TOYOTA LAND CRUISER V8 2016

This is a common name when it comes to off-road vehicles that deliver without giving and take. The features include a new 8-speed automatic transmission that replaces the 6-speed automatic transmission. With a 5.7 liters V8, 381 horsepower engine, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 also features four-wheel anti-lock brakes with an n integrated navigation system. The efficiency and durability o f v lies in its powerful...

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HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2015

2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Starting price: $25,214 The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the most affordable SUVs with 3 rows sold on the market today. With a price point in the 20’s, the SUV is one of the few on the market that can seat passengers in three rows for such a low price. The auto gets above average fuel economy with a 20 MPG (city) and 27 MPG (highway) rating, and the base engine is a V-4. Consumers...

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KIA SORENTO 2016

 2016 KIA SORENTO Starting price: $25,313 The 2016 Kia Sorento is one of the best and most affordable SUVs with three rows sold today. Kia fully redesigned the Sorento for the 2016 model year, and it shows. The auto gets above average fuel efficiency with a 21 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway) rating. The SUV comes standard with a four-cylinder engine which is slightly under-powered, but consumers can upgrade...

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FORD FLEX 2015

2015 FORD FLEX Starting price: $28,648 The 2015 Ford Flex is one of the most affordable SUVs with three rows on the market today. The auto has spacious seating for up to seven passengers, and its entry-level price point in the upper 20’s is hard to match in the three row SUV market. The Flex gets above average fuel economy with an 18 MPG (city) and 25 MPG (highway) rating. The SUV comes stock with a V-6 engine,...

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DODGE DURANGO 2015

2015 DODGE DURANGO Starting price: $30,631 The 2015 Dodge Durango is a very affordable three-row SUV, and it is also one of the most established SUV brands on the market today. The Durango’s fuel economy is much improved as compared to past editions of the automobile with an 18 MPG (city) and 25 MPG (highway) rating. The stock V-6 engine for the Durango is rated as adequate for the needs of most families,...

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HONDA PILOT 2016

2016 HONDA PILOT Starting price: $30,963 The 2016 Honda Pilot is one of the most affordable SUVs with three rows on the market. The auto has an extremely roomy cabin, and it sides similar to a sedan. The base model of the Pilot comes standard with a V-6 engine that sees decent fuel economy at 19 MPG (city) and 27 MPG (highway). Honda produces the SUV with two different transmissions with a six-speed automatic...

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BUICK ENCLAVE 2015

2015 BUICK ENCLAVE Starting price: $38,378 The 2015 Buick Enclave is one of the top SUVs with three rows on the market today. Affordably priced for a large SUV, the Enclave gets above average fuel efficiency with a 17 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway) rating. The auto has plenty of cargo space for consumers, and it is powered by a V-6 engine that provides sufficient power for driving up steep grades. The engine...

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TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2015

2015 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Starting price: $42,378 The 2015 Toyota Sequoia is one of the best large SUVs on the market today with three rows of seating. The SUV is also affordably priced, and it gets slightly below average fuel economy with a 13 MPG (city) and 17 MPG (highway) overall rating. The Sequoia comes stock with an extremely powerful V-8 engine which is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. The SUV is...

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FORD EXPEDITION 2015

2015 FORD EXPEDITION Starting price: $43,287 The 2015 Ford Expedition is one of the most affordable large SUVs on the market today with three rows. The auto is powered by a new twin-turbocharged V-6 engine developed by Ford that helps deliver quick acceleration and power for the driver of the SUV. The auto’s fuel efficiency is rated at 16 MPG (city) and 22 MPG (highway), and includes a six-speed automatic transmission....

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CHEVROLET TAHOE 2015

2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE Starting price: $45,013 The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe is one of the best SUVs with three rows on the market today. The extremely affordable auto’s gas mileage is rated at 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway) being powered by its stock V-8 engine. The Tahoe is rated as having strong acceleration, an extremely gentle ride, and a refined cabin look and feel. The auto is one of the easiest-to-maneuver...

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CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2015

2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Starting price: $47,445 The 2015 Chevrolet Suburban is one of the most affordable three-row SUVs on the market today. As one of the most established SUV brands in history, the current edition of the large SUV model does not disappoint. The Suburban now gets decent fuel economy with a 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway) rating, and it features an extremely quiet ride. The current edition...

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GMC YUKON 2015

2015 GMC YUKON Starting price: $47,257 The 2015 GMC Yukon is one of the best SUVs with 3 rows sold today. The Yukon is one of the most affordable large SUVs on the market, and it has decent fuel efficiency for a large SUV at 16 MPG (city) and 23 MPG (highway). The Yukon is powered by a V-8 engine that is rated as having excellent acceleration and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. If purchasing the...

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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2015

2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT The manliest off-road vehicles hall of fame list would be incomplete without 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Designers of this vehicle knew exactly what an off road vehicle needs to have. Offered either as base ES and SE, this small car has a horsepower of 148 with 2.0 liters inline-4 engine. Also available are a manual transmission of five speed on the ES and a continuously...

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PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO S

PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO S You cannot think of having an adventurous ride without involving a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. The design and features that Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has been all meant to make a long journey filled with impassable terrains possible to overcome. Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is simply a summary of the results of innovation, creativity, effectiveness and perfection. With a hp of 570 and 590 lb-ft of...

