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door beams, front and side airbags and front and rear crush zones. With seating for 8 and multi-function center consoles in each row, this car is perfect for families with lots of places to go. It is a Low Emissions Vehicle and gets 16 miles per gallon city, and 24 highway.

Nissan Murano: starting at $27,830 the Murano has a five-star front and side-impact crash rating, plus an additional 50 other safety features. A beautifully sculpted SUV, it is a favorite among mid-sized SUV owners. It offers personalized comfort such as "set and forget" temperature settings and remembers preferred passenger seating preferences. The Murano has spacious storage compartments under the floor as well as 2 level console storage. It gets an impressive 20 miles per gallon city and 24 highway.

Buick Enclave: starting at $33,505 the Enclave has a five-star crash rating as well as anti-lock disc brakes, a tire-pressure monitor, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags, and stability control. The most luxurious of the budget models, the Enclave features 3 rows and comfortable, spacious seating, as well as a sleek exterior. The Enclave gets 16 miles per gallon city and 24 highway.

*Best Large SUVs

Chevrolet Tahoe: starting at $35,530 the Chevy Tahoe has five-star front and side crash test ratings. The Tahoe comes with OnStar, a live network of advisors to assist with emergencies. It can seat up to 9 people spaciously and has top-rated cargo room. The Tahoe gets 14 miles per gallon city, and 19 highway. The Tahoe is also available in a Hybrid version, which gets 20 miles per gallon city and 22 highway.

Chevrolet Suburban: starting at $38,985 the Suburban has five-star crash ratings in both front and side impact collisions. A go-to car for large families, the Suburban is one of the longest-running models sold in the US. It is safer than ever before with side-impact door beams, front and side airbags, and rollover sensor. The Chevy Suburban gets 15 miles per gallon and city 19 highway.

Mazda CX-9:starting at $30,035 it is the least expensive of the top rated large SUVs and has a five-star front and side crash test rating. Offering 7 passenger seating, the CX-9 was voted Motor Trend's Sport Utility Vehicle of the Year and Best Buy award from Automobile Allstars. The Mazda CX-9 gets 15 miles per gallon city and 21 highway.

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