7 Passenger SUV

Q. Which sport utility vehicles offer seating for at least 7 passengers?

A. While some people think the SUV market has dwindled, nothing could be further from the truth. Below is a list of 37 SUVs currently offered new that seat at least seven, as well as a handful of discontinued 7-seater models that you can still find used in abundance.

1. Acura MDX - SUV offers third row seating for up to 7 passengers. Pricing starts at $42,930. (www.acura.com)

2. Audi Q7 - Seven-passenger seating standard on this 3-row SUV. Pricing starts at $46,250. (models.audiusa.com)

3. BMW X5 - Optional 3rd row allows this SUV to seat up to 7 passengers. One of our commenters says the 3rd row seats are very small, however. Price starts at $51,545 with 3rd row. (www.bmwusa.com)

4. Buick Enclave - Buick’s 7 seater or 8 seater SUV. Third row seating is standard on all packages. Price starts at $36,350. (www.buick.com)

5. Cadillac Escalade - Offers three rows of seating for up to 7 or optionally 8 passengers. Price starts at $63,170. (www.cadillac.com)

6. Chevrolet Suburban - This massive Chevy SUV can actually be configured for up to 9 passengers. Price starts at $41,995. (www.chevrolet.com)

7. Chevy Tahoe - Depending on the package, this SUV can carry up to 7 or 8 passengers. Price starts at $38,530. Hybrid model available at a significantly higher price. (www.chevrolet.com)

8. Chevy Traverse - Crossover SUV offers 7 passenger and 8 passenger models. Go here for details, interior & exterior pictures, pricing info, more. Price starts at $29,510. (www.chevrolet.com)

9. Dodge Durango - Seven passenger SUV has a starting price of $28,995. (www.dodge.com)

10. Dodge Journey - Offers optional 3rd row seats that get you to a maximum of 7 passengers. Price starts at $18,995. (www.dodge.com)

11. Ford Expedition - Standard third row allows this to be a 7 or 8 seater. Pricing starts at $37,600. (www.fordvehicles.com)

12. Ford Explorer - Offers 7-passenger seating standard. Pricing starts at $28,870. (www.fordvehicles.com)

13. Ford Flex - 7-seat crossover SUV. Price starts at $29,465. (www.fordvehicles.com)

14. GMC Acadia - SUV offers 7-passenger and 8-passenger configurations. Price starts at $32,685. (www.gmc.com)

15. GMC Yukon - Depending on configuration, this SUV can be a 7 seater, 8 seater, or 9 seater. Pricing starts at $40,085. (www.gmc.com)

16. Honda Pilot - Offered standard as an 8-passenger SUV. Price starts at $28,470. (automobiles.honda.com)

17. Hyundai Veracruz - 7 seater SUV from Hyundai. Price starts at $28,345. (www.hyundaiusa.com)

18. Infiniti QX56 - SUV offers 7 passenger seats standard, and the option to increase 2nd row seating to get up to 8 total seats. Price starts at $59,200. (www.infinitiusa.com)

19. Kia Sorento - 2012 version offers 7 passenger seating standard or optional, depending on model. Price starts at $23,150.  (www.kia.com)

20. Land Rover LR4 - Luxury SUV offers 7-passenger seating with a 3rd row of seats as either an option or standard depending on the model you choose. Starting price of $51,000.  (www.landroverusa.com)

21. Lexus GX - Standard 3rd row with seating for up to 7. Price starts at $53,245. (www.lexus.com)

22. Lexus LX - SUV has standard seating that allows for up to 8 passengers to sit comfortably. Price starts at $80,930.  (www.lexus.com)

23. Lincoln MKT - Crossover SUV offers a standard 7-passenger configuration and a starting price of $44,300. (www.lincoln.com)

24. Lincoln Navigator - Eight-passenger SUV with foldable 3rd row seats. Price starts at $57,775. (www.lincoln.com)

25. Mazda CX-9 - Crossover SUV built to hold 7 passengers. Price starts at $29,725. (www.mazdausa.com)

26. Mercedes GL 550 - Mercedes SUV offers seating for 7 adults comfortably. Price starts at $85,300. (www.mbusa.com)

27. Mercedes R Class - Mercedes R350 and R350 BlueTec offer 3rd row with seating for 6 or optionally 7. Price starts at $52,690.  (www.mbusa.com)

28. Mitsubishi Outlander - SUV made to accommodate up to 7 passengers, depending on which package you choose. Price starts at $23,345. (www.mitsubishicars.com)

29. Nissan Armada - SUV offers plenty of room for up to 8 passengers. Price starts at $39,280. (www.nissanusa.com)

30. Nissan Pathfinder - SUV with 3 rows holds at least 7 passengers. Price starts at $28,940. (www.nissanusa.com)

31. Subaru Tribeca - Standard 3rd row allows up to 7 passengers. Starting price of $30,595. (www.subaru.com)

32. Toyota Highlander - Fit up to 7 passengers into this SUV fairly comfortably. Offers hybrid version, too. Price starts at $28,240.  (www.toyota.com)

33. Toyota Land Cruiser - SUV fits up to 8 passengers. Price starts at $68,920. (www.toyota.com)

34. Toyota RAV4 - SUV fits 7 but we’ve heard that the ones in the 3rd row better be kids because adults will have a hard time fitting back there. Price starts at $22,650. (www.toyota.com)

35. Toyota Sequoia - This SUV will allow 8 adult passengers comfortably. Starting price of $40,930. (www.toyota.com)

36. Toyota 4Runner - SUV offers optional 3rd row seating to accommodate up to 7 passengers. Price starts at $31,090. (www.toyota.com)

37. Volvo XC90 - Volvo SUV offers seating for 7. Price starts at $39,500. (www.volvocars.com)

Discontinued, Used SUVs with 7 Passenger Seating (No Longer Offered New):

38. Chrysler Aspen at eBay Motors - About 20 Chrysler Aspens up for auction or immediate sale here. The Aspen was discontinued after the 2009 model year and was not replaced by Chrysler. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

39. Hummer H2 at eBay Motors - Over 150 used Hummer H2 SUVs up for auction or immediate sale here. This 7-passenger Hummer was discontinued after the 2009 model year. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

40. Hyundai Santa Fe (Pre 2010) at eBay Motors - Hyundai discontinued the 3rd row after the 2009 model year. You can find about 20 used Santa Fe SUVs from 2009 and before up for auction or immediate sale here, but you will also see models from after that, so be sure you are looking only at 2009 and earlier if you want the 7 passenger seating. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

41. Jeep Commander at eBay Motors - 2010 was the final model year for this 7-passenger Jeep. No current Jeeps offer 7-passenger seating. Last we looked, though, there were still over 40 used Commanders up for auction or sale at eBay. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

42. Kia Borrego at eBay Motors - This 7 passenger SUV ended production with the 2010 model year — we saw only about a half dozen here. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

43. Land Rover LR3 at eBay Motors - 50+ Land Rover LR3 7-passenger SUVs up for auction or immediate sale. The LR3 was replaced by the Land Rover LR4 after the 2009 model year. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

44. Mercury Mountaineer at eBay Motors - This 7-passenger hybrid SUV ended production with the 2010 model year. Over 20 of them at eBay last we looked. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

45. Saturn Outlook at eBay Motors - About a dozen used Saturn Outlook SUVs still available to bid on or buy immediately here. The 7-passenger Outlook stopped production after the 2009 model year. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

46. Suzuki XL7 at eBay Motors - A handful of these 7-passenger SUVs up for auction or immediate sale on our last visit. This SUV stopped production after the 2009 model year. (motors.shop.ebay.com)

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