2013 GMC Acadia SLT-1

The Acadia is GMC's three-row family SUV, the one you'd cross-shop with a Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander. It drives smooth and steady, with a comfortable ride that soaks up highway miles without feeling floaty. The cabin is roomy up front and in the middle, though the rearmost seats are tight for adults on long trips. With three rows and a walk-through to the back, it seats seven, and folding the third row opens up a big cargo area. Leather upholstery and the upgraded audio system set the SLT-1 apart from the SLE trims below it. Its 3.6L V6 makes 288 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, which is enough to move this 4,656 pounds SUV without strain. You'll see 19 mpg combined from the front-wheel drive setup, which is about what you'd expect from a big V6 family hauler.