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 2022

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 2022 at a glance

C/D Rating: 8.5/10

2022

Chevrolet Tahoe

$53,695 - $77,295

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C/D Rating: 8.5/10

2022

GMC Yukon / Yukon XL

$57,245 - $80,400

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C/D Rating: 8.5/10

2022

Chevrolet Suburban

$56,395 - $79,995

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2022 Chevrolet Tahoe

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$53,695

SHOP USED Tahoe

EPA MPG

16–17 combined

C/D SAYS: With an 8400-pound max tow rating and a third row that fits adults, the Chevy Tahoe hits all the hallmarks of a large SUV and resides at the top of its class. 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

2022 GMC Yukon

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$57,245

SHOP USED

EPA MPG

N/A

C/D SAYS: When it comes to large, three-row family-and-cargo-hauling, toy-towing muscle, the 2022 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL SUVs 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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2022 Chevrolet Suburban

8.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$56,395

SHOP USED Suburban

EPA MPG

16–17 combined

C/D SAYS: With delightful engine options and copious cargo space, the sophisticated Chevy Suburban excels at pulling trailers as well as hauling people and their stuff. 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

2022 Jeep Wagoneer

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$60,995

SHOP USED Wagoneer

EPA MPG

17–18 combined

C/D SAYS: Jeep is getting into the large, three-row SUV game with the 2022 Wagoneer, which boasts V-8 power, a deluxe cabin, and a lot of tech features. Learn More

#1 in Best SUVs for Towing

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2022 Ford Expedition

7.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$55,075

SHOP USED

EPA MPG

17–19 combined

C/D SAYS: The Ford Expedition has the spaciousness, stylishness, and tech-savviness that SUV shoppers want but isn't as refined or as nice to drive as many rivals. Learn More

#3 in Best SUVs for Towing

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2022 Nissan Armada

7.5

/10

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Starting at

$51,695

SHOP USED Armada

EPA MPG

15–16 combined

C/D SAYS: The Nissan Armada isn't the newest large SUV, and it's not very fuel efficient or steady on the highway, but it's one of the more elegant and well equipped. Learn More

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2022 Toyota Sequoia

4.5

/10

C/D RATING

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Starting at

$52,095

SHOP USED Sequoia

EPA MPG

14–15 combined

C/D SAYS: The Toyota Sequoia has a big third row and copious standard driver-assistance tech, but it is otherwise outdated and lacks the refinement of modern rivals. Learn More

#1 in Hybrid SUVs with the Best Towing Capacity

#3 in Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space