Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: 3-Row Family SUVs

The best 3-row family SUV? We test the 2026 Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid to see which hauler reigns supreme. Run a VIN check or license plate search to uncover maintenance history, open recalls, and title statuses before you buy at http://bumper.com/edmunds Appraisal Tool – https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Car Listings – https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/ Ratings and Reviews – https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/ 00:00 Intro 00:25 Nissan Pathfinder Interior, Tech, & Storage 05:09 Nissan Pathfinder Driving Impressions 06:59 Honda Pilot Interior, Tech, & Storage 11:18 Honda Pilot Driving Impressions 12:56 Toyota Grand Highlander Interior, Tech, & Storage 16:58 Toyota Grand Highlander Driving Impressions 18:30 Value 19:54 Edmunds' Take Searching for the best 3-row SUV for your family? We put three of the most popular family haulers to the test: the Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Nissan Pathfinder offers impressive value and standout towing capabilities. With its best-in-class 6,000-pound max tow rating, it out-muscles most of its midsize rivals. You also get a comfortable ride, intuitive physical HVAC controls, and a new 12.3-inch touchscreen for 2026. While its V6 engine delivers impressive capability, the overall fuel economy falls short of the competition's. The 2026 Honda Pilot brings serious practicality to the table. We love its phenomenal small-item storage, easy-to-use tech, and a smart, removable second-row middle seat. On the road, the Pilot's AWD system makes it surprisingly fun to handle in corners, though it suffers from numb steering and a busy 10-speed automatic transmission in stop-and-go driving. But the Toyota Grand Highlander takes the crown here. Equipped with the potent Hybrid Max powertrain, it delivers the quickest acceleration of the bunch while maintaining the best mpg. It boasts class-leading cargo space and a third row that provides adult-friendly legroom. Combining stellar fuel efficiency, fantastic roominess and refined driving dynamics, the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid proves it is the ultimate family SUV. Honda Pilot Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/honda/pilot/ Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/grand-highlander-hybrid/ Nissan Pathfinder Edmunds Review – https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/pathfinder/ More Edmunds Comparison Videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpQwAPiW1fCPh4LEWxlbp9Cx If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created by Edmunds without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars/ https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars/ #HondaPilot #ToyotaGrandHighlanderHybrid #NissanPathfinder #Edmunds

Added 12 Apr 2026