https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 18:06:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2447084 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 23:36:28 +0000 anonysquire 2447084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: haha!! Next time!!</p> <p>Thanks everyone for all the input. We are going with the explorer. And thank you for mentioning the airbag belts. Or whatever thy call them. Luckily I had to replace my car seats as well so I'm getting ones that work with those!! Thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2445178 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:27:47 +0000 birdofafeather 2445178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We checked out the new pilot and it's on my wishlist! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444809 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:48:13 +0000 Autumnmama79 2444809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nissan Pathfinder. 2 of my friends just bought these after their DH's did tons of research. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444806 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:47:22 +0000 agold 2444806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dodge Durango </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444756 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:17:38 +0000 gingerbebe 2444756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We rented a Highlander and it drove great but wow that 3rd row is cramped for adults! And when the 3rd row is up there is no trunk space. We bought a pie at Costco and it wouldn't fit in the trunk so someone had to carry it on their lap. It's why we went with the Sienna minivan instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444711 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:44:02 +0000 petunia354 2444711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I didn't know that but now that I've checked it out, I don't love the redesign. The vain part of me is also bummed that I'll be driving an out of date model design now :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444702 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:36:03 +0000 Mrs D 2444702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@petunia354: I was so set to get an Acadia Denali and was crushed they were making them smaller going forward :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444699 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:32:26 +0000 kodybear 2444699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we got a 2016 honda pilot and love it! the 3rd row is roomy and easy to get into. the only downside for us was that in order to get into the 3rd row, two carseats have to be right next to each other, otherwise the 2nd row seat won't move forward. we have the ex-l so it has the pushbutton to access the 3rd row so that might be part of the issue. it actually is good though bc someone can also sit comfortably in the 2nd row without squishing between two car seats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444649 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:00:35 +0000 petunia354 2444649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm loving my Acadia Denali. Its quite a bit bigger than my Grand Cherokee I had before and that took some getting used to. But it drives sooo smoothly and I love the combo of bucket seats (or captains chairs) plus the third row. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444648 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:00:09 +0000 dagret 2444648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An Armada, to go with your Pirate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444643 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:57:36 +0000 ShootingStar 2444643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're contemplating a 3 row SUV and our top choices are the Toyota Highlander and the Nissan Pathfinder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444623 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:47:16 +0000 Smurfette 2444623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We looked at the Pilot and the MDX. We went with the MDX, mostly cause I liked the look better. But we LOVE it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444610 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:40:35 +0000 tinyperson 2444610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: Yep, just something to be aware of :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444577 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:29:57 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2444577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love our Ford Explorer!</p> <p>@tinyperson: At least with the Fords, the inflating seat belts are only on the high-end models. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444298 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:56:49 +0000 Charm54 2444298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Nissan Pathfinder ... It has great features for the price </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444296 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:55:42 +0000 Mrs D 2444296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and love it - but they dont make a third row vehicle yet. The closest Chrysler product is a Durango - which will likely be my next car. They have severely improved the fuel economy of the Durango - otherwise I would not consider it.</p> <p>I also plan to look at the Honda Pilot - although they dont lease out anywhere near as well as the Chrysler products - and this will be a lease vehicle as I only want/need the third row while DD2 is a wee one.</p> <p>Depending on your price point...I have friends that LOVE the Q7, XC90 (absolutely gorgeous) and Infinity Qx7 (I think thats the model). Those are a bit more luxury - and for me I just dont value my car enough to spend the money on those.</p> <p>The Acadia is another great third row option but you want to make sure you get it soon because the new ones (2017 I believe) they are going to be making 7" shorter and 3" skinnier...more comparable to the Grand Cherokee - not sure if they will still have a third row.</p> <p>My sister has an explorer and loves it - but she doesnt pay for it (corporate car) so her opinion is slightly skewed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444279 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:40:52 +0000 ChitownRo 2444279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love our Acura MDX </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444265 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:18:37 +0000 Truth Bombs 2444265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love the 2016 Pilot. It's one of very few SUVs that has three full latch sets in the middle row. So you can put two kids next to each other both secured with latch and have one of the outside seats open instead of having the middle seat open which is basically useless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444253 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:10:05 +0000 twodoghouse 2444253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: We love our Q7 as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444248 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:04:00 +0000 tinyperson 2444248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: FYI, the Ford Explorer has inflatable seat belts, which can be troublesome with car seats. Here's the Car Seat Lady's article on that issue: <a href="http://thecarseatlady.com/seat-belts-with-air-bags/" rel="nofollow">http://thecarseatlady.com/seat-belts-with-air-bags/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444235 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:52:20 +0000 futuremama 2444235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We really like our Toyota Highlander. It has captains chairs in the middle row and three seats in the back. We've had adults sit in the back, and it wasn't bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444224 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:39:14 +0000 chopsuey 2444224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Audi Q7! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444199 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 06:58:26 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2444199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2016 Santa Fe XL with mid row buckets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444192 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 06:47:40 +0000 MrsSRS 2444192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's technically a crossover, but my Flex is so, so awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444187 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 06:07:18 +0000 hellobeeboston 2444187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree! Honda Pilot! The 2016 has a captains chair feature for easier access to third row. </p> <p>Or: my friend has the Yukon SUV, it's a beast but she has 3 boys and needs the space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444182 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 04:16:29 +0000 brady80 2444182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the 2016 Honda pilot and love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/need-suv-recs#post-2444137 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 23:15:58 +0000 anonysquire 2444137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were planning on upgrading next year or so but my car was totaled last week. Any recommendations for a SUV? Preferably 7-8 seats. We looked at the Ford Explorer and liked the size of that one. Does anyone know something comparable to that? Thank you!!! </p>