15) 2020 BMW X7
Maximum Cargo Space: 90.4 cu. ft. | $73,900 | U.S. News Score: 7.7/10
The 2020 BMW X7 luxury large SUV features seating for seven, and can help you deliver the goods when necessary. There’s 12.8 cubic feet of stowage behind the third row, 48.6 with the rear seats folded, and a total of 90.4 cubic feet with both rear rows folded.
Aside from cargo capacity, the X7 is a comfortable and capable people-mover, offering a smooth ride, energetic handling for a vehicle of its size, and a luxurious interior. It also provides acceleration that ranges from athletic to downright exhilarating – especially if you opt for the newly available 523-horsepower M50i version.
14) 2020 Acura MDX
Maximum Cargo Space: 90.9 cu. ft. | $44,500 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10
The 2020 Acura MDX is a luxury midsize SUV that can transport six or seven passengers, depending on the seating configuration, and features a generous cargo hold. With all seatbacks upright there’s 15.8 cubic feet of cargo room. Fold the rear-most row into the floor, and you can hold 43.4 cubic feet. With both the second and third rows folded, there’s 90.9 cubic feet available.
The MDX carries over for 2020, and continues to deliver peppy acceleration and predictable handling with reasonably good gas mileage. The latter is improved in the all-wheel-drive MDX Hybrid version, which is EPA-rated at 26 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
13) 2020 Cadillac Escalade
Maximum Cargo Space: 94.2 cu. ft. | $75,195 | U.S. News Score: 7/10
The chrome-bedecked 2020 Cadillac Escalade luxury large SUV is known for its sheer excess. Cadillac’s flagship ute is large and in charge, with seating for up to eight and plenty of cargo space. The Escalade can carry 15.2 cubic feet of groceries behind the third row, 51.6 with the third row folded down, and 94.2 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. The extended-wheelbase ESV is even more spacious, expanding these measurements to 39.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 76.7 behind the second row, and a maximum of 120.9 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded.
The Escalade is also a strong performer, with a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 engine under the hood. It’s superior at towing a sizable boat or trailer, with a maximum towing capacity of 8,300 pounds with the proper equipment, It remains unchanged for 2020, but a full redesign is coming for 2021.
12) 2020 GMC Yukon
Maximum Cargo Space: 94.7 cu. ft. | $50,600 | U.S. News Score: 6.8/10
The 2020 GMC Yukon large SUV is mechanically related to both the Cadillac Escalade and Chevrolet Tahoe. With room for up to nine passengers with the available front bench seat, it offers slightly more interior volume than the Escalade. The Yukon has 15.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 51.7 with the third row folded, and a maximum of 94.7 cubic feet with both the second and third rows flat. It also comes in an extended-length Yukon XL variety that stretches the stowage to 39.3 cubic feet with both rear rows upright, 76.7 behind the second row, and a maximum of 121.7 cubic feet with both rear rows down.
While a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 comes standard, you can opt for the stronger 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 found in the Escalade. The Yukon can tow up to 8,500 pounds when properly equipped, and the luxurious Denali trim is available for those looking for a more opulent driving experience.
11) 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
Maximum Cargo Space: 94.7 cu. ft. | $49,000 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe comes in near the top of our ranking of large SUVs, and it’s closely related to the GMC Yukon. It seats seven or eight, depending on configuration, with cargo capacity at a maximum 94.7 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded. You’ll find 51.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and 15.3 cubic feet with both rear rows upright.
A 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 engine is potent enough, with an available 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 adding extra muscle. The Tahoe is also capable of towing up to 8,600 when properly outfitted. A version of the same basic model with even more cargo room is sold as the Chevy Suburban. The Tahoe is being redesigned for 2021.
10) 2020 Infiniti QX80
Maximum Cargo Space: 95.1 cu. ft. | $66,750 | U.S. News Score: 6.8/10
The 2020 Infiniti QX80 is a luxury large SUV that is essentially the upscale version of the Nissan Armada. It can seat seven with second-row captain’s chairs, and eight with a middle-row bench. As for cargo capacities, there’s 16.6 cubic inches behind the third row, 49.6 behind the second row, and a generous 95.1 cubic feet with all rear seats folded flat.
The QX80 packs a sufficiently energetic 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine, which enables a maximum 8,500-pound tow rating when properly equipped. It rides smoothly and handles surprisingly well around town. A dual-screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is new for 2020.
9) 2020 Nissan Armada
Maximum Cargo Space: 95.4 cu. ft. | $47,100 | U.S. News Score: 7.1/10
The 2020 Nissan Armada large SUV is appropriately named, as it can carry a full regiment of people and their belongings. Available cargo space is close to its Infiniti sibling, the QX80. The Armade offers 16.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 49.9 with the third row folded, and 95.4 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats down.
