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 FORCE 5.7 engine. With a V-8 381 hp, the engine is fuel economy type. Your comfort is much assured while driving this heavy machine with features like automatic air conditioning and air bag occupancy sensors. New 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 features s a chrome frame and new red LED tail lamps. There is a protective molding along the side of the body. The revised power trains include efficient capabilities with new injectors and revised mapping. The fuel economy of Cruiser V8 has improved from 10 L per kilometer to 9.5L per kilometers. While enjoying your rides with Toyota Land Cruiser V8, you will be using a nature-friendly vehicle with low CO2 emissions. For the GX models, there are ample safety features like active traction control, vehicles stability and seven airbags. The traction control and vehicle stability will form a perfect solution while driving in rigged terrains where the features are highly needed. Other features that make Toyota Land Cruiser V8 an ideal namely off road vehicle are trailer sway control, emergency brake signals and multi-terrain anti-skid brakes. More features include a new blind spot monitor, ear cross traffic alert, redesigned 18 inch alloy wheels and auto high beams and dynamic radar cruise control.

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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 can also choose to upgrade to a turbo-four cylinder if they need more acceleration from the automobile. The vehicle does ride a bit stiff, and the third row is a bit tight for adults to fit in comfortably. The Santa Fe has decent cargo space when compared to two-row SUVs, and both USB and Bluetooth come standard on the automobile.

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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 to either a turbo-four or V-6 if they have a need to upgrade this aspect of the vehicle. The cargo area of the auto is spacious; however, the third row is only sufficient for seating children or small adults as it has significantly less room that the second row for passengers. The Sorento comes standard with satellite radio, a USB port, and Bluetooth.

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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, and it is assess as being an agile handling automobile for the class. The Flex comes standard with rear parking sensors, heated mirrors, Bluetooth, USB port, and the Ford voice-controlled SYNC system. Consumers can also choose to add a number of features to the automobile to include adaptive cruise control, the MyFord Touch infotainment system, and HD radio.

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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, while the optional V-8 engine comes in with an above average rating for power and acceleration. The SUV comes with rear-wheel drive and the auto is rated as an overall comfortable ride. The third row in the automobile is suitable for smaller adults and children to sit, and the cabin space is above average for large SUVs. The Durango comes with tri-zone automatic climate control, USB port, 5-inch touch screen, and the Uconnect infotainment system as standard equipment.

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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 being the and better performing of the two (a nine-speed automatic is available for Pilots with upper trims and has better acceleration). The third row of the auto is spacious enough for adults to sit comfortably, and the 2016 model of the SUV comes standard with a rearview camera, Bluetooth, the LaneWatch passenger-side blind spot camera, and USB port.

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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 does lack a bit in the acceleration department, and also features controlled handling at speed on the highway. The SUV can seat up to eight passengers, and it also features tri-zone automatic climate control, and the Buick IntelliLink infortainment system along with a rear parking sensor and rearview camera.

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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 one of the best with three rows on the market for towing, with an overall tow rating of up to 7,400 pounds. Overall, the vehicle is assessed as riding extremely smoothly due to its independent rear suspension, and the third row of seating is very adult friendly compared to other SUVs on the market today. The second-row of seats also recline and slide to help drivers best arrange the vehicle for the variety of family activities that come up during the year.

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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. Ford has also delivered the ability for the driver to adjust the suspension of the vehicle between normal, comfort, and sport modes, and the SUV can fit up to eight passengers in its three rows. The Expedition comes standard with a rearview cameral, satellite radio, the Ford voice-controlled SYNC system, USB port, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, and front parking sensors.

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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 large SUVs on the market, and the first and second row of seats are appropriate for adults to sit comfortably. The third row of the SUV is a bit cramped for large adults to sit, but spacious enough for children to sit comfortably. Standard features on the Tahoe include remote start, Bluetooth, satellite radio, a rearview camera, and an HD camera. The auto also comes with a rear-seat entertainment system and has a number of USB ports for passengers to use for mobile devices.

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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 of the Suburban is much more maneuverable than past editions of the automobile, and it is extremely popular with families to drive. The auto is very quiet when driving at high speeds, and the overall cargo space in the SUV is spacious. The Suburban comes standard with rear parking sensors, a remote start capability, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a rearview camera. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to include forward collision alert, a power sunroof, rear-seat entertainment system, and blind zone alert packages.

