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*Total cargo volume with rear seats folded or removed.
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Volvo XC90
$36,210
5 or 7
88 cubic feet*
Volvo's largest vehicle retains the quirky, off-beat character this company is known for. Like most crossovers, it has a smooth, comfortable and secure ride. The V8 and V8 Sport models have three rows of leather seats protected by side-curtain air bags. Special body construction minimizes the severity of side-impact collisions. A rear-seat DVD system is available, and rear seats split 40/20/40 to offer flexible cargo configurations. Both V8 models are all-wheel drive; the base six-cylinder model is front-wheel drive and the third-row seat is optional.
2
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
$42,675
6 or 7
85 cubic feet*
The R-Class is hard to define. It looks like an overgrown wagon or stretched minivan. Originally conceived with individual seats for all three rows to emphasize luxury, Mercedes has added the option of a third-row bench to boost seating capacity from six to seven. As with most Mercedes vehicles, safety and high-tech features abound. Two- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, as well as a fuel-efficient diesel model, the R320 CDI.
3
Lincoln Navigator
$47,755
7
103.3 cubic feet / 128.8 on extended L model*
The Navigator received exterior changes, chassis upgrades, and a new interior in 2007. For 2008, it adds heated and cooled front seats, a power liftgate, and power folding third-row seat, among other standard features. All models can seat up to eight occupants, but the extended L model packs an additional 24 cubic feet* of cargo space. A DVD entertainment package is available to occupy rear-seat passengers.
4
Lexus LX 570
$67,395
7
90.4 cubic feet*
The third-generation Lexus LX debuted at the 2007 New York auto show and hits showrooms early in 2008. Lexus stretched its length and width to improve interior volume. Four-zone climate control is standard and a cool box keeps drinks chilly. The larger of two V8 engines boosts towing capacity to an impressive 8,500 pounds.
5
Land Rover LR3
$49,300
7
90.3 cubic feet*
The Land Rover LR3 retains the company's legendary off-road prowess yet has a smooth ride on the road. A surprisingly accommodating third row seat is standard. On top-end HSE models, a Rear Seat and Climate Package is standard and includes second-row climate controls with vents for all rows. Third-row passengers benefit from side curtain airbags, stadium seating, map lights, and a power outlet.
6
GMC Yukon Denali XL
$49,420
8
137.4 cubic feet*
This truck-based SUV is more luxurious than its Chevrolet Suburban twin, but costs less than a comparable Cadillac Escalade ESV. With 137 cubic feet* of total cargo volume, it comes close to the cargo room of a minivan, but is much larger on the outside. Heated leather front seats and second-row captain's chairs are standard. A third-row bench seat increases seating capacity to eight. However, it doesn't fold into the floor and must be removed to fully expand cargo capacity.
7
Chrysler Pacifica
$25,190
5 or 6
92.2 cubic feet*
Though sales have been sliding, the Chrysler Pacifica remains a good family vehicle and helped to define the burgeoning crossover segment when it launched in 2003 as a 2004 model. It now offers a more powerful V6 engine. Touring and Limited trims include three-row seating for six. The second and third rows are covered in extra-durable fabric, plus they fold in various configurations to free up more than 90 cubic feet* of cargo space.
8
Buick Enclave
$32,790
7
117 cubic feet*
More luxurious than its GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook cousins, the Enclave will seat up to eight passengers and boasts adult-sized room in the flat-folding third row seat, as long as the second row isn't pushed all the way back. All three rows have separate climate controls and the Enclave has the second most cargo space on our list: a voluminous 117 cubic feet*, bested only by the full-size Yukon XL.
9
Audi Q7
$42,500
5 or 7
88.7 cubic feet*
An SUV tuned for on-road handling and performance, the Q7 can also accommodate up to seven people thanks to third-row seating. The Q7 earns a five-star front and side-impact safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Its fold-flat seating provides ample cargo room and 10 cup holders are scattered around the vehicle.
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Acura MDX
$40,195
7
83.5 cubic feet*
Introduced last year, the second-generation Acura MDX offers seating for seven, although the flat-folding third row and center position of the second row are better suited to children. Decent cargo space, a rear-seat entertainment package, and 5,000-pound towing capacity round out the versatile features in this midsize crossover.
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