Top-5, Mid-Size, 3-Row SUVs // Our top picks for 2024. Size matter??

This is a Motormouth couple car video listing our Top-5 Mid-size, 3-Row SUVs.
The 2024 Honda Pilot has a3 .5L V6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission, 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. In Canada, standard AWD. In the US FWD and AWD options are available.
JD Power gives the 2024 Honda Pilot an overall score of 84/100 and Consumer Reports 77/100.
The 2024 Hyundai Palisade has a 3.8L V6 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada. In the US, FWD and AWD options are available.
JD Power gives the 2024 Hyundai Palisade an overall score of 81/100 and Consumer Reports 83/100.
The 2024 Kia Telluride has a 3.8L V6 engine with an 8 speed automatic transmission, 291 horsepower and 262 lb-feet of torque, standard AWD in Canada. FWD and AWD options in the US.
JD Power gives the 2024 Kia Telluride an overall score of 83/100 and Consumer Reports 84/100.
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has two gas powertrain options both with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The high output 3.3L inline 6 turbo has 340 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque with premium fuel. You can put regular fuel in this model but you’ll get a little less horsepower, torque number stays the same.
There is also the standard engine in the 2024 Mazda CX-90, it is the same 3.3L inline 6 turbo but with less power, 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Standard rear-biased AWD.
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in hybrid has a 2.5L 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a combined 323 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque on premium fuel. You can use regular fuel but the horsepower drops a little to 319 horsepower, the torque number stays the same.
JD Power has not yet rated the 2024 Mazda CX-90 but Consumer Reports gives it an overall score of 82/100.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and 2024 Toyota Highlander have a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 264 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada. In the US, FWD and AWD options are available. The second powertrain option on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and 2024 Toyota Highlander s a 2.5L 4-cylinder Hybrid matched to an eCVT with a combined 243 horsepower, standard AWD.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander also has a more powerful Hybrid Max model with a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic transmission, a combined 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, standard AWD. You can put regular fuel in the Grand Highlander and Highlander.
JD Power gives the 2024 Toyota Highlander an overall score of 80/100 and Consumer Reports 79/100. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hasn’t been rated yet.

The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is all new with excellent cargo capacity, it seats up to 8-passengers, it’s one of the biggest in this class. The interior is all up to date with a standard 17.7” diagonal infotainment display and a new 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder, we look forward to driving it soon.

The 2024 Dodge Durango is a comfortable handling vehicle, it’s spacious, the seats are supportive for long drive, there’s plenty of cargo space and the Uconnect touchscreen is intuitive to use. It has excellent towing capacity but the fuel economy isn’t great.

The 2024 Subaru Ascent offers great value, it has a lot of trim options where they offer captain’s chairs or a bench seat. It’s comfortable and offers an open cabin with a comfortable seating position. Fuel economy isn’t great on this model and some complain about the drowny sound of the CVT.

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is an excellent vehicle for space, one of the biggest in this class along with the Traverse and Grand Highlander. There is just one powertrain option now, gone is the V6, but we found the turbocharged 4-cylinder to be good. The updated interior is much improved with less hard plastic compared to the previous model.

[timbrooks]

Great video. I mostly stuck to your car review videos and decided to give the “Top Picks” a try. I’m glad I did, I really enjoy them. Keep up the good work.

[gregp.]

Love that you added Consumer Reports’ rating as well!

[leetreado]

Forget the cars, I think you guys have THE BEST car review vids out there. Informative, great production value and your personalities shine. Thanks!

[rashidtemuri]

Proudly a owner of 2023 Pilot Touring and loving it. Plan is to drive it till 200, 000 miles, and I could not put that faith and confidence in any other brand beside Honda & Toyota

