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10 Most Popular Midsize SUVs and Crossovers

If you are in the market for a good family car with great cargo space, you are probably looking at midsize SUVs and crossover vehicles.  Both category of vehicles have spacious interiors and a smooth ride.  There are a lot of great options, but there are some that stand out among the competition.  To help you narrow down your list,  we have put together the best midsize SUVs and Crossover choices for 2020.

10 – Toyota Verza

The Toyota Verza comes in at number 10.  It has a wagon-style body that is practical and stylish.  Because the car is low, it makes the car easy to get in and out of.  It has 108 cubic feet of passenger space and 30.7 cubic fee of cargo space. In addition, if you want more cargo space you can easily fold down the back seats.  The Toyota Verza also offers great features.  Some of these features are:

  • Cruise Control
  • Eight-way power driver seat
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity
  • 6.1-inch touchscreen display

9 – Dodge Journey

The Dodge Journey was first introduced in 2009.  Since then it has become a popular vehicle among car buyers. This is a great car for buyers who want a sporty performance and handling.  You can expect all wheel drive to be standard on the GT trim and a standard 3.6L V6 engine.  With a combination of the engine and all wheel drive, the 2020 Journey is a great car. Some of the features you can expect on the Journey include:

  • Heated front seats
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Premium sound system
  • 8.4-inch touchscreen display
  • Dashboard-mounted DVD player
  • Heated steering wheel

8 – Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is a 5 passenger car with 39.2 cubic feet of cargo space in the back.  You get to pick the type of engine you want in your vehicle, but if it was us we would pick the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder with six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.  You can expect an EPA-estimated 29 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg on the highway and city combined.   The Ford Edge has some great features including:

  • Cruise control
  • Rear parking sensors
  • 4.2-inch central display
  • Ford Sync® system with voice recognition and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

7 – Acura MDX

 The Acura MDX has a gorgeous exterior. It can hold upto 7 passengers because it has a convenient third row.     It also has 14.9 cubic feet of cargo space that can be expanded to 90.9 cubic feet of cargo space when the second and third row are folded.  The sport model has a 3.0L V6 engine with three electric motors and a seven-speed automatic transmission.  You can expect an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined on the highway and city.  Some features car lovers will enjoy on the MDX include:

 

  • Power liftgate
  • Heated and power-adjustable front seat
  • Bluetooth®
  • Siri® Eyes Free compatibility
  •  Two dashboard display screens: a seven-inch touchscreen and an eight-inch regular display
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control

6 – Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano is a midsize crossover that is great for road trips.  it is a five passenger vehicle that also has 28 cubic feet of cargo space.  It offers great power and a comfortable interior. The power is from a 3.5L V6 engine producing 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque.  It provides an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined and 28 mpg on the highway. Some features you can enjoy on the Murano are:
  • Rearview camera
  • Cruise control
  • Seven-inch touchscreen display
  • Bluetooth and Siri Eyes Free voice-command integration
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control

5 – Toyota 4Runner

 The Toyota 4Runner is the perfect SUV for people who love to go on adventures.  The 4Runner is considered a midsize SUV that is available as a 5 passenger or 7 passenger vehicle.  It has a 4.0L V6 engine that produces 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque.  This provides the 4Runner with great pulling ability through any type of terrain. The Toyota 4Runner has lots of great features some of them are:

  • Front skid plate
  • Crawl control
  • Locking rear differential
  • Revised front springs with Bilstein dampers
  • Nitto Terra Grappler off-road tires

4 – Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV with three row seating.   It is considered an everyday car.  The Highlander fits seven to eight passengers and has 42.3 cubic feet of cargo space when the third row is folded. You can enjoy 83.7 cubic feet when the second and third row are folded.  The standard engine that powers the Highlander is a 3.5L V6 that can produce 295 hp. It has an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined.  The Toyota Highlander has lots of great features some of them are:

  • Toyota’s suite of driver-convenience features
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Height-adjustable power liftgate
  • 6.1-inch touchscreen interface
  • Driver Easy Speak
3 – Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is an old name when it comes to SUVs, but it is still one of the best.  It is a rugged, sporty SUV.  The Cherokee offers three engine choices: the base 3.6L V6, a formidable 5.7L V8 producing 360 hp, and a turbocharged 3.0L diesel V6 capable of 420 lb-ft of torque.  It has an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined.  The Jeep Grand Cherokee has lots of great features some of them are:
  • Adjustable air suspension
  • Electronic limited-slip differential
  • 8.4-inch touchscreen with voice controls
  • Hill ascent and descent control

2- Kia Sorento

Coming in second place on our list is the Kia Sorento.  It is a practical midsize SUV that is known for its comfortable spacious interior.  It offers two or three row seating, which is great for any size family.  Also, it offers three engine choices.  The base is a 2.4L four-cylinder engine.   It has an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined.

The Kia Sorento has lots of great features some of them are:
  • 4.3-inch touchscreen interface
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Rear parking sensors
  • UVO eServices with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto

1 – Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hundai Santa Fe takes first place on our list. It is a great three row SUV that offers many features.  It can seat up to 7 passengers.  The cars power comes from a 3.3L V6 engine producing 290 hp.  It has an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined.  The Hyundai Santa Fe has lots of great features some of them are:
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Hyundai Blue Link® system
  • Rearview camera
  • Android Auto™ integratio
  • Seven-inch touchscreen display

 

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