Best 3-Row SUVs under $65,000
Among the many 3-row SUVs you can buy, these are our favorites with base prices under $65,000. Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best 3-row SUVs under $65,000 based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Top Ranked 3-Row SUVs under $65,000 at a glance
1
2025 Kia Telluride
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$37,885
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: You can't do much better than the Telluride among three-row SUVs, as it has tons of space and is more luxurious than its price suggests. Learn More
2
2026 Kia EV9
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$56,545
EPA Est. Range
230–304 miles
C/D SAYS: Building on its proven three-row electric SUV, the EV9 ramps up the excitement for 2026 with a new high-performance GT model aiming to break 500 horsepower. Learn More
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3
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$45,760
EPA MPG
29–31 combined
C/D SAYS: The mid-size 2026 Hyundai Palisade SUV Hybrid makes its debut sharing the same all-new boxy styling and premium feature updates as the nonhybrid model. Learn More
4
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$63,495
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Chevy Tahoe is as refined on the road as it is capable off-road, and its variety of use cases makes it an attractive option among full-size SUVs. Learn More
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5
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$60,555
EPA Est. Range
311–335 miles
C/D SAYS: Hyundai joins the mid-size EV SUV space with the fully modern three-row 2026 Ioniq 9. Learn More
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6
2026 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$62,445
EPA MPG
23–26 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo XC90 is one of our favorite premium three-row crossovers with its blend of luxury, refinement, and style. Learn More
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7
2026 Hyundai Palisade
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$41,035
EPA MPG
20–21 combined
C/D SAYS: The mid-size Hyundai Palisade SUV is redesigned for the 2026 model year, and its new look is more premium and more boxy. Learn More
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8
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,155
EPA MPG
22–24 combined
C/D SAYS: SUV-me, please: The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row SUV is nearly as practical as a minivan and it's much less dorky. Learn More
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9
2026 Audi Q7
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$63,890
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Both in its interior and its road manners, the 2026 Audi Q7 SUV is well polished. Learn More
10
2026 Lexus TX
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$57,090
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lexus TX SUV is generously sized, reasonably efficient, and suitably luxurious for the price. Learn More
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