6-7 Seater Suggestions, NO VANS

[Clever]

I know of the Mazda 5, the Ford Freestyle and Nissan Pathfinder(2005?-2006) any more suggestions? Anyone on here drive any of these vehicles? Impressions/opinions? Advice?Recommendations?

This is primarily for me and my family(myself and the gf+2 young kids) and occasionally(well seems to be more than usual lately) 2 more adults(kids grandparents/uncles/aunts) so third row seating would be ideal in our situation.

[Xtrema]

Pacifica
Pilot
Highlander
MDX
RAV-4
Tribeca


Personally, I think RAV4 or Mazda5 would be the best of the bunch.

And Honda may release Stream in NA in near future. It's base on Civic and carries 6/7.

http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/2006/honda_stream/photo_imp/images/02_l.jpg http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/2006/honda_stream/photo_imp/default.asp?p=2

[Bill Cosby]

that stream is kinda cool minus the honda crv lights :|

[Clever]

RAV4 has third row?


I like the MDX but the price is out of my range.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Clever
RAV4 has third row?


I like the MDX but the price is out of my range.

LTD 4WD V6 model only. Which is a $37K ute.

[Clever]

Originally posted by Xtrema


LTD 4WD V6 model only. Which is a $37K ute.


I just finished looking it up, thanks for the info, you also mentioned the Mazda 5, thoughts?

[CRXguy]

My sister has the 5 GT. I like it. Same motor as the 3, but it's been tweaked a bit for more use-able torque. The styling is very nice and the inside is pretty roomy. It'll seat 6 comfortably.

[3G]

Pacifica:drool:

[xrayvsn]

B9 Tribeca also has a third row. Too bad its fugly.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Mercedes R- Class is probably the most comfortable 6 seater I've ever been in, but if that is unreasonable (given it's price, it's probably unreasonable for most people) you won't find a comofortable rear seat for anyone but the smallest kids unless you get a van or full sized SUV. The Nissan Armada has the best utilization of seat room of any big SUV I've been in. The Pilot would be a great car but the back seat is pretty small.

The pathfinder keeps winning all of the comparison tests and is no doubt an amazing SUV. If your kids are always going to be the ones in the back, it would be Pathfinder, then Pilot for my #1 and #2 choices, and probably Acura MDX 3rd but it doesn't have as much room.

It's too bad you aren't interested in a van, as they have the best space/comfort/practicality out of pretty much any other vehicle. Alot of people don't like having a "minivan" I guess, but something like the new oddesey or sienna would be worth a look if you aren't set against vans.

All of the choices you listed are pretty good IMO except the Ford Freestyle - It's gutless, IMO ugly, and gets very average reviews.

Mark

[Clever]

Keep them coming guys, I booked a test drive for the Mazda 5 tomorrow and going to check out the Pathfinder after, thanks!:thumbsup:

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Clever



I just finished looking it up, thanks for the info, you also mentioned the Mazda 5, thoughts?

I like the idea of the 5 but don't really like the fuel consumption posted.

Odessey: 12.5/8.5 L/100km
5: 11.2/8.3

So you save only 10% around town and almost no saving on highway but you also lose passing power of a V6. I may as well get an Ody.

Now if the 5 drop to 9/7, I have no problem getting one.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

How about a used Volvo XC90? A bit pricey, but very nice.

[CalgarySupra]

91-97 land crusier. be like biggie/tupac

[Impreza]

Used Escalade!

[Neons4life]

durango and explorer come to mind, everyone here is only mentioning imports so far.

[LittleAngel]

highlander is a good choice

[LittleAngel]

Originally posted by Clever
RAV4 has third row?


I like the MDX but the price is out of my range.

Yes, on the limited v6 they have 3rd row for 2 more seats, new ones only here

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Oh, used Lincoln Navigators are good value these days as well.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Oh, used Lincoln Navigators are good value these days as well.

Because their probably the cheapest built SUV's out there and I'd take about anything else instead, their full of super cheap plastic, etc. :thumbsdow They always lose the comparison tests too. Just my opinion though, not trying to start anything. What did you think of the pathfinder and mazda 5?

Mark

[Moe Man]

if you want luxary theres always the Cadillac SRX seats 7, but good luck finding one in canada

[JAYMEZ]

My mother is selling her black 2004 MDX , if your interested . :thumbsup:

[SC2]

BMW X5

are you SURE about no vans? The new Oddesy is so nice inside, with windows that roll up and down on the sliding doors, the interior is comfy.... If I ever have kids (haha, thats funny), I would get an oddesy.