Sorento VS Tribeca, too cool

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Midsize SUVs began to catch on as replacements for family sedans or minivans in the early 1990s. The market started small, with just a few models, but today there are 25 vehicles that Consumer Guide® classifies as midsize SUVs and 15 more that we put into our premium midsize SUV class. The SUV segment as a whole has grown to account for 26.7 percent of industry sales as of 2005 and midsize SUVs make up the lion's share of those sales. Evolved from compact pickups, the first midsize SUVs used ladder frames and live rear axles, and therefore rode and handled like trucks. Today's midsize SUVs are much more refined. Sure trucklike workhorses, such as the Toyota 4Runner and Chevrolet TrailBlazer are still offered, but car-type SUVs, like the Nissan Murano and Ford Freestyle, have been popular in recent years. These car-based SUVs ride and handle like Midsize SUVs typically come with six- or eight-cylinder engines. They tend to ride high, have lots of passenger space and cargo room, and present a tough, brawny appearance. Typical tradeoffs vs. a midsize sedan are bad fuel mileage, poor maneuverability, trucky handling, bumpy ride, and an image that's less than ecofriendly. Midsize SUVs are a good choice for families on-the-go or singles that enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, skiing, or hiking. Five-passenger seating is the norm, but many midsize SUVs offer a third row that expands seating capacity to seven and in a couple instances, eight. What to look for in a midsize <b>...</b>

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