Which is the best value seven-seat SUV for under $40k?

You should be able to get an example of the current crop of large seven-seat SUVs for under $40k, and we recommend the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-9, Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe, in that order. You'll also be able to get a new mid-size SUV for well under that price, with Mitsubishi offering the base Outlander with seven seats for $29,990 drive away at the moment. You can also get the Honda CR-V VTi-L for just under $40k and the Nissan X-Trail. Our pick would be the Honda, but bear in mind it lacks a lot of active safety equipment fitted standard to the other brands.

Toyota Kluger: What SUV would have less cabin noise?

So many things affect road noise, which makes it difficult to fix. There’s the road surface itself, the tyres, and the noise insulation in the vehicle. The Honda CR-V might well be quieter, but could still be noisy on the roads you drive on. If the road noise is the thing that is making you switch vehicles, then it might be worth talking to a tyre dealer about a tyre that might be quieter than the ones on your Kluger. If you want to go down that road, you could try a Mazda CX-5 or CX-7, a Kia Sorento or Sportage, Toyota RAV4.

Does the Holden Acadia 2019 have enough space for three baby seats?

The Acadia doesn’t boast a diesel engine, so economy could be an issue for your daughter; also it’s only a little longer than the Kia Sorento, so space could be another problem. A better choice would be the Mazda CX-9.

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The Mazda CX-9 2018 prices range from $35,888 for the basic trim level SUV CX-9 Sport (FWD) to $54,990 for the top of the range SUV CX-9 Azami (FWD).

The Mazda CX-9 2018 is available in Regular Unleaded Petrol.

When we reviewed the ‘price and features’ of the CX-9 2018, Richard Berry gave it a rating of 8 out of 10. Find out more in the full review here.

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Mazda CX-9 Models	SPECS	PRICE
Azami (AWD)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$45,500 – 57,530
Azami (awd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$45,800 – 57,970
Azami (FWD)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$44,400 – 56,100
Azami (fwd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$42,500 – 54,340
Azami LE (awd)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$48,500 – 61,270
GT (awd)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$46,100 – 58,300
GT (awd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$40,700 – 52,030
GT (fwd)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$42,700 – 54,670
GT (fwd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$41,100 – 52,580
Sport (AWD)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$34,800 – 45,100
Sport (awd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$32,800 – 42,900
Sport (FWD)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$31,800 – 41,580
Sport (fwd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$30,000 – 39,270
Touring (AWD)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$39,800 – 50,930
Touring (awd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$37,600 – 48,620
Touring (FWD)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$36,600 – 47,410
Touring (fwd) (5YR)	2.5LULPRegular Unleaded Petrol6 SP AUTO6 speed automatic	$34,800 – 44,990

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Which is the best value seven-seat SUV for under $40k?

You should be able to get an example of the current crop of large seven-seat SUVs for under $40k, and we recommend the Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-9, Toyota Kluger and Hyundai Santa Fe, in that order.
You'll also be able to get a new mid-size SUV for well under that price, with Mitsubishi offering the base Outlander with seven seats for $29,990 drive away at the moment.
You can also get the Honda CR-V VTi-L for just under $40k and the Nissan X-Trail. Our pick would be the Honda, but bear in mind it lacks a lot of active safety equipment fitted standard to the other brands.

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Toyota Kluger: What SUV would have less cabin noise?

So many things affect road noise, which makes it difficult to fix. There’s the road surface itself, the tyres, and the noise insulation in the vehicle. The Honda CR-V might well be quieter, but could still be noisy on the roads you drive on. If the road noise is the thing that is making you switch vehicles, then it might be worth talking to a tyre dealer about a tyre that might be quieter than the ones on your Kluger. If you want to go down that road, you could try a Mazda CX-5 or CX-7, a Kia Sorento or Sportage, Toyota RAV4.

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Does the Holden Acadia 2019 have enough space for three baby seats?

The Acadia doesn’t boast a diesel engine, so economy could be an issue for your daughter; also it’s only a little longer than the Kia Sorento, so space could be another problem. A better choice would be the Mazda CX-9.

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