Midsize Three-Row SUVs

#1 Kia Telluride

SCORE 8.4/10

Base Price $33,160-$45,260

UNCHANGED MotorTrend’s 2020 SUV of the Year looks great, with strong build quality completing attractive finishes. Comfort pervades in the Telluride. Its ride is exceptionally refined, and the cabin is quiet all the while. Each seat enjoys thoughtful amenities, though the third row is sized for kids. High-end models impress, but Kia doesn’t sell true luxury on the cheap; the cabin conceals some hard plastics. Handling is crisp, yet some drivers may want more power from the V-6. Even so, it can spin the front tires and deliver torque steer—choose all-wheel drive to avoid such antics. For 2021, the optional Nightfall Edition adds a stealthy blacked-out aesthetic. Key fob remote engine start and a seven-pin trailer harness become standard, as well.

0-60 mph 6.9-7.2 sec

EPA Econ City/Hwy 19-20/24-26 mpg

Basic Warranty 5 years/60,000 miles

NHTSA: 5 Stars; IIHS: TSP