BEST 3-Row Midsize SUVs for 2024 -- Our Expert Ranking After Reviewing ALL of Them! (Top 10) 

Standard supercruise on LT trim and up

Was the Sequoia ?. Not mentioned for a reason?.

I guess so 😮😮😢​@@coachanthonyruiz8390

How come the Acura MDX didn’t even make the cut?

Yeah reliability should be the first on the list though some of these are so new they may not know how reliable (Mazda, grand highlander)

+1 - reliability really should have been part of this. Even iof just their opinions.

And actually those should be double the points

If I have to buy one, reliability will be my first criteria.

family hauling 3 row vehicles should have this as their main category. No one wants to be stuck somewhere with their kids nor wants that anxiety that their family car would work properly or not half the time that they are driving.

Exactly!

Believe it or not, there are some of us that don’t want to drive a sleeping aid. Performance is valid and sometimes passing power is a safety feature.

Towing?

People who talk about “reliability” are usually stuck 30 years in the past. Look up modern reliability statistics, you might be surprised.

Correct reliability is number one. They missed it.

And safety ratings? That's kind of a big deal. I'd rather have the peace of mind I'm driving a highly rated car by the NHTSA than a stupid 22 inch screen on the dash

These guys suck... very amateur... no reliability Rating and no safety rating??!!!

Agree...I test drove the Palisade , the engine was struggling

If there was a “best car reviewer award” they will win all of them each year.

@@AyatAlSharif true

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You're too kind 😊

Looking to buy one thanks for the review

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

I believe everything on the list can recline the third rows to some degree. The options with power third rows are able to do it electronically, of course.

I have the new pathfinder and love it, but I can understand why it didn't make the top 10. It's third row and cargo space are smaller than anything on this list aside from the Highlander. Only one engine option knocks it down, along with the 8 or 9 inch screen options. I do agree that it's exterior aesthetics is probably best in class (this is of course totally subjective), and the interior is nicely laid out and functional. All that said, I think it's just too small for a family that will regularly use a third row.

Thank you... Don't get us wrong, we still really like the Pathfinder! It's just that with 2 of the 5 categories emphasizing space, that is the Pathfinders weakest area. Everyone has different priorities but we just tried to pick the 5 most important ones to the average customer 👍

@@CarConfections yep, as a 2022 pathfinder owner I totally agree with your assessment. We're a family of 5 and the pathfinder is the smaller of our 2 SUVs. That's not to say it doesn't work as a 3 row SUV, there are just numerous, far better options in the segment for size & space.

Happy we could help!

Glad to hear that!

We have Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid… it’s really amazing and quite SUV ..specious etc … the problem is when we drove few times on the long drives (300miles ) it was really rough ..you can feel every uneven road or pat holes … it got better (maybe tires) but still not good enough

Thank you and Happy New Year!

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Agreed

Amazingly, it made it through 3 sets of eyes somehow 🥲

I test drove the new Traverse and it truly is amazing. The interior is fantastic. Seats super comfortable. Quiet cabin. Huge interior space that felt like a minivan in the best of ways. The screen and infotainment just literally unmatched. All this but I can’t get over how so many people online shit all over Chevy in general and a lot specifically about the Traverse reliability.

Thanks! Great choices!

I recommend Palisade! I love it.

@@user-dv5if1hm2w that's what we're leaning towards. Just never owned a Hyundai and growing up that reputation wasn't good.

im stuck between these two aswell dod you get one yet?

I have the cross sport (didn’t want the third row) and it’s such a nice car!!

agreed! you cant add features on a turd!

Actually even Edmunds placed them high this year. They did improve a lot of areas.

Absolutely correct, they do nice reviews but seem too impressed with bells and whistles and not enough about reliability.

My thoughts exactly. How can u rank a Chevy,VW,Hyundai,Jeep and Kia higher than a Honda. I just bought a 2024 Pilot Touring and love it!!!

@@jameskirby9369agree but dislike the cabin noise level. Test drove the TrailSport and there was a lot of wind noise and engine noise

Is warranty an indication of reliability? If the manufacturer is worried about reliability, why provide the best warranties by far?

No. Stay away from vw. I work as a tech for vw. They are not as reliable as you think

What kind of sound system is in the Pallisade

​@@timothywillis3279It's a Hardon Kardon in the Calligraphy.

No I own a 24 pilot and it is nice

Kind of like the iPhone. Boring but effective, efficient, refined, and reliable.

I hope you can afford a less boring car in real Life rather than commenting on socials

@@Englishorspanish1673 we are think about it too. Which trim did you get ?

Their name speak for themselves. High reliability so they don’t need to awe you in the other department. But I do agree that the pilot could use a bigger screen.

Out of those, the Grand Highlander has the most body roll. I would say Palisade and Pilot are both excellent in comfort and well controlled

I would go with the pilot. The 3rd row is big and it drives way better than a GH and Palisade

@@jameskirby9369does the small screen or MPG bother you? I’m also torn between the Pilot and GH.

