As some have mentioned, if you're wanting to tow anything larger than a tent trailer or a 15 foot travel trailer, you're going to need something more than an MDX-ish vehicle. Nevermind trying to cram two dogs in the back as the child occupies the middle row.
Only you know your priorities, but don't dink and dunk around with size if you're looking to tow toys around, and comfortably have 2 animals and 3 humans inside the vehicle.
Expedition is a good length. So is the Avalanche, and we used to have that.
The Suburuban/Yukon XL/Denali XL/Escalade ESV also falls into that category.
The Tahoe/Yukon/Denali/Escalade line to be quite honest doesn't give you as much interior space as the larger GM crossovers (GMC Acadia/Chev Equinox), but take a step into the longer vehicle (the Suburban is the same frame/length as the Avalanche). Tons of space.
The Denali XL and Escalade ESV have full time AWD. 2007+ especially are very nicely appointed. The newer versions have 6 speed transmissions, which is a big difference (driving wise, a bit of an uptick in fuel econonmy) from the 4 speed found in the (prior to 2009) Suburban and Yukon XL, which have 2low, 2 high and 4WD. All of these models are rated to tow 7000lbs. We have 2 full size dog crates in the back, with still room to put a week's worth of luggage. And then a full second row for the child.
Again, priorities...these take a bit more gas then most, insurance, especially if you're coming from a MB, should be a savings. The size may intimadate some too, but with backup sensors and cameras...
Take a look at the US for these vehicles, if you can find one with 1 years worth of driving under factory warranty, it gives that peice of mind. That's what we did a year ago and have been happy with it.
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