Cadillac Escalade ESV

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

When it comes to operation, actually driving and using them, many of us prefer the mainstream-branded versions of big SUVs to the fancier, more luxurious, more expensive luxury-brand versions.

GM’s latest recall affects more than 597,600 SUVs and pickup trucks from its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands over an issue that may lead to engine damage or failure.

Another major GM recall affecting diesel-equipped pickup trucks and SUVs involves a transmission control valve that may fail.

GM is recalling more than 449,000 vehicles from its Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands over an issue that may prevent the low brake fluid warning light from illuminating.

These cars offer panoramic moonroofs or sunroofs either as standard or optional equipment for 2024.

The 2023 Escalade is virtually the same SUV for about the same money in most trim levels and configurations, so there’s no reason to wait for the 2024 model to go on sale.

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

The 2023 and 2024 list of three-row family haulers offering second-row captain’s chairs is shrinking, but it also sees a couple of new additions.

When properly equipped, these 2023 SUVs offer excellent all-around capability with maximum tow ratings ranging from north of 8,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds.