2012 Top Mid-Size SUVs To Watch Mid size SUVs are vehicles that offer you a car like ride and truck-like capabilities in terms of power.  These vehicles have a lot of cargo and passenger room.  Mid size SUVs are great for day-to-day traveling, but some are equipped with four-wheel drive or additional ground clearance as well: this makes them suitable for off road adventures. About Mid Size SUVs Mid size SUVs are moderately priced; they are often more expensive than compact SUVs, but they are less expensive than some crossover, hybrid, or large SUV options.  Usually, mid size SUVs seat five to six passengers in comfort, while larger sports utility options can seat seven passengers or more. Midsize SUVs come with a wide range of features, amenities, and conveniences in their interior.  Many come with cloth seating, but you can get some upper trim models with leather seating.  You will find that these vehicles host things like air conditioning, heated mirrors, power seats, auto dimming rear view mirrors, audio controls mounted in the steering wheel, and a range of special features that make travel and driving more enjoyable and easier on you. Midsize SUVs come with different engine sizes too.  The smaller the engine in the SUV the better the fuel efficiency the vehicle offers.  You can get a mid size offering with an inline 4, V6 or a V8 engine in many cases.  The amount of horsepower the engine can generate will vary from one make and model to another. The Best Mid Size SUVs Acura MDX The 2012 Acura MDX comes with all wheel drive as a standard feature.  It comes with enough seating for seven passengers, and in the standard configuration, it comes with a six speed, automatic gearbox.  It has a starting MSRP of $42930.00 to $52555.00.  This vehicle gets 21 mpg on the highway and 16 mpg in the city.  It comes with all wheel drive, a sequential sport shift feature, and a 3.7-Liter V6 engine that generates 300 hp.  Safety features in the Acura MDX include antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, an immobilizer, brake assist, occupant sensing airbags, an overhead airbag, dual front side impact airbags, dual front impact airbags, and a panic alarm.  This vehicle has speed sensing steering, alloy wheels, a four-wheel independent suspension, and power steering.  For more information visit http://www.acura.com/modellanding.aspx?model=mdx. BMW X5 M The 2012 BMW X5 M offers the driver 12 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.  It has a starting MSRP equaling $86900.00.  This vehicle houses a 4.4-Liter V5 engine under the hood capable of generating 555 hp.  The engine is married to a six speed automatic transmission with auto manual and overdrive features.  This vehicle comes with regenerative braking, all wheel drive as a standard, and you can get this vehicle in the XDrive 35d configuration with a turbo diesel 6-cylinder engine. Safety features in the BMW X5 M include side impact beams, four door curb lights, illuminated entry, tire pressure monitoring, daytime running lights, occupancy sensors, an immobilizer, a panic alarm, a tracker system, a security system, and an emergency SOS system.  For more information visit http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-X5+M-2012/overview/. Cadillac SRX The 2012 Cadillac SRX has a starting MSRP ranging from $35185.00 to $48785.00.  This vehicle gets about 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.  It comes with a 3.6 Liter V6 married to a six speed automatic transmission with auto manual and overdrive functions.  The vehicle’s engine can generate 308 hp.  The SRX comes in a base, luxury collection, performance collection, and premium collection configuration. This vehicle has four doors, a dual exhaust, a trailer hitch receiver, power door mirrors, and heated mirrors.  Safety features include antilock brakes, brake assist, dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, an immobilizer, occupant sensing airbags, an overhead airbag, a panic alarm, a security system, traction control, and stability control.  For more information visit http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2012-cadillac-srx-first-drive-review. Dodge Journey The 2012 Dodge Journey has a starting MSRP of $18995.00 to $31795.00.  This vehicle gets 16 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.  It comes with one of three engines depending on the trim you choose: the 2.4-Liter Inline 4 capable of churning out 173hp or the 3.6-Liter V6 operating off E85 fuel or regular gas and churning out 283 hp.  You can get the Dodge Journey with a four-speed auto transmission with auto manual and overdrive or a six-speed multi-speed auto transmission with auto manual and overdrive.  This mid size SUV is offered in four trims: the SE, the SXT, the Crew, and the R/T. The Dodge Journey is a four door SUV with power door mirrors, heated mirrors, and a dual exhaust.  It comes with antilock brakes, dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, an overhead airbag, a knee airbag, an occupant sensing airbag, an integrated rear child seat, a panic alarm, traction control, an immobilizer, security system, and stability control.  For more information visit http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/dodge_journey_2012. Ford Edge The 2012 Ford Edge has a starting MSRP of $27750.00 to $38940.00.  This vehicle delivers 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.  Depending upon the trim you select, you can get the Ford Edge with a 3.5-Liter V6, a 2.0-Liter Inline 4, or a 3.7-Liter V6 engine.  You can also get a six speed automatic transmission with overdrive only or you can get the transmission with overdrive and auto manual. The Ford Edge comes in the SE, SEL, Limited, and Sport trim.  The Sport comes with dual exhaust, heated door mirrors, turn signal indicators, a spoiler, a rear cargo power lift gate, and a four-door body configuration.  It also comes with a power door mirror.  If you choose, you can add on a trailer hitch receiver.  Safety features include a panic alarm, an immobilizer, stability control, a security system, occupant sensing airbags, traction control, dual front side impact airbags, dual front impact airbags, brake assist, antilock brakes, and an overhead airbag.  For more information visit http://www.ford.com/crossovers/edge/.