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Price (base MSRP)$42,700$48,600$38,100
Fuel Economy32 / 28 MPG
7.35 / 8.4 L/100km		18 / 24 MPG
13.07 / 9.8 L/100km		28 / 28 MPG
8.4 / 8.4 L/100km
Estimated annual fuel cost Info$1,285.71$1,714.29$1,285.71
Estimated annual fuel use Info429 gallons a year571 gallons a year429 gallons a year
Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions Info8,143 pounds a year10,857 pounds a year8,143 pounds a year
Body Type
SUV
Luxury
SUV
Luxury
SUV
Technology
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid
Seating557
Pros
  • Lots of horsepower
  • Refinement and comfort
  • Best-selling hybrid SUV
  • Diesel version bumps fuel efficiency by 20 - 30 percent
  • Solid package of luxury, comfort and performance
  • $900 tax "clean vehicle" tax credit
  • Most fuel efficient seven seater
  • Plenty of power wrapped in smooth hybrid system
  • Second row bench seat reclines and slides fore and aft
Cons
  • Pricey for relatively little gain in mpg
  • No off-road capabilities; feels like lightweight
  • Trading off fuel efficiency for luxury features
  • Diesel fuel price is unpredictable
  • Bluetec fluid needs to be monitored
  • Less towing capacity than gas-powered version
  • Base price north of $38,000 is not inexpensive
  • Third-row seating only for small people
  • Interior materials feel somewhat plasticky
Driver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door openDriver's side profile with drivers side door open
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Driver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controlsDriver's side inside window controls
Front driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profileFront driver's side wheel at profile
Drivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlightDrivers side headlight
Passenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side TaillightPassenger Side Taillight
Drivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handleDrivers Side Door handle
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Trunk openTrunk openTrunk openTrunk open
EngineEngineEngineEngine
Front seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers SideFront seats from Drivers Side
Rear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers SideRear seats from Drivers Side
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Front center dividerFront center dividerFront center dividerFront center divider
Speedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometerSpeedometer/tachometer
Gas cap releaseGas cap releaseImage not availableImage not available
Courtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controlsCourtesy lamps/ceiling controls
Seat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment ControllersSeat Adjustment Controllers
Cup holdersCup holdersCup holdersCup holders
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Passenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seatPassenger seat
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Front angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspectiveFront angle view, low wide perspective
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Low/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide frontLow/wide front
Low/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rearLow/wide rear
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Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8Low/wide rear 5/8
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Zune and auxiliary jackZune and auxiliary jackImage not availableZune and auxiliary jack
Steering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftImage not availableSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the leftSteering wheel controls close-up. Leveled and from the left
Rear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking downRear center console with closed lid from driver's side looking down
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Adjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveImage not availableAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspectiveAdjustable shoulder belt. Front passenger perspective
Key fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seatKey fob on driver's seat
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Estimated annual fuel cost

Based on $2.50 per gallon and 12,000 miles of driving per year

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Estimated annual fuel use

Based on a 55% emphasis on city driving

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Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions

One gallon of gas produces approximately 19 pounds of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Other GHG pollutants are not included. Only in-use carbon emissions are included.