An SUV large enough for three rows of seating without the bulk of a full-size model, the JX offers a spacious, quiet, luxurious, and well-finished interior with room for seven. It has a comfortable ride but handling lacks agility. Power comes from a 265-hp, 3.5-liter V6 paired with a continuously variable transmission. This powertrain delivers smooth and adequate acceleration and returned 19 mpg overall on premium fuel, but towing capacity is a low 3,500 pounds. A family-friendly feature is the ability to gain access to the third row even with a child seat installed in the second row. Reliability is likely to be above average.
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