Roomy SUV with good MPG?

[quattrohead]

Sorento is roomy but the Kia/Hyundai models always seem to be thirsty.
Highlander gets my vote unless you do diesel.

[blakeas]

still, in reality a highlander hybrid is 45K. a pathfinder is around 35K

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by vision33r

The Highlander 3rd row is only good for short people and kids. It's not a real 3rd row like in the Odyssey. It's still a Camry trunk with a raised roof. If the OP is used to minivan roominess like me, I would not even look at the Highlander as it does not compare to minivans interior volume.

3rd Row Seat Environment for Highlander | True Consumer Reviews

"Cramped 3rd seat not comfortable for adults or older children due to low seat height and tight head and shoulder room"

I never said it was like an Odyssey, I merely explained that comparing it to a Camry was not accurate.

By all means, stash your kids in the camry trunk and explain to the cops that it's the same thing as a highlander.

If you go by listed interior volume, the Highlander has about 35% more than the Camry.

If your margin of error for things being roughly the same is +/-35% then I cannot help you.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by blakeas

still, in reality a highlander hybrid is 45K. a pathfinder is around 35K

Doesn't that make them about the same price?

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by Malloric

So get the Highlander. It's around $30k with the V6. Skip the four, too slow and not really any advantage in mileage. Mom had a lender Highlander for a few days while they shipped the Avalon up from Socal. Nice vehicle.

Amen to the V6....the 4-cylinder is a complete joke in that vehicle.

[jimazee]

Look at the Outback. Depending on spciefic requirements. you might like it.

[blakeas]

ALL - went with a 2014 Santa Fe Limited Ultimate with AWD. got it for around 28k with 27K miles. for the MPG/interior room/features vs cost - I couldn't do better than this

[M0ther]

Try Mitsubishi Pajero. It's a 7 seater (well, it's a bench kind of seat in the back ). It's not too pricey and is very spacious. And it's a full 4WD

[M0ther]

Oh just saw your reply, never mind. Enjoy your new car!

[wankel7]

Originally Posted by blakeas

ALL - went with a 2014 Santa Fe Limited Ultimate with AWD. got it for around 28k with 27K miles. for the MPG/interior room/features vs cost - I couldn't do better than this

An OP that follows up with their thread...I like it !