Picking out a car can be overwhelming, especially with each automaker pumping out cars faster than a toddler unwraps their Christmas gifts.
When choosing a car for your family, it’s essential to consider various factors. Your car should be reliable and balance affordability, fuel efficiency, performance, cargo, seating, and safety.
If you’re a family with more than three kids, a two-row car may not be enough. Today, we’re looking at 15 cars that fit the bill. They feature comfortable interiors and robust engines that deliver a sublime experience to you and your loved ones.
1. 2024 Chevrolet Suburban
This vehicle has been named the best SUV for big families for the second year in a row. The Suburban is the longest-running SUV nameplate for large families. The current Chevrolet Suburban is the 12th generation and offers six trim levels and nine exterior colors.
People don’t like that the 9-seat configuration is available with only the base LS trim and starts at $59,200. It boasts a three-row architecture with a cargo volume of 144.7 cubic feet. Buyers can choose from one of three peppy gas powertrains. It tows up to 8,000 pounds, which is enough for a small boat or a trailer.
2. 2024 Kia Carnival MPV
The Carnival is Kia’s attractive all-around family hauler that seats up to eight passengers and has a cargo capacity of 145.1 cubic feet. It’s the fourth model generation, comes in six trims, and features a fully independent suspension, ensuring a smoother ride.
It has a standard gas-powered 290 horsepower 3.5 liter V-6 engine and a 0-60 mph time of 7.0 seconds. All trims have advanced driver assistance features, including forward collision avoidance, highway driving assist, blind-spot view monitor, and more.
3. 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
It may look like a smaller version of the Suburban, but the modern Chevy Tahoe has its own fanbase. The perks of owning this three-row SUV include a smooth ride suspension, six trims, an available 6.2-liter V8 engine, and 122.9 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.
With a towing capacity of up to 8,400 pounds, the Tahoe has advanced trailer integration and HD cameras with 13 views. You won’t have to worry about scraping the sides when turning corners or pulling up to a gas station.
4. 2024 GMC Yukon
This full-size SUV is a more up-market version of the Chevy Suburban and a less luxurious version of the Cadillac Escalade. The latest GMC Yukon stands out with its Darth Vader Grill. It is the epitome of performance, passenger comfort, and design.
As is the case with GMC vehicles, the base XL SLE trim is the only 9-seater. The Yukon uses a 3.0-liter Duramax, a 5.3-liter V8, or a 6.2-liter V8 engine for power. It can tow up to 8,400 pounds, which works well with the available Prograde Trailering System.
5. 2024 Cadillac Escalade
The Escalade is Cadillac’s first major entry into the SUV market since 1999. It’s a great three-row SUV for large families. The best part about driving the Escalade? It can churn out nearly 700 horsepower and sprint to 60 miles per hour in as little as 4.4 seconds.
It accommodates up to eight passengers without compromising legroom, making for a comfortable ride. As for storage, the base trims get 121.0 max cubic feet, while the Escalade ESV can store up to 142.8 cubic feet of cargo.
6. 2024 Toyota Sequoia
Strong performance, the latest hybrid technology, and a tech-laden interior define the 2024 Toyota Sequoia. Prices start at $61,275, and the Sequoia offers a three-row, seven-seater configuration in five trims. Toyota is putting its money where its mouth is with the Platinum trim.
Under the hood, the Sequoia uses a V-6 twin-turbo Hybrid engine and a rear height control air suspension system that makes every ride comfortable. The Sequoia offers 22.3 cubic feet of storage space behind the third row, which can expand to 86.9 cubic feet by folding the rear row.
7. 2024 Lexus TX
The TX is one of the largest family SUVs on the market. It was introduced in 2023 by Toyota’s luxury brand and is priced at $55,050 with the FWD drivetrain. The Lexus TX is available in three powertrains: gas (three trims), hybrid (two trims), and plug-in hybrid (one trim). The TX 550h+ is the plug-in hybrid model of the lineup with an all-electric range of 33 miles.
This means you don’t have to worry about waiting in a long line at a gas station like your neighbor if you want to go on a short trip with your family. With the rear seats folded down, you can store up to 97.0 cubic feet of cargo, which is more than enough for massive grocery hauls.
8. 2024 Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 has been around since 2002, and despite being in its ninth model year, this midsize three-row SUV looks as good as the day it first rolled off the line. The XC90 comes with a hybrid powertrain or a plug-in hybrid powertrain to save some extra miles on the road.
The power production ranges from 295 horsepower to 455 horsepower. The Volvo XC90’s long wheelbase allows the cargo space to hold 85.7 cubic feet of cargo and prioritizes passenger comfort.
9. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander
Want a third row in your car but the carbon footprint of a two-row SUV? This midsize crossover may be what you’re looking for. The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander starts at as little as $28,395 and offers three rows and seven seats. The 2023 IIHS Top Safety Pick award is the cherry on top, proving its reliability as a safe vehicle.
All Outlander trims have up to 181 horsepower, and the lightweight aluminum suspensions make the driving experience smooth and responsive. The cargo storage capacity is 64.3 cubic feet, which is usually more than enough.
10. 2024 Lincoln Aviator
If you find the Lincoln Navigator too big, its three-row Titan cousin is an excellent alternative. It’s cheaper to drive and has one of its class’s best standard V-6 engines.
Starting at $53,340, the Aviator offers a modern interior design, creature comforts, and a comfortable cabin. It seats up to seven people and has a maximum storage capacity of 77.7 cubic feet behind the first row.
11. 2024 Genesis GV80
The Genesis GV80 is one of the best options in the luxury SUV class. Prices start at $57,700, and you can pick the GV80 in one of the three available trims. It also comes with three engine options: an inline-4 and two V-6 engines that add an extra oomph to the GV80’s step.
The power ranges from 300 to 375 horsepower. It seats up to seven people comfortably and stores up to 84.0 cubic feet of cargo.
12. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
The Grand Highlander isn’t a car. It’s like a lineup of cars, available in gas, hybrid, and Hybrid MAX powertrains and seven trims. The Grand Highlander was introduced in 2023, and the current lineup features seven unique trims, starting at $43,320 with the XLE trim.
It carries seven or eight passengers without compromising space, comfort, performance, or features. The rear rows have an optional split-fold functionality, allowing you to choose between extra storage or seating space. For power, the Grand Highlander uses a 265 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged engine capable of producing a force of 310 lb. -ft. of torque.
13. 2024 Mercedes Benz EQB
The EQB is the only battery-electric SUV on this list, and it has the potential to be the best electric SUV in the world. Starting at $52,750, the EQB is offered in three trims, but the EQB 350 4MATIC is the most famous.
The base trim has a modest power output of 188 horsepower, whereas the more expensive trims pick up the slack with 288 horsepower. Thanks to its features, the EQB stands out in a segment where electric SUVs always try a little too hard to be unique.
14. 2024 Honda Pilot
The Pilot has been in production since 2002 and is the largest SUV Honda makes. With prices starting at $39,900, it provides an affordable option in six unique trims. The Pilot also comfortably seats up to eight passengers.
It is a great all-around SUV with a spacious, comfy cabin for traveling long distances. In terms of power, the Pilot uses a 285 horsepower V-6 engine that’s quiet and responsive.
15. 2025 BMW X5
The X5 is BMW’s first SUV and starts at a hefty $65,700. It fills the gap between a posh experience and great performance, which cannot be said for many crossovers. The most expensive BMW X5 pumps out 617 horsepower and sprints to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds.
It’s not just crazy fast; it sounds good, too, courtesy of the powerful V-8 engine. The BMW X5 also allows you to choose an optional third row to accommodate up to seven passengers.
