Large SUV for a family.

Originally Posted by Pinkmani

If I were in your situation I'd probably get the Toyota Sequoia, Ford Flex, or Ford Explorer (in this order of preference). The only reason why I wouldn't get the Enclave is because they are too popular in my area; otherwise I say go for it. Assuming that you're going to be using the 3rd row on a daily basis, you should have at least 32 inches of legroom. I have been in the back of a Chrysler Town & Country (32.7 inches) for an 8 hour ride, and I was fine... I am also 5'6". I also like the Town & Country's "Stow & Go" feature.

Here are some 3rd row legroom dimensions (in inches):
Honda Odyssey -- 41.1
Toyota Sienna -- 39.5
Ford Expedition -- 37.7
Land Rover LR3 -- 36.3
Toyota Sequoia -- 35.3
Chevrolet Suburban -- 34.9
Ford Explorer -- 34.9
Dodge Durango -- 34.5
Kia Sedona -- 34.0
Mercedes-Benz GL -- 34.0
Ford Flex -- 33.0
Nissan Pathfinder -- 30.7
Nissan Armada -- 32.2
Infiniti QX60 -- 28.0
Buick Enclave -- 33.2
GMC Acadia -- 33.2
Chevrolet Traverse -- 33.2
Chevrolet Tahoe -- 25.6
Chevrolet Suburban -- 34.9
GMC Yukon & Yukon Denali-- 25.6
GMC Yukon XL -- 34.9
Cadillac Escalade -- 25.6
Cadillac Escalade ESV -- 34.9
Infiniti QX60 (In 2013, known as JX) -- 30.8
Lexus GX -- 29.3
Lexus LX -- 28.3

Originally Posted by 28173

For anybody else that might be interested, below is the result of my research for most vehicles with 3rd row seats leg-room value (in decreasing order):

Honda Odyssey -- 41.1
Toyota Sienna -- 39.5
Ford Expedition -- 37.7
Lincoln Navigator L – 37.7
Land Rover LR3 -- 36.3
Toyota Sequoia -- 35.3
Chevrolet Suburban -- 34.9
Cadillac Escalade ESV -- 34.9
GMC Yukon XL -- 34.9
Ford Explorer -- 34.9 (33.2 for 2013)
Dodge Durango -- 34.5
Kia Sedona -- 34.0
Mercedes-Benz GL -- 34.0
Chevrolet Traverse -- 33.2
Buick Enclave -- 33.2
GMC Acadia -- 33.2
Ford Flex -- 33.0
Town & Country – 32.7
Mazda CX-9 – 32.4
Nissan Armada -- 32.2
Honda Pilot – 32.1
Kia Sorento – 31.7
Hyundai Santa Fe – 31.5
Subaru Tribeca – 30.9
Infiniti QX60 (In 2013, known as JX) -- 30.8
Nissan Pathfinder -- 30.7
Toyota Highlighder -- 29.9
Lexus GX -- 29.3
Audi Q7: -- 29.2
Acura MDX: -- 29.1
Jeep Commander: -- 28.9
Toyota Land Cruiser: -- 28.4
Lexus LX -- 28.3
Nissan Pathfinder: -- 28.1
Infiniti QX60 -- 28.0
Mitsubishi Outlander: -- 27.7
Chevrolet Tahoe -- 25.6
GMC Yukon & Yukon Denali -- 25.6
Cadillac Escalade -- 25.6
Chevrolet Tahoe: -- 25.4
Lexus GX470: -- 24.9
Toyota 4Runner: -- 24.1
Dodge Journey: -- 23.4

Right now I'm mostly tempted to go for the Expedition, since unlike the present GM products it also has the folding into the floor option of the seats.
Another one is Sequoia due to known Toyota reliability.
Too bad the only decent leg-room option (in latest trucks) with diesel (preferred option) is only the GL450 - too expensive and I have questions about its maintenance costs...