6 Passenger SUV

Taking the number 1 spot among consumers the Acura MDX is a 6 passenger suv with attitude. It seats a maximum of 7-passengers and has a towing capacity of 5000-pounds. The Acura MDX features a 3.7 liter (300h) V6 with a 6-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) ranges from $42,930 to $54,455 while the average paid is between $42,045 and $53,085.

The fuel capacity is 21-gallons, with 16-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. Consumers gave it an 8.9 rating, overall, with the Acura MDX scoring a perfect 10 for safety. The basic warranty is 48-months or 50-thousand miles.

The Lexus RX 350 is a mid-range suv that only seats 5, and has a towing capacity of 3500-pound maximum. The RX350 has a 3.5 liter (275 h) V6 and a 6-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The fuel capacity is 19.2 gallons that gets 18-mpg in the city, and 24 to 25-mpg on the highway.

The MSRP ranges between $39,075 to $40,475 and has an average paid amount between $39,668 and $41,180. The RX350, also rated, an 8.9 overall and a perfect 10 for safety. The basic warranty is 48-months or 50-thousand miles.

The Lexus Rx 450h is a bit of a different beast. It’s a mid-range suv with hybrid drive system and (24-valve Atkinson cycle) 3.5 liter V6 (295h) gas engine. The front wheel drive will get 32-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway, while the all-wheel drive gets 30-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway, and has a fuel capacity of 17.2 gallons.

The 450h rated an 8.5 and there are no ratings for safety associated, at this time, with this suv. It seats 5 with a luggage capacity of 40-cubic-feet. The MSRP ranges from $44,735 to $46,325 with an averaged paid of between $43,855 and $46,325.

The Lincoln MKT takes the number 4 spot with a 6-speed automatic overdrive transmission and choice of a 3.7 liter (268h) V6 or a 3.5 liter (355h) V6 engine. It’s a 6 passenger suv with that little extra that allows 7 to sit comfortably. The MKT has a fuel capacity of 18.6 gallons and gets 17-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.

The MSRP ranges from $44,300 to $46,295 and the average paid is between $42,509 and $47,350. The Lincoln MKT has a 48-month or 50-thousand mile warranty. It was rated 8.4 overall with an 8.8 for performance.

The Audi Q7 rated an 8.3 but with a perfect 10 for safety and seating capacity for 6 or 7 passengers. The average paid for the Audi Q7 and the MSRP ranging from $46,250 to $59,450 are almost identical. It features an 8-speed automatic overdrive transmission with a choice of a 3.0 liter (225 h) V6, a 3.0 liter (272h) V6, or a 3.0 liter (333h) V6 engine.

It offers all-wheel drive and a choice of Diesel or gas power, with a fuel capacity of 26.4 gallons. The Q7 gets 16 to 17-mpg in the city, and 22 to 25-mpg on the highway. It has a maximum towing capacity of 6600-pounds.

The number 6th consumer choice with a rating of 8.2 and seating 5 instead of 6 passengers is the Infiniti FX. The Infiniti FX has a fuel capacity of 23.8 gallons and will get between 14 and 16 in the city and 20 to 23 on the highway. It has a 7-speed automatic overdrive transmission with a choice of a 3.5 liter (303h) V6 and a 5.0 liter (590h) V6 engine.

It also comes with the option of all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. The MSRP ranges from $42,600 to $57,600 and the average paid between $40,471 and $53,335. The Infiniti FX received kudos for the gadgets on-board.

The suvs are all similar in appearance and each has something uniquely attractive about it; however, they all share one undeniable characteristic, they’re all heavy-bodied and a bit cumbersome. But, that’s to be expected in a vehicle that is serviceable, as well as, cargo and family-friendly. In overall exterior appearance the Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 450h ranked lowest with the Lincoln MKT ranking highest.

For interior appearance, the Lexus RX 350 ranked highest and as the most-comfortable, and most-luxurious of the 6 passenger suvs. With gas prices relatively high, the 6 passenger suv is likely to remain a top-choice for larger families.