The standard-bearer for the segment, the 2017 Honda Pilot is the best all-around three-row crossover from a mainstream brand.
Spacious and affordable, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is a more efficient take on family hauling.
The 2017 Ford Explorer has something for everyone, with an available turbocharged 4-cylinder and a 365-hp, twin-turbo V-6 in the Explorer Sport.
The best three-row to drive, the 2017 Dodge Durango is a family crossover for enthusiasts.
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is a new guy that adds a dose of Teutonic style to a very American segment.
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A new powertrain and crisp (but conservative) styling mean the Traverse is once again a contender in the three-row crossover race. |
The 2018 Dodge Durango prioritizes fun over practicality, but we’re fine with that. |
The 2018 Ford Explorer has pulled off a graceful transition from clumsy off-roader to genteel family wagon. |
The 2018 Honda Pilot ranks among the very best three-row crossover SUVs; it’s all about the packaging. |
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder should be on the list for shoppers looking for a large crossover. The Pathfinder is highly functional, but not entirely interesting. |
The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas does little wrong, but it's light on personality and a little low-rent inside—and it guzzles fuel. It's worth a look, but mostly rivals do more for less. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $29,930 | $29,995 | $32,140 | $30,900 | $31,040 | $30,750 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Sport Utility Vehicles | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
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| FWD 4-Door L w/1L0 | SXT RWD | Base FWD | LX 2WD | FWD S | 2.0T S FWD |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2018 Dodge Durango | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2018 Ford Explorer | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2018 Honda Pilot | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2018 Nissan Pathfinder | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | |
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