Sport utility vehicles or SUVs in short are vehicles built on chassis similar to those of light weight trucks and some pickups. They are considered as 7 passenger SUVs if they come with at least 3 rows to accommodate 7 passengers or even 8 in some cases depending on their body shape and design. They usually have a better appearance than minivans which only fit in the broader category of seven passenger vehicles. 7 passenger SUVs are cars built with many features and amenities and easily qualify as luxurious cars while they still have good range of towing capacity. These vehicles often have separate seats for each passenger, while the center and the third row seats can be folded to increase the cargo space when not carrying passengers.
Honda Pilot 2011
7 passenger SUVs will usually come with more powerful engines than the regular 4-5 seater cars and can therefore haul about 9000 pounds or even more depending on the exact engine specifications. They are often 4-wheel drive to make them more suited for both on and off-road driving with some capable of going through bad terrains to a considerable extent. The body designs of most 7 passenger SUVs are boxy in shape and design to give the vehicles stability advantages. They are capable negotiating corners with less chances of toppling even when cruising as they use their engine power for more acceleration.
7 passenger SUVs are the vehicles which are largely replacing minivans which are not considered by many as comfortable or luxurious vehicles. Many bigger families will now opt for 7 passenger SUVs instead of minivans as it used to be the case some years back. The SUVs are nowadays even bought by almost anyone including those who do not necessarily have big families. Although they are better options with their 4WD capability for off-road driving, the modern 7 passenger SUVs have been designed as flashy cars and are even most commonly found in urban areas.
7 passenger SUVs nowadays come with more than just the standard features. They include safety features such as airbags that are strategically installed to protect passengers incase of an accident. Systems for stability control and traction are also included in 7 passenger SUVs. These vehicles also come from different manufacturers with a wide range of makes and models that have different features and capabilities. A few examples of 7 passenger SUVs include Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Infiniti Qx56, Isuzu Ascender, Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, Chevy Traverse and many others. SUVs used to be fuel guzzlers but nowadays many engines used allow for gas mileage. Prospective buyers are now presented with more options than ever before. The price range of 7 passenger SUVs is also wide enough to increase affordability.