2025’s Top SUVs With Room for the Whole Family

Families need space but that doesn’t mean settling for boring. The best 2025 SUVs combine roomy interiors, smart storage, and modern tech that keeps everyone comfortable from school runs to road trips. These top picks deliver the right mix of comfort, safety, and style, proving that practicality can still look great on the road.

Kia Telluride

Okay, starting with the one everyone’s obsessed with. And for good reason! It just looks… expensive. Like, way more than it costs. The interior is so nice, super quiet on the highway, and the third row? Actually usable. Like, for real humans, not just small children you don’t like very much. It starts around, uhm, $38,000? Which is just a steal for what you get. It’s kinda the default smart choice right now, honestly.

Hyundai Palisade

It’s the Telluride’s cousin, basically same platform, but it feels a bit more… techy? Fancier? Those weird headlights are a vibe, not gonna lie. But inside, it’s all about the features. So many buttons and screens and nifty little storage spots. The Calligraphy trim is like a budget Genesis. Probably starts just under $40,000. If you want all the gadgets, this is your move.

Honda Pilot

The new one looks so tough, right? Like a proper SUV from the 90s but with all the modern stuff. Honda’s magic is always interior space, and the Pilot is no different. That third row is seriously roomy, and the cargo area behind it is actually useful. And it drives… nice. Like, connected, not floaty. You’re looking at maybe $42,000 to start. It’s just so competent, you can’t go wrong.

Toyota Grand Highlander

Okay, so the regular Highlander’s third row was a joke. But the Grand Highlander? They meant it. This thing is massive. And with the hybrid max engine? Whoa. Power for days and still decent MPG. It’s not the most exciting thing to look at, I mean it’s a Toyota, but it’s built to just… solve problems. Starts around $45,000, but the good hybrids are more like $50k+. It’s the ultimate appliance, in the best way.

Ford Expedition

Sometimes you just need a V8. Or, well, a twin-turbo V6 that feels like a V8. This is for when a Telluride is just… not enough truck. Body-on-frame, so you can actually tow a real trailer. It’s huge, it’s comfortable, and it feels indestructible. But the fuel economy… yikes. Be prepared. Starts around $55,000, but it’s a proper, old-school, no-nonsense hauler.

Chevrolet Tahoe

Same deal as the Ford, really. It’s a beast. That independent rear suspension gives it a killer ride, so smooth. And now you can get it with a baby Duramax diesel, which is kinda cool if you do a lot of highway miles. The interior is really nice in the high trims. Also starts around $55,000. It’s the default for a reason—it just works, and it works well.

Volkswagen Atlas

Oh man, the Atlas. If interior space is your ONLY metric, this might win. It is cavernous. Like, feels-bigger-on-the-inside-than-the-outside cavernous. The third row is legit, the cargo area is huge. It’s not the most refined or powerful thing on the road, but for pure people-moving, it’s a champion. And they’re not too pricey, starting around $38,000. It’s a value play for sure.

Mazda CX-90

This is the one for the driver. The one who hates the idea of a minivan but still has to be practical. It’s so pretty, inside and out. That inline-six engine is silky smooth, and it handles like a much smaller car. It feels premium. The third row is… a bit tight, okay, it’s for smaller folks. But if you prioritize the driving experience, this is it. Starts around $40,000.

Kia Carnival

I know, I know, it’s a “MPV” not an SUV. But just… just look at it. It looks like an SUV! And it drives like one too! And inside? It absolutely embarrasses every SUV on this list for practicality. The sliding doors are a miracle in tight parking lots, the seats are amazing, the tech is top-notch. It starts around $35,000 and it’s probably the smartest choice on this entire list. Seriously, swallow your pride and test drive one.

Subaru Ascent

The Subaru for big families. Standard all-wheel drive, which is a huge plus if you deal with any kind of weather. It’s not the flashiest, it’s not the quickest, but it’s just so… capable and sensible. The eyesight safety tech is fantastic. It feels like a very honest, reliable tool. Starts around $35,000. It’s for the family that’s always headed to the mountains on the weekend.