
Three-row crossovers are SUV replacements, and some of them still lean toward the sport-ute look and even some of the off-road-capable hardware.
The Dodge Durango is probably the best example of that kind: though it can carry a boatload of passengers, it's also equipped with a relatively rugged all-wheel-drive system and has a V-8 option for towing.
The Honda Pilot has the SUV look down pat--but it's all look.
The Pilot's the prototypical crossover, only in its latest version it looks less appealing, and has a really thrifty looking interior, especially by Honda standards.
The Nissan Pathfinder is new for 2013 and it's chucked its old SUV bona fides and thrown in with the crossover crowd; it's based on the Altima sedan now, and has a CVT and a six-cylinder, with fuel-saving versions in the pipeline.
The Chevy Traverse sizes up nicely against the biggie Pathfinder, and it's just as carlike, with only a big V-6 and an option for all-wheel drive.
Finally, the Ford Flex is the closest thing to a real station wagon you can buy.
It's missing only the faux-wood paneling to complete its Fairlane-alike styling--make your own and save up for the fantastic turbocharged EcoBoost powertrain.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2014 Toyota Highlander covers familiar territory, without straying too far into Adventure Land. |
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse offers up all the practicality, space, and features that will make a big family happy--provided you prefer an understated style. |
The 2014 Dodge Durango is a great family hauler, and a top-notch utility infielder when you need extra brawn—made better this year with some important upgrades. |
Boring isn't in its vocabulary: the 2014 Ford Flex makes owning a family wagon a statement of style. |
Despite the 2014 Honda Pilot's truck-like exterior, it's one of more practical and family-friendly models on of the market today. |
With a new hybrid model, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has the Toyota Highlander and its hybrid model in its sights. |
MSRP From | |||||
$29,215 | $30,795 | $29,995 | $29,015 | $29,670 | $29,210 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door I4 LE (GS) | FWD 4-Door LS | 2WD 4-Door SXT | 4-Door SE FWD | 2WD 4-Door LX | 2WD 4-Door S |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2014 Toyota Highlander vs. 2014 Chevrolet Traverse | 2014 Toyota Highlander vs. 2014 Dodge Durango | 2014 Toyota Highlander vs. 2014 Ford Flex | 2014 Toyota Highlander vs. 2014 Honda Pilot | 2014 Toyota Highlander vs. 2014 Nissan Pathfinder |