Best Mid-Size 3-Row Luxury 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 mid-size three-row luxury 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 here all come standard with three rows of seats, but some offer a two-row configuration. We rank two-row SUVs separately.
Top Ranked Mid-Size 3-Row Luxury SUVs at a glance
1
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
2
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
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3
2026 Lexus GX
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$66,935
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lexus GX SUV doesn't make buyers choose between luxury and serious off-pavement capability. Learn More
4
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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5
2026 Acura MDX
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$53,250
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 MDX delivers plenty of driving, but luxury SUV buyers may find themselves disappointed with the Acura's cabin. Learn More
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6
2026 Lincoln Aviator
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$58,605
EPA MPG
20–21 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lincoln Aviator delivers an unapologetically traditional take on SUV luxury in a fully modern package. Learn More
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7
2026 Infiniti QX60
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$53,085
EPA MPG
24 combined
C/D SAYS: It's stylish and well-equipped, but the 2026 Infiniti QX60 lacks the cachet and refinement of its European rivals. Learn More
8
2026 Buick Enclave
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$48,395
EPA MPG
23 combined
C/D SAYS: It isn't as prestigious or as luxurious as its European rivals, but the 2026 Buick Enclave offers a spacious interior and an adult-friendly third row. Learn More
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9
2026 Land Rover Discovery
6.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$62,050
EPA MPG
19–20 combined
C/D SAYS: If you want to explore the wilderness in your luxury SUV, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery will take you there. Learn More
10
2025 Cadillac XT6
6
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$50,690
EPA MPG
20–23 combined
C/D SAYS: With a comfy interior, starched sheetmetal, and plentiful standard equipment, the 2025 XT6 is a decent effort in a class full of better-executed luxury SUVs. Learn More
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