I am on dirt roads a lot so didn’t want a minivan but am happy with a Honda Pilot which seats 8. I got a used one but the new ones have a second row which can be made into captains chairs if you want.

Odyssey Elite.

$10k less than Sienna and not underpowered.

Anonymous wrote:Yep. Toyota Sienna for sure.

Get the hybrid version.

Yep. Toyota Sienna for sure.

Toyota Sienna

You need a minivan.

We’ve had a Honda Odyssey, Buick Enclave, and a Volvo XC90 over a 17-year span.

The Honda was amazing but it was not great in snow/ice. I miss the trunk space and the ability to fit many adults comfortably. I thought I was too cool and needed an SUV but I often wish I still had that minivan.

The Buick interior was huge for an SUV but I think I had a lemon. I was constantly bringing it in for electronic problems.

The Volvo has been really nice and, now that we have no car seats, my teens can sit three-across in the back and we rarely have to use the third row, but it is nice to have.

I like chevy traverse but with the two seats in the middle, not the bench. Other SUVs also might have the same layout.

If you're really going to use the 3rd row a lot, there are YouTube videos comparing 3rd rows of different SUVs. Or, there's always a minivan.

Fully loaded pathfinder.

You'll likely be doing college trips before this car dies and your kids will drive it too.

You’ll want a 3 row.

Minivan!

I’d atleast provide some details on what is important to you in a car.

We need a new car. Three kids ranging ages 7-13, and we do carpool often. Current car is a pilot. Open to more expensive brands. Suggestions? I’m overwhelmed in the search.