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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 non-XL model of the Yukon, the cargo space will be limited when compared to other equivalent-sized large SUVs on the market. For consumers who have a need to tow regularly, the Yukon is also rated to tow up to 8,500 pounds, and it is one of the best-handling large SUVs on the market today.

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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 variable Td transmission. There are a standard front wheel drive and a three-mode all drive system. With an automatic climate control a key-less ignition entry, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander sports also feature 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights and heated front seats for the SE AWD model.

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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 torque, the car has everything you need for An off -road drive. Porsche Cayenne Turbo S features technology like Auto Start-Stop functionality and direct fuel injection. Direct fuel injects you to inject fuel directly onto the combustion room within a millisecond. It has an enhanced opium fuel mix while boosting fuel economy with the active air flaps that ensure Aerodynamics has been optimized.

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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 in a four door wrangler and two-door Wrangler. It has steel wheels and a cruise control. With the Unlimited sports edition, a four-door and optional air conditioning are all availability to facilitate an effective driving experience. There a satellite radio, a leather warped steering wheel and a Power Convenience Group that lets you add heated power mirrors.

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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 small size of the car enables you to comfortable switch through sharp corners and tight space with so much flexibility. The 2015 Land rover LR2 comes with a superbly designed functionality to help you manage over eight inches of ground clearance and resist obstructions on the road. The car maintains strength and fuel efficiency with a 24 mpg2 and a command shift that enables you to change manually gear sequence and Sports mode.

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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 jeep that has been redesigned differs from the 2014 version following an upgrade of the interior and exterior features like active noise cancellation and o horsepower to 475. With a 470 pound of torque and includes options for four-wheel drive or low range gearing to depending on your preferences for the terrain. Although 2015 Cherokee has not been fully redesigned since 2011, the car comes with anti-lock brakes, cruise control and an ABS drive-line traction control.

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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 spells utility vehicle in every exterior line and shape. In fact, people who don’t like it complain that it’s a truck. That negative perception alone should make every manly man happy.

If you enjoy a good fit in the interior, interesting cargo room and plenty of macho stuff under the hood, this list of replacements for the minivan will work for you. It doesn’t have to be about soccer games and grocery shopping. Get a vehicle that appeals to your manly side. They’re out there.

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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 the minivan alive in a manly form? Dodge just knows how to build midsize vehicles that feel big and work well. So go for it. No shame there.

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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 the kids, you won’t run into a LCDs already installed. The standard features are fewer than most. If you appreciate basic transportation, the Connect is for you.

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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 inside a box of marshmallows. If the airbags do everything the engineers intended, the kids will laugh.

The wife will be relieved you didn’t buy a GMC Yukon.

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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 to the top of the list of manly cars to replace the minivan. The third seat definitely works for kids, and the second row is roomy enough for the grandparents.

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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 Chevy intuitively filled it with neat goodies. While it’s not the most macho ride, it’s the smoothest. Conspiracy freaks know that of all the SUVs intended to replace this minivan, the Traverse is the best of the bunch. The rear infotainment system is reportedly very family friendly. If you like a reliable vehicle with nifty extras the kids will enjoy, go for the Chevy Traverse.

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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 that is a little better than most minivans. What works for families is the very thing that puts people off about it, the square edges. All that squaring in the interior translates into something big and roomy. There’s seating for five and optional cargo space.

The kids’ imaginations will be fired by its shape, your neighbors will admire your guts, and it comes with many features at the base level.

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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. The powerful V6 engine comes in all trim levels. The alloy wheels turn heads, and when you drive by, people think “performance,” not “family.” It also luxuriously seats five adults. With double wishbone front suspension and independent four-link rear suspension, the nimble handling of the Touareg wins virile guys over pretty quickly.

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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 is about dauntless power. It’s stout-hearted all the way.

With all that manliness, let’s try to remember the little ones we abandoned to the interior. The three rows of bucket seats and a bench seats guarantee the kids will be secure. The Yukon has plenty of room for passengers, big and small. Sure, a kid looks lost in the auditorium-like space, but once buckled down and streaming a favorite Online Disney show, they’re smiling. Except for the lack of lumbar support, this is the most courageous choice to replace the minivan.

Can you imagine explaining to the spouse a Yukon in the driveway? That takes guts.

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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 that every minivan is expected to do: The seats hug the kids, LCD monitors entertain them and the toys are ensnared in a cargo space with the power of a Severus Snape spell. With an engaging engine and a five-speed manual transmission, it’s pretty swashbuckling candidate to replace the minivan.

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