SUVs with third-row seating and AWD system to shop for in 2016

2016 Kia SorentoStarting MSRP $25,100 for L trim with no 3rd row availability. LX trim is the least expensive 7-passenger option. For an additional $2,500 you can get third row seating package. Optional AWD is extra $1,800Fuel Economy 21 mpg city / 29 mpg highway for front-wheel drive with 2.4L engine. AWD will make 3 miles less per gallon on a highway. V6 engine is even less fuel-friendly option. Cargo Volume behind 3rd row (cu. ft.) 11.3

2017 Mazda CX-9New 7-passenger SUV equipped with turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. It’s generates 250 horsepower on premium 93-octane fuel, and 227 horsepower on regular 87-octane gas. Compare to its previous model new CX-9 is lighter, looks sportier and feature advanced safety technology.

2016 Mitsubishi OutlanderStarting MSRP $22,995 The vehicle comes with standard third-row seats on all trims. It is the least expensive 7-passenger mid-size SUV on our list. All-wheel drive is an optional feature, but if you barely use it or do not need it at all opt for FWD what will save you close to couple thousands. Fuel Economy 25 mpg city / 31 mpg highway for front-wheel drive with 2.4L engine.

2016 Chevrolet TraverseIt is very spacious mid-size SUV with available seating for eight passengers.Starting MSRP $32,100 for the cheapest option - front-wheel drive LS trim. AWD is $2000 more. Third row seats come standard with no extra charge.Fuel Economy 17 mpg city / 24 mpg highway for front-wheel drive with 3.6L engine and six-speed automatic transmission. AWD will make 1 mile less per gallon in the city and on the highway.

2016 Honda PilotStarting MSRP $30,145 for FWD LX trim with flat-folding 3rd row bench seat. For additional $1,800 you can get AWD system for the best performance of slippery and unpaved roads.Fuel Economy 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway for 2WD with 6-speed automatic transmission. Expect the vehicle to make one mile less per gallon with AWD option.

2016 Nissan PathfinderStarting MSRP $29,830 for FWD seven passenger S trim. Prices for new Pathfinder with all-wheel drive system starts from $31,520Fuel Economy Front-Wheel Drive with 3.5L V6 engine and Xtronic CVT transmission Nissan Pathfinder rated 20 mpg city / 27 mpg highway fuel efficiency. SUV’s with 4x4 system rated 19 mpg city / 26 mpg highway fuel economy.

2016 Ford ExplorerStarting MSRP $31,050 for base FWD trim with 3rd row seats. Optional intelligent AWD is extra $2,000Fuel Economy 17 mpg city / 24 mpg highway with 3.5L V6 engine FWD, and 16 mpg city / 23 mpg highway with AWD system. 2.3L I-4 EcoBoost engine is more fuel efficient, but it will cost an additional $995.

2016 Dodge DurangoStarting MSRP $30,495 for rear-wheel drive with third row seats. For an additional $2,600 you can get AWD system.Fuel EconomyFWD - 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highwayAWD - 18 mpg city / 25 mpg highwayDodge Durango has an exceptional towing ability and with proper installed towing package the SUV is able to haul up to 6,500 pounds on an external trailer.

2016 Toyota HighlanderStarting MSRP $29,990 – FWD 2.7L 4-Cyl. Engine; $31,515 – FWD 3.5L V6 Engine; $32,530 – AWD 3.5L V6 engineFuel EconomyFWD 4-Cyl - 20 mpg city / 25 mpg highwayFWD V6 - 19 mpg city / 25 mpg highwayAWD V6 - 18 mpg city / 24 mpg highwayToyota Highlander Hybrid - 27 mpg city / 28 mpg highway

2017 GMC AcadiaNew GMC Acadia comes with standard front-wheel drive drivetrain and optional AWD system. FWD SUV estimated 22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway fuel economy if equipped with six-speed automatic transmission and new 2.5L 4-cylinder direct-injected engine, which generates 194 hp. It is much lighter car compare to previous model year Acadia with advances safety features and third row seats available. New 3.6L V6 generates 310 horsepower and able to tow up to 4000 pounds.

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SUVs with third-row seating and AWD system to shop for in 2016

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