3-Row SUV for Midlife Crisis

[02SE]

It wasn't my intention to leave all of you have hanging, but I got busy. Sorry.

I wasn't really worried. It was just some good-natured ribbing.

Congrats, I hope it proves to be a good vehicle for the family.

 

[John105]

If anyone has a mid life crisis and has 7 kids, the 9 passenger Tahoe is for you! (Never knew such a configuration existed, apparently only with the LS)

 

[KrisZ]

Nice to see quick and decisive decision making.

Congrats on the vehicle, should serve as a nice family hauler for sure.

 

[edyvw]

It wasn't my intention to leave all of you have hanging, but I got busy. Sorry.

We picked up a TX500h Luxury in Incognito. The 500h gives you an extra 91 hp and 92 lb-ft of torque over the non-hybrid TX350 without any fuel economy penalty. All of the extra power comes from the new single-motor, parallel hybrid system. With the TX500h, you also get rear steering, adaptive dampeners and 6 piston front calipers with 15.7" rotors.

With the 2nd row Captain Chairs configured for maximum 2nd row legroom, I am still able to comfortably fit into the 3rd row. I'm 5'11" without an athletic build. I cannot say the same about the MDX/GLS, but the only other competition would've been a minivan or full-size domestic SUV's for $20K more.

I had a ~400 mile drive home from the dealer. The handling is respectable and improved over the Grand Highlander and the TX350, but it won't impress @edyvw or any car enthusiast. I averaged a hand-calculated 24 mpg at "rural I-5 speeds" while varying RPM and having some fun. Overall, the wife is happy and I hope she stays happy with this car for a long time, as it wasn't cheap.

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Looks good! That would be MAX in GHL? Is AWD in those mechanical, or does an electric engine push the rear axle? I know the electric engine pushes the rear axle in the GHL hybrid with non-turbo.

 

[John105]

It wasn't my intention to leave all of you have hanging, but I got busy. Sorry.

We picked up a TX500h Luxury in Incognito. The 500h gives you an extra 91 hp and 92 lb-ft of torque over the non-hybrid TX350 without any fuel economy penalty. All of the extra power comes from the new single-motor, parallel hybrid system. With the TX500h, you also get rear steering, adaptive dampeners and 6 piston front calipers with 15.7" rotors.

With the 2nd row Captain Chairs configured for maximum 2nd row legroom, I am still able to comfortably fit into the 3rd row. I'm 5'11" without an athletic build. I cannot say the same about the MDX/GLS, but the only other competition would've been a minivan or full-size domestic SUV's for $20K more.

I had a ~400 mile drive home from the dealer. The handling is respectable and improved over the Grand Highlander and the TX350, but it won't impress @edyvw or any car enthusiast. I averaged a hand-calculated 24 mpg at "rural I-5 speeds" while varying RPM and having some fun. Overall, the wife is happy and I hope she stays happy with this car for a long time, as it wasn't cheap.

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Was behind one yesterday, looked very nice

 

[The Critic]

Looks good! That would be MAX in GHL?

Thanks -- and yes.

Is AWD in those mechanical, or does an electric engine push the rear axle? I know the electric engine pushes the rear axle in the GHL hybrid with non-turbo.

It is electric, but the rear axle setup is bit "better" than the one in the 2.5L hybrid.

 

[JeffKeryk]

You bought well; both the vehicle and the deal. You got what wifey spec'ed out and worked the right deal...

 

[4WD]

If anyone has a mid life crisis and has 7 kids, the 9 passenger Tahoe is for you! (Never knew such a configuration existed, apparently only with the LS)

If that’s like the trucks - there is a lockable compartment under that center seat … great idea - but it’s not well padded - so kids seat for sure …