7 Passenger Vehicles with Good Gas Mileage
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With gas prices constantly on the rise and the threat of paying $5 a gallon by the summer, many people realize just how practical and efficient it is to have a vehicle that gets good gas mileage. There are 7 passenger vehicles with good gas mileage on the market today. Some are minivans but a couple of the most fuel efficient vehicles are crossover SUVs.
The price range of the vehicles can fit almost any budget because they range from inexpensive to luxury. There are a range of 7 passenger vehicles that perform very well and fit the criteria of being fuel efficient. Here is a review of some of the best available today.
2011 Toyota Highlander
First is the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. They have 6 styles for you to choose from with this SUV. It is powered with a V6 engine and comes equipped with a 4 wheel drive train. The price of this vehicle ranges from $37,000 to around $42,000. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 28 highway miles to the gallon. The next vehicle is the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This 7 passenger vehicle has the same features as the 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with the exception of the gas mileage and price. It gets 26 highway miles to the gallon and the price ranges from 34,000 to 41,000.
The 7 passenger vehicle list below is sortable if you click on the heading of each column.
| Picture | Name | MSRP | MPG City | MPG HWY | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2011 Honda Odyssey | 27,800 | 18 | 27 | 7 |
 | 2011 Kia Sedona | 24,595 | 18 | 25 | 7 |
 | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 30,160 | 17 | 25 | 7 |
 | 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 23,660 | 17 | 24 | 7 |
 | 2011 Ford Explorer | 28,200 | 17 | 25 | 7 |
 | 2011 Buick Enclave | 35,600 | 17 | 24 | 7 |
 | 2011 Ford Flex | 29,200 | 17 | 24 | 7 |
 | 2011 Toyota Highland | 27,500 | 20 | 25 | 7 |
 | 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 37,450 | 28 | 28 | 7 |
 | 2011 Honda Pilot | 28,000 | 17 | 23 | 7 |
 | 2011 Hyundai Veracruz | 28,340 | 17 | 23 | 7 |
 | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 30,400 | 16 | 21 | 7 |
 | 2011 Audi Q7 | 46,250 | 16 | 22 | 7 |
 | 2011 Infiniti QX56 | 57,800 | 14 | 20 | 7 |
 | 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 26,900 | 17 | 25 | 7 |
 | 2011 Nissan Quest | 27,700 | 19 | 24 | 7 |
 | 2011 Dodge Durango | 34,000 | 16 | 23 | 7 |
 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 44,000 | 15 | 23 | 6 |
 | 2011 Cadillac DTS | 44,500 | 15 | 23 | 6 |
 | 2011 Grand Marquis LS | 29,000 | 16 | 24 | 6 |
 | 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 | 25,700 | 15 | 20 | 6 |
 | 2011 GMC Canyon | 24,000 | 18 | 25 | 6 |
 | 2011 Ford F-150 | 26,500 | 17 | 23 | 6 |
 | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | 23,900 | 18 | 25 | 6 |
 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 25,700 | 15 | 20 | 6 |
 | 2010 Toyota Tundra | 26,700 | 16 | 20 | 6 |
 | 2010-Dodge-Ram-1500 | 25,000 | 14 | 20 | 6 |
 | 2010-Dodge-Journey | 27,900 | 16 | 24 | 7 |
 | 2011 Volvo XC90 | 38,000 | 16 | 22 | 7 |
 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | 23,000 | 22 | 28 | 7 |
 | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | 27,000 | 17 | 23 | 7 |
 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 28,500 | 15 | 22 | 7 |
 | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 22,900 | 23 | 28 | 7 |
 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 50,000 | 15 | 19 | 6 |
 | 2011 Mazda CX-9 | 29,000 | 17 | 24 | 7 |
 | 2011 Lincoln MKT | 44,300 | 17 | 23 | 7 |
 | 2011 Lexus GX 460 | 53,000 | 15 | 20 | 7 |
 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | 48,500 | 12 | 17 | 7 |
 | 2011 Kia Sorento | 25,500 | 20 | 26 | 7 |
 | 2011 Acura MDX | 42,900 | 16 | 21 | 7 |
 | 2010 Jeep Commander | 31,000 | 15 | 20 | 7 |
 | 2011 Ford F-350 | 31,800 | 12 | 18 | 6 |
 | 2012 Mazda Mazda5 | 19,000 | 21 | 28 | 6 |
 | 2011 Nissan Titan - King Cab | 27,400 | 13 | 18 | 6 |
 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid | 38,000 | 20 | 23 | 6 |
 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 60,950 | 17 | 21 | 7 |
2011 Toyota RAV4
2011 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 2011 gets a respectable 22/28 mpg and has a MSRP of $21,000 – $28,000. It also has the optional third row seat for up to 7 passengers.
