2017 Ford Expedition EL
Cargo Space: 130.8 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
The Ford Expedition placed near the top of our ranking of large SUVs. Its cargo capacity is among the largest in class. The Ford Expedition EL, the SUV’s long-wheelbase version, has the largest interior volume in the market – 130.8 cubic feet.
2017 Ford Expedition EL
The three-row SUV seats eight passengers comfortably, but its size comes at the expense of fuel economy. The two-wheel drive version of the Ford Expedition EL ekes out just 15 mpg around town and 21 on the highway.
The Ford Expedition EL starts at just under $50,000. The Expedition will be completely redesigned for the 2018 model year.
2017 Lincoln Navigator L
Cargo Space: 128.2 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
Built on the same platform as the Ford Expedition EL, the long-wheelbase version of the Lincoln Navigator has 128.2 cubic feet of cargo space, one of the largest capacities of any SUV. It placed seventh in our ranking of eight large luxury SUVs.
2017 Lincoln Navigator L
Altogether, the Lincoln Navigator L’s three rows can fit seven adults comfortably. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine mated to a quick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission, the SUV gets similar gas mileage as its cousin, the Expedition: 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway.
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator L starts at $65,905.
2017 GMC Yukon XL
Cargo Space: 121.7 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
The GMC Yukon, which placed high on the list of our ranking of large SUVs, seats nine passengers. The largest XL trim packs 121.7 cubic feet of interior space.
2017 GMC Yukon XL
The Yukon’s higher cargo floor makes loading the SUV more difficult, but it does have space under its cargo floor to hide belongings. It comes in three grades, including a Denali luxury model.
The GMC Yukon achieves average fuel economy at 16 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway. The XL trim starts at $51,230.
2017 Chevrolet Suburban
Cargo Space: 121.7 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
The Chevrolet Suburban fares well in our large SUV rankings and has the same dimensions as its upscale GMC Yukon cousin. It features 121.7 cubic feet of interior space and comes with optional power-folding seats that can make configuring your cargo easier.
2017 Chevrolet Suburban
Like the GMC Yukon, the Suburban has a secret storage compartment under the cargo floor and a third row that can fold into the floor to flatten the loading surface. Fuel economy is typical for a large SUV: 16 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway. It has a 31 gallon fuel tank and starts just below $50,000.
2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Cargo Space: 120.9 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
Our top-ranked luxury large SUV, the Cadillac Escalade comes with an available third-row bench seat that can accommodate eight passengers. Its long-wheelbase ESV trim features 122.4 cubic feet of space behind its first row.
2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
The Escalade comes with several features to make loading cargo easier, including a power-adjustable third-row that folds flat into the floor and a hands-free power programmable liftgate that lets you access the trunk by waving your foot under the rear bumper.
There’s even storage for cold items. Some trims have a refrigerated center console that chills food and beverages. But the comforts come at a price – the Cadillac Escalade ESV starts at a hefty $73,395. It will also cost you at the pump: The ESV trim gets a subpar 15 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.
2017 Toyota Sequoia
Cargo Space: 120.1 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
The Toyota Sequoia, one of the top ranked large SUVs, features 120.1 cubic feet of space behind its first row. It is unchanged from the 2016 model.
2017 Toyota Sequoia
The Sequoia has earned praise for its creative use of space – it features several storage holds tucked throughout the cabin – and an ample number of cup holders. Its second- and third-row seats fold flat for easier cargo loading. However, the SUV doesn’t stack up well against competitors when it comes to guzzling gas. The SUV ekes out a below-average 13 mpg in the city and 17 on the highway.
It starts at $45,560. A power liftgate is available.
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
Cargo Space: 116.3 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
In the last year of its current generation, the Chevrolet Traverse features more room for cargo and passengers than any competing 3-row midsize SUV. Its 116.3 cubic feet of interior space even dwarfs some large SUVs.
2017 Chevrolet Traverse
However, some rivals get better fuel economy than the Traverse’s 15 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.
The Chevrolet Traverse was a finalist for our 2017 Best 3-Row SUV for Families award. Starting at $28,700, it is the least expensive SUV on this list.
The Traverse will be completely redesigned for the 2018 model year.
2017 Buick Enclave
Cargo Space: 115.2 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
The Buick Enclave, which is ranked in the top half of our list of best midsize SUVs, has 115.2 cubic feet of space. It is unchanged from the 2016 model.
2017 Buick Enclave
The three-row, seven-passenger SUV is big on room but lags competitors in performance and fuel economy. Reviewers say that the Enclave’s 3.6-liter V6 engine lacks power and feels sluggish when carrying heavy loads. It gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.
A power liftgate is standard, improving access to the trunk when your hands are full. The family-friendly Enclave also comes with Buick’s IntelliLink infotainment system. A built-in Wi-Fi hot spot comes standard.
The SUV starts at $39,065.
2017 GMC Acadia
Cargo Space: 79 Cubic Feet (Details Below)
The GMC Acadia packs 79 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. It is ranked in the middle of a very competitive midsize SUV class.
2017 GMC Acadia
Fully redesigned for 2017, the Acadia received a cabin makeover and stronger fuel economy ratings. But the upgrades come at the expense of space – the new model shaves 37.3 cubic feet of space from the interior. Although it still features a lot of interior storage compartments and two beneath the cargo floor.
Starting at $29,070, the base GMC Acadia gets 21 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway.
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SUVs That Can Fit a Family and All Their Cargo
Big SUVs aren’t just made for big families. Though they can seat more people than the average crossover, truck, or sedan, the best SUVs have room for a family and all their cargo.
The SUVs on this list have the most interior space of all SUVs on the market today. Some cleverly find space to stow cargo below the floor, while others use their large body size to give owners space while maintaining plenty of ground clearance
Not sure if they’re a great fit for your family? When you head to your local dealership, don’t hesitate to bring along some of the gear you need to fit into the vehicle to test its capacity before you sign on the line.
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