Got a big family that's frequent travelers? The question of best third row SUV trunk space has probably come up or at least crossed your mind. Especially if you hate the idea of piling the family into a minivan for those long haul trips or want to pull a trailer. Well now you can put the tape measure away the next time you visit the local car lots we have you covered.
Finding the Best SUV for Cargo Space
The criteria for finding the best SUV for cargo space is this, best SUV 2012 only, must have a third row seat, must be under $50,000. Then we stacked the top ten for best cargo room up measured in cubic feet greatest to least. Here they are:
Model
Price
3 Rows / 2 Rows Cubic FT. Storage
2012 Chevrolet Suburban
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
2012 Nissan Armada
2012 Ford Flex
2012 Toyota Sequoia
2012 Ford Expedition
2012 Honda Pilot
2012 Mazda CX-9
2012 Dodge Durango
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
$42,220 MSRP
$29,660 MSRP
$39,870 MSRP
$29,465 MSRP
$37,247 MSRP
$36,530 MSRP
$28,620 MSRP
$29,750 MSRP
$28,995 MSRP
$38,755 MSRP
45.8 / 90.0
24.4 / 68.8
20.0 / 56.7
20.0 / 43.2
18.9 / 66.6
18.6 / 55.0
18.0 / 47.7
17.2 / 48.3
17.2 / 47.7
16.9 / 60.3
Breaking Down the SUV Trunk Space Winners
If you polled random strangers on a street corner, on which SUV period had the most trunk space, odds are pretty good most people would point out the Chevy Suburban. The thing is a beast, and with over 45 cubic feet with all the seats up is more then double most other third row SUVs. Nobody else is big enough to wear the crown.
But if you're looking for a good SUV under 30000 option there is a bit of a surprising option. The Chevy Traverse, which shares dimensions with sister models the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave has a healthy hold on the number two spot. And when you remove the back bench seat blows away anyone but the Toyota Sequoia for cargo room.
There are several other affordable models that if you find second hand can pickup such as the Ford Flex, Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-9, or Dodge Durango. Pickup one of these cheap SUV for sale and you can still get your stuff and your family to where you're going without breaking your wallet. The Flex especially is an attractive option if you want to be a little lower to the ground.