The RAV4 is one of the most practical and economical SUVs you can purchase with a V6 engine and costs 50% less than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid with very similar fuel economy.
“Spacious, comfortable and easy to drive, the 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a top pick for a small-to-midsize crossover SUV, especially if you want a V6 or a usable kid-size third-row seat,” says Edmunds.
It’s more powerful than most other engines in the class and still gets great SUV fuel economy. Sure the third row is cramped, but kids don’t mind and fit fine. Plus it gives the RAV4 a leg up on the competition who don’t offer the sometimes very handy third row seating.
The 2011 Kia Sorento has 11 different styles for the customer to choose from. This 7 passenger vehicle has a 4-Cylinder, V6 engine. The price ranges from 20,000 to under 34,000 and gets 29 highway mpg.
The 2011 Toyota Highlander comes in 24 styles. It is equipped with a 4-Cylinder, V-6 engine and is a 4 wheel drive. The base price range for this vehicle is $27,000 to $36,000 and gets 20-25 mpg.
The 2011 Kia Sedona comes in a minivan style with 2 versions for customers to choose from. It is a V6 engine with a FWD drive train. Price ranges from $24,000 to $29,000 and gets 18/25 mpg.
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV comes with a 4-Cylinder, V6 drive train. The price ranges from $21,000 to $27,000 and gets 21/27 mpg.
The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV comes complete with a 4-Cylinder, V6 drive train. Prices range from $20,000 to $29,000 gets 18/24 mpg.
The 2011 Toyota Sienna minivan has a 4-Cylinder, V6 drive train. Price ranges from $24,000 to $39,000 and gets 19/24 mpg.
The 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan is equipped with a V6 FWD drive train. Prices range from 27,000 to $43,000 and gets 19/28 mpg.
The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is powered with a FWD drive train. This is a limited edition 7 passenger vehicle. The price ranges from $30,000 to $38,000 and gets 17/25 mpg. The auto manufacturers have been supplying us with these fuel efficient vehicles so that we can save money.
2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid has seating for up to 8 and gets 20/23 mpg.
2011 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid is one of the biggest hybrid SUV available and can carry up to 8 passengers and still tow 6,200 pounds. It gets a EPA of 20/23MPG
It has a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine plus active fuel management that helps get the best fuel economy under any condition. This baby is not cheap and it weighs in at a MSRP of $50,000 which wipes out any advantage of the ok MPG. You’re not saving any money buying this green monster for fuel economy.
2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 2WD gets 20/23mpg and can seat up to 7 passengers.
2011 Nissan Quest gets 19 city/24 hwy mpg
As you can see there are several 7 Passenger Vehicles with Good Gas Mileage available to purchase in 2011.
7 passenger vehicles for 2011
7 passenger vehicles are starting to take over the road. This may be for many reasons, but one of the top reasons these vehicles are starting to pop up everywhere is because of their versatility. After station wagons left the scene there was a gap between huge vans and the 4 person vehicles. Naturally car manufactures jumped all over this and started targeting their vans at families. However, now days there are a lot of people driving around in a 7 passenger vehicle that wouldn’t fit the norm. These vehicles come in handy for people in all different stages in their lives and for many different purposes too.
