300 lbs.