Best 3-Row SUVs
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- Engine/Motor Sound
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- Screens and Displays
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Owners Like
- Third-Row Access
- Engine/Motor Sound
- Vehicle Setup Experience
Owners Don't Like
- Fuel Economy or Driving Range
- Screens and Displays
- Maneuverability in Traffic and Tight Parking Spaces
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- Fuel Economy or Driving Range
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- Third-Row Access
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- Fuel Economy or Driving Range
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- Voice Assistant Experience
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- Maneuverability in Traffic and Tight Parking Spaces
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One of the major reasons that 3-row SUVs have become the family vehicle of choice this decade is their ability to transport up to nine passengers. Today's typical sedan can't handle that. Of course, not all 3-row SUVs can accommodate nine, but at the very least, they can hold six passengers—one more than the average sedan. Simply put, 3-row SUVs are excellent people haulers.
The best 3-row SUVs have many other virtues as well. One is versatility. With folding seats in rows two and three, you can easily configure a 3-row SUV to carry various combinations of people and cargo. That's convenient whether you're about to embark on a family vacation or simply doing school pickup and grocery-getting duties in your hometown.
Size matters in a family vehicle. Because of that, 3-row SUVs offer expansive interior space. To ensure their drivers feel secure, they have powerful engines enabling them to accelerate safely without strain or drama. In addition, many of the top 3-row SUVs offer hybrid powertrains that combine surprising performance with excellent fuel economy.
Of course, a family vehicle should be a safe vehicle. Many 3-row SUVs fulfill that promise by offering a roster of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electronic safety technology. Some 3-row SUVs with semi-autonomous driving systems are also available to take a certain amount of strain out of long-distance highway driving. When on the go, individual family members want entertainment options as a preference. To that end, numerous 3-row SUVs have elaborate infotainment systems and leading-edge connectivity.
If you seek a vehicle that will serve your family well for years, this list of the best 3-row SUVs should provide excellent food for thought.
Note: JD Power ratings reflect our best available data, updated each September. For current model year ratings, we apply previous model year ratings until new consumer survey data is available in September. Learn more about our ratings methodology.
* Please use this rating with caution. The previous model year's rating was applied to this redesigned vehicle. These vehicles have the latest styling, technology, and other components, but are unproven in their first year and can be less reliable than their predecessor.