Picture Name MSRP MPG City MPG HWY Passengers
2011 Honda Odyssey 27,800 18 27 7
2011 Kia Sedona 24,595 18 25 7
2011 Chrysler Town & Country 30,160 17 25 7
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 23,660 17 24 7
2011 Ford Explorer 28,200 17 25 7
2011 Buick Enclave 35,600 17 24 7
2011 Ford Flex 29,200 17 24 7
2011 Toyota Highland 27,500 20 25 7
2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 37,450 28 28 7
2011 Honda Pilot 28,000 17 23 7
2011 Hyundai Veracruz 28,340 17 23 7
2011 Subaru Tribeca 30,400 16 21 7
2011 Audi Q7 46,250 16 22 7
2011 Infiniti QX56 57,800 14 20 7
2010 Volkswagen Routan 26,900 17 25 7
2011 Nissan Quest 27,700 19 24 7
2011 Dodge Durango 34,000 16 23 7
2011 Lincoln Town Car 44,000 15 23 6
2011 Cadillac DTS 44,500 15 23 6
2011 Grand Marquis LS 29,000 16 24 6
2011 GMC Sierra 1500 25,700 15 20 6
2011 GMC Canyon 24,000 18 25 6
2011 Ford F-150 26,500 17 23 6
2011 Chevrolet Colorado 23,900 18 25 6
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 25,700 15 20 6
2010 Toyota Tundra 26,700 16 20 6
2010-Dodge-Ram-1500 25,000 14 20 6
2010-Dodge-Journey 27,900 16 24 7
2011 Volvo XC90 38,000 16 22 7
2011 Toyota RAV4 23,000 22 28 7
2011 Toyota 4Runner 27,000 17 23 7
2011 Nissan Pathfinder 28,500 15 22 7
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 22,900 23 28 7
2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class 50,000 15 19 6
2011 Mazda CX-9 29,000 17 24 7
2011 Lincoln MKT 44,300 17 23 7
2011 Lexus GX 460 53,000 15 20 7
2011 Land Rover LR4 48,500 12 17 7
2011 Kia Sorento 25,500 20 26 7
2011 Acura MDX 42,900 16 21 7
2010 Jeep Commander 31,000 15 20 7
2011 Ford F-350 31,800 12 18 6
2012 Mazda Mazda5 19,000 21 28 6
2011 Nissan Titan - King Cab 27,400 13 18 6
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid 38,000 20 23 6
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 60,950 17 21 7
Toyota Highlander
This SUV has really made a splash on the market with its stunning statistics and specs. Topping out around 25 mpg on the highway makes the 2011 vehicles look even more attractive. There are many different packages to choice from, either a 4 or 6 cylinder version or even a hybrid for the conscience consumer.
GMC Acadia
Classified as an SUV the Acadia can get it all done with its towing package and extra amenities on the inside. One unique feature about this SUV is the split third row seating. This feature allows the seats to be adjusted to accommodate the consumers changing needs. The GMC Acadia has room for 7 passengers.
Classified as an SUV the Acadia can get it all done with its towing package and extra amenities on the inside. One unique feature about this SUV is the split third row seating. This feature allows the seats to be adjusted to accommodate the consumers changing needs. The GMC Acadia has room for 7 passengers.
Chevy Traverse
This one is for the consumer that can’t decide which they want a SUV or a van. The Traverse is loaded with little extras that will make getting from point A to point B even more enjoyable. There are many options to choose from to design the best vehicle to fit your needs. You can also choose AWD or FWD taking into consideration the climate and how or where you will be using it. The Chevy Traverse has seating for 8 passengers.
Volkswagen Routan
With the knowledge that people love to be in control, Volkswagen created a vehicle that consumers are able to decide and custom build their vehicles from seven different body styles along with many creature comforts inside this van is decked out for an enjoyable ride. This is an 8 passenger van.
