Midsize SUVs

2012 Nissan Xterra

2012 Nissan Xterra

The Good:
– Excellent offroader
– Cabin space and practicality
– Powerful engine
The Bad:
– Hard-plastic cabin
– Engine noise, all the time
– Unimpressive fuel economy

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2012 Honda Pilot Touring

2012 Honda Pilot Touring

The Good:
– Very spacious interior
– Largely quiet ride
– Solid fuel economy
The Bad:
– Could be quicker
– Cabin hard plastics
– No low-range gearing

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2011 GMC Acadia Denali AWD

2011 GMC Acadia Denali AWD

The Good:
– Huge cabin space
– Decent handling
– Very comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Average fuel economy
– No low-range gearing
– Some hard cabin plastics

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2012 Ford Explorer

2012 Ford Explorer

The Good:
– Stylish for its size
– Cabin materials and features
– Very comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Not very quick
– Average rear space
– Limited off-road abilities

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2011 Dodge Durango V8

2011 Dodge Durango V8

The Good:
– Aggressive styling
– Cabin space and quality
– Decent handling
The Bad:
– Noticeably long
– Not exactly quick
– Rides a bit firmly

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2009 Chevrolet Traverse

2009 Chevrolet Traverse

The Good:
– Superb fuel economy
– Cabin space and features
– Fairly comfortable ride
The Bad:
– Too long to park easily
– Some hard cabin plastics
– Barely suited for soft-roading

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2008 GMC Acadia AWD

2008 GMC Acadia AWD

The Good:
– Spacious cabin all over
– Excellent ride quality
– Stable handling for its size
The Bad:
– Small cost-cutting issues
– Fuel economy not impressive
– Too big to handle sometimes

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2007 Ford Explorer V6

2007 Ford Explorer V6

The Good:
– Large useful interior
– Good off-road capability
– Great on-road ride and comfort
The Bad:
– Hard cabin plastics all over
– Below-average V6 engine
– Stupid non-retractable antenna

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2005 GMC Envoy

2005 GMC Envoy

The Good:
– Handsome styling
– Offroading ability
– Value-loaded features
The Bad:
– Fuel economy
– Interior quality
– Rearward visibility

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