Price as tested: $67,820
Powertrain: 355-horsepower 4.6-liter V8, 7-speed automatic transmission
Fuel efficiency: 15 mpg in Consumer Reports' testing
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Rank: 1 out of 5
Highs: Acceleration, ride, quietness, roomy third-row seat, fit and finish, towing capacity
Lows: Controls, premium fuel, rear-view camera available only with expensive option package
"The ride is firm but controlled," Consumer Reports said of the GL. The magazine also noted the SUV's responsive steering.
"The roomy interior is luxurious and well-detailed," the magazine notes, "but some controls are confusing."
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