Best 8-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 8-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, full-size SUVs, and luxury SUVs, but they all offer eight-passenger seating capacity.
Top Ranked 8-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 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
4
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
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5
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
6
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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7
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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8
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$46,505
EPA MPG
27–36 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid SUV is bigger inside than the standard Highlander and offers a satisfyingly strong powertrain not available on the shorter version. Learn More
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9
2026 Honda Pilot
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$43,690
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The Honda Pilot is a capable family hauler with some extra off-road capability, but it lacks a standout trait to elevate it above the mid-size 3-row mid-pack. Learn More
10
2026 Mazda CX-90
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$40,330
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: With a splendid interior, solid performance, and debonair styling, the CX-90 is an overachieving midsize SUV—although several issues hinder its aspirations. Learn More
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