Having a big family definitely has its pros and cons. One of the biggest problems of having a big family arises when you’re planning a trip. Regular 5 seat cars may not be enough to accommodate all your family members. To overcome this issue, you need something bigger and more powerful. And here is the solution for you, 9-seater passenger vehicles.
Having so many different makes and models on the market, it usually gets pretty frustrating to select the most ideal deal. Therefore, to make this process easier, the following is a list of the 5 best 9-passenger cars along with their features.
Top 5 Vehicles
2019 GMC Yukon
The 2019 GMC Yukon has been ranked 6th in large SUVs and 23rd in SUVs with 3 rows. The Yukon features 9 seats that are made of premium cloth upholstery (on the standard trim). The seats are comfortable and well-padded. The manufacturer also offers options such as leather upholstery, heated front and second-row seats, ventilated front seats, power-folding second- and third-row seats, and a heated steering wheel.
The first and second-row seats are spacious, serving best for adults. As for the third row, it may get too congested for kids. However, if you do not have any kids, the long-wheelbase Yukon XL is the best option for you as it adds around 10 inches of third-row legroom making it ideal for adults.
The GMC YUKON comes with top-notch child safety measures. They have latch child car-seat connectors in the second and third rows. This car also features high quality and stylish interior. In addition to this, GMC Yukon offers an active noise cancellation system which makes the car quiet and peaceful.
The cargo space of the GMC Yukon is comparatively less spacious as compared to other SUVs in this range. However, folding the second and the third row makes a maximum area of 121.7 cubic feet available.
Other features:
- 5 USB ports
- Bluetooth
- 9-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Voice recognition
- An 8-inch touch screen
- Satellite radio
- Smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- OnStar 4G LTE with a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot
- Navigation system
- Wireless device charging
In terms of size, the GMC Yukon is 80.5 inches wide and 224.4 inches long and has a V8 engine that produces 355 horsepower. It offers a decent rate of acceleration and mileage – 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
The ride on this big SUV is smooth, however, there were slight vibrations in the cabin. The Magnetic Ride Control suspension keeps adjusting itself according to the conditions of the roads. The GMC Yukon also turns neatly around the corners avoiding body roll. Both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive are available with the rear-wheel drive being more common.
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 2nd in SUVs and 12th in SUVs with 3 rows. This SUV comes with two bucket seats in the front and bench seats in the second and third rows. There’s also a first-row bench seat for accommodating an additional passenger in the trim base, thus increasing the number of people it can transport to 9 people. If you want to make your car more spacious with less number of seats (5 seats to be exact), you may simply remove the third row of the car. With this package, you can save a few thousand dollars.
This SUV is extremely safe for children. It has 3 latch car-seat connectors in the second-row seats and upper tether anchors in the third-row seats. However, the upper tethers are difficult to access. Compared to the other SUVs, the Tahoe lacks behind in terms of cargo space. Its largest cargo space is only 94.7 cubic feet.
This SUV comes with a ton of features. Most common ones include:
- 8-inch touch screen display
- Quick response system
- Smartphone integration via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- High-quality audio system
- Bluetooth
- HD Radio
- Satellite radio and other useful stuff such as USB ports
- Navigation (optional)
- Wireless device charging (optional)
- A 10-speaker Bose premium audio system (optional)
- A rear-seat DVD player (optional)
You have 2 options for its engine, a 5.3-liter V8 giving 355 horsepower and a 6.2-liter V8 giving 420 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive is available. It is recommended to use a four-wheel drive for SUVs as they’re huge and bulky.
It does not suck up too much gas – giving a mileage of 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. With its truck-like body, it may seem difficult to maneuver the car without small bumps on the rough roads, but to your surprise, it isn’t. It’s easy to drive with light steering but that makes it hard to feel the road while driving. On the whole, the Chevrolet Tahoe is probably one of the biggest SUVs that does its job well.
2020 Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 3rd in large SUVs and 15th in SUVs with 3 rows. It can accommodate between 7-9 people and is similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe concerning its seating arrangement. The third row can be removed and an additional bench seat can be added in the first row.
