These minivans and large SUVs have more trunk space than any other cars on the market, but they don't all have the best reviews from Consumer Reports
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If you’re going to buy a big car, you want to make sure it has enough room to carry all your stuff. But some three-row SUVs and minivans provide much more space than others.
Consumer Reports compiled a list of the 10 SUVs and minivans with the most usable cargo space. To compile its ranking, CR did its own testing after finding manufacturers' specs can be misleading.
Continue reading to see which made the list.
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This three-row minivan starts at $41,390 and is “incredibly roomy,” thanks to its “wide and tall cargo opening that allows it to swallow a variety of items in all shapes and sizes,” CR said. You can remove the second seats to maximize space, getting 72 cubic ft. And even if you have all three rows up, the trunk can fit five suitcases and a duffel.
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The three-row minivan starts at $42,795 and “blends refinement, quietness, convenience, and decent fuel economy in a practical package,” according to CR. “Its interior is very flexible, with the ability to slide the second-row outboard seats to the sides.” If you fold down the third row and remove the second row, you get 71 cubic ft of cargo space.
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The new Suburban, which starts at $63,700, is somehow even bigger than past models and has 70 cubic ft of cargo space. But CR had a mixed review of the car, writing, “While the ride with the standard suspension is comfortable, the Premier trim’s electromagnetic suspension dampers provide a more composed ride. Handling is rather ponderous. The cabin is quiet, and the controls are easy to use except for the tricky gear selector.”
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The Pacifica is currently the only one of the two cars Chrysler sells, and it has a good amount of storage at 66 cubic ft. “The 3.6-liter V6, paired with a nine-speed automatic, provides plenty of power and gets a decent 21 mpg overall,” CR said. “Handling is responsive, the ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet.” It starts at $44,445.
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CR doesn't always recommend Jeeps, which struggle with their reliability, but the Grand Wagoneer is roomy. Starting at $63,995, it can fit three large suitcases and a duffel in the trunk with the third-row seats up. And folding the second and third rows gets you 62 cubic ft of cargo space.
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Though not as big as the Suburban, the Tahoe still has plenty of room. It starts at $54,500 and gets 17 mpg overall. "And even when the third-row seat is raised, the cargo space behind it can handle many grocery bags or kids’ sports duffel bags," CR wrote. And folding the second and third rows gets you 58 cubic ft of cargo space.
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The Nissan Armada is another option with plenty of room — 56 cubic ft if you put both the second and third row down — but CR had some complaints. "It’s a quick and quiet SUV, but the ride is quite stiff. Handling is secure but certainly not agile,” the publication said. “We were surprised that for such a large vehicle, and one seemingly designed for family voyages, the various nooks and bins for small-item storage are somewhat diminutive or otherwise compromised.” It starts at $58,840.
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The Ford $F Expedition has plenty of space — 55 cubic ft if you put the second and third row down — but it ranks dead last among large SUVs. “The ride is steady and controlled, and the cabin is quiet. Handling is lumbering and very clumsy, though typical of the breed,” CR said. It starts at $57,700.
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The Traverse is a mid-sized three-row SUV, but with the second and third rows down, it still provides 52.5 cubic ft of cargo space. “The Traverse rides comfortably, the cabin is quiet, and handling is responsive for a good-sized SUV. The second row is quite roomy, but the third-row seat will be tight for adults,” CR said. It starts at $40,800.
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From $39,310, the Atlas boasts 50.5 cubic ft of cargo space with its second and third rows folded down. “We found the controls very distracting, but the cabin is nicely furnished with wood trim and high-quality stitching,” CR said. “The seats are comfortable and supportive. The ride is on the firm side, handling is responsive and secure, and braking performance is strong.”
