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2018 3-Row SUVs Compared: Subaru Ascent, Chevy Traverse, Mazda CX-9 Photos

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2018 mazda cx 9, 2019 subaru ascent, and 2018 chevrolet traverse
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To see how Subaru's new Ascent stacks up against its three-row-SUV peers, we gather the best entries from the mid-size segment and drive them north to Canada.

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2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD, 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring, and 2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Automotive design, Mid-size car, Sport utility vehicle, Compact sport utility vehicle, Mini SUV, Crossover suv, Luxury vehicle,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS, 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD, and 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Mid-size car, Sport utility vehicle, Mini SUV, Crossover suv, Family car, Compact sport utility vehicle, Ford,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS, 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD, and 2019 Subaru Ascent Touring

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Regularity rally, Jeep, Sport utility vehicle, Off-roading, Crossover suv, Compact sport utility vehicle, Volkswagen,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

2018 chevrolet traverse rs
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Sport utility vehicle, Automotive design, Family car, Crossover suv, Automotive tire, Mini SUV, Compact sport utility vehicle,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Automotive tire, Sport utility vehicle, Rim, Tire, Automotive design, Crossover suv, Wheel,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Motor vehicle, Automotive tire, Tire, Automotive design, Bumper, Compact sport utility vehicle, Sport utility vehicle,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Motor vehicle, Automotive design, Vehicle door, Automotive lighting, Automotive tire, Trunk, Tire,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Vehicle, Car, Automotive exterior, Grille, Bumper,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Motor vehicle, Center console, Steering wheel, Automotive design, Electronics, Vehicle audio, Jeep cherokee,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Car seat cover, Motor vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Car seat, Mode of transport,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Mode of transport, Car seat cover, Car seat, Automotive design, Minivan, Plant, Family car,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Motor vehicle, Vehicle door, Mode of transport, Car seat cover, Car seat, Sport utility vehicle, Family car,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Motor vehicle, Compact car, Multimedia, Center console, Technology, Family car,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Vehicle, Car, Personal luxury car, Auto part, Family car, Executive car,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Automotive design, Luxury vehicle, Vehicle door, Compact car, Executive car, Opel, Family car,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Personal luxury car, Luxury vehicle, Center console, Technology, Auto part, Mid-size car, Family car,
Marc Urbano|Car and Driver

2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Car, Vehicle, Trunk, Sport utility vehicle, Minivan, Crossover suv, Bumper, Mitsubishi, Compact sport utility vehicle,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Trunk, Minivan, Sport utility vehicle, Compact mpv, Crossover suv, Auto part, Nissan x-trail,
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2018 Chevrolet Traverse RS turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Engine, Car, Auto part, Subcompact car,
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