Nissan Quest
The Quest is far from standard, this van will deliver both in style and power. Many safety features such as their reverse driving safety system along with side curtain airbags coming standard on this van makes this a great choice for precious cargo. The other safety feature that is touted by the Quest is the traction and stability control that will help you maneuver in wet or slippery conditions. The quest can seat 8 passengers.
Honda Odyssey
Another great choice for a van would be the Odyssey. One of the problems with some of the vehicles today is that they are designed as a one size fits most. However, Honda realizes that this is not the case for all drivers and has created a system to help the driver feel comfortable with the foot pedals and the steering wheel through telescoping technology. The feature that will make most people fall in love with this van at first sight is going to be the in-floor storage compartments. These are useful for toys, groceries or basically anything that you don’t want rolling around under the seats.
With every decision that is made one needs to take into consideration what features are going to make a difference in how functional and versatile it will be for each person. There is no one vehicle that is perfect for everybody, but everybody deserves to find the vehicle that is perfect for them. There are plenty of 7 passenger vehicles in 2011 that will fit your needs.
Hybrid Car Sales July 2011
The Toyota Prius kicked butt once again in the hybrid car sector selling 7,907 cars! Honda’s hybrids are doing well also.
July 2011 Hybrid Car Sales Numbers
Hybrids sold in the US (July 2011):19,623
Hybrid Take-Rate:1.86%
US hybrid sales for July 2011
| Model | Units | vs. last month | vs. July 2010 | CYTD | vs. CYTD 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius | 7,907 | 82.2% | -43.9% | 74,427 | -7.1% |
| Hyundai Sonata | 4,177 | 193.7% | n/a | 7,906 | n/a |
| Lexus CT 200h | 1,553 | 547.1% | n/a | 5,321 | n/a |
| Honda Insight | 987 | -3.3% | -46.9% | 12,145 | 0.2% |
| Honda CR-Z | 878 | -9.1% | n/a | 8,890 | n/a |
| Lexus RX450h | 671 | 62.5% | -50.5% | 6,210 | -26.1% |
| Ford Fusion | 456 | -52.9% | -71.2% | 7,780 | -32.9% |
| Ford Escape | 652 | -21.1% | -42.5% | 6,176 | -14.9% |
| Linc. MKZ Hybrid | 480 | -0.6% | n/a | 3,407 | n/a |
| Toyota Camry | 393 | -12.5% | -69.2% | 5,834 | -34.5% |
| Honda Civic | 311 | -25.6% | -49.6% | 2,744 | -26.4% |
| Lexus HS 250h | 306 | 92.5% | 85.5% | 1,663 | -75.0% |
| Altima | 204 | -18.4% | -46.0% | 2,563 | -42.1% |
| Toy. Highlander | 185 | 150.0% | -67.8% | 2,981 | -25.8% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 130 | -26.6% | n/a | 995 | n/a |
| Mazda Tribute | 48 | -25.0% | -29.4% | 291 | -24.6% |
| GMC Yukon Hybrid | 46 | -22.0% | -41.0% | 471 | -42.8% |
| Cad. Escalade | 40 | -41.2% | -61.5% | 626 | -15.2% |
| Chevy Silverado | 26 | -65.8% | -77.4% | 627 | -24.6% |
| Chevy Tahoe | 29 | -52.5% | -63.8% | 397 | -60.0% |
| Infiniti M35h | 35 | 6.1% | n/a | 146 | n/a |
| BMW Hybrid 7 | 20 | -25.9% | 122.2% | 222 | 722.2% |
| Lexus GS450h | 26 | 8.3% | 62.5% | 173 | -11.3% |
| Mercedes S400 | 25 | -3.8% | -63.8% | 207 | -65.1% |
| VW Touareg Hybrid | 14 | -39.1% | n/a | 298 | n/a |
| GMC Sierra | 11 | -21.4% | -45.0% | 130 | -57.2% |
| BMW X6 | 7 | 16.7% | 133.3% | 37 | -83.8% |
| Lexus LS600hL | 6 | 50.0% | -57.1% | 45 | -31.8% |
| Chevy Malibu Hybrid | - | n/a | -100.0% | 24 | -93.6% |
| Mercedes ML450 | - | n/a | -100.0% | 1 | -99.8% |
| All hybrids | 19,623 | 54.3% | -17.7% | 152,737 | -1.3% |
| All vehicles | 1,055,905 | 0.2% | 0.9% | 7,366,283 | 10.8% |
2011 Hyundai Veracruz Review
If you are a fan of Hyundai, then you will fall in love with the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. It is definitely a great car to drive. There is so much that you don’t know about this vehicle until you begin driving it. Most of the exterior doesn’t tell it all. It is built almost next to Lexus standards, which make it look and feel good. Most people are surprised of how good of a vehicle this really is. It is very spacious, because it offers three rows of seating. It has seven seats total and is much bigger than the Highlander, and the Flex, if you could imagine. It is definitely well worth the price that it is going for.
