2015 GMC Acadia Denali

The Acadia is GMC's three-row family SUV, sized to carry up to seven or eight people depending on how you configure the seats. It drives smoothly and quietly for a big SUV, with a ride that soaks up bumps well, though you'll feel its size in tight spots. Inside, you get a roomy cabin with a walk-through to the third row, and the middle-row bucket seats make it easy to reach the back. Fold the third row down and there's plenty of room for bikes or luggage, and the split-folding seats let you mix passenger and cargo space. Its 3.6L V6 makes 288 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic, and the all-wheel drive gives you confident traction in rain or snow. The Denali's standard leather and wood-trimmed interior is noticeably plusher than lower trims, and the ride stays quiet and composed.