3-row SUVs that can tow 5,000 lb (2026)

#1: Ford Explorer Active w/100A Pkg RWD

$38,465

50 3-row SUVs ranked. Median $63,233.

Top 10 of 50 3-row SUVs by MSRP. Lower is better.

3-row SUVs that can tow 5,000 lb (2026): top 25 of 50
Model	Trim	MSRP	Tow rating	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
1. Ford Explorer	Active w/100A Pkg RWD	$38,465	5,000 lb	24 mpg	6	RWD
2. Dodge Durango	GT RWD	$38,995	6,200 lb	20 mpg	7	RWD
3. Hyundai Palisade	SE FWD	$39,435	5,000 lb	21 mpg	8	FWD
4. Subaru Ascent	Premium AWD	$40,795	5,000 lb	22 mpg	8	AWD
5. Chevrolet Traverse	LT FWD	$40,800	5,000 lb	22 mpg	7	FWD
6. Jeep Grand Cherokee L	Laredo 4x2	$40,920	6,200 lb	21 mpg	6	2WD
7. Toyota Grand Highlander	LE FWD	$42,260	5,000 lb	24 mpg	8	FWD
8. GMC Acadia	Elevation FWD	$43,700	5,000 lb	22 mpg	8	FWD
9. Volkswagen Atlas	SE w/Tech Pkg FWD	$43,730	5,000 lb	23 mpg	7	FWD
10. Honda Pilot	Sport AWD	$44,495	5,000 lb	21 mpg	8	AWD
11. Nissan Pathfinder	Rock Creek 4WD	$45,090	6,000 lb	21 mpg	8	4WD
12. Toyota Highlander	XLE AWD	$46,270	5,000 lb	24 mpg	7	AWD
13. Buick Enclave	Preferred AWD	$46,400	5,000 lb	21 mpg	7	AWD
14. Mazda CX-90	3.3 Turbo Premium Sport AWD	$47,480	5,000 lb	25 mpg	8	AWD
15. INFINITI QX60	PURE FWD	$51,590	6,000 lb	24 mpg	7	FWD
16. Acura MDX	SH-AWD	$54,000	5,000 lb	21 mpg	7	AWD
17. Lincoln Aviator	Premiere RWD	$56,910	5,000 lb	21 mpg	6	RWD
18. Lexus TX	350 FWD	$56,940	5,000 lb	23 mpg	7	FWD
19. Nissan Armada	4x2 SV	$58,840	8,500 lb	18 mpg	8	2WD
20. Land Rover Discovery	S AWD	$60,200	5,952 lb	20 mpg	7	AWD
21. Chevrolet Tahoe	LS RWD	$60,700	8,200 lb	17 mpg	8	RWD
22. Volvo XC90	B5 AWD Core 7-Seater	$61,050	5,000 lb	24 mpg	7	AWD
23. Toyota 4Runner	I Force Max Limited	$61,700	6,000 lb	N/A	7	4WD
24. Ford Expedition	Active 4x2	$62,700	9,600 lb	19 mpg	8	2WD
25. Hyundai Ioniq 9	SE AWD	$62,765	5,000 lb	320 mi	7	AWD

Show all 50

Ranks 26 to 50
Model	Trim	MSRP	Tow rating	MPG or range	Seats	Drive
26. Chevrolet Suburban	LS RWD	$63,700	8,200 lb	17 mpg	8	RWD
27. Jeep Grand Wagoneer	4x2	$63,995	6,210 lb	19 mpg	7	2WD
28. Toyota Sequoia	SR5 RWD	$65,725	9,520 lb	22 mpg	8	RWD
29. Lexus GX	550 Premium AWD	$66,785	9,063 lb	17 mpg	7	AWD
30. Jeep Grand Wagoneer L	4x2	$66,995	5,960 lb	19 mpg	7	2WD
31. Audi Q7	Premium 55 quattro	$67,600	7,700 lb	20 mpg	7	AWD
32. Genesis GV80	2.5T Advanced AWD	$68,600	6,000 lb	21 mpg	7	AWD
33. Kia EV9	Land AWD	$68,900	5,000 lb	283 mi	6	AWD
34. GMC Yukon	Elevation RWD	$69,600	8,400 lb	17 mpg	8	RWD
35. GMC Yukon XL	Elevation RWD	$72,600	8,200 lb	17 mpg	8	RWD
36. Land Rover Defender	130 P300 S AWD	$73,000	7,715 lb	N/A	8	AWD
37. Rivian R1S	Dual Standard AWD	$76,990	7,700 lb	258 mi	7	AWD
38. Cadillac VISTIQ	Luxury AWD	$77,395	5,000 lb	305 mi	7	AWD
39. INFINITI QX80	PURE RWD	$83,750	8,500 lb	18 mpg	7	RWD
40. BMW X7	xDrive40i AWD	$87,500	7,500 lb	23 mpg	7	AWD
41. Mercedes-Benz GLS	GLS 450 4MATIC AWD	$90,250	7,700 lb	21 mpg	7	AWD
42. Cadillac Escalade	RWD	$91,100	8,100 lb	17 mpg	7	RWD
43. Lincoln Navigator	Premiere 4WD	$91,995	8,700 lb	17 mpg	7	4WD
44. Audi SQ7	Premium Plus AWD	$93,800	7,700 lb	16 mpg	7	AWD
45. Cadillac Escalade ESV	RWD	$94,100	7,700 lb	17 mpg	7	RWD
46. Lexus LX	600 Premium AWD	$107,000	8,000 lb	19 mpg	7	AWD
47. Land Rover Range Rover	P400 SE LWB 7 AWD	$120,700	7,715 lb	21 mpg	7	AWD
48. Cadillac Escalade IQ	Luxury AWD	$127,405	8,000 lb	465 mi	7	AWD
49. Tesla Model X	Plaid AWD	$129,990	5,000 lb	335 mi	6	AWD
50. Cadillac Escalade IQL	Luxury AWD	$130,405	7,500 lb	N/A	7	AWD

One trim per model: its lowest MSRP. Trims need an MSRP. 3-row means 6 or more seats. Tow rating 5,000 lb or more. Ties share a rank. No commercial models. Disputed values left out.

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