The outside gives off a very sharp image and it is very smooth. It feels more compact than most seven passenger vehicles today, so that is definitely a plus. It is more spacious in the front two rows than in the back, but that doesn’t stop customers from purchasing it. It does have some really good safety scores, so far. It is very well equipped with what ever you can imagine. The third row seat is standard, and that row does lack cargo space. But for those of you who don’t mind little space in the last row, it shouldn’t bother you.
One thing about this vehicle that most people dislike is that there is no rearview camera, which means that the rearward visibility is very poor. It does offer many features for the price given, that you would definitely find come in handy. It just all depends on you taste. If you like this vehicle, and you think that the smallest things do not matter, then this is a vehicle that you should really look into. Again, it all depends on what you are looking for in a SUV. Many people expect more, and do not get it. That is why it is always best to find out as much as you can about the vehicle that you plan on purchasing, before you actually buy it. Overall, this is a very good 7 passenger vehicle.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great choice for consumers looking for an agile handling car, plenty of seating and cargo space, storage space, and offering a great ride, with optimal safety features. It also comes in at a very low price range for the base model, $21,955, which can compete with any SUV on the market today. Although it is classified as a crossover, the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander offers a smooth ride, making the driver feel as if they are driving a sedan, rather than a much larger vehicle; in turn, the safety aspect is also greater than most crossovers being sold today.
The base ES model offers a 2.4 liter, 4 cylinder, continuously variable transmission, and comes in an all wheel drive model. It gets 23 miles per gallon in the city and 28 highway miles per gallon. It offers safety features including front, side, and curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and comes with all season tires, to handle any road, any weather, or any terrain. It offers a AM/FM radio with CD player, but consumers can upgrade and add optional: bluetooth, navigation systems, and a dvd player (which will increase the price of the model, depending on the additional add ons.)
There is also an SE model, which comes in at $22,995, and the big difference is the optional third row seating, to make it more of an actual SUV model. The base features are the same, and optional add-ons are also the same in the SE model. The third model is the XLS, $25,795, which offers a few additional features, and a more powerful engine. It is a 3.0 liter V6 engine, and it comes with bluetooth built in, an ipod input, and CD changer. Adding navigation system and dvd player are still optional. The final is the GT model, $27,795, which is the same as the XLS, but comes standard with satellite radio as well (navigation system still optional).
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander boasts a little better gas mileage than its previous 2010 model, adds on a few safety features (adding all season tires as base), and offers an extremely competative price range for a crossover on the market today. The fact that it offers a sporty exterior, has a nice interior package, is roomy enough for 7 and is a 7 passenger vehicle, yet offers the driver the feel of driving in a sedan style coupe, the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great choice to consider for a new upgrade on a current SUV.
A great manufacturer, a nicely designed interior and exterior, great stability control, very competative pricing, and a great ride on all terrains, the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is a car which any consumer would love as their next vehicle.
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