Need a Car With Room, Comfort, & AWD

John Paul, aka “the Car Doctor,’’ answers readers’ car-related questions.

Q. I have a big family and we like to do a lot of outdoor activities and it is time for a new vehicle. I want something all-wheel-drive, somewhat luxurious with room for at least six. My two boys are six-feet tall so room is important. I have looked at the Cadillac Escalade and found it to be okay but was wondering is there another truck I’m missing?

A. I would take a look at the Infiniti QX 80 it has the room you need and comfort and luxury you are looking for. The engine is a powerful 400 horsepower 5.6 liter V-8 with all-wheel-drive and even a low gear range if you did travel far off the beaten path. As big as the QX80 was I found it to “drive’’ smaller than its actual size. If carrying passengers and cargo are equally important then you should look at the Escalade ESV, this is the longer version of the Escalade offering more legroom as well as cargo space.

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