@@CarConfectionsbody roll meaning body shifting in the seats? Love all of your research and explanations. Thank you so much!

@@rnguyen2516The grand Highlander has been noted by several reviewers as having a very boaty feel to it in the worst way. That makes for far more likely queezy ride for those in the back if not in general.

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3 row SUVs , comprehend.

@@peweep3274 My suggestions ARE 3 row Suvs...comprehend??

They are doing mainstream products. I hope they do luxury (or near-luxury) sometime soon.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9cq3Glth748.htmlsi=3yupAGtAeJyNPt6O Is an A rating good for IIHS? I am thinking an A is pretty safe.

@@RayRay0414A is just Acceptable. These days Good ratings are more prevalent

they already did one way back since there's not as many full size SUVs as there are midsize family ones

Thanks!

An odd omission for sure as it’s one of the best sellers.

​@@JonMoralesLAit's funny how u both miss the fact that mdx is a luxury car. Mdx would be compared to the likes of x7, gx, gv80, etc.

:P it is not!

Probably couldn't find one, except in the junk yard.

@@shashankshekhar2611 Do you have any experience with the 2024 Atlas? I test drove and was really impressed with it, but not that familiar with Volkswagen. Why would you not recommend it?

@@rtk7233 Do you have any experience with the 2024 Atlas? I test drove and was really impressed with it, but not that familiar with Volkswagen. Why would you not recommend it?

@@reneerozic4999 yeah, unfortunately a lot of my family members have purchased VWs in the last 15 years as they were getting good deals on them, turns out first 4 to 5 years were alright but after that the engine started having issues and so did the transmission and air conditioning, and that’s not the worst part. Any car can have issues BUT VWs are not great as after sales service providers. Parts are expensive ( compared to Japanese or American brands) and they lack expertise in zeroing in on a problem. My brother in law had an engine seizure just 4 years after buying a new Golf and Vw straight up refused to acknowledge any issue with the engine and put forth a giant bill that he had to foot as there was no other option. My colleague has an older VW Tiguan and it is riddled with issues of suspension, electronics, body work and the car is not super old , I mean its from 2007 or so and is always parked in a garage and is driven gently by a 50 year old .

Enclave is more MDX competitor

The Lexus TX falls on the Luxury 3-Row SUV list, so it does not compete in this segment

It really depends on the quality, I know someone who drives a 2013 Ford Escape and it’s still going after 300K miles with rarely having issues. At least ford is better than the Hitler-founded company aka Volkswagen which has nothing but unlimited service lights on the dash

That doesn't sound like nearly enough of a payout.

Not sure yet. We might have to release an updated list...

Do you mean the 12.3 inch display** in the GH?

This list is only mainstream (non-luxury) options

Yes, planning on it 👍

right about explorer, avoid at all costs, my colleague owns one, it is really a poor vehicle

Thank you! You're right, the 2nd row bench seating on top trims is something very uncommon in the class now unfortunately

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L can have a 2nd row bench seat in the top trims

@@FizzerTT21Thanks for that. I'll add it to the list. I'm getting older so I'd like to go with a Japanese vehicle so that I spend most of my time driving and very little time at the service department. Perhaps it's time for me to start leasing cars to avoid these issues and be able to buy any vehicle regardless of brand.

@@CarConfectionsYup. Some people actually have three kids, not just two. I'm not going to put up the third row and put one of them in the penalty box back there. Thanks again for your videos.

@@Brian_Eugene_Lee I love the SX Nightfall Edition, but that's only offered through the 2021-2023 Telluride. Any personal experience with the Palisade Limited?

​@@josephalba978 Telluride and Palisades are both good SUVs

They take into account price. Hyundai/KIA will always win because they offer so much more for the price. I can bet you thousands that the new GMC Acadia will surpass 60K loaded. And it still won’t offer massaging seats, hybrid systems, ventilated second row seats, heated 3rd row seats, and other features/tech/luxury competitors offer.

Yea, you ain't get the same Luxury at the same price as Hyundai/Kia. Grand Highlander is the best but no one can get it because of such low supply+ dealers are super greedy and will charge a market adjustment.@@ayushmalpeddi2793

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 definitely agree you will probably get more bang for your buck with the Hyundai and Kia’s, but the new GM products are still offering a lot, but not as much for the price.

Hyundai Kia still are on the top 2 i would take any day H K cars over any unreliable crap from GM.

South Korea holds their currency at a cheaper rate to the dollar so they could have an advantage in build quality, tech and price over U.S. manufacturers. Enjoy these while you can as their currency will be revalue on par with the dollar causing a significant increase in price.

We just posted a First Look Review on the channel last week 👍

We have heard the comments like yours and look forward to doing just that in a future updated list 👍

These are only mainstream makes not luxury

Cheap GM quality vs higher quality German car

German car made in China.