11 SUVs With the Best Third-Row Space
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Chevrolet Suburban
The Suburban is just… massive. It’s basically a limousine that can go off-road, not that anyone ever does. That third row? It’s like a real living room couch. Adults can sit back there for a road trip and not even complain, which is a miracle. The cargo space behind the third row is actually usable too, which is rare. But, you know, you pay for it. You’re looking at like, $60,000 to start and it just goes up from there. And good luck parking it anywhere.
Ford Expedition
The Expedition is the Suburban’s direct rival and, honestly, it’s just as good. Maybe even a little more… modern feeling inside? The third row is huge, and the magic part is that it folds flat into the floor electrically. So you go from people-hauler to moving van in like, 30 seconds. It’s so clever. A nice one is gonna run you about $65,000, I think. It’s a beast, but a really smart, comfortable beast.
GMC Yukon XL
This is basically a fancy Suburban, you know? Same gigantic platform, but with a… I don’t know, a more upscale vibe. The Denali trim is just ridiculously nice inside. The third-row space is identical to the Suburban, which is to say, it’s palatial. But yeah, the price… starts around $62,000 and can easily sail past $90,000. It’s a lot.
Toyota Sequoia
The new Sequoia is… interesting. The third-row space itself is actually really good, like, genuinely comfortable. So you can fit people, but not their luggage. It’s a trade-off. It starts around $60,000. It’s a Toyota, so it’ll run forever, but that cargo thing is a real head-scratcher.
Kia Telluride
Oh man, the Telluride. This one was a game-changer. For a midsize SUV, that third row is shockingly usable. It’s not Suburban-level, but for a normal-sized vehicle? Adults can survive back there for a reasonable trip. And the whole car just looks and feels so premium. It was such a home run for Kia. A well-equipped one is probably around $45,000 to $50,000. It’s probably the sweet spot for most families, honestly.
Hyundai Palisade
It’s the Telluride’s sibling, basically. Same great platform, same surprisingly good third row. I think the Palisade feels a little more… techy and futuristic inside, while the Telluride is more butch and rugged-looking. But the space is the same really impressive for the class. Also in that $46,000 to $50,000 range. You really can’t go wrong with either, it’s just about which styling you prefer.
Volkswagen Atlas
The Atlas… this one was designed for the American market, and it shows. How? SPACE. The third row is legitimately one of the best in the midsize segment. It feels almost van-like, which is a huge compliment. The second-row seats slide super far forward to make access easy-ish. It’s not the most exciting drive, but for pure people-moving, it’s a champion. Starts around $38,000, which is a great value.
Chevrolet Traverse
The Traverse is another one that’s been a secret weapon for space for years. It’s looong. And that length all goes to the cabin. The third row is seriously spacious, and there’s a decent amount of cargo room behind it too. It’s not the fanciest interior in the world, but it gets the job done, and does it well. A good one is about $45,000. It’s just a really solid, smart choice.
Ford Explorer
The Explorer is… okay, the third row is… useable. It’s not the best, but it’s not the worst? It’s like, fine for kids, maybe a smaller adult for a short trip. The real issue is getting back there; it’s a bit of a climb. But it’s a super popular SUV for a reason—it drives well, looks good. A nice one is around $45,000. I’d put it in the “acceptable” third-row category, not the “great” one.
Nissan Armada
The Armada is this old-school, body-on-frame tank. And that means the third row is actually pretty decent! It’s not as plush as the American giants, but it has real space. The problem is the fuel economy… it’s brutal. Like, “smile per gallon” kind of brutal. It starts around $55,000. It’s a bit of a dinosaur, but a comfortable, spacious dinosaur.
Mazda CX-9
The CX-9 is the sporty, stylish one of the bunch. But that comes with a compromise… the third row is tight. It’s really, truly for small children only. Like, if your kids are over ten, they’re gonna complain. But I’m mentioning it because everyone always asks about it. It starts around $37,000. It’s a fantastic SUV if the third row is for occasional, emergency use only.
