Most Fuel-Efficient Used Three-Row SUVs You Can Buy Today
Consumer Reports tested the gas mileage of these family haulers that won't break the bank
If you’re planning on carrying more than five passengers—even five passengers and some luggage—a three-row SUV suddenly becomes your main option (although a minivan is often a good option, too). But newer models can be pricey, and midsized SUVs can rarely match the fuel efficiency of a compact SUV.
To help you make an informed choice, Consumer Reports put together this list of 5-year-old three-row midsized SUVs with the best overall fuel economy. Covering everything from luxury models to efficient hybrids, all of these models performed well enough in our tests to be recommended when new, and all have average or better reliability, according to Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Surveys, where we ask CR members to tell us about what went wrong with their cars. That’s why models with below-average reliability, including the 2020 Honda Pilot and 2020 Kia Telluride, aren’t listed.
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