The Armada boasts a comfortable and nicely finished cabin, offering an array of the latest driver-assist safety features. It can tow as much as 8,500 pounds of boat or trailer when properly equipped.
8) 2020 Volkswagen Atlas
Maximum Cargo Space: 96.8 cu. ft. | $31,545 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
For a car-based crossover, the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas midsize SUV is a truly spacious model. It boasts a full 20.6 cubic feet of storage behind the third-row seat, which should be sufficient for most shopping runs. Drop the third row back, and cargo capacity expands to 55.5 cubic feet. With only the driver and front passenger aboard, it can handle 96.8 cubic feet of whatever it is you need to carry.
The Atlas is equally spacious inside for seven passengers, with a cleanly cast cabin that features an easy-to-operate infotainment system. It features a comfortable ride and gets good fuel economy, though its standard 235-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine is lacking in power. An available 276-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 fares better, but is still not especially strong. A two-row-only version, the Atlas Cross Sport, is newly available for 2020.
7) 2020 Buick Enclave
Maximum Cargo Space: 97.6 cu. ft. | $40,000 | U.S. News Score 8.0/10
The seven-passenger 2020 Buick Enclave midsize SUV shares its underpinnings with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, one of which we will get into later on in this slideshow. The Enclave can handle major shopping sprees, with 97.6 cubic feet of cargo room with the second and third-row seats folded. It offers up 58 cubic feet with the third row folded, and an ample 23.6 cubic feet with all rows upright.
The Enclave rides smoothly and accelerates briskly, with a strong 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine. A host of tech and connectivity features are standard, including a Wi-Fi hot spot. A wireless phone charger is available.
6) 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Maximum Cargo Space: 98.2 cu. ft. | $29,800 | U.S. News Score 8.0/10
The nicely styled 2020 Chevrolet Traverse midsize SUV is nearly identical in size to its corporate cousin at Buick, the Enclave. That means there’s 23 cubic feet of cargo-carrying ability behind the third row, with 57.8 available with the third-row folded and a full 98.2 cubic inches with both rear rows down.
With the previous turbocharged four-cylinder engine dropped for 2020, the new standard powerplant is a more-pleasing 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. The Traverse is less upscale-looking and feeling than the Enclave, though it’s considerably cheaper.
5) 2020 Honda Passport
Maximum Cargo Space: 100.7 cu. ft. | $31,990 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
The 2020 Honda Passport midsize SUV is the sole two-row model on our list of capacious utes. If you can get by with a five-passenger SUV, you’ll be rewarded with a full 50.5 cubic feet of storage space behind the back seat, and a healthy 100.7 cubic feet with the second row folded.
The Passport treats passengers to a roomy interior with top-quality materials, though its touch-screen infotainment system controls can be fussy. The standard engine is a sufficiently powerful 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that’s mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Both ride and handling characteristics are well-balanced, though critics report seating is a bit too firm.
4) 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Maximum Cargo Space: 103.4 cubic feet | $76,185 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10
The 2020 Lincoln Navigator lands at the top of our luxury large SUVs ranking, thanks to its stylish exterior, opulent interior, and capable performance. It’s also no slouch in the hauling department. The Navigator offers a maximum 103.4 cubic feet of stowage with the second- and third-row seats folded, 57.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 20.9 cubic feet behind the third.
A lavish and serene cabin seats up to eight in complete comfort, and the Navigator includes many of the latest driver-assistance aids. It rides smoothly and accelerates with authority, thanks to a potent 450-horsepower turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. It also provides a stalwart 8,700 pounds of towing ability when properly equipped.
3) 2020 Ford Expedition
Maximum Cargo Space: 104.6 cu. ft. | $52,810 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10
The 2020 Ford Expedition ranks as our top pick among large SUVs. The Expedition’s internal capacities are close to that of its more-upscale sibling, the Lincoln Navigator. There’s 20.9 cubic feet of space behind the rearmost row of seats, 63.6 with the third row folded, and a cavernous 104.6 cubes with both rear rows folded.
While most other full-size truck-based SUVs pack a V8 engine, the Expedition gets along nicely with a 370-to-400 horsepower (depending on trim) 3.5-liter turbocharged V6. These options each get decent fuel economy, and help the Expedition tow up to 9,300 pounds when properly equipped. The King Ranch and Platinum trims offer the most plush confines.
There is a long-wheelbase version of the Expedition that ups the ante to 121.5 cubic feet of total cargo room.
