5 Most Comfortable SUVs for Long Trips

The Kia Telluride is a newcomer to the 3-row SUV segment and it has already proven to be a great option for large families, providing generous passenger, cargo space, and amenities typically found in luxury vehicles. In addition to its stylish exterior and solid driving dynamics, the Telluride offers ample space for up to 8 passengers and a capacious 87 cubic-feet of maximum cargo space. Its upscale interior features large and well-cushioned front seats, plus good climate control thanks to large vents and heated/ventilated front and second-row seats. Load it up with your trip essentials and your favorite travel companions and hit the road.

If all you need is 2-rows for your travels, the Mazda CX-5 is hard to beat for comfort and practicality. The driver and front passenger will enjoy the CX-5's sporty front seats that offer a good balance of bolstering and cushioning. The rear seats are comfortable for long trips despite the limited legroom for very tall passengers. A maximum cargo space of 59.6 cubic-feet means you won't have to ride with gear on the seat next to you or on the laps of your passengers. Creature comforts like the optional heated and ventilated seats, along with a heated steering wheel make the CX-5 a great choice to take on the open road, no matter the time of year.

Although it can get pricey, the Volkswagen Atlas is hard to top when it comes to comfort thanks to its plentiful passenger space in all 3 rows, a very quiet ride, and excellent climate control. The front seats are well cushioned and wide with no shortage of head and legroom. Even after hours behind the wheel, the seat remains comfortable and supportive. For hassle-free access to the last row, the huge second row slides forward to make way for additional passengers. Unlike many 3-row SUVs that feel like a cave to passengers in the last row, the Atlas is accommodating for all 7 occupants. 20.6 cubic-feet of cargo space behind the 3rd row means passengers won't have to ride with their belongings on their laps.

If you're a road warrior looking for a balance of comfort and fuel efficiency, the 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid fulfills both needs. Redesigned for 2020, the Escape Hybrid gets more spacious with larger exterior proportions. Along with the comfort of a more airy cabin, driver comfort is improved thanks to increased hip and shoulder room for the front seats. Second-row passengers will also ride in comfort with more spacious rear seats that conveniently recline and slide. Loading your road trip gear will be convenient thanks to cargo space that is competitive in the small crossover segment with 65.4 cubic-feet.

Our list of most comfortable road trip SUVs wouldn't be complete without the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban. If you need to shuttle up to 8 travel companions in comfort, nothing beats the supersized Suburban which leads the full-size segment in both passenger and cargo space. The Suburban seats between 7 and 9 passengers in its large, upscale cabin and offers generous space in all three rows. If you're planning on shuttling gear around for work or play, the Suburban has a cavernous maximum cargo space of 121.7 cubic-feet. A quiet cabin and available heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats add to the comfort of this family SUV.