Cheapest three-row vehicles available in Canada in 2024

The list of 2024 model year minivans and SUVs with three rows of seating that cost less than $50,000 includes vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen

2023 Toyota Highlander — *The Toyota Highlander has a starting price of less than $50,000. – Toyota Canada Inc. photo*

NOTE TO READERS: The 2025 version of this article is out now. You can read it at this link.

Are you looking for vehicle that’s big on passenger space but small on budget? Then, you’ve come to the right place.

Here’s a list of 2024 model year minivans and SUVs with three rows of seating available in Canada for less than $50,000.

The list is in descending order, from most to least expensive.

The following article is neither a review nor a recommendation, it is simply a list of what’s available. Starting advertised price is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), including fees and levies. Price after tax is what you may expect to pay. Fees, levies and taxes may differ province to province. This list is based on Ontario prices. Dealers may set their own prices. Check with your local dealer for an exact price. Inventory issues may impact vehicle availability.

Toyota Highlander

Starting price: $49,855.08

Price after tax: $56,336.24

The Highlander (pictured up top) is a roomy SUV with three rows of seating, with seven- or eight-seat configurations. In base trim, you get all-wheel drive with rear driveline disconnect, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, eight-way power driver seat and heated front seats and an eight-inch multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

Build yours on the Toyota Canada website.

Nissan Pathfinder

Starting price: $49,781

Price after tax: $56,240

The Nissan Pathfinder is both an off-road worthy 4×4 and a spacious family mover with three rows of seating, available in either seven- or eight-seat configurations. If you need to tow something, the Pathfinder can also pull up to 6,000 pounds, so you won’t have to leave your boat behind. In base trim, the SUV features a 10-way power driver’s seat, including two-way lumbar support, Nissan Connect featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a host of safety features including steer assist and intelligent cruise control.

Build yours on the Nissan Canada website.

Mazda CX-90

Starting price: $49,226.00

Price after tax: $55,625.38

In base trim, the CX-90 is an eight-seat SUV featuring an inline-six turbocharged engine with mild hybrid technology. In base trim, you’ll find a host of tech features including a 10.25-inch colour centre display, LED headlights with rear combination lights, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Mazda Connect Services, electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, Kinematic Posture Control, three-zone automatic climate control, a host of safety features including lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, driver attention alert and more.

Build yours on the Mazda Canada website.

Toyota Sienna

Starting price: $48,015.08

Price after tax: $54,257.04

Toyota’s minivan, the Sienna, is available as a hybrid only and seating is for eight passengers on the base trim. As is common in this segment, higher trims seat seven as the middle row gets more comfortable pilot seats. In base trim, you’ll find comfort features such as heated front seats, heated leather steering wheel, three-zone automatic climate control and other goodies, including roof rails, Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 and a nine-inch display screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

Build yours on the Toyota Canada website.

Subaru Ascent

Starting price: $44,674

Price after tax: $50,481

The Ascent is a midsize SUV with seating for seven or eight passengers, depending on the trim chosen. With the Subaru, you get symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive and standard X-Mode to improve traction in various road or off-road conditions, along with EyeSight driver assist technology with automatic emergency steering, lane centring assist and reverse automatic braking. Convenience features include an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, three-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and seatbelt reminder function for second and third row seats.

Build yours on the Subaru Canada website.

Hyundai Santa Fe

Starting price: $43,727

Price after tax: $49,693.67

In base trim, the newly redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe features a hybrid powertrain and comes loaded with features, including all-wheel drive, dual-zone automatic temperature control, proximity key entry with push-botton start, BlueLink telematics, Hyundai SmartSense, over-the-air software updates, a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display, proximity-activated smart liftgate, 18-inch alloy wheels, and so much more.

Build yours on the Hyundai Canada website.

Kia Sorento

Starting price: $41,763

Price after tax: $47,192.19

The Kia Sorento has enough room to pack a family into it as it features three rows of seating. The base model comes in a seven-seat configuration, while all upgraded trims go down to six, as the middle row gets a more comfortable pilot seats setup. The base trim comes with features including smart cruise control with stop and go, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, smart key and push button start, a power driver seat with two-way lumbar support and Kia Connect. The Sorento can also be had as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid.

Build yours on the Kia Canada website.

Kia Carnival

Starting price: $40,283

Price after tax: $45,519.79

Kia’s minivan, which the company calls a “life utility vehicle,” even in base trim, comes with a host of safety features, including advanced forward collision-avoidance assist, lane follow assist and rear parking sensors. Second-row seats are customizable and removable and LED headlights are standard. Seating for eight is standard, while the minivan is available with optional second-row captain’s seats, in which case you’d have room for seven.

Build yours on the Kia Canada website.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Starting price (with third row): $38,428

Price after tax: $43,423

VW’s Tiguan comes standard with two rows of seating, but a third row is available on all trim levels, with seating for seven, for an additional cost of $800. In base trim, you get all-wheel drive and front assist with autonomous emergency braking, as well as an eight-inch instrument cluster, heated front seats and other comfort features.

Build yours on the Volkswagen Canada website.

*The Outlander and Outlander PHEV are Mitsubishi’s best selling vehicles in Canada (Outlander PHEV model shown). – Mitsubishi Canada* *photo*

Mitsubishi Outlander

Starting price: $37,744

Price after tax: $42,651

The Outlander is available as a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle and there’s also a plug-in hybrid version available (the PHEV costs extra). The SUV has seating for seven people and standard all-wheel drive. In base trim, you get a drive mode selector, 18-inch alloy wheels and automatic climate control, and a host of standard safety features.

Build yours on the Mitsubishi Motors Canada website.