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Best & worst three-row vehicles

Last updated: April 2013

The main appeal of three-row vehicles is their ability to carry up to eight people and cargo, as well. They’re great for carpooling and carrying all types of gear. The list includes minivans and SUVs, although larger SUVs provide both better access and more cargo space, minivans have a better third-row seat for children as well as adults.

Our list highlights the best and worst of three-row vehicles based on seat comfort and ease of access to the third-row seat.

Best	Worst
Ford Expedition EL	BMW X5
Honda Odyssey	Chevrolet Tahoe
Lincoln Navigator Ultimate	Subaru Tribeca
Mercedes-Benz GL
Nissan Quest
Toyota Sienna

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