Best 3 -ROW 7-SEATER SUVs for Families in 2024

[@bobbypaluga4346]

I ordered a Hybrid Highlander, paid the deposit and was waiting for the folks in Indiana or Kentucky to get it built. But then I made a big mistake, I checked out the Mazda CX90 PHEV. The heavily leathered interior is on par with a BMW/Mercedes. While the Highlander is just plain basic with Soft Tex seats, the Mazda has a total of 323 hp and it’s so much more fun to drive. Reviewers knock the unusual shifter, a complicated entertainment system and an automatic transmission that might make less than smooth changes from 1st and 2nd. I haven’t had any issues with any of those. Needless to say I walked away from the Highlander which is a great and highly dependable SUV, losing my $1000 deposit. After two months I love the Mazda, it has the same 245 hp 4-cylinder engine as the Highlander but a more powerful set of electric motors resulting in more get up and go. I’ve spend less than $20 for gasoline because I find that I can run all my daily errands within the charged up battery life.

[@lijiewen891]

I am struggling between grand highlander and Mazda Cx90 phev. What do you think

[@bobbypaluga4346]

@ Drive them both and go with the one that feels best, they are both great SUV’s I’m bias to the Mazda but you may feel otherwise.

[@suvnation9]

Sounds like a great choice, I've heard good things about that one.

[@Youar3right]

I think this is the best list out there, Toyota is indeed the most budget friendly among other brands for its quality and efficiency

[@youarerightboss]

The 2nd generation Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro, simply the best

[@rohnejati6354]

What about Volvo XC90?

[@mikepetrilli4686]

Who needs a 3rd rows? I can't help but wonder which families in the North America are having 5 kids these days and actually need a 7 seater?! The average number of kids per family in 2020 in the United States is 1.93. In Canada, the average number of children per family is 1.1. In fact in China, the average number of children per family was 1.18 in 2020. India reports an average of 2.22 children per family. So if we assume the average family is having 1 - 2 kids, why would the auto industry be so focused on 7 seaters? OH yeah it's just marketing bigger and more expensive and more profitable SUV's that no one actually needs Of all the 3 row SUV's that are being sold, I would love to see actual stats regarding how many buyers actually use the third row! I would much rather have a smaller SUV with 5 seats, more fuel efficient, and ultimately more cargo room! That's plenty for 99% of the families out there!!!!

[@foryt]

Average is just that, an average. I have 4 kids, family of 6. So our family is not included in this "average"

[@mikepetrilli4686]

@@foryt actually your family is included in the average...that's why it is an average...lol. What percentage of the people you know have more that 3 kids?

[@foryt]

@@mikepetrilli4686 maybe I am looking at it wrong but more vehicles seats 5. And we are a family of 6 so that's outside of us. We live in the south so there are a lot of families with 4+ kids here. In the city it's different with around 1 or 2 kids per household.

[@mikepetrilli4686]

@@foryt You really don't understand what an average is do you? How many SUVs are being sold as 7 seaters vs the families that actually need them? How many of those SUVs are sold to families with 4 or more kids? As far as larger families in rural vs urban areas...I don't know how you came to that conclusion! There have been mini vans available from Toyota, dodge, kia, Honda and others for decade's. For the vast minority of families with 5 kids, get a cheaper, more fuel efficient, more practical mini van. Don't drink the manufacturers Kool Aid by buying overpriced SUV that aren't really SUVs at all!

[@nitha609]

Me!! I need 3 rd row🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻😂