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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LOTUS EVORA

LOTUS EVORA

If you want powered mixed with a gorgeous exotic exterior, the Lotus Evora might be the car for you. Powered by a 3.5 liter supercharged V-6 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, the Lotus Evora 400 cranks out 400 hp and 302 lb-ft of torque. A zero to sixty time of 4.1 seconds, and a whopping top speed of 186 mph, means you won’t have an excuse for being late for work though. The Evora hits such high speeds, the rear wing and diffuser deliver 71 pounds of aerodynamic downforce at 150 mph, without which the car might lift off the ground due to wind resistance. This beautifully crafted vehicle will more than cure that midlife crisis.

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HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

Gas mileage (combined): 23

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a very popular SUV that gets good gas mileage. The SUV gets a top speed of 122 MPH, and the vehicle can go from zero to 60 MPH in only 6.6 seconds. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the auto is 23 MPG (combined), 18 MPG (city), and 24 MPG (highway). The stock engine in the auto is a 2.4 liter four-cylinder rated at 190 horsepower with a turbo-four rated at 264 horsepower available as a dealer option. The Santa Fe Sport is sold standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive also available as an upgrade.

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LEXUS NX 200T

LEXUS NX 200T

Gas mileage (combined): 24

The Lexus NX 200t is one of the best SUVs for the money sold today that gets good gas mileage. The overall fuel economy rating of the auto is 24 MPG (combined), 22 MPG (city), and 27 MPG (highway). The top overall speed of the NX 200t is 124 MPH, and the vehicle can go from zero to 60 MPH in only 6.9 seconds. The base engine for the SUV is a 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder engine rated at 235 horsepower combined with a six-speed automatic transmission. The F Sports version of the vehicle includes a sport-tuned suspension and paddle shifters for drivers who like to maximize the driving performance of their SUV.

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MAZDA CX-5 TOURING

MAZDA CX-5 TOURING

Gas mileage (combined): 25

The Mazda CX-5 Touring is a SUV sold today with very good gas mileage. The maximum speed of the vehicle is 120 MPH, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in only 7.7 seconds. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the CX-5 is 25 MPG (combined), 24 MPG (city), and 30 MPG (highway). The auto is powered by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine rated at 174 horsepower, and consumers have the choice to change the engine to a 2.0 liter V-4 rated at 155 horsepower when buying the auto new. The car is sold stock with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission with the option to upgrade to all-wheel drive.

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