r/Autos • u/tramul • 6d ago

3rd Row Seat Options?

We're expanding the family and looking into 3rd row seat options. Currently our list consists of the Toyota Grand Highlander, Land Cruiser, Buick Enclave, and Tesla Model Y. I'd love the new 4runner, but who knows when that's coming out. While creature comforts are nice, we really only care about reliability and getting us where we're going on road trips. Trying to avoid the larger gas guzzlers if we can. Any recommendations for or against these models?

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u/IHateBankJobs 6d ago

Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, Chrysler Pacifica

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u/MTBooks 6d ago

Almost like they missed a whole class of automobiles whose purpose is to move a large group around.

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u/tramul 6d ago

SUVs provide more flexibility with some of the weather we experience. Mud and snow being the main issues.

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u/MarkVII88 6d ago

The new Sienna vans have electric AWD and Pacificas can be had with mechanical AWD. What's the problem???

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u/tramul 6d ago

Ground clearance. They'll bottom out in mud

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u/OD_Emperor 2018 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 5d ago

It's okay to say you don't want a minivan.

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u/tramul 5d ago

I can assure you I'm not too cool for a minivan. I actually pushed for one for months as I think they're most practical. Mrs isn't ready to be a minivan mom, but, as I mentioned, ground clearance is my biggest concern. When factoring everything, a small suv seems to be the best option for us.

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u/OD_Emperor 2018 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 5d ago

Even if that's the case I can't blame you. I wouldn't want one either. Don't know why others are being so condescending about it honestly.

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u/tramul 5d ago

I didn't even ask for alternatives is what's getting me. Because they don't understand my needs, I'm in the wrong I guess. I just wanted reviews on the vehicles I noted and received nothing but minivan purists telling me I'm wrong 😂 I'm not trying to impress anyone so a minivan wouldn't bother me, but it isn't practical for our lifestyle.

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u/Picklechip-58 3d ago

You'll find the Kia Carnival a great option.. it's the most non-minivan-looking minivan out there. Ot kooks great and tge 10-year/100,000 mile warranty, it's hard to ignore

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u/tramul 3d ago

I appreciate the input, but I'm requesting info on the models noted, not minivans.