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#1 of 6 What crossovers have the best 3rd row seats? by gleen6191 May 24, 2008 (3:16 pm)
So far in order:   Mazda xc-9 Buick Enclave   wHAT SAY YOU?
#2 of 6 Third Row Seats Coming On Strong by researchqueen May 28, 2008 (9:40 am)
Really good question. It's not just about comfort, it's also about 3rd row access. The GM Lamda triplets (Buick Enclave, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia) will all have the same rear seat, which is really good. I assume the Chevy Traverse, the fourth in the Lamda crossover line, will have the same when it hits the showroom soon.The Hyundai Veracruz is also good, and has good access. The CX-9, too. This area of the car has received a lot of attention, and for good reason: People are shunning minivans for crossovers, and those third rows get a lot of use. Replies to this message: gleen6191 (May 28, 2008 11:55 am)
#3 of 6 Re: Third Row Seats Coming On Strong [researchqueen] by gleen6191 May 28, 2008 (11:55 am)
Replying to: researchqueen (May 28, 2008 9:40 am) ResearchQueen,   I have been test driving a zillion SUVs-Cross overs and am now maknig offers on the Mazda CX-9 as it has the best of what I desire.......a cross over that can seat 7 comfortably, does not feel huge when driving, has great extras, looks great, priced to sell........Here is what I have tested.......   Saturn Outlook = can you say plastic GMC Arcadia = can you say plastic as well Buick Enclave - came in second place based on 3rd row Hyundai Santa Fe - too small but nice Hyundia Veracruz - best bang 4 your buck - great interior/features Dodge Journey - more plastic then a hollywood babe Toyota Highlander - nice but where is that 3rd row? I dont see it! Toyota RAV4 - #1 rated samll SUV that I tested for the heck of it etc..
#4 of 6 Best Crossover for 7 in 2009 by pinevalleyite Mar 01, 2009 (10:09 am)
Am looking to purchase a new 2009 crossover that will seat 7. Major issues are price, mpg, and comfort of interior and 3rd row seat. Not many crossovers seem to fit 7 unless you go real big. We are trying to decide among the Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-9, Chevy Traverse, and Ford Taurus X (which seems to be out of stock everywhere). Can anyone offer their take? Replies to this message: coldcranker (Mar 26, 2009 7:34 am) joes11 (Oct 20, 2009 9:38 am)
#5 of 6 Re: Best Crossover for 7 in 2009 [pinevalleyite] by coldcranker Mar 26, 2009 (7:34 am)
Replying to: pinevalleyite (Mar 01, 2009 10:09 am) I have a lot of experience with the TaurusX (earlier Freestyle, same body). I'm 5'11" and am very comfortable in the rear seat. While the TaurusX does not get as good MPG as the Freestyle, because the Freestyle had a smaller engine, but the Taurus still scores well on the EPA MPG meter, with more power to trade for lower fuel economy.   Remember the EPA MPG figures are for comparison only. People on these threads frequently forget that the ONLY purpose of the EPA MPG figures are to compare cars. For example, my Freestyle has easily exceeded the MPG hiway estimate of 25, routinely getting 27 on trips loaded with lots of people/luggage at 70 mph through Kansas.   If you can't find a TaurusX, the Acadia/Traverse/Outlook/Enclave GM lambda crossovers are a good choice, or a Ford Flex.
#6 of 6 Re: Best Crossover for 7 in 2009 [pinevalleyite] by joes11 Oct 20, 2009 (9:38 am)
Replying to: pinevalleyite (Mar 01, 2009 10:09 am) I did a lot of looking...the best third row seat space and comfort was by far the Taurus X, easy access as well espcially if you get the second row bucket seats instead of the bench seat. Acadia was decent but still not as comfortable or spacious as the Taurus X. The highlander's third row was maybe big enough for a squirrel same with the volvo xc90 tiny third rows and more of an afterthought.

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