We especially like the explorer in the platinum trim with nirvana leather seating with quilted inserts and the sport model with the exciting ecoboost twin turbo v6.
Luxury suv with third row and captains chairs.
The ford explorer is an old name in family friendly suvs and it still carries that reputation today.
These vehicles are tailor made for folks who need plenty of seating and cargo space but don t want to sacrifice the luxury brand name to get it.
Simply lift a lever and those seats slide forward providing easier access to the third row.
A recent refresh has added second row captain s chairs but overall the formula remains the same which should make the volvo xc90 among the best suvs for 2020 despite its age.
Suvs with second row captain s chairs are not limited to luxury brands though.
When buying an suv you have a choice between a three person bench seat in the second row or a set of captain s chairs.
It has lots of passenger and cargo space and it can be had in the upper trims with second row captain s chairs.
The lexus gx is unique in the luxury suv market for its blend of luxury with off road capability at a more affordable price point than the likes of range rover and bentley.
There are various affordable motors that can be outfitted with the more comfortable arrangement.
The third row of seats in the gx is pretty tight and doesn t leave much space for cargo but the second row is a great place to be with second row captain s chairs.
Luckily that s not the case when it comes to three row luxury suvs.
Sometimes quality vs quantity is an either or concept.
If you don t need an extra seat for passengers we d recommend going with the option of captain s chairs to optimize comfort.
Several new suvs have tilt and slide second row captain s chairs that work with an unoccupied forward facing child seat installed such as the seats in newer gm suvs like the 2018 buick enclave.
September 18 2020 if captain s chairs which yield several positives are on your wish list for a three row suv here are the 2020 models that offer them.
We selected the top 6 suvs with second row captain s chairs that accommodate a variety of families and lifestyles.
The 2016 buick enclave is an entry level luxury suv available in three trim levels with standard second row captain s chairs featuring smartslide.
The best in luxury without compromising on space or capability.