2017 3-Row SUV Challenge Video

By Mike Hanley
October 27, 2017

CARS.COM — Three-row SUVs have become the family vehicle of choice, and it’s a segment that’s seen a lot of change in the past year. So we thought it was time to bring back the winner from our last Challenge, the Honda Pilot, and stack its 2017 incarnation up against three new competitors: the updated-for-2017 Toyota Highlander, the redesigned-for-2018 Chevrolet Traverse and the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas.

The 2017 Three-Row SUV Challenge
Results | Cargo Space | Third Row | Mobile Devices | Video

Watch the video above to see which SUV reigned supreme in Cars.com’s 2017 Three-Row SUV Challenge.
Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

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