Other mid-size crossovers, SUVs
Mazda CX-9 MSRP: $32,460 Putting zoom-zoom charisma into a three-row crossover is no easy feat, but Mazda does it with the CX-9 — earning it a 2017 10Best award. A well-tuned suspension offers great handling; steering is light but precise. A 250-hp 2.5-liter turbo four mates with a six-speed automatic and either front- or all-wheel drive. The EPA estimates 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway for front-drive models; adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking are standard on Grand Touring and Signature trims. Volkswagen Atlas MSRP: $31,425 VW’s all-new three-row crossover with room for seven is here — and it was worth the wait. Two adults fit comfortably in the third row, even with luggage stored behind them. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard; 12-speaker Fender audio is optional. The base model has a 235-hp turbo four with front-wheel drive and an eightspeed automatic. All-wheel drive is available if you choose the 276-hp V-6. Safety tech includes forward-collision alert and lane-departure warning with steering assist. Chevrolet Traverse
MSRP: $30,875 Its masculine image may be more appealing than a minivan, but the Traverse’s interior is almost as spacious. The 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6 under the hood drives the front or all four wheels through a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic. A 7.0-inch infotainment display is standard, and an 8.0-inch unit is optional; both come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automated emergency braking is an available feature, as are conveniences such as adaptive cruise control and automatic high-beam headlamps. Dodge Durango SRT
MSRP: $64,090 The masterminds at SRT are at it again, this time applying the go-fast treatment to the three-row Durango. Under its ventilated hood sits a growling 475-hp 6.4-liter V-8, driving all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic. A gaping front air intake, 20-inch wheels, and dual 4.0-inch tailpipes give the Durango SRT a menacing aesthetic, while adaptive suspension dampers and a number of adjustable drive modes provide track-ready dynamics. Expect it on dealer lots before the end of 2017.