2) 2020 Toyota Sequoia
Maximum Cargo Space: 120.1 cu. ft. | $49,980 | U.S. News Score: 6.8
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia isn’t ranked particularly highly among large SUVs, it’s certainly among the most spacious models on the road. With seating for seven or eight, depending on whether there’s a second row bench or separate captain’s chairs, there’s as much as 120.1 cubic feet of expansiveness with the back seats folded. It provides a generous 18.9 cubic feet behind the third row, and 66.6 cubic feet with it folded flat.
A 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine affords a maximum 7,400-pound towing capacity when properly equipped. A TRD Pro trim level is new for 2020 that enables maximum off-road abilities. Also added are a larger infotainment screen, the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone interfaces, and a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot.
1) 2020 Chevrolet Suburban
Maximum Cargo Space: 121.7 cu. ft. | $51,700 | U.S. News Score 7.7
There might be college dorm rooms with fewer cubic feet of space than the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban. With seating for up to nine adults, this mammoth machine can hold up to 121.7 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded down. The Suburban otherwise boasts a still-impressive 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind its third row, and 76.7 cubic feet with the two rear rows folded.
A 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 is the base engine, with a heftier 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 optional in the top trim. It maxes out with an 8,300-pound towing capacity when properly equipped. The Suburban is closely related to the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and like those models, will be fully redesigned for the 2021 model year.
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15 SUVs With The Most Cargo Space in 2020
- 15) 2020 BMW X7: Maximum Cargo Space: 90.4 cu. ft. | $73,900 | U.S. News Score: 7.7/10
- 14) 2020 Acura MDX: Maximum Cargo Space: 90.9 cu. ft. | $44,500 | U.S. News Score: 8.2/10
- 13) 2020 Cadillac Escalade: Maximum Cargo Space: 94.2 cu. ft. | $75,195 | U.S. News Score: 7.0/10
- 12) 2020 GMC Yukon: Maximum Cargo Space: 94.7 cu. ft. | $50,600 | U.S. News Score: 6.8/10
- 11) 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: Maximum Cargo Space: 94.7 cu. ft. | $49,000 | U.S. News Score: 8.0/10
- 10) 2020 Infiniti QX80: Maximum Cargo Space: 95.1 cu. ft. | $66,750 | U.S. News Score: 6.8/10
- 9) 2020 Nissan Armada: Maximum Cargo Space: 95.4 cu. ft. | $47,100 | U.S. News Score: 7.1/10
- 8) 2020 Volkswagen Atlas: Maximum Cargo Space: 96.8 cu. ft. | $31,545 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
- 7) 2020 Buick Enclave: Maximum Cargo Space: 97.6 cu. ft. | $40,000 | U.S. News Score 8.0/10
- 6) 2020 Chevrolet Traverse: Maximum Cargo Space: 98.2 cu. ft. | $29,800 | U.S. News Score 8.0/10
- 5) 2020 Honda Passport: Maximum Cargo Space: 100.7 cu. ft. | $31,990 | U.S. News Score: 7.9/10
- 4) 2020 Lincoln Navigator: Maximum Cargo Space: 103.4 cubic feet | $76,185 | U.S. News Score: 8.8/10
- 3) 2020 Ford Expedition: Maximum Cargo Space: 104.6 cu. ft. | $52,810 | U.S. News Score: 8.4/10
- 2) 2020 Toyota Sequoia: Maximum Cargo Space: 120.1 cu. ft. | $49,980 | U.S. News Score: 6.8/10
- 1) 2020 Chevrolet Suburban: Maximum Cargo Space: 121.7 cu. ft. | $51,700 | U.S. News Score 7.7/10
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15 SUVs That Can Haul It All, From Point A to Point B
One of the reasons U.S. consumers have traded in their sedans for sport-utility vehicles in recent years is their expansive cargo capacity. Even a compact crossover model can carry more groceries home from the warehouse store than in the trunk of an average midsize sedan. Either way, you’ll definitely need to size up vehicle-wise if you need to move the kids’ belongings to and from college, accommodate a family’s full set of luggage on a road trip, or swallow up a weekend’s worth of antique shopping.
To that end, we’re featuring the 15 SUVs with the most cavernous cargo spaces. We’re considering their capacities behind the third row, with the third row folded, and with both the second and third rows folded, along with other pertinent details. Granted, all of these models are on the large side, with fuel economy generally not being a strong suit. However, at least one model on our list – the Acura MDX – is available as a more-efficient hybrid model.
As with all SUVs, their taller ride heights enable a more commanding view of the road than other vehicle types. These utes offer seating for as many as eight passengers, with ample head, shoulder, and legroom. When properly equipped, most are even able to tow a large boat or trailer, should the need arise. All of these vehicles offer either all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive for added traction over wet or snowy roads.
Read on to learn about the 15 SUVs with the most cargo space in 2020.