SUVs with 3 rows?

[theraidenproject]

I'm looking for SUVs*, for my mom, with 3 rows. Nothing outrageous like the Lexus 470 etc. The upper limit, maybe even beyond, would be the Land Rover or Lincoln Aviator. I've found those two, and the Toyota Sequioa. Fuel economy can't be horrific, my mom is actually sort of anti-SUV, but the practicality of it, I think, will win her over. So, what other SUVs have 3 rows?

*Yes, we actually would need an SUV. We need a car with 6+ people, the weather gets bad and the snow is not always plowed, I might be getting an ATV which needs a trailer, so an SUV is actually making sense.

[shartley]

I believe almost any mid to full size SUV can come with 3 rows. I believe it is an option you can ask for. Check into the GM line (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, etc.) I think you may be happy with what you find.

[FalconGuy016]

Even our 1984 suburban has a removable third row, with PLENTY of space (although new models dont have as much space than the older "box" models)

[cphilip]

and...Believe it or not the new Explorer does have three rows and of course the Expediton and Excursion in the Ford line. Just having them and still having them and getting Adults comfortably into them is another thing all together. Only the Suburban and Excursion do that very well. With the Expedition doing it fair. The Nissan Mirano and the Toyota Land Cruiser I think can but on par with the Expedition though. Not as well as the Suburban and Excursion do it. ON the up side the Excursion is the only one presently available with a Diesel so you can get decent fuel milage and Tow big as well.

[theraidenproject]

I didn't know 3rd rows were so prevalent. In all the SUVs I see, which is a lot, I rarely see a 3rd row. And since those Explorer commercials made a big deal out of the new 3rd row, so I figured they were less common. Hey, I'm a car guy. My mom doesn't want anything huge, which rules out the LC and Suburban. I think we're just going to get to the dealership and see what's out there.

[FalconGuy016]

Our new trailblazer has a foldable third row standard

[cphilip]

...well again getting that many people to ride comfortably for a long trip cannot be done with anything small. If you just need to make short trips then fine but you gotta have big to make em comfortable... It's a trade off. So whatever works for you. But many of these the third row is for small children kind of thing.

No, I hear the Explorers seem to be coming with that third row quite common these days.

Look at the Nissan Mirano (I think it has a third row not sure) and Toyota Land Cruiser as well as the Expedition. they are bigger than you describe perhaps but will handle those kinds of people. They are in the size of a 1/2 ton pickup. They are all a bit pricey but what isn't now a day?

[bornl33t]

Re: SUVs with 3 rows?

Originally posted by theraidenproject
I'm looking for SUVs*, for my mom, with 3 rows. Nothing outrageous like the Lexus 470 etc. The upper limit, maybe even beyond, would be the Land Rover or Lincoln Aviator. I've found those two, and the Toyota Sequioa. Fuel economy can't be horrific, my mom is actually sort of anti-SUV, but the practicality of it, I think, will win her over. So, what other SUVs have 3 rows?

*Yes, we actually would need an SUV. We need a car with 6+ people, the weather gets bad and the snow is not always plowed, I might be getting an ATV which needs a trailer, so an SUV is actually making sense.

wow, lexus, land rover, lincoln? I consider all those outragous. Have you checked the price on a land rover? Might as well have a H2

[petefol]

My dad's new acura MDX has a foldable 3rd row. it's a little tight for a tall person but it's fine for kids. its a nice car too, and i think it wasn't to much.

[cphilip]

...now remember anything that has foldable third row (which is everything mentioned other than the Burb and the Excursion) is going to mean NO PAYLOAD left at all. Nothing. You can hold it in your lap is all...And its not going to be roomy when you got 7 in there. Full as a tick!

That is why they make the Suburban and Excursion...for large families that need to take trips and tow and haul at the same time.

[TigerMan]

Originally posted by cphilip
...That is why they make the Suburban and Excursion...for large families that need to take trips and tow and haul at the same time.

And for the soccer moms who are to hip for the vans.

[Collegeboy]

I know this is going against the grain of what you asked for. But I think your mom would be best suited with a minivan. They have more then enough room to set 6 people. (I am 6'4 300, and sit perfectly fine in the back set) Now as for the weather, the Pontiac Montero, Dodge Caravan (the one my parents have), and some others come with AWD. Both have a maximum towing of 3500, so pulling a trailer with an atv is no problem.

[cphilip]

Yes indeed a mini van or van will do it. But they are SUV's once you do that and none of them have "real" 4 wheel drive. Vans and SUV's are all in the same class. Seems no one wants to admit that though. Its more politicaly correct to avoid that fact...

No Big SUV's are for exactly what they are! Moving a large amount of people and their gear around efficently and safely. Don't fall for the PC hype. Nothing moves that many people around as well as they do. Not even a mini van. A regular van does but without styling and with the same mass and gas use. You would be foolish to not realize that.

If I had a family of five I would be hard pressed to find anything else to do it with. If you want a Van to move 7 people and gear around with still some cargo room left you would not be looking at a mini van...you would be looking at a full Van. And the same large profile. Ford does make a E350 that does have that kind of room and will tow large and has a Diesel option. Many people that tow travel trailers with large families use those. But its big!

[bornl33t]

Originally posted by cphilip
Yes indeed a mini van or van will do it. But they are SUV's once you do that and none of them have "real" 4 wheel drive. Vans and SUV's are all in the same class. Seems no one wants to admit that though. Its more politicaly correct to avoid that fact...

No Big SUV's are for exactly what they are! Moving a large amount of people and their gear around efficently and safely. Don't fall for the PC hype. Nothing moves that many people around as well as they do. Not even a mini van. A regular van does but without styling and with the same mass and gas use. You would be foolish to not realize that.

If I had a family of five I would be hard pressed to find anything else to do it with. If you want a Van to move 7 people and gear around with still some cargo room left you would not be looking at a mini van...you would be looking at a full Van. And the same large profile. Ford does make a E350 that does have that kind of room and will tow large and has a Diesel option. Many people that tow travel trailers with large families use those. But its big!

Well it's 1/2 right.

suv's aren't vans though they are glorified wagons.

the big thing about suv's is they are supposed to be good for poor and harsh road conditions, that went south about once they retired the wagoneer. Since then suv's are trully nothing more then a over weight wagon. I think they are currently 4 production suv's that actually could travel in "off road" conditions and make be of any use. Included but not limited to the rubicon jeep and the first hummer.

I'm not sure what you mean by "true 4 wheel drive" but as far as I can tell anything with 2 pumpkins and full time AWD gears is a 4x4.

My dad has been utilizing a grand caravan for many years now with good success. It's got seating for 7 and all the seats are removable giveing you a good load out. Gas milage is good with the 3.8l v-6 and everyone he's owned had a big meaty hitch. Considering most ppl drive even truck 99% of the time on pavement I think he was wise to choise the van over the SUV, not to mension over the truck. Plus as much travleing he does the real savings are come from the areo dynamics.

It's all in the eye of the beholder but why buy a SUV just because it's the COOL thing to have? It's just telling your neighbors your a lemming. I own a jeep and drive it off road on a regular basis ( I'm glad it has a low 4 wheel drive gear!!!! ) But for city folk, vans are considerably more cost effective vehicles.

Now to something I don't really understand is the PT cruiser, it's small and looks like a minivan...without dissing it, am I slow or what did I miss?

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