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Three-Row SUVs

While the third-row isn't always the best seat in an SUV, many buyers want them for occasional use. Here are five SUVs with third-row seats that get better-than-average fuel economy for the class.
May 22, 2008

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

[Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid]
GM

The fuel economy of this new GM SUV is impressive given its size and weight, but cargo space is limited. The four-wheel-drive version, which costs almost $3,000 more, has a fuel economy rating of 20 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. VIDEO

• Fuel economy: 21/22 city/highway
 
 • Base price: $49,590
 
 • Cargo space behind third row: 16.9 cubic feet
Cargo space with third row folded: 60.3 cubic feet
 

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]
Toyota

While deceptively large, this seven-seat hybrid still feels like a reasonably sized car compared with other SUVs. During a recent long trip it logged 26 miles per gallon and was very comfortable. The third-row seat folds neatly away when not in use and the second row has limousine-style legroom.

• Fuel economy: 27/25
 
 • Base price: $33,700
 
 • Cargo space behind third row: 10.3 cubic feet
Cargo space with third row folded: 42.3 cubic feet
 

Mercedes-Benz GL320 Bluetec

[Mercedes-Benz GL 320 Bluetech]
Daimler

The diesel version of this large SUV goes 5 to 6 more miles on a gallon of fuel compared with the gasoline powered GL450. The diesel engine generates power at low speed and is well suited to the typical American mix of in-town and highway driving.

• Fuel economy: 18/24
 
 • Base price: $53,400
 
 • Cargo space behind third row: 14.3 cubic feet
Cargo space with third row folded: 43.8 cubic feet
 

Ford Taurus X AWD

[Ford Taurus X]
Ford

While the upcoming Ford Flex crossover has gotten more attention, Ford's Taurus X has quietly excelled as a successor to the 1970s family station wagon. It has plenty of interior space and, if driven carefully, can outstrip its EPA fuel-economy ratings.

• Fuel economy: 15/22
 
 • Base price: $28,880
 
 • Cargo space behind third row: 15.8 cubic feet
Cargo space with third row folded: 47 cubic feet
 

Audi Q7 3.6

[Audi Q7]
Audi

There seem to be more of these V6 Q7 models on the road than the V8. Even with the smaller engine, fuel economy isn't great. But a 3-liter diesel version set to arrive early next year should have highway mileage in the 25 mpg range.

• Fuel economy: 14/19
 
 • Base price: $42,500
 
 • Cargo space behind third row: 10.9 cubic feet
Cargo space with third row folded: 42 cubic feet
 
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