
Fierce competition starts with the divine Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride twins, which are the same crossover underneath but boast distinct styling and tech personalities.
Shop both—if you can find them.
The Subaru Ascent remains a strong choice for its value and safety, plus its turbocharged punch.
We like the Chevy Traverse, though it can get quite expensive and even though its styling is pedestrian.
If towing is important, the sublime Ford Explorer delivers the goods with up to 400 hp underhood.
Get FREE Dealer Quotes
From dealers near you
![]() #10 in Large SUVs Get Your Price | ![]() #8 in Large SUVs Get Your Price | ![]() #2 in Large SUVs Get Your Price | ![]() #1 in Large SUVs Get Your Price | ![]() #8 in Large SUVs Get Your Price | ![]() |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quick Specs | |||||
The 2022 Honda Pilot is one of the oldest three-row crossover designs out there, but it has aged well overall. |
The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse moves families with quiet confidence. |
The 2022 Hyundai Palisade melds family-wagon utility with luxury-SUV fittings to vault to the top of our three-row SUV ratings. |
The 2022 Kia Telluride still tops our family-SUV shopping list with its handsome looks, great space, plentiful features, and long warranty. |
The 2022 Subaru Ascent sets up a great basecamp for any active family, even sedentary types will approve of its safety and value. |
The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list. |
MSRP From | |||||
$38,080 | $33,700 | $33,600 | $33,090 | $32,795 | $32,925 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicles | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 2WD |
Style Name | |||||
Sport 2WD | FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS | SE FWD | LX FWD | 8-Passenger | Base RWD |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | 2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2022 Hyundai Palisade | 2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2022 Kia Telluride | 2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2021 Ford Explorer |