10 of the Best 8 Passenger Vehicles

If you have a large family or often find yourself driving friends and their kids around town, then you need to look for a vehicle that can seat plenty of passengers. These vehicles on our list not only offer enough room for eight passengers, they do double duty with plenty of room for cargo, too.
There is a wide range of options to choose from with everything from big, luxurious SUVs to the ever-popular minivan. Here are the 10 Best Eight-Passenger Vehicles for those who travel with a whole crew along for the ride.

The 2018 Toyota Highlander offers lots of choices starting with six trim levels and pricing from an affordable $31,030. Sitting at the top of the lineup is the Limited Platinum edition with a price of $46,660. Buyers can choose either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and either a four-cylinder or six-cylinder engine.

For those looking for a hybrid, then the Highlander has you covered as well. The hybrid is available in four trims and each is equipped with standard all-wheel drive. The base Toyota Highlander LE starts at $36,670 while the fully-featured Limited Platinum starts at $48,280.

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has room for eight-passengers and is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 287 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission. It’s available in six trim levels, but the base model offers seating only for seven. Your first choice with eight-passenger seating is the LX with a starting price of $29,795, and then ranges up to the luxurious Limited at $46,695.

When it’s time for cargo, there’s 32.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 87.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 140.5 cubic feet behind the first row. Standard features include a third-row Stow ‘n Go bench seat, Uconnect infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

The 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser has a higher starting price of $84,315, however, it comes with numerous standard features. There’s wireless smartphone charging, heated first and second rows, and a 9-inch high resolution touchscreen for the infotainment system. The only engine is a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder with 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard and there’s an optional rear-seat infotainment system to keep everyone entertained.

The Land Cruiser is a great choice for those planning to head off-road. There are front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks and skid plates to protect the front suspension, radiator, fuel tank, and transfer case. Hill start assist, crawl control with off-road turn assist, and multi-terrain select are also standard on the Land Cruiser.

The 2018 Honda Odyssey is offered in six trims, but the base model only has seating for seven passengers. You must step up to the EX priced at $33,960 to get seating for eight. The top Elite trim comes in at $46,770 with standard features including heated and ventilated front seats, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless charging, and a 550-watt premium audio system with 11 speakers.

Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque paired to either a nine-speed or 10-speed automatic transmission. Family-friendly features include CabinWatch, which lets the driver see second-row and third-row passengers day and night on the eight-inch infotainment screen, and a rear-seat entertainment system with a 10.2-inch screen.

The 2018 Honda Pilot comes in five trim levels starting with the base LX priced from $30,900. The top Elite model doesn’t come with seating for eight, so your most fully-featured option is the Touring with pricing starting at $41,970. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque paired to either a six-speed or nine-speed automatic transmission. There’s also a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

There’s up to 15.5 cubic feet for cargo behind the third row, 46.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and 83.9 cubic feet behind the first row for those times when cargo is the priority. Standard safety features include a multi-angle rear-view camera with grid lines and daytime running lights.

The 2018 Toyota Sienna is available in five trim levels, but neither the base nor top trim has seating for eight passengers. The first eight-passenger Sienna is the LE with a starting price of $33,660. The highest trim that seats eight is the XLE with a starting price of $40,680.

Power across the lineup comes from a 3.5-iter V6 engine with 296 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Every Sienna also features Toyota Safety Sense P with pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high beams, and dynamic radar cruise control.

The 2018 Ford Expedition is all-new for this model year with three trim levels offered in either standard or long wheelbase versions. The base Expedition XLT starts at $51,790 while the Expedition Platinum Max comes in with a price of $75,720. There’s a choice of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive across the lineup.

Power comes from a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with 375 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque with a boost to 470 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque for the Platinum trim. Standard wheelbase models have 20.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 57.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 104.6 cubic feet behind the first row. The numbers increase to 36.0, 73.3, and 121.5 respectively with the long wheelbase.

The 2018 Kia Sedona is available in five trim levels with seating for eight available in all but the base model. Your first eight-passenger option is the Sedona LX with a starting price of $29,000, and the top Sedona SX Limited comes in with a starting price of $42,000.

Power comes from a 3.3-liter V6 with 276 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Sedona has plenty of room for cargo with 33.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 78.4 cubic feet behind the second row, and 142.0 cubic feet behind the first row. It can also tow up to 3,500 pounds.

The 2018 Lincoln Navigator is a luxurious choice for eight passengers with four available trims. The base Premiere starts at $72,055 while the exclusive Black Label comes in at $93,705. No matter which Navigator you choose, power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque paired to a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.

There are standard and long wheelbase versions, both with spacious interiors. There’s 19.3 cubic feet for cargo behind the third row, 57.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 103.3 cubic feet behind the first row in the standard wheelbase. The long wheelbase offers 34.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 73.3 behind the second row, and 120.2 behind the third row.

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse offers seating for eight passengers, but only on three trim levels starting with the base Traverse L at $30,295. Your middle choice is the LS priced from $33,595 and your top choice is the LT Cloth priced from $36,095. All three are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine with 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission.

This affordable eight-passenger option still offers a roomy interior with ample room for cargo. There’s 23 cubic feet behind the third row, 58.1 cubic feet behind the second row, and 98.2 cubic feet behind the first row. It can also tow up to 5,000 pounds when equipped with the trailer tow package.