Do as previous post said and look into Suburban/Yukon XL. Really the only cars that have enough 3rd row legroom while still offering space for gear in the back. Especially since it sounds like you do not want a minivan.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes I need third row up permanently plus trunk space to fit hockey gear, etc.

Sorry, then you need one of the three above, or a van, like you have.

+1

- pp who recommended the pilot

Suburban.

There is no substitute.

Infiniti QX80?

Anonymous wrote:Yes I need third row up permanently plus trunk space to fit hockey gear, etc.

Sorry, then you need one of the three above, or a van, like you have.

Have you looked at the Volkswagen Atlas?

Yes I need third row up permanently plus trunk space to fit hockey gear, etc.

Anonymous wrote:Do you need a large trunk? Will the third row be used daily?

Need to know this OP. If you need trunk space with a third row up, it’s basically Suburban/Yukon XL/Expedition EL.

Love my Pilot. I have a 2016. I also looked at the Highlander but the legroom in the 3rd row was less and the trunk was smaller. Not sure if the calculation has changed with the new Highlander model.

Do you need a large trunk? Will the third row be used daily?

Honda Pilot. Just bought the 2018 about 6 months ago and love it. Compare to highlander, etc.

Just get a school bus.

I’ve already had a Siena for years. Now I am getting an SUV.
It was fine but I’m done with it.

Sienna.

Any tips? I feel overwhelmed with this research/shopping project. Some of the websites don’t even tell me if 8 seat configuration is available