Best 3-row SUVs of 2026

SUVs with seating for 7 or more, ranked by the composite score.

Data-driven ranking · Rankings computed August 26, 2026 · Listing counts refresh daily

What are the best 3-row SUVs? The 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe ranks #1, followed by the 2026 Kia Sorento and the 2026 Ford Explorer.

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Best 3-row SUVs FAQ

What are the best 3-row SUVs?
OpenDealer ranks the following as the best 3-row suvs for 2026: Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Ford Explorer, Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid, Hyundai Palisade.
How much do the best 3-row suvs cost?
Starting MSRPs in this ranking range from $32,190 to $54,900, depending on trim and configuration.
What is the cheapest vehicle in the best 3-row suvs list?
The 2026 Kia Sorento has the lowest starting MSRP in this ranking at $32,190.
How does OpenDealer rank vehicles?
Ranked by a weighted composite score: NHTSA overall crash-test rating (30%), EPA combined fuel economy or MPGe (20%), starting MSRP value within this category (20%), US sales popularity (20%, latest complete calendar year, data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net), and live inventory availability on OpenDealer (10%). Components missing for a model redistribute their weight to the remaining components. All inputs are from public data sources (CarAPI manufacturer specifications, NHTSA, GoodCarBadCar.net, OpenDealer live inventory); no paid placement.

How this ranking works

Ranked by a weighted composite score: NHTSA overall crash-test rating (30%), EPA combined fuel economy or MPGe (20%), starting MSRP value within this category (20%), US sales popularity (20%, latest complete calendar year, data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net), and live inventory availability on OpenDealer (10%). Components missing for a model redistribute their weight to the remaining components. All inputs are from public data sources (CarAPI manufacturer specifications, NHTSA, GoodCarBadCar.net, OpenDealer live inventory); no paid placement.

  • safety: 30%
  • efficiency: 20%
  • value: 20%
  • popularity: 20%
  • availability: 10%

Rank order and scores are computed from public data (NHTSA, EPA, manufacturer pricing, 2025 US sales figures) and inventory availability at snapshot time, then frozen for six months. OpenDealer listing counts and shop links refresh daily. Dealers cannot pay to influence placement. Rankings last computed August 26, 2026.

US sales data courtesy of GoodCarBadCar.net.