Take a look at the new GMC Acadia. It had better passenger volume than a Yukon front to back (Yukon is a little wider). Little less space than an XL. Has a great awd platform. It is rated at 23 mpg highway and that is achievable. I drove one from Montrose Colorado to Fort Collins in a snowstorm. I never really slowed down, the chassis felt great. On the trip I got 20 mpg and I was stuck in bumper to bumper ski traffic several times (not good for economy).
They did a really great job updating the Acadia in 2013. Soft touch interior, intellalink stereo allows you to stream music from a phone or iPod through Bluetooth, accepts voice commands, etc (if you're not into the technology you can just use it like a regular radio, turn the tune knob and pick your radio station).
Backup camera is standard, seating for 7-8, rear entry is 48" wide (fits plywood and drywall inside of it). Starts in the mid $30's and goes up to $50k for a Denali. Right now there is $1500 in rebates or 0% for 60 months.
If you want a similar but nicer vehicle look at the Buick Enclave. Same chassis, motor, transmission but better refinement, better warranty, better ride, more standard options, quieter.
The Acadia is shorter than an explorer but has more interior volume. You can also actually out two adults comfortably in the 3rd row. Not too many SUVs can you say that about.
Yes I sell these but it's a great vehicle. Take a look at it.
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