The first question is how much use will that third row actually get? The amount of space and the accessibility will vary greatly from model to model so you need to prioritize the need for seating. The Toyota RAV4 is one of the best examples of a third row seat that only accommodates children or small frame adults. Where their Highlander and especially the Sequoia are Toyota products that offer accessible and roomy third row seats in their 7 passenger SUVs. The Honda Pilot with its recent size increase now offers an accessible and functional third row seat to accommodate passenger numbers six and seven (and eight).

American winners in extra passenger comfort are the Ford Flex, the Chevy Suburbans (and their ilk with GMC and the Yukon series, etc), and the Dodge Durango, all of which are accommodating in the third row. From Europe the Rover makes their seating usable in the Discovery series, where Volkswagen, BMW and Volvo are all pretty tight conditions.

Another big consideration is how much SUV type work do you expect to get from your rig. If you want to get off the beaten path and take seven people the 4Runner and the Pathfinder are decent off road choices. Of course the Land Cruiser and Rovers can go there and back, but their gentrification has made that a secondary capability.

The last group to consider for seven passenger SUV seating is in the crossover segment. With great entries like the Nissan Murano, the Mazda CX-9 and the Subaru Tribeca, you have excellent choices for a car like ride and handling with all wheel drive for extreme conditions. However, these are not a group know for ease of access or roominess in the third row. The lower profiles and narrower wheelbases keep the passenger compartment snugger, especially in the third row.

It is a great market to find ways to move seven people around in an SUV type vehicle. With a little consideration and planned shopping you will find the vehicle that best accommodates your passengers and you traveling needs.

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This claim stems from results of studies which have shown 5-7% less accidents occurring with the seven-passenger SUV than with other vehicles. Customers won’t have too hard a time finding a good selection of these vehicles. Anyone looking will find Chevy, Dodge, Mitsubishi, Kia, and those are just to name a few of the major auto companies that offer the seven-passenger SUV to their customers.

It’s a simple debate really as to whether or not you should buy an SUV. Those against the SUV will go with the “bad on gas” element to these rather spacious vehicles. However, those not concerned with gas prices and more preoccupied with safety concerns ought ot look into buying one of these state of the art, and of course very roomy Sport Utility Vehicles.

If you like feeling like your high above the ground than a seven-passenger SUV is the car for you. Also, when buying one of these vehicles, be sure to notice the four wheel drive aspect of these vehicles. When the whether poses a threat you will feel quite safe taking your children to school in this type of vehicle.

Bottom line, an SUV can be a great car that is fun to drive and will make you feel safe and secure. As a vehicle owner, you can’t ask for too much more than that.

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