The front two rows of seats are comfortable and spacious while the third row could be uncomfortable as it lacks space. The back row is not at all suitable for adults for long drives. To access the third-row seats, the middle row seats tumble forward but does not slide like the modern SUVs.
For the safety of kids, it has 3 LATCH car-seat connectors in the second row and upper tether anchors in the third row. The Suburban has a high-end interior with a solid built giving a stylish and luxurious look. This will be the right SUV for you if your main concern is cargo space. No SUV can provide you more space than the Suburban. Its largest cargo space is 121.7 cubic feet, much bigger than the Tahoe and Yukon.
The Chevrolet Infotainment System is known as MyLink. Along with an 8-inch touch screen, it provides an intuitive, easy-to-use interface to users. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay also come with this SUV. Also, the central control system uses physical buttons that are convenient for users while driving.
The Suburban engine comes with a standard 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower making the SUV move with ease. You can also choose a more powerful engine, a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower. You can accelerate faster with the 6.2-liter V8, but you end up paying an extra $20,000.
With its base trim, the car gives a mileage of 15 mpg in the city while 22 mpg on the highway. With four-wheel drive, it gives 14 mpg mileage in the city and 21 on the highway.
In terms of handling, the SUV controls the body motions around the corners despite its bulky body. The ride is comfortable on good roads but can be jittery on bad roads and potholes.
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Van
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a full-size van used for multipurpose; cargo, crew, and passengers. The cargo van features two seats and a large cargo bay, the crew van fits in five passengers while a passenger van can carry up to 15 passengers.
It has an option of either gasoline or diesel engine. The gasoline engine is made of 9G-TRONIC 9-speed transmission while the diesel engine is made of 7G-TRONIC Plus 7-speed automatic transmission. You can easily switch on to your desired engine without any kind of hassle.
This car is a top choice of a large van which can be easily and comfortably driven. It consists of a classy interior that manages to live up to the expectations of buyers. This is an ideal car if your main concern is to get enough cargo space. Its largest cargo volume in both models is 111.2 cubic feet. Besides, it can carry around 3,031lbs (1,375 kg) for the diesel model and 3,307lbs (1,500 kg) for the gas model.
It possesses Active Brake Assist which is an advanced system sensing the likelihood of an accident with the car ahead of you. It sends an audible and visual message to warn the driver along with initiating autonomous braking.
Standard equipment on the passenger van includes the newest infotainment system Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), a 7-inch or a 10.25-inch display, air conditioning, a rearview camera, 270-degree-opening rear doors, etc. Besides, it also has loads of other options such as blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, a 360-degree parking camera … that you can choose from.
Overall, this is a suitable vehicle if you wish to carry more than nine people.
2019 Nissan NV Passenger NV3500
The 2019 Nissan NV Passenger is a heavy-duty 12-seater van. It comes in three trim levels – S, SV, and SL with the choice of two engines V6 and V8. Both the S and SV have a 4.0-liter V6 engine giving 261 horsepower. The SL’s engine is a 5.6-liter V8, and it offers 375 horsepower.
Each trim has different features in the van. The least number of features can be found in the S trim, the SV trim has a few more features while the SL trim is the most advanced trim of all. Driving the NV passenger car is nothing less than driving a van. The V6 engine gives satisfactory results even with cargo on board.
The NV passenger is very comfortable. It is spacious and offers an ample amount of legroom. The noise levels are very minor, even on the freeways. The seats are specifically designed for day-long trips. The interiors of the van are highly functional with storage places.
There’s a drawer present under the driver’s seat. The van has enough cargo room behind the fourth row of seats. If you have a big cargo, you can remove the seats for more cargo space. The cargo area may be increased to 218 cubic feet depending on the cargo configuration you choose. You can enter the van through side doors and also through the rear doors that swing open at 243 degrees. The controls and buttons of the van are pretty simple.
Standard equipment for the NV 3500 includes a rearview camera, a 7-inch color display, Bluetooth, a USB port, a four-speaker stereo with a CD player and a LATCH system for children’s safety.