“If you’re convinced that having a family means being condemned to driving stodgy, spartan minivans, think again. There’s never been a bigger and better choice of luxurious, powerful SUVs and crossovers that can carry up to eight passengers in serious style. These cleverly designed vehicles can take the kids to school in comfort, power the family up the side of a mountain for winter fun and still get valet parked up front at the swankiest restaurants. We looked at a few of the best.
2012 ACURA MDX With 300 horsepower on tap and asphalt-hugging all-wheel drive, Acura’s boldly styled MDX crossover can take a family and their stuff almost anywhere — and it looks good doing it. With standard leather seats and three-zone climate control, the MDX makes an everyday road trip feel more like a flight in first class. The MDX starts at $42,930, but shell out a few extra bucks and you’ll enjoy high-end amenities like voice-recognition navigation and a rear DVD entertainment system. All this and 21 mpg highway makes the MDX a luxury you can afford to live with.”
…. Continue to read more by the latimes.com – Paul Rogers Custom Publishing Writer at: http://www.latimes.com/custompublishing/automotive/la-ss-a-family-affair-20111213,0,5555622.story
