Best 7-Seater SUVs
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 7-seater SUVs 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. The vehicles listed here represent multiple segments including mid-size SUVs, luxury SUVs, and electric SUVs, but they all offer seven-passenger seating capacity.
Top Ranked 7-Seater SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$66,495
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: If towing is on the task list, but you also need to haul up to nine people and their cargo simultaneously, the 2026 Chevy Suburban is the SUV best suited to the job. Learn More
2
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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3
2026 Genesis GV80
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$59,195
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: Sexy Utility Vehicle: The 2026 Genesis GV80 mid-size SUV continues to undercut competitors in price and overdeliver on luxury, style, and content. Learn More
4
2026 GMC Yukon
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$72,395
EPA MPG
16–17 combined
C/D SAYS: With the power and capacity to move eight people, their gear, and a trailer with ease, the 2026 GMC Yukon SUV is a true utility vehicle. Learn More
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5
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
6
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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7
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
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8
2026 Lucid Gravity
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$81,550
EPA Est. Range
337–450 miles
C/D SAYS: For Lucid's second act, the EV startup has rolled out the 2026 Gravity SUV, with an upscale cabin and a maximum estimated range of 450 miles per charge. Learn More
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9
2026 Audi SQ7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$95,690
EPA MPG
16 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Audi SQ7 leverages stout V-8 power to make a practical three-row SUV great big bags of fun to drive while remaining supremely comfortable. Learn More
10
2026 BMW X7
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$88,250
EPA MPG
17–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 BMW X7 SUV has superstar moves and abundant luxury but is short on third-row space and cargo room. Learn More
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