5 Best SUV Interiors

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade comes loaded with creature comforts and utility. Drivers and passengers are welcomed with large and comfortable seats, premium materials such as available Nappa leather, and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen for access to the Palisade's user-friendly tech. There is also ample room for storage within the cabin thanks to a pushbutton shifter that allows for increased center console space. For 2021, Hyundai adds an even more upscale Calligraphy trim to the Palisade lineup with quilted leather door panels, microfiber-suede headliner, and a perforated leather steering wheel.

Families that like to adventure in comfort will find the Kia Telluride checks all of their boxes. This near-premium SUV rides on the same platform as the Hyundai Palisade but adds a sense of ruggedness to the equation. The midsize SUV offers seating for up to 8 with generous legroom in all three rows. Premium materials like Nappa leather and faux wood look and feel luxurious. Unique touches like the seat stitching pattern and the coin-edge bezel on the analog gauges make the Telluride's interior stand apart from the pack. A 10-inch infotainment screen offered in the higher trims is simple to use and responsive.

It will be tough to find a crossover with an interior as luxurious and unique as the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. As the smallest Range Rover in the lineup, the Evoque packs a hefty amount of sophistication into its cabin. With seating for 5, the Evoque features leather upholstery and a long list of available features that elevate the driving experience like heated and ventilated front seats, 14- and 16-way power-adjustable front seats, massaging front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. As far as in-car tech is concerned, the optional double infotainment screen looks great, but the system itself could be more user-friendly and responsive.

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 remains the best-driving 3-row crossover we've tested to date. It also offers exceptional cabin quality, comfort, and small storage space. The front and second-row seats provide ample space, ergonomics, and cushioning but the third row is best left for kids as taller passengers will be cramped. The quality of the CX-9's cabin materials lends itself to the levels of luxury brands with features like parchment leather and open-pore matte rosewood in higher trim levels. Although Mazda's infotainment graphics are plain compared to other brands, the system and controls are easy to use while behind the wheel, eliminating distractions.

When it comes to cabin comfort, the Volvo XC90 is in a class of its own. The seats are clad in soft, perforated Nappa leather and offer unmatched support and cushioning. Drivers will enjoy the thigh bolstering and the excellent 10-way adjustability while second-row passengers aren't shortchanged in comfort and space. As with most three-row SUVs, the last row could use more legroom but will fit children or shorter adults. Unique interior styling sets the XC90 apart from its German competitors with a stitched dash, fine matte wood, and perforated leather seats.