The Best 8-Seater SUVs

For some buyers, three-row SUVs are all about space to spread out. For others, they're about carrying as many people as possible. Whether you've got a big family to move or simply need to shuttle half of the soccer team, an eight-passenger SUV answers the call. But not all automakers offer eight-passenger seating in their big barges. Many buyers prefer seven-seat configurations with second-row captain's chairs.

As a result, you'll often find eight seats relegated to lower trim levels or as an option on higher trims. You may even have a hard time finding an eight-passenger configuration on a dealer's lot. Here we've listed our top 10 picks of three-row SUVs that offer standard seating for eight, based on their Edmunds Rating. With a wide range of prices and capabilities, there's an eight-seater suited to nearly any buyer.

Kia Telluride

The Telluride's bold styling, smooth and easy comfort, and wealth of standard features have made it one of our annual top picks since its 2020 debut. It remains one of the best values in three-row SUVs, especially for larger families. Eight-passenger seating comes standard on the base trim and two upper trims. It's not optional on other trims, so the off-road-ish X-Pro, sporty X-Line and Prestige models are off-limits, but we don't see those as deal-breakers. We recommend the EX anyway for its strong value and features that include adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery and ventilated front seats.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on LX, EX, SX
Edmunds Rating: 8.4 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $37,885

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Lincoln Navigator

One of the original three-row luxury SUVs, the Lincoln Navigator is nearing 30 years in production. That's a remarkable milestone in an era of hybrids, EVs and downsized crossovers. Today's Navigator is among the best in its long history, offering exceptional comfort, advanced tech — witness the 48-inch panoramic infotainment dash display and updates to its BlueCruise hands-free driving system — and muscular towing capacity. Only the Jeep Grand Wagoneer beats it. Eight-passenger seating is only available on the base Reserve trim, but with just two trim levels, it's not much of a limitation. Nearly everything you might want comes standard on the Reserve, including heated rear seats. And if you need a little extra space, you can opt for the longer-wheelbase L model, which adds about 12 inches of length and more cargo space. We haven't yet rated the latest Navigator, but the pre-redesign model scored 8.4 out of 10. With the updates to its style, tech and function, the latest model should fare as well or better.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on Reserve
Edmunds Rating: not yet rated
Starting MSRP, including destination: $103,015

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Toyota Grand Highlander

What makes the Grand Highlander grander than its regular Highlander counterpart? As the name implies: size. Despite the steady popularity of the Highlander, Toyota realized some customers want a third row that comfortably seats adults. For all its merits, the regular Highlander's third row is best suited to smaller passengers. The longer and wider Grand Highlander solves that with an extra 5.5 inches of third-row legroom, and it adds about 4.5 cubic feet of additional cargo space behind the third row. Eight-passenger seating comes standard on the base trim, but it is a no-cost option for the next two trims, the XLE and Limited. The XLE is our recommended pick, so you don't need to sacrifice just to get eight seats. There's even a hybrid version that gets up to 36 mpg combined.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on LE; no-cost option for XLE and Limited
Edmunds Rating: 8.2 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $42,355

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Hyundai Palisade

A redesigned 2026 Palisade is here, and you can still get your hands on an earlier model, which ranks as one of our top three-row SUVs. (Spoiler alert: The newest Palisade is also very good.) With its smooth ride, robust power, and roomy, upscale interior, the Palisade punches above its weight in this class with luxury touches that more utilitarian rivals lack. It also comes with a generous list of standard features, including several advanced driver aids and a power-folding second-row bench seat. The lack of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is annoying, so you'll still have to contend with USB cables mucking up the otherwise impeccable interior — Hyundai solved that issue for the newest Palisade. Eight-passenger seating is also only available on the base and the SEL Premium midlevel trims. It's a curious decision, but the regular SEL trim is our editors' pick. It's not a huge stretch to the SEL Premium, and the latter also adds luxuries like heated second-row seats and a heated steering wheel and more driver assist features.

