Good three-row crossover SUVs are plentiful.
Great ones are harder to find, but the versatile Honda Pilot comes to mind with its roomy interior, superlative safety record, and excellent value proposition.
The Dodge Durango charms with its sporty driving dynamics and available V-8 power, even if it’s old school in too many ways.
The GMC Acadia is on the small end for a three-row vehicle but is worth considering if maximum passenger hauling isn’t your goal.
For those who need to seat more than five, the Chevrolet Traverse handles the job especially well.
This year’s newcomer is the excellent Subaru Ascent, the perfect vehicle for families that outgrew their Outbacks.
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The 2019 Ford Explorer has many virtues, but its replacement can’t come soon enough. |
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is bigger and more butch, but still every bit as good for a bunch. |
The muscle-SUV 2019 Dodge Durango offers engaging handling and powerful engines, but it's falling behind in terms of safety. |
The 2019 GMC Acadia doesn’t stand out but is a solid choice for those who only need a third row occasionally. |
Subtle upgrades make the 2019 Honda Pilot a must-see for three-row crossover shoppers. |
The 2019 Subaru Ascent isn’t another quirky hatchback-wagon-crossover thing—it’s a mainstream hit and Subaru will be better for it. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,365 | $29,930 | $30,445 | $29,000 | $31,450 | $31,995 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Standard SUV 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicles | N/A | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| Base FWD | FWD 4-Door L w/1L0 | SXT RWD | FWD 4-Door SL | LX 2WD | 2.4T 8-Passenger |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | 4 Door | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | 2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Dodge Durango | 2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 GMC Acadia | 2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Honda Pilot | 2019 Ford Explorer vs. 2019 Subaru Ascent | |
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