Starport Seven-Five
DIS Veteran
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- Aug 16, 2019
Keep in mind that most mid-size 3 row SUVs don't have a lot of cargo space if the 3rd row is up. This is a Traverse:My family and I do a lot of road trips and usually bring extra people with us (anywhere from 2-6 people at a time), so I want that extra space. Otherwise, we're having to rent an SUV 2-3 times per year for the seating and luggage. The extra space would definitely get used.
Realistically, how often will you be carrying more than 4 people? Because 4 people fit in a sedan or hatchback with more than enough cargo room and you can rent a vehicle for the 5+ people cases. The vehicle will be significantly cheaper and you'll save a good amount of money on fuel (12,000 miles a year at $2.75/gallon, 35mpg vs 25mpg is $377.14 difference) so if it's infrequent... you might be better of renting something for those.
Pretty much all mid size and smaller "SUVs" are built on car chassis with a couple extra inches of ground clearance. The Telluride for example shares the platform with their minivan so you're not getting a more rugged vehicle by buying the SUV bodied version.
If you're insisting on a 3 row mid size SUV, my picks would be:
Ford Flex
Mazda CX9