Which Cars Have Third-Row Seats?

What Car Shoppers Need to Know

• Families needing a three-row vehicle have dozens of choices.
• A wide range of three-row vehicles have base prices less than $50,000.
• Hybrid minivans and SUVs combine space with fuel economy, while electric-vehicle options offer more than 400 miles of range.

Parents know you don’t need more than two children to need a third row in the family vehicle. Traveling with kids plus friends, kids plus pets, or just the family and enough stuff for a typical vacation can require more seat belts or space than you’ll find in a typical two-row SUV.

Luckily, there are many, many dozens of three-row vehicles available today. From minivans and SUVs of all sizes to hybrid options rated as high as 37 mpg and EVs with more than 400 miles of range, as well as more than 30 choices with base prices below $50,000, there’s a three-row car out there that is right for every family.

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Covered in this article:

• Which SUVs and Minivans Have Third-Row Seats?
• Cheapest Cars With Three Rows
• Three-Row Cars With the Best Gas Mileage
• Hybrid Cars With Three Rows
• Electric Cars With Three Rows

Which SUVs and Minivans Have Third-Row Seats?

The vast majority of car brands sell at least one vehicle with three rows of seats; many offer two or more. There’s commonly seating for six, seven or eight occupants across all three rows depending on how the second row is configured (captain’s chairs or bench seat), as well as whether the third row has seating for two or three passengers.

There are six different Toyota models with three rows (Sienna, Highlander, Grand Highlander, 4Runner and Sequoia), the most of any mainstream automaker. Many of their family-friendly cars are available with multiple powertrains, as well. Between two sizes of the Escalade and Escalade IQ, as well as the Vistiq, Cadillac has more distinct three-row models than any other luxury brand.

All starting prices listed below include applicable destination charges. They are either the base price of the least expensive trim with a standard third-row seat or the price of the cheapest trim to offer a third-row plus the cost of the extra seat.

Cheapest Cars With Three Rows

The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander is the least expensive SUV with a third row at $30,220. Most brands build compact two-row SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 as well as mid-size three-rows such as the Honda Pilot and Toyota Grand Highlander. Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi provide buyers an affordable entry point to the three-row life with the Santa Fe, Sorento and Outlander that wedge between those popular segments in size and price. Before buying one, though, consider how old your children are and how long you plan to hold onto your vehicle. Those smaller SUVs have tidier third-row seats, meaning kids will outgrow them sooner. Note that all third rows below are standard.

Three-Row Cars With the Best Gas Mileage

The Kia Sorento Hybrid gets the best combined fuel economy for a regular three-row hybrid at 37 mpg. Three-row vehicles are available as hybrids as well as plug-in hybrids that provide short electric range (compared to a full electric car) when plugged in. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (which was discontinued for 2027) gets the highest mpg-equivalent (gas and electricity combined) at 82 mpg-e with its plug-in electric powertrain.

Particularly as fuel prices fluctuate dramatically, fuel efficiency plays a significant role in minimizing operating costs. With regular gas at a national average of around $4.40 per gallon at the time of writing according to AAA, a 10-mpg difference in combined fuel economy can work out to upwards of $1,000 a year in savings at the pump. Choosing a more efficient vehicle isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for the family budget. Note that all third rows below are standard.

Hybrid Cars With Three Rows

Many of the most efficient three-row vehicles offer buyers a choice between regular and hybrid powertrains, from affordable hybrids like the Hyundai Santa Fe to a luxury hybrid three-row SUV like the Lexus LX 700h. While the hybrid option might be significantly more expensive than the standard gas engine, many improve fuel economy by such vast margins that they easily offset their higher prices. The Department of Energy has a useful comparison tool that lets you see how much money a more efficient vehicle will save in annual fuel expenses and is highly customizable for different fuel prices and driving habits. This helps shoppers work out whether it makes sense for them to pay more for better fuel economy.

Electric Cars With Three Rows

Tired of gas? Electric cars with three rows start in the $60,000 range with the Kia EV9. Home electricity costs are generally more stable than gas prices. Depending on your local electricity rates, replacing a gas car with an EV could lower your household fuel costs by $500-$1,000, according to the EPA.. Most three-row EVs are luxury SUVs, but the EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 help to bring down the average price of electric three-row SUVs. Note that all vehicles below are SUVs.

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