Five New SUVs for Sale

Winter may be over, but you know there's another one awaiting us, and with it visions of spinning tires in the snow dancing in our heads. 

While they may not be as popular as when gas prices were low and for some have become symbolic of American excess, driving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) still makes sense for New Englanders. Lots of room to lug around a family, groceries, ski equipment and whatever else you have, combined with truck-like power to keep you on the move during the next nor'easter.

Here are five new SUVs available for sale in the area:

1. 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, $58,185 

This Mercedes-Benz ML350 has a 7-speed automatic transmission and a 3.0L V6 24V DDI DOHC Turbo Diesel engine. It has 4-wheel drive (4WD). The exterior color is black and the interior color is black. The car has 10 miles. It's being sold by Mercedes-Benz of Boston in Somerville, according to cars.com.

2. 2014 Jeep Compass Latitude, $25,465 

This Jeep Compass Latitude has an automatic transmission and a 2.4L I4 16V MPFI DOHC engine. It has 4-wheel drive (4WD). The exterior color is black clearcoat. The car has 5 miles. It's being sold by Grava Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Medford, according to cars.com.

3. 2013 Nissan Murano LE, $45,265 

This Nissan Murano LE has an automatic CVT transmission and a 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC engine. It has all-wheel drive (AWD). The exterior color is silver and the interior color is black. The car has 5 miles. It's being sold by Kelly Nissan of Woburn, according to cars.com.

4. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ, $34,320 

This Chevrolet Equinox LTZ has a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 2.4L I4 16V GDI DOHC engine. It has all-wheel drive (AWD). The exterior color is champagne silver. The car has 10 miles. It's being sold by Lannan Chevrolet in Woburn, according to cars.com.

5. 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited, $40,640 

This Toyota Highlander Limited has a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 3.5L V6 24V MPFI DOHC engine. It has all-wheel drive (AWD). The exterior color is Blizzard Pearl and the interior color is Sand Beige. The car has 5 miles. It's being sold by Ira Toyota of Tewksbury, according to cars.com.