What is a full-size SUV?

A full-size SUV is a large sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating, plenty of cargo space, and the ability to tow large items.

What is the most reliable large SUV?

The most reliable large SUV is the Toyota Sequoia, according to a study conducted by iSeeCars.com.

What large SUV has the most cargo space?

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer L has the most cargo space of any full-size SUV, with 44 cubic feet of space behind the third row.

What large SUV can fit the most passengers?

The GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban can all fit nine occupants when optioned with the front-row bench seat.

What's the biggest SUV?

The Cadillac Escalade ESV is the biggest SUV on sale today, coming in at 227 inches long.

What's the most fuel-efficient large SUV?

The Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with the optional diesel engine is the most fuel-efficient large SUV, rated at up to 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway by the EPA, for a combined rating of 24 mpg.

Best Full-Size SUVs for 2021

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 Full-Size 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.

Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.

Top Ranked Full-Size SUVs for 2021 at a glance

C/D Rating: 8.5/10

2021

Chevrolet Tahoe

$51,195 - $74,220

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C/D Rating: 8.5/10

2021

GMC Yukon / Yukon XL

$52,595 - $75,820

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C/D Rating: 8.5/10

2021

Chevrolet Suburban

$53,895 - $76,920

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$51,195

SHOP USED Tahoe

EPA MPG

16–17 combined

C/D SAYS: The all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe gets new looks, more interior space, and an independent rear suspension that help bring the three-row SUV into the 21st century. Learn More

#2 in Best 7-Seater SUVs

#2 in Chevy SUVs and Crossovers

#2 in Best 8-Seater SUVs

#3 in Best SUVs with Captain's Chairs

2021 GMC Yukon

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$52,595

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EPA MPG

16–17 combined

C/D SAYS: When it comes to large, three-row family-hauling, toy-towing muscle, the Yukon and Yukon XL are hard to beat. Learn More

#2 in Best 4x4 SUVs

#3 in Best 8-Seater SUVs

#3 in Best 9+ Seater SUVs

#3 in Best Full-Size 3-Row SUVs

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2021 Chevrolet Suburban

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$53,895

SHOP USED Suburban

EPA MPG

16–17 combined

C/D SAYS: The 2021 Chevy Suburban introduces an all-new generation that features significant improvements, including more interior space and all the latest technology. Learn More

#2 in Best 9+ Seater SUVs

#2 in Best SUVs with Captain's Chairs

#3 in Chevy SUVs and Crossovers

#3 in Best Full-Size SUVs

2021 Nissan Armada

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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$50,595

SHOP USED Armada

EPA MPG

15–16 combined

C/D SAYS: The Nissan Armada gets refreshed looks, enhanced technology features, and new standard driver assists to better compete against its redesigned rivals Learn More

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2021 Ford Expedition

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$52,290

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EPA MPG

18–19 combined

C/D SAYS: If you're transporting a large family and towing a heavy trailer at the same time, you'll find few vehicles as capable as the 2021 Ford Expedition. Learn More

#3 in Best SUVs for Towing

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2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

6.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$87,030

SHOP USED Land Cruiser

EPA MPG

14 combined

C/D SAYS: With an American-size V-8 and copious standard features, the Toyota Land Cruiser flaunts faux luxury and an inflated price but remains a legit off-road SUV. Learn More

#2 in Best Toyota Hybrid SUVs

#3 in Best Mid-Size 2-Row SUVs

#3 in Best 4x4 SUVs

#3 in Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUVs

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2021 Toyota Sequoia

/10

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Starting at

$51,895

SHOP USED Sequoia

EPA MPG

14–15 combined

C/D SAYS: The aging Toyota Sequoia is obsolete compared with its much newer rivals, but it does have a reliable reputation and a smorgasbord of standard safety features. Learn More

#1 in Hybrid SUVs with the Best Towing Capacity

#3 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space