8-seat SUV on all trims? Standard on SE, optional on SEL Premium
Edmunds Rating: 8.1 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $38,695

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Mazda CX-90

If you're a sports car fan resigned to the practicality of a three-row SUV, the Mazda CX-90 will cheer you up. Its punchy turbo engine and quick handling maneuvers give it the same spirit as Mazda's smaller cars like the Mazda 3 hatchback and Miata roadster, while its classy interior is nearer to a European luxury car than a mainstream family wagon. And at 25 mpg combined, the CX-90 is also one of the most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs. The trade-off is a tighter third row and less cargo space than most rivals. Eight-passenger seating is offered on all but the top-most Premium Plus trims (there are two). The CX-90 also comes in a plug-in hybrid version. Fuel economy remains the same — 25 mpg combined under gas power — but with the added benefit of up to 25 miles of electric range.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on all except Premium Plus trims
Edmunds Rating: 8.1 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $58,775

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Cadillac Escalade

Like its Lincoln Navigator rival, the Cadillac Escalade is all about big American luxury and style. A large eight-cylinder engine underhood gives the Escalade ample muscle for not only carrying a full load of eight passengers but also pulling up to 8,100 pounds of whatever you choose to tow behind it. An adaptive air suspension shrugs off most of what the worst roads can offer, while a full complement of cutting-edge tech, including a 55-inch dash-spanning display, helps keep everyone on board connected and entertained. The expansive Escalade is also available with an extended-wheelbase model — the ESV — that adds nearly 15 inches in length. The extra length delivers a couple more inches of third-row legroom but really shines in cargo capacity — with 60% more than the standard version. And if the Escalade's 420 horsepower isn't quite satisfying, there's also the Escalade V-Series, with a supercharged V8 engine and a stupefying 682 horsepower.

8-seat SUV on all trims? no-cost option for Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trims
Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $93,295

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Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot's versatility and unique approach to eight-passenger seating makes it one of our top three-row SUV picks. Like many competitors, the Pilot offers six-cylinder power, front- and all-wheel drive, and ample passenger and cargo space. Unlike most rivals, though, the Pilot offers "convertible" eight-passenger seating. A removable center seat in the second row can be stowed under the cargo floor for times when you'd prefer an open path to the third row — think instant captain's chairs — or reinstalled when you've got a full eight-passenger load. The seat releases with a pull strap and is light enough for most adults to easily remove and secure in the back. It's a clever feature that comes standard on every trim except the off-roady TrailSport.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on all except TrailSport
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $41,695

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Land Rover Defender 130

If you want to carry friends and family to the top of a mountain peak to catch the sunrise, it's hard to beat the Land Rover Defender. The Defender comes in a few different styles, including two-door 90 and four-door 110 configurations, but you'll need the extended-length Defender 130 for eight-passenger seating. The Defender isn't quite as posh or refined as its more pavement-bound Range Rover and Discovery counterparts, but it's just as capable in the rough with its large all-terrain tires, up to 11.5 inches of ground clearance (when equipped with the air suspension), and advanced four-wheel-drive system.

8-seat SUV on all trims? all Defender 130 models except for Outbound trim
Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $74,850

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Nissan Armada

Recently redesigned with a powerful twin-turbo V6 engine, the Nissan Armada is a massive leap forward for the previously neglected big SUV. Eight years since its last overhaul, the new Armada improves in nearly all areas: power, technology, comfort and capability. The Armada's truck-based frame and new V6 engine give it towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds, placing it near the top of the three-row hauling heap. Even with that kind of muscle, the Armada remains on par with heavy-framed rivals like the Chevrolet Tahoe and Lincoln Navigator in fuel efficiency. The roomy interior offers plenty of room in all three rows, with second-row bench seats that also recline for extra comfort.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on SV and SL
Edmunds Rating: 7.8 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $59,530

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Jeep Grand Wagoneer

The Grand Wagoneer departs from Jeep's typical rugged and functional aesthetics and doubles down on power and luxury. A country club Jeep still sounds wrong to us, but there's no denying the Grand Wagoneer's abilities or style. The seven-slatted grille and familiar boxy design are all there, as is the robust four-wheel-drive hardware to get this Jeep over rougher roads than most competitors can handle. The Grand Wagoneer can also tow a class-leading 9,800 pounds. Inside, the cabin is laced with luxury and leather, including heated massaging front seats and a 12-inch touchscreen. Eight-passenger seating comes standard on the base trim, but it costs extra on higher trims. If you need even more room, the extended-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L adds an extra 12 inches of length and substantially more cargo space. But you'll have to settle for the base trim if you want to seat eight; it's not an option on the upper trims. And if the Grand Wagoneer's price makes you dizzy, there's the equally capable, less luxurious and more affordable Wagoneer model also available.

8-seat SUV on all trims? standard on base trim, optional on others
Edmunds Rating: 7.7 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP, including destination: $87,040

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Honorable mentions

These models fall outside our Top 10 picks but are still worth a look:

Chevrolet Suburban: Edmunds Rating (7.6)
Chevrolet Tahoe: Edmunds Rating (7.4)
Nissan Pathfinder: Edmunds Rating: (7.7)
Toyota Sequoia: Edmunds Rating (7.4)