If you want an SUV that's perfect for family trips, buy or lease the new Dodge Durango. Not only does it have ample passenger and cargo space, but it can also tow a hefty boat or camper on your outings in Georgia. Other midsize SUVs such as the Ford Explorer and GMC Acadia also offer seating for seven, but they aren't as powerful and capable as the Durango. Troncalli Automotive provides the following comparisons to explain why.

Compare the New Dodge Durango to Other Midsize SUVs:

Dodge Durango

• Engine Power: The new Dodge Durango comes standard with a 295-horsepower V6 engine. Optional engines include a 360-horsepower V8, a 475-horsepower V8, and a supercharged 710-horsepower V8.
• Towing Capability: The new Dodge Durango can tow up to 8,700 pounds when properly equipped, plenty enough to pull a large boat or trailer.
• Cargo Space: The new Dodge Durango has 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind its third-row seats, 43.3 cubic feet of room with the third-row seats folded, and 85.1 cubic feet of space with all the back seats folded down.
• Ride Quality: The new Dodge Durango is better insulated than most midsize SUVs, and its well-tuned suspension keeps its ride smooth over imperfect roads.

GMC Acadia

• Engine Power: The new GMC Acadia only offers one engine - a turbocharged 328-horsepower four-cylinder motor.
• Towing Capacity: The new GMC Acadia has a maximum tow rating of just 5,000 pounds.
• Cargo Space: The GMC Acadia has a 79 cubic-foot cargo hold.
• Ride Quality: The new GMC Acadia has a smooth ride, but it can feel unwieldy around sharp curves.

Ford Explorer

• Engine Power: The new Ford Explorer comes standard with a 300-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Its optional twin-turbocharged V6 motor only produces 400 horsepower.
• Towing Capability: The new Ford Explorer can tow a maximum of 5,600 pounds with the right configuration.
• Cargo Space: The new Ford Explorer has 18.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind its third row, 47.9 cubic feet of room with the third row folded, and 87.8 cubic feet with both rear rows of seats folded down.
• Ride Quality: The new Ford Explorer generally rides comfortably, but larger bumps and road imperfections can be felt in the cabin.