10 Best Eight-Passenger Vehicles (2024)

How can you transport a large family from one place to another? Before SUVs and minivans were commonplace, some families required two cars to get the entire family to their destination. If you’ve got eight people to tote along, you’ll want the comfort and versatility of one of the many 8-passenger vehicles in the market.

Automakers build large vehicles to bring groups, usually families, which take up three rows of seats. Some large SUVs have offered as many as nine seats; the early models of the Ford Expedition come to mind, but most are limited to fewer than eight seats, which can make it hard to find one large vehicle for a family of eight. Still, we’ve found at least 10 eight-passenger vehicles to give you some great options when you need to take your large family out for a night of entertainment, drive the kids to school, or head to the lake for the weekend.

10 Subaru Ascent

Base MSRP: $34,195

The 2023 Subaru Ascent is the most affordable of the 8-passenger vehicles on our list. This SUV has the right amount of power and qualities to be a great choice for your family. It’s also the only model that sends power to all four wheels in its standard form.

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You’ll find excellent value in the Ascent, which is a Top Safety Pick+ vehicle from the IIHS. The eight-passenger configuration is available across most trim levels but isn’t offered for the Onyx Edition models or the Touring trims. This could be the affordable, safe, and impressive SUV that takes your family everywhere you need to go.

9 Hyundai Palisade

Base MSRP: $35,900

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade shares a platform with the Kia Telluride, but each SUV brings its own styling elements and qualities to the mix. The base Palisade SE trim comes with seating for eight as part of the standard package.

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If you want a higher trim of the Palisade and need an 8-passenger vehicle, the SEL trim can be had with eight seats but comes with seven. Hyundai offers AWD as an optional feature for this SUV that can be the right choice to take your large family wherever you need to go.

8 Kia Telluride

Base MSRP: $35,990

Many consider the 2023 Kia Telluride the best of the three-row SUVs in the market. This midsize SUV is roomy, filled with quality materials, and offers a powerful engine capable of pulling a medium-sized trailer. The interior offers several cubbies and storage spaces for all of your stuff.

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The eight-passenger versions of the Telluride are limited to the LX and EX trims. This means you’ll pay the least to get the most seats but won’t have the top-end features found at higher trims. Still, this Kia SUV includes a full package of great safety features to make it right for your family.

7 Toyota Highlander

Base MSRP: $36,620

The standard configuration of the 2023 Toyota Highlander is one of the best 8-passenger vehicles in the market. This SUV has eight seats in lower trims, and hybrid models, and can come as an option in most of the higher trims. The base model is pretty basic but offers high-quality materials and tech.

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The Highlander powertrain is new for the 2023 model year, delivering more than enough power for a large family and small trailer to head to the local campground for the weekend. The standard safety features of the Toyota Safety Sense system make this Toyota SUV a great choice.

6 Toyota Sienna

Base MSRP: $36,885

Minivans are still some of the best vehicles to transport eight people at one time. One of the leading minivans in the market is the 2023 Toyota Sienna. This impressive vehicle has an efficient hybrid powertrain and optional AWD that can give you a little more control on the road.

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Sienna models with eight seats include the base LE and XLE trims. When you move up to more luxurious versions, the Sienna only has seven seats. Every model of the Toyota Sienna features an impressive array of safety systems and tech.

5 Honda Pilot

Base MSRP: $37,090

Every trim except one gives you eight seats in the 2023 Honda Pilot. Unfortunately, the TrailSport trim only has seven seats, which means you won’t have the off-road equipment found in this trim. Still, the Pilot has been one of the most popular and useful three-row midsize SUVs in the market for many years.

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Lower trims feature a small 7.0-inch touchscreen, with higher trims receiving a larger 9.0-inch unit. The Honda Sensing package of safety features is part of the mix at every trim level of the Honda Pilot. Could this SUV be the 8-passenger vehicle you want to drive with your family?

4 Honda Odyssey

Base MSRP: $37,840

One of the coolest features of the Honda Odyssey is the Magic Slide second-row seats, which allow for various seating arrangements. This is easily one of the best 8-passenger vehicles in the market, giving you room for the whole family. This is one of the few vehicles on our list that can be had with eight seats at all trim levels.

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The Odyssey doesn’t offer the option of AWD, but it offers quick acceleration, good fuel mileage, and a full slate of impressive safety features. The top trim levels include a rear-seat entertainment system to keep your rear passengers happy on long road trips.

3 Chevrolet Tahoe

Base MSRP: $54,200

The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is easily one of the best 8-passenger vehicles in the market. Every trim level comes standard with enough seats for your large family to enjoy the ride. If you want some off-road equipment, check out the Z71 model.

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The Tahoe comes with a base 5.3-liter V-8 engine but can be had with a more powerful 6.2-liter V-8 or a 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine, which is the most efficient of the three powertrains. Every Tahoe comes standard with a full slate of safety equipment to keep your family secure on the road.

2 Ford Expedition

Base MSRP: $55,725

When you need a big 8-passenger vehicle to haul your family and lots of gear to your destination, the 2023 Ford Expedition is a great choice. This trucklike SUV packs in the power and gives you the seating required. You will need to step up to the XLT trim to have eight seats for your group to ride together.

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The power from the Expedition’s engine is sent to the rear wheels, but this SUV has an optional AWD system to give you power at all four wheels and some trail-riding ability. With the towing capacity of this big Ford SUV, your family can enjoy boating on the lake all weekend.

1 Jeep Wagoneer

Base MSRP: $61,595

The Jeep Wagoneer name returns to the market after a long hiatus. This big SUV is one of the most luxurious on our list and brings standard seating for eight people across all trim levels. Your passengers will also enjoy the comfort of the standard leather upholstery on every trim.

Performance Specifications

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Like the Tahoe, the Jeep Wagoneer is offered with additional engines, including a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that provides 420 horsepower to the wheels. The standard configuration is RWD, but this Jeep SUV can be had with 4WD, making it more fun on the trails.