When it comes to hauling a crowd, there’s no arguing the rising popularity of 3-row SUVs. They’re a major reason why we’re seeing fewer minivans on the road, like the Kia Carnival and Chrysler Pacifica, thanks to how they offer maximum passenger capacity in a more rugged SUV form.
While I’ve already spent time this year testing massive, full-size SUVs like the Infiniti QX80 and Chevrolet Tahoe, these behemoths of the road often strain budgets because they regularly push into six-digit territory. That’s why many buyers look down a tier at mid-size 3-row SUVs like the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot.
