Anonymous wrote:Honda Pilot. Pretty roomy for third row.

But hard to get into and out of.

Big three row loaded SUVs are for successful multi-kid families. There’s peer pressure in rich neighborhoods and rich schools to buy these things and update to the latest and greatest every 24 months.

It’s not a class of vehicle you consider if you’re single or childless or even have just one kid.

My Mercedes GLS SUV has a decent 3rd row.

I only use it rarely for stuffing in another kid for short rides to sports but the almost 6 foot tall teen boys do struggle.

Most kids can fit in a 3rd row just fine. For road trips. we'd split the back and my son could put a pillow next to him. I think he liked being away from us.

With a car seat behind the driver, our back seat is a tight for for two people so the 3rd row is a must.

Just get a minivan. You're missing out!

We use it all the time in our Mazda 5.

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Anonymous wrote:Becasue people are too snobby for minivans.

You don't need a minivan for one child and to haul around others kids too lazy to drive their own.

DP - but nor do you need a 3 row SUV for those things. PPP is talking about people who need a lot of seats all seem to want SUVs instead of minivans. And they're 85% right.

Anonymous wrote:Becasue people are too snobby for minivans.

You don't need a minivan for one child and to haul around others kids too lazy to drive their own.

We have a Palisade and the third row is usable by our tall kids (read: adult-sized). We had a minivan which I loved and miss but the driving comfort was far better on the Palisade.

I wish the Sienna hadn't dropped in power and hadn't gotten rid of the removable middle row. Oh well.

I for one am looking forward to the new Toyota Grand Highlander as we love the Highlander but need a bigger third row for teenagers.

Highlander with captains chairs works for our elem kids and carpool.

With 3 kids, we use the third row of our 4Runner any time one of my siblings is visiting. It’s great.

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Anonymous wrote:Third row my GMC Acadia is fine. I have driven to Boston and NY multiple times with kids in third row.

I say Chevy Traverse is best value a real three row.

Toyota Highlander and GMC Acadia are both 193"-197" in length.

Chevy Traverse is 206" in length. That extra 9-13" in length can make some garages really cramped.

Which is why the third row is roomy

Anonymous wrote:Third row my GMC Acadia is fine. I have driven to Boston and NY multiple times with kids in third row.

I say Chevy Traverse is best value a real three row.

Toyota Highlander and GMC Acadia are both 193"-197" in length.

Chevy Traverse is 206" in length. That extra 9-13" in length can make some garages really cramped.

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Anonymous wrote:The third row is practically unusable. Especially in the popular Highlander and Kia Sorrento. Are there cars where it is usable? We are a family of three (2 adults, 1 kid) and want a larger car for carpooling. It looks like it’s minivans or bust.

You are being ridiculous; unless you have 6 ft line backers the 3 rd row is fine for carpooling around the county.

I’m a 5’6” 140 LB adult and I find the back row cozy and functional. Basically by the time kids really start out growing it they will be driving their own car

The third row in a Highlander? You must be a contortionist!

I fit quite comfortably in the third row of my 2012 Highlander. Our 2nd row slides forward to accommodate legroom. Not too sure about that option for other years model.

No, we do that in our 2019 Highlander hybrid. We slide the middle bench forward. Both 2nd and 3rd rows get a medium amount of leg room.

Third row my GMC Acadia is fine. I have driven to Boston and NY multiple times with kids in third row.

I say Chevy Traverse is best value a real three row.