
No shortage of three-row crossover SUVs await shoppers.
The Honda Pilot remains a strong choice, even if its basic design is starting to show its age.
This year’s long-awaited newcomer is the Subaru Ascent, a strong choice worthy of any shopping list.
The Nissan Pathfinder offers a great value for the money and is often discounted.
Look to the Mazda CX-9 if you want the sports car of crossover SUVs, even if its third row isn’t very roomy.
The VW Atlas is at the opposite end of the spectrum: it’s enormous inside, if a little chintzy and quite thirsty.
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Quick Specs | |||||
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 Mazda CX-9 delivers heavily on style, but it’s just adequate in other respects. |
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has value and interior flexibility as its assets, but this crossover SUV is ripe for a redesign. |
The 2019 Subaru Ascent isn’t another quirky hatchback-wagon-crossover thing—it’s a mainstream hit and Subaru will be better for it. |
The 2019 VW Atlas prioritizes space above pace, which makes it a must-see for families. |
MSRP From | |||||
$29,000 | $31,450 | $32,280 | $31,530 | $31,995 | $30,895 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD 4-Door SL | LX 2WD | Sport FWD | FWD S | 2.4T 8-Passenger | 2.0T S FWD |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
4 Door | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2019 GMC Acadia vs. 2019 Honda Pilot | 2019 GMC Acadia vs. 2019 Mazda CX-9 | 2019 GMC Acadia vs. 2019 Nissan Pathfinder | 2019 GMC Acadia vs. 2019 Subaru Ascent | 2019 GMC Acadia vs. 2019 Volkswagen Atlas |