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Best 3-Row SUVs for Big Families

Seven or eight seats for school runs, hockey bags and grandparents. Ranked by crash safety, then fewest recalls.

How we rank: SUVs with a third row of seats, ranked by safety, then fewest recalls. Among the cars that qualify, the most common in Canada (2025 new-vehicle sales) come first, so these are cars you'll actually find for sale, with parts and mechanics everywhere.

  1. #1

    A common model on Canadian roads

    Toyota Highlander

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    None on file
    Fuel
    10 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Low
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    High
    New drivers
    Good pick

    Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.

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  2. #2

    Nissan Pathfinder

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    None on file
    Fuel
    10.8 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.

    Check a used Pathfinder listing
  3. #3

    Kia Sorento

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    1 on file
    Fuel
    10.3 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.

    Check a used Sorento listing
  4. #4

    Kia Telluride

    SUV · 2020–2025 models in our data · details below are for the 2025

    Safety
    Recalls
    2 on file
    Fuel
    11.7 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.

    Check a used Telluride listing
  5. #5

    Hyundai Palisade

    SUV · 2020–2026 models in our data · details below are for the 2026

    Safety
    Recalls
    3 on file
    Fuel
    11.9 L/100km
    Maintenance
    Moderate
    Drivetrain
    4WD/AWD
    Winter
    Great

    Predictable AWD stability; winter tires recommended

    Theft risk
    Low
    New drivers
    Not our pick

    Fuel: Thirsty. Expect noticeably higher gas bills.

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