# Picking an SUV **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 3, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-an-suv/49779 "2010-06-03T02:01:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![clunkerdriver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b4bc9f/32.png) [@clunkerdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clunkerdriver)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-an-suv/49779/1 "2010-06-03T02:01:02Z")
I want an SUV with third row for carting kids and their friends around, and want a reliable car, that drives well in snow. I am deciding between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (but what about the safety concerns?) and the Chevrolet Traverse. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-an-suv/49779/2 "2010-06-03T02:20:46Z")
The Highlander hybrid is a fine SUV, but it is expensive and set up for more power over fuel economy. The Chevy Traverse will feel more basic, but likely not far off in mpg and a lot less expensive to purchase. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picking-an-suv/49779/3 "2010-06-03T02:43:11Z")
Include the Honda Pilot too with the Highlander; you won’t be disappointed. It handles well, seats 7 and is nearly as wide as an Expedition. No SUV is more reliable. Neighbor is on his second and it handles the snow/ice covered road as well as any other vehicle we drive around here. I do not like the drive system in the Chev/GMC car based SUVs.