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2022 Honda Pilot Touring

1. Honda Pilot

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$16,998—$50,998
Estimated combined MPG
20 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5
2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited

2. Hyundai Palisade

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$19,998—$52,998
Estimated combined MPG
21 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Tons of passenger space

  • Impressive ride comfort

  • Strong engine across all trim levels

Cons

  • Only one engine option

  • Some tech items are optional

  • Not particularly agile handling

2022 Nissan Pathfinder SV

3. Nissan Pathfinder

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$12,998—$45,998
Estimated combined MPG
21 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • All three rows are adult-friendly in terms of headroom and legroom

  • Rock Creek trim adds extra off-road cred

  • Smooth highway ride, excellent towing capability

Cons

  • Acceleration is just adequate

  • Infotainment system has some dated-looking graphics

  • Cargo space is snug with all three rows occupied

2020 Kia Telluride LX

4. Kia Telluride

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$19,998—$50,998
Estimated combined MPG
21 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
4.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Standout exterior styling

  • Great ride and interior comfort

  • Tons of standard tech features

Cons

  • Could have better interior storage for small items

  • Only one engine available

  • Handles like a larger SUV

2021 Chevrolet Traverse LS

5. Chevrolet Traverse

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$14,998—$53,998
Estimated combined MPG
20 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Intuitive infotainment technology

  • Impressive acceleration

  • Spacious seating across all three rows

Cons

  • Some panel finishing feels subpar

  • Rear row design impairs visibility

2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

6. Chevrolet Tahoe

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$26,998—$81,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Choice of three power-packed engines

  • Vast cabin with plenty of passenger and cargo space

  • Available all-wheel drive for added versatility

Cons

  • First and second-row seats could do with more padding

  • Awkward and unintuitive control & button layout inside

  • Down-market feel to parts of the interior

2024 Subaru Ascent Touring

7. Subaru Ascent

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$15,998—$47,998
Estimated combined MPG
21 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
(data not available)
2023 Ford Expedition XLT

8. Ford Expedition

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$28,998—$61,998
Estimated combined MPG
18 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5
2024 Chevrolet Suburban Premier

9. Chevrolet Suburban 1500

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$24,998—$85,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3 out of 5

Pros

  • Spacious with generous legroom throughout

  • Comfortable, quiet ride

  • Decent number of driver aids

Cons

  • Cumbersome handling

  • Some hard-to-use controls

  • Large size is imposing on the road

2024 Nissan Armada SV

10. Nissan Armada

CarMax owner rating

Price range
$18,998—$72,998
Estimated combined MPG
16 MPG
RepairPal reliability rating
3.5 out of 5

Pros

  • Strong V8 engine

  • Many standard features

  • Upscale interior

Cons

  • Small third row

  • Dated infotainment system

  • High clearance could make loading difficult

How we ranked this list

To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.

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