7 Passenger Vehicles (Not Minivans)

Since I have not been to test drive any of these vehicles, these reviews were taken from various sites. Click on the name to visit the official site of each vehicle.

Chevy Traverse - With a nice little V-6, this vehicle gets better fuel efficiency (barely) than the Honda Pilot, but is definitely smaller.

Honda Pilot - The Pilot cam out in 2003 (to replace the Passport) and was always rated high from the start. The newest version came out in 2009 and did not disappoint. They come in 2WD or 4WD and have a Variable Cylinder Management system for better gas mileage.

Toyota Highlander - The most diverse of the 3, the Highland comes in both a 4cylider and 6 cylinder versions. In addition to that, and at an addition $7000, it comes in a hybrid version as well.

Mazda CX-9: The CX-9 combines three rows of enhanced interior space all wrapped up in a body that looks as great as it drives. Powered by Mazda's fuel efficient 3.7-liter V6 engine, this Crossover vehicle has enough Zoom-Zoom to spoil all seven passengers.

Dodge Durango - This 7 passenger SUV features a wheelbase like the new Grand Cherokee, except a little bit longer. While this is more than just a rehashing of the old Jeep Grand Cherokee, it does have a lot in common with it, except for a few features such as an Alpine audio system that has nine speakers and a subwoofer, active head restraints, dual rear exhaust, and Hill Start Assist.

Infiniti QX56 - While Infiniti is actually the luxury department of Nissan, it is actually an entirely different brand, with different engineering, design and marketing than that of Nissan. Unlike the older models, this 7 passenger SUV is rounder and sleeker, with 20" aluminum wheels as the stock available, which can be upgraded to 22". The interior boasts of attention to detail and harmony among all of the components that can be found inside. What was done with Infiniti was that it was already stocked full of the usual features that you will find on the other 7 passenger SUVs, but they have given so many upgrades to continually make it better.

Toyota Sequoia - Toyota is still the number one car brand in a lot of continents other than the Americas and Europe, and this is because you get the quality that they promise in their car. Toyota's popular 7 passenger luxury SUV is the Sequoia, which boasts of spacious interiors - even with seven people inside, a powerful engine, a smooth and quiet ride every time, and its 10.000 pound towing capacity. It you're looking for power and safety, you can't go wrong with this car. It's no wonder it's named after one of the strongest trees in the world.

Ford Flex - It was designed to replace the minivan of Ford known as the Freestar. The Ford Flex, like any other seven passenger car, has a second and third row that can be folded flat into the floor. This allows ample space for cargo and storage capabilities. What's unique about the Flex is the voice-activated communication as well as the entertainment system included, although these features are optional. Some other unique and cool features are the satellite radio, mini-fridge middle console, multi-panel sunroof, and the much-loved mood lighting on the interior, which is truly one of a kind.

Nissan Murano - You may not love the design, but at least Murano brings some style to the conservative world of the family SUV. Its tangible assets include secure handling, good utility, and a strong, efficient V6 powertrain. Competitive pricing.