Why? Because their third-rows are terrible.
Crossovers are all the suburban rage these days, with families trading in sedans, SUVs and even minivans in order to own what's essentially nothing more than a raised and stretched hatchback with an SUV-like body. Typically you'll find most CUVs offering two-rows of seats, like the Ford Edge, but some automakers are doing their utmost to squeeze in a third-row, which isn't always a smart idea. Consumer Reports has released its list of the worst three-row crossovers currently on sale, based on seat comfort and accessibility to the third-row.
Never mind performance, value, infotainment systems or reliability, this test is solely about that third-row and how adults and even children don't belong there. Some of CR's findings will surprise you, others won't, but all should be avoided if a third-row is important for you to have. Land Rover Range Rover Sport Kia Sorento, Volvo XC90, Dodge Journey, BMW X5, Hyundai Santa Fe, Audi Q7.
Jay Traugott was just nine years old when his grandfather gave him his first auto magazine which began his passion for cars. He was raised in Toledo, Ohio, the home of Jeep and the people who love them. After wrapping up a degree in Communications and English at Ohio University, he worked in online media and advertising for several years before making the switch to automotive journalism. He's been with CarBuzz since 2010.
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