Best 6-Seat SUVs of 2026: Top Models Reviewed

Beyond the Bench: Why the 6-Seat SUV is the Ultimate Family and Road-Trip Weapon

For years, the family hauling playbook was simple: if you had more than five people to move, you bought a minivan or a cramped three-row SUV outfitted with a traditional second-row bench seat. But the automotive landscape has shifted. Enter the 6-seat SUV—a configuration defined by its 2-2-2 layout featuring luxurious second-row captain’s chairs.