MERCEDES-BENZ GLB FROM $59,900

Mercedes’ GLB sits in one of those in-between slots on the SUV size scale. It’s a mid-size wagon, but also one of the smaller seven seaters on the market. It goes up against Land Rover’s Discovery Sport, Mazda’s CX8, VW’s Tiguan Allspace and the Skoda Kodiaq.

In all of these vehicles, the extra two seats in the back are generally tight for access and overall space. They’re designed for