Best Full-Size 3-Row SUVs

If you are planning to buy a new car, an SUV is likely to be on your short list. If so, your options are dazzlingly wide. Whether you want a small or full size SUV, or anything in between, there are a wealth of options on the market in almost every aspect you can think of, from price to shape, size and powertrain configuration.

Here, we rank the best SUVs in each market segment based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value for money, and driving pleasure. Car and Driver's rankings are derived from the results of large-scale instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of vehicles every year, as well as the intuitive experience our expert editors gain while driving in real life. We are strict about rankings because we want you to know the models you are interested in.

Not surprisingly, most large SUVs on the market offer three rows of seats that can accommodate seven, eight or even nine passengers. Here, we have compiled the current rankings of the best three-row layout and full size SUVs among mainstream and luxury brands.

Car and Driver's rankings are based on the results of our comprehensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings of editorial experts in real-life driving environments. We selected the best large three-row SUV based on approximately 200 data points covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.