Seven-passenger sport utility vehicles provide a stylish and powerful alternative for large families and families with active lifestyles. It can accommodate the kids, soccer team, and shopping and still have room to spare. On top of that, the striking design of these SUVs will have everyone turning heads when you drive by.
cadillac escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is truly the “Cadillac” of 7-passenger vehicles. With a starting price of $63,000, you can be sure that even the base model is very well equipped. With a powerful 6.2L V8 engine, it comes standard with the most powerful engine of any vehicle in its class. Escalade combines power with features like Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system, and standard heated and cooled seats even on its base model. This is possibly the best equipped and most comfortable SUV on the market. Ultrasonic parking assist and OnStar are just the beginning of Escalade’s endless safety features; put it that with the overall length of 202 inches and width of 79 inches, the vehicle is not only safe, but also easier to drive than many competitors.
Infinity QX56
The 2011 Infinity QX56 offers two styles to choose from, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. While the two-wheel drive model starts at $58,000, the four-wheel drive model starts at $62,000. Both models come standard with a 5.6L V8 engine that has an estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg, navigation system and Around View Monitor with front and rear sonar system, exclusive to Infinity products. In addition, the four-wheel drive model also comes standard with a windshield wiper de-icer. Both models also come standard with a power liftgate and rain-sensing windshield wipers. This vehicle is sure to give stiff competition to other 7-passenger vehicles, not only in options, but also in price.
nissan pathfinder
Celebrating its 25th model year in 2011 is the Nissan Pathfinder. The main reason this vehicle has been on the market for so long is because it is known as one of the most reliable and affordable SUVs on the market. With its various engine sizes, a 4.0L V6 for its base model up to a 5.6L V8 for its top model, this is the vehicle for any family on any budget. The base model features few options, though just one step up is the SV model, with adjustable sport pedals, Bluetooth technology, and heated front seats. The high-class LE model offers a navigation system as standard equipment, as well as a 9.3G hard drive and a heated steering wheel. Starting at $43,000 for the LE model, this is an affordable luxury SUV.
Suburban Chevy
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is known as the large luxury SUV in the Chevrolet lineup. It has a price range of $41,000 to $53,000 depending on the model. This powerful vehicle comes equipped with a 5.3L V8 engine that can get up to 11 mpg with the Active Fuel Management system. The Suburban has a wheelbase of approximately 130 inches with an overall length of 222 inches. The 2011 Suburban is the only one of its competitors to offer voice-activated navigation standard, even on the base model, as well as enough cargo space to haul even the largest loads. The LTZ model is fully equipped with heated leather seats, woodgrain trim and running boards. LS and LT models are available in ½ ton or ¾ ton models.