8 Passenger SUV

Choosing The Best 8 Passenger SUV

It used to be that the only 8 passenger SUV vehicles available are the big gas guzzlers that both awful on the budget and the economy. Today with crossover and hybrid models available, anybody can enjoy the sporty look and features of an SUV without the environmental guilt. Current models are roomy vehicles that also have enough power to tow a reasonable load. Combining power, performance and flexibility, these are ideal for families with active lifestyles that require a lot of flexibility or simply for larger families who need enough room to fit everybody and their assorted stuff in one car.

8 Passenger SUV – A List of The Top Three

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

8 Passenger SUV - Chevrolet Tahoe

The Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 model is a fuel efficient 8 passenger SUV that is ideal for urban settings, offering 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg in the highway, significantly better than most of its competitors. The Tahoe Hybrid model offers even better mileage of up to 20 mpg for city driving and up to 23 mpg for highway driving, deservedly earning itself the label, “most fuel-efficient” SUV from several expert reviewers and car enthusiast sites.

Despite being so fuel-efficient, it is surprisingly powerful with 320 horsepower V8 engine that can tow up to 8500 lbs. With that much power and with an off-road suspension package that includes specially tuned monotube shocks and springs, a skid plate package, automatic locking rear tire differential and wheel flares, this 8-seater SUV is a great companion for out-of-town trips and sports expeditions. In addition, excellent safety features, which include a generous six airbags, a steel safety cage, an Automatic Crash Response System, and Proactive Roll Avoidance with StabiliTrack make this, an even better buy for the family.

Other onboard features include OnStar Navigation system, with XM NavTraffic and GPS, Bluetooth wireless technology, USB ports and a Bose ten-speaker sound system. Available in four wheel and right wheel drive models, the Chevrolet Tahoe starts selling at $37,000, with premium models selling up to $55,000.

2011 Toyota Sequoia

8 Passenger SUV - Toyota Sequoia

Versatile and user-friendly, the Sequioa has been dubbed as the best 8 passenger SUV in the full-sized SUV market today. Equipped with a 5.7 liter V8 engine that can tow up to 7400 lbs, the Sequoia bundles power and excellent speed with its ability to reach 60 mph in less than seven seconds. Due to its size, it is not as fuel efficient as an 8 passenger crossover, delivering only 14 mpg in urban settings and 20 mpg on the highway. This SUV is a serene ride though and comes with off-road agility with independent suspension that makes it as comfortable in the trails as in city roads.

This vehicle features a massive interior that can seat up to eight passengers depending on the flexible seating configuration. When not in use, both second and third row seats can be folded flat to provide a generous 121 cubic feet of space for cargo. Standard safety features include stability control, side curtain airbags for all three rows, front-seat side and knee airbags, and antilock disc brakes. Other standard features include touchscreen navigation, Bluetooth technology, satellite radio and iPod input.

2012 Honda Pilot

8 Passenger SUV - Honda Pilot

Honda’s 8 passenger SUV offering for 2012, the Honda Pilot sports a sleeker look and a more fuel-efficient highway rating of 25 mpg. Aside from the more sophisticated crossover appearance, the Honda Pilot also received interior refinements on its instrument panel, an eight-inch full color screen vehicle information display and upgrades to its sound system, which include audio streaming via Bluetooth and a generous 2 GD CD library. Aside from styling, improvements to the chassis, powertrain, and aerodynamics are also matched with new friction reduction features and better noise insulation, which has turned this Honda’s V-6 250 horsepower i-VTEC engine a sweeter ride than its predecessors.

All of the major car manufacturers have SUVs in several sizes from small, to mid and large ranging from the latest and most expensive fully equipped model to a budget friendly used 8 passenger SUV. Other notable models to consider include the Ford Expedition, the Dodge Durango, the Chevy Traverse, the Lexus LX570, the Buick Enclave, and the GMC Acadia. There are so many to choose from that an 8 passenger SUV comparison would show that these vehicles are available enough models and designs to meet every conceivable need.

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