5 Best Midsize SUVs With the Most Cargo Room According to Consumer Reports
There’s no denying that SUVs tend to offer more cargo room than most new cars. The bad news is that not all new SUVs are as spacious as you might expect. The good news is that Consumer Reports recently identified the best midsize SUVs with the most usable cargo room. Let’s find out which new midsize SUVs made the cut.
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is one of the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room
Price: $32,675 – $46,200
Max. Cargo Capacity: 86.4 cubic feet
The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a lot going for it. It’s an extremely functional vehicle, especially for families. Though, it’s no wonder as to why. The new midsize SUV offers up 18 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row. Fold the third row down and that figure swells to 45.8 cubic feet. And with all seats folded down? The 2021 Hyundai Palisade boasts 86.4 cubic feet of cargo room, making it one of the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room, according to Consumer Reports.
Space isn’t all the 2021 Hyundai Palisade has going for it either. The 2021 Hyundai Palisade’s interior also comes stocked with features, including an 8-inch touchscreen display featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This midsize SUV makes nary a compromise when it comes to safety too. In fact, this year’s model is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. The NHTSA also gave it a five-star overall safety rating.
The 2021 Kia Telluride is a new three-row SUV with plenty of cargo room
Price: $32,790 – $42,690
Max. Cargo Capacity: 87 cubic feet
The 2021 Kia Telluride also landed a spot on Consumer Reports’ list of the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room. Much like the new Hyundai Palisade, this year’s Telluride offers plenty of cargo room. It offers 21 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row. With the third row folded down, the 2021 Kia Telluride offers 46 cubic feet of space. And with all rows folded down? The Telluride boasts a maximum cargo capacity of 87 cubic feet.
While there’s no denying that the Telluride is among the most spacious SUVs, that’s not all it has going for it. In fact, this year’s model aims to impress in far more ways than one. Consumer Reports awarded it a 96 overall score, which is just about perfect. The organization also gave it a five out of five predicted reliability rating and a five out of five predicted owner satisfaction rating. Even better, the Telluride earned a 97 overall rating in Consumer Reports’ road tests.
“Kia’s Telluride is a formidable competitor in the midsized three-row SUV segment. It did so well in our testing that it vaulted its way nearly to the top of the standings, thanks to its refined driving experience, user-friendly controls, thoughtful features, and vast cargo room.”
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a midsize SUV that can do more than go off-roading
Price: $36,765 – $50,745
Max. Cargo Capacity: 88.8 cubic feet
The Toyota 4Runner has always been known as a formidable off-road vehicle. After all, that is what it was designed to do. The 2021 Toyota 4Runner, however, is known for more than its off-road capabilities. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room. It offers 9 cubic feet of space behind the third row and 46.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row. Fold all seats down and the 4Runner boasts a whopping 88.8 cubic feet of cargo room.
And if you are interested in hitting the trails? This midsize SUV comes well-equipped with underbody skid plates and a part-time 4WD system. To make your day at the trails even more enjoyable, opt for a 4Runner equipped with the SUV’s available electronically controlled locking rear differential, crawl control, and kinetic dynamic suspension system.
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler offers plenty of space but isn’t the most reliable
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Price: $29,070 – $74,440
Max. Cargo Capacity: 72.4 cubic feet
Much like the 4Runner, the Jeep Wrangler is known for its off-road capabilities. It’s also a new midsize SUV with plenty of cargo room. Opt for a two-door Jeep Wrangler and enjoy up to 31.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo room. And if you choose a four-door Jeep Wrangler instead? This new midsize SUV boasts 72.4 cubic feet of cargo room.
Perhaps the only downside to the Jeep Wrangler is that it’s not the most reliable SUV. In fact, Consumer Reports gave this year’s model a two out of five predicted reliability rating. Consumer Reports also gave the new Wrangler a 36/100 in road tests, adding that, “Despite its improvements, the Wrangler still lacks the responsiveness of a modern SUV.”
The 2021 Toyota Highlander is one of the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room
Price: $35,085 – $48,690
Max. Cargo Capacity: 84.3 cubic feet
The 2021 Toyota Highlander also found itself among the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room. This year’s model offers 16 cubic feet of space behind its third row of seating. Fold the SUV’s third row down and it offers up 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold all seats down and this year’s new Toyota Highlander provides 84.3 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity.
Space isn’t all that the Highlander has going for it either. The 2021 Toyota Highlander also comes stocked to the brim with standard driver-assist safety features, including a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, and more. With so many standard safety features to its name, it’s no surprise this year’s model is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
Which midsize SUV is the best fit for you and your cargo?
If you’re shopping for a spacious new SUV, Consumer Reports’ picks for the best midsize SUVs with the most cargo room makes for an excellent place to start. Whether you opt for the 2021 Hyundai Palisade or the 2021 Toyota 4Runner, each of these new midsize SUVs will be sure to provide you with the space you need.
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