SUV Showdown: Best SUVs for Families

Overview: Known for its reliability and smooth performance, the Highlander is a popular choice among families.
Seating: 7-8 passengers, with three-row seating.
Safety: Equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, and collision avoidance.
Technology: 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa compatibility; available Wi-Fi hotspot.
Fuel Efficiency: 24 MPG combined, with a hybrid option that reaches up to 36 MPG combined.
Price: Starting around $37,000.

Overview: With a spacious interior and smooth ride, the Pilot is ideal for larger families.
Seating: 8 passengers, with comfortable, easily accessible third-row seating.
Safety: Honda Sensing suite includes collision mitigation braking, road departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control.
Technology: 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration; rear-seat entertainment options in higher trims.
Fuel Efficiency: 23 MPG combined.
Price: Starting around $39,000.

Overview: The Explorer combines powerful performance with ample room and a range of tech options.
Seating: 6-7 passengers, with available captain’s chairs in the second row.
Safety: Co-Pilot360 suite with blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and post-collision braking.
Technology: 10.1-inch touchscreen on higher trims; FordPass Connect app with remote start and vehicle tracking.
Fuel Efficiency: 24 MPG combined, with a hybrid option that reaches up to 27 MPG combined.
Price: Starting around $38,500.

Overview: A well-rounded SUV with a refined interior, the Palisade offers excellent value and comfort.
Seating: 7-8 passengers, with spacious second and third rows.
Safety: Hyundai SmartSense includes forward collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Technology: 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system in higher trims.
Fuel Efficiency: 22 MPG combined.
Price: Starting around $37,500.

Overview: Stylish and spacious, the Telluride is praised for its high-quality interior and impressive list of standard features.
Seating: 7-8 passengers with flexible seating configurations.
Safety: Kia Drive Wise suite with highway driving assist, safe exit assist, and a 360-degree camera.
Technology: 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an available head-up display.
Fuel Efficiency: 23 MPG combined.
Price: Starting around $38,000.

Overview: The Traverse offers one of the most spacious interiors in its class, making it perfect for large families.
Seating: 7-8 passengers, with one of the most generous cargo spaces in the category.
Safety: Chevy Safety Assist with features like lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, and front pedestrian braking.
Technology: 7- or 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration, Teen Driver technology, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Fuel Efficiency: 21 MPG combined.
Price: Starting around $36,500.