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JEEP WRANGLER

JEEP WRANGLER This is one of the most affordable and effective vehicles for a perfect off-road experience. It offers an excellent Torx tool kit where you can easily remove the roof and door of the Wrangler. Although it has some old-school elements written all over it, this vehicle has never failed in delivering excellent results in all terrains be it snow, mud, sand or potholes. The convertible SUV is presented...

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LAND ROVER LR2

LAND ROVER LR2 With a turbocharged two liters four cylinder engine, Land Rover LR2 presents one of the few options for a car that is designed to resist impassable terrains. Although a small vehicle, the car is equipped with a Terrain Response feature that gives you the opportunity to dial in four wheel drives, engine and the transmissions options to overcome grounds filled with snow, mud, marbles and potholes. The...

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2015 Grand Jeep Cherokee continues to top the list as one of most unparalleled manly off -road vehicles so far. With a well-trimmed cabin for five, this Cherokee is designed to resist the most rugged terrains. The power of this jeep comes from the durable and efficient lineup of its power train. With a V6 diesel engine, the Jeep is a good choice for driving through rugged terrains. The 2015...

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HONDA PILOT

HONDA PILOT The Honda Pilot seats eight and offers a solid ride, so it’s a good replacement for the minivan. The kids love the novel storage areas in the Honda Pilot, and when it’s all added up, there’s more than enough cargo space to do the job. It’s the vehicle of choice for bulk shoppers at the Coop because there’s plenty of clearance. In the manly quality list, the exterior profile of the Pilot is macho. It...

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DODGE JOURNEY

DODGE JOURNEY This is a handsome and totally underrated offering from the company that invented the minivan. As a mid-size crossover, it offers as much space as a large crossover. It also seats seven passengers. The Journey also has a 3.6liter V6 with torque and horsepower numbers dangerously close to the Dodge Caravan. It has the power of the minivan, but it maneuvers better. Maybe it’s a stealth vehicle to keep...

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

FORD TRANSIT CONNECT The real advantage of swapping the minivan in for a Ford Transit Connect is that it’s a fearless and plucky stand-in for a utility van, every man’s dream. It also provides plenty of seating for a family outing or trip to a sports event. The best thing might be the gas mileage you get if you go for this model. There’s a lot less redundancy too. If you haul out the tablet or Smartphone out to entertain...

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GMC ACADIA DENALI

GMC ACADIA DENALI The Acadia Denali’s up-market uni-body crossover design allows parents to carry seven school kids and look like a Cadillac doing it. It’s such a beautiful vehicle, the spouse might take it away. The really gutsy suspension system is something a real man would never get over. The handling is special. GMC’s safety package is good too. If anybody collides with you, the whole family will look lost...

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KIA SORENTO

KIA SORENTO While Kia packs its cars with features at the standard level, the Sorento that best replaces the minivan includes optional equipment like a macho V6 engine and the third row seating. That brings the ability to haul kids to six or seven in number, and provides the horse power and torque to feel pretty darn good on the road. Because the ride is excellent, and it’s easy to operate, the V6 Sorento climbs...

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CHEVY TRAVERSE

CHEVY TRAVERSE Other Chevrolet models have hauled the family to grandma’s easily, but the eight-year old Chevy Traverse is a winner as a replacement for the minivan because the cool, manly looks trump the boxy appearance of many of Chevy’s vehicles. It seats eight and there’s room for cargo to boot, all in a nimble crossover. This car inspires more than just mini-van lovers. It’s a popular every-person vehicle, and...

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NISSAN CUBE

NISSAN CUBE The Cube is the car no man admits they like. How could such a car replace the minivan? The value is in the fact that kids think it’s a toy. They enjoy riding in it. It seats five and still has cargo space in back. The headroom and leg room surprises and impresses most manly men. The Cube is for real because of its spacious interior and reasonable cost to run. It gets 25 mpg city 30 mpg highway, a number...

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VW TOUAREG

VW TOUAREG The VW Touareg looks both big enough and nimble enough to replace the minivan. The sticker price may shock rich entrepreneurs, and the mileage figures may be a little shady, but who cares? Look at the sunroof! It’s so big, it’s like they designed the Touareg to tour Jurassic World. Where are the kids? Let’s go! Despite all the luxury items in the new Touareg, it’s hard to miss the manly fun in this crossover....

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GMC YUKON

GMC YUKON It’s weird, but some pretty butch females gravitate to this monster. That’s as close as the GMC Yukon will ever get to being unmanly. If automotive dictionaries had an entry for “manly,” this is truck that would be pictured. The massive V-8 engine produces amazing horse power and torque. It will not only carry a load of kids but will take off pretty fast on the other side of the school zone. This truck...

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JEEP PATRIOT

JEEP PATRIOT At the risk of retracing the minivan inspiration back to the beaches at Normandy, let’s visit some Jeeps. After all, they dubbed one the “wagoneer” decades back. Jeep’s long tradition of family transportation is well documented, but if you want ballsy traction, ground clearance, vigorous maneuverability and stream fording abilities, the Jeep Patriot will bring it. Moreover, the Patriot does the chores...

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