Price: $29,224 - $39,985
Mileage: 24 Hwy, 17 City
The Traverse's copious interior space, pleasant ride and responsive handling contributed to the its win in this category. But it was the Toyota Highlander's temporarily suspended recommendation, due to a recall-related "stop sale" order, that really vaulted the Traverse over the top.
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