[Pamela_Lang]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 🚗 *Introduction to Mid-Size 3-Row SUVs*
- Introduction to the top five mid-size 3-row SUVs for 2024.
01:21 🏆 *Honda Pilot Overview*
- Honda Pilot's features and strengths.
- Notable features: V6 powertrain, eight-passenger seating, soft suspension, infotainment upgrades.
- Some cons: Basic lower trims, wired Apple CarPlay on smaller screens.
03:37 🚘 *Honda Pilot Specifications*
- Honda Pilot's powertrain details and pricing.
- 3.5L V6 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, pricing in Canada and the US.
- Fuel economy: 12.4 L/100 km city, 9.3 L/100 km highway (Canada), 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway (US).
05:15 🏆 *Hyundai Palisade Overview*
- Key features and characteristics of the Hyundai Palisade.
- Notable features: Roomy interior, upscale design, V6 powertrain, sophisticated infotainment.
- Some cons: No bench seat on top trim, wired Apple CarPlay, teased revolutionary redesign.
06:51 🚘 *Hyundai Palisade Specifications*
- Hyundai Palisade's powertrain details and pricing.
- 3.8L V6 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, pricing in Canada and the US.
- Fuel economy: 12.2 L/100 km city, 9.7 L/100 km highway (Canada), 19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (US).
08:00 🏆 *Kia Telluride Overview*
- Overview of the Kia Telluride and its characteristics.
- Notable features: Rugged design, traditional shifter, similar to Palisade, comfortable ride.
- Some cons: Firm seats, pricing higher for 2024, potential wait times.
09:19 🚘 *Kia Telluride Specifications*
- Kia Telluride's powertrain details and pricing.
- 3.8L V6 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, pricing in Canada and the US.
- Fuel economy: 12.8 L/100 km city, 9.8 L/100 km highway (Canada), 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway (US).
10:46 🏆 *Mazda CX-90 Overview*
- Overview of the Mazda CX-90 with a focus on its unique powertrain options.
- Notable features: Inline-six engine, new platform, plug-in hybrid option, engaging handling.
- Some cons: Sluggish transmission, trim-dependent interiors, limited third-row space.
12:01 🚘 *Mazda CX-90 Specifications*
- Mazda CX-90's powertrain details and pricing.
- Inline-six engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, pricing in Canada and the US.
- Plug-in hybrid option, with limited electric range.
13:24 🏆 *Toyota Highlander & Grand Highlander Overview*
- Overview of Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander, including powertrain options.
- Notable features: Multiple powertrains, spacious interiors, updated technology.
- Some cons: Toyota's interior quality, availability of bench seats, waiting times for Grand Highlander.
15:10 🚘 *Toyota Highlander & Grand Highlander Specifications*
- Powertrain details and pricing for Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander.
- 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, 2.5L hybrid, and hybrid Max options.
- Pricing in Canada and the US, fuel economy details for different powertrains.
21:05 🌟 *Honorable Mentions: Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Durango, Volkswagen Atlas*
- Brief overviews of the Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Durango, and Volkswagen Atlas.
- Mentioned strengths and characteristics of each model.

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[michaelgarvin]

Terrific video and great information on all these vehicles! Keep up the great work guys👍👍

[arkeshsharma]

Great review! It’ll be helpful if you add one more point about cabin noise in your reviews. Some people prefer a quieter cabin so it’ll help them make an informed decision.

[MultiWaldo]

Great video, I would love a Segment where you go over how hard it is to find these said vehicles since 3 of the 5 videos you had are impossible to find since the dealerships are all out and can take months to even get to look at one. Other then that, amazing details and the fact you are Canadian is even better

[mikeh]

Great video! We really enjoy watching your shows. Are you going to do a top 5 3 row larger luxury SUVs? I’m looking at the Lincoln Aviator or Navigator. I haven’t seen any information yet on the 2024 Aviator. Hope you have something on that soon. 😁

[BC]

Very helpful video. I would point out that while you seem to prefer 3 bench seats, in practical terms of getting folks in and out, I prefer the captain's chairs in 2nd row. Looking to get a hybrid 3 row car soon.

[tjbabin]

Great info ! Thanks, I am just starting to shop and this really helps !

[mgp]

Pilot seems to be the most well rounded while still having the best AWD system and handling with the TrailSport trim being the most off road ready.

[jonclassical]

Very nice job on this series guys, much appreciated! (So glad you recognized the Durango, I have a 2016 Hemi V8 R/T and at 100k, no issues, solid as a rock, handles great, 23 mpg. highway, red leather interior, Beats sound system...one of the best vehicles I have ever owned!)

[Jeff_Louis]

Been driving my Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited for over a month now. Absolutely love it! Spacious enough even in third row for adults and tons of cargo capacity. Hybrid engine is great, averaging 7.5L/100km.

Still waiting for my block heater and second key fob to arrive though

[andyk]

Great video. Thank you. Loads to digest. Would have loved info on warranties for all or perhaps highlights. It plays into pros and cons for our family. Thanks again…

[Slim]

Great top pick as always!! Hopefully, you can do the top 5 luxury 3 rows SUVs

[JazzyMB]

Love your informative videos so appreciated, what do you think about 2023-24 Mitsubishi Outlander is this good SUV

[supersteve]

When covering vehicles this size, and most with automatic transmission, there is a high probability the buyer pkans to tow something. Perhaps you could throw in tow rating right after torque rating. I tow a 21 ft boat. I would go for the Honda or Mazda myself, but primarily on looks. I might change my mind after test driving them all. Nice review.

[natashastaedt]

I just purchased the new Honda Pilot Elite, and truly the only critique I can give is the infotainment screen could be larger to keep up with the other competitors in it's class and a redesign on it's graphics/layout within the infotainment. Ditch the primary colours on the apps, but that is just a little nitpick. I personally am a fan that they kept the V6. All in all, this three row SUV feels well rounded, functional, and luxurious!

[revmd]

Thanks, Guys! I love and trust your content. 😊