Which Cars Fit Three Car Seats?

UPDATE: Parents are often searching for the automotive holy grail: a car that's not a minivan and can fit three child-safety seats across the backseat. It's a short list.

In the more than three years that Cars.com editors have been installing car seats into test vehicles, we've come across only a handful of cars that can hold three car seats across a backseat.

For 2014, the Jeep Grand Cherokee received interior and exterior revisions, but that didn’t affect this two-row crossover’s ability to fit three child-safety seats across its backseat.

As we come across more cars that fit three child-safety seats, we'll add to this list. For now, here are the cars from our Car Seat Checks that can fit three car seats in the second row:

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

After relinquishing the No. 1 spot for a week to former longtime champ the 2013 Toyota RAV4, the 2014 Subaru Forester reclaimed its position this week atop our list of most-read reviews. Farther down the roster, this week’s order might be a little different, but the names are all the same.

Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2014 Subaru Forester
2. 2013 Toyota RAV4
3. 2014 Chevrolet Impala
4. 2013 Toyota Avalon
5. 2013 BMW 3 Series
6. 2013 Ford Escape
7. 2013 Buick Encore
8. 2013 Dodge Dart
9. 2013 Honda Accord
10. 2014 Mazda CX-5

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

Just when we thought it was out, readers pull it back in. The godfather of persistently read reviews — the 2013 Toyota RAV4 — muscled its way back to the head of the family this week after being relegated to the No. 2 spot on our list of most-read reviews for a month by the 2014 Subaru Forester. Before that, the RAV4 enjoyed a three-month reign at No. 1 that we were beginning to think might never end. Ousted by a measly 109 page views, the Forester had to settle back into second place. Meanwhile, the 2014 Mazda CX-5 returns at No. 8 after a brief absence, while the 2013 Dodge Dart comes in at No. 10 after a long one.

Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2013 Toyota RAV4
2. 2014 Subaru Forester
3. 2014 Chevrolet Impala
4. 2013 BMW 3 Series
5. 2013 Ford Escape
6. 2013 Buick Encore
7. 2013 Toyota Avalon
8. 2014 Mazda CX-5
9. 2013 Honda Accord
10. 2013 Dodge Dart

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

Last week's top four most-read reviews stayed put this week, with the 2014 Subaru Forester and 2013 Toyota RAV4 once again occupying Nos. 2 and 3, respectively, and the 2014 Chevrolet Impala and 2013 Ford Escape holding fast in fourth and fifth. Meanwhile, at No. 7, our 2013 Mazda CX-9 review makes its debut roughly two months after first appearing on Kicking Tires, and the 2013 Ford Explorer returns at No. 10. Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2014 Subaru Forester
2. 2013 Toyota RAV4
3. 2014 Chevrolet Impala
4. 2013 Ford Escape
5. 2013 BMW 3 Series
6. 2013 Honda Accord
7. 2013 Mazda CX-9
8. 2013 Buick Encore
9. 2013 Toyota Avalon
10. 2013 Ford Explorer

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

There was no movement this week atop our list of most-read reviews, as the 2014 Subaru Forester maintained its commanding lead in the top spot and the 2013 Toyota RAV4 hung tough in second. Further down the ranks, however, the list hosted an encore appearance from one car and the debuts of two others. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala returned this week with a vengeance, rocketing straight up to No. 3, while newcomers the 2013 BMW 3 Series and 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI bowed at Nos. 6 and 9, respectively.

Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2014 Subaru Forester
2. 2013 Toyota RAV4
3. 2014 Chevrolet Impala
4. 2013 Ford Escape
5. 2013 Buick Encore
6. 2013 BMW 3 Series
7. 2013 Honda Accord
8. 2014 Mazda CX-5
9. 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI
10. 2013 Toyota Avalon

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

In Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley's critique of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, he describes the sedan’s triumphant return to a form worthy of its flagship status. That triumph was validated by the review rocketing straight up to No. 2 in its debut on our list of most-read reviews. It still wasn't enough to interrupt the 2013 Toyota RAV4's nearly three-month reign at No. 1.

Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2013 Toyota RAV4
2. 2014 Chevrolet Impala
3. 2014 Subaru Forester
4. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
5. 2013 Honda Accord
6. 2014 Mazda CX-5
7. 2013 Ford Fusion
8. 2013 Ford Escape
9. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
10. 2013 Ford Explorer

Cars.com Reviews the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Having narrowly avoided becoming something you'd only drive off a rental lot, the Chevrolet Impala is reinvented for 2014 as a full-size sedan to be driven proudly off the dealer lot. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley says the Impala subtly intimidates its way back to flagship shape with a wider, twin-port grille lending it just enough Camaro menace along with defining body details, larger wheels and an elevated tail. Strong acceleration, a tolerably firm ride and all-around roominess also restore the Impala's competitiveness — just watch out for a sometimes-clunky downshift during quick deceleration, Hanley warns. Read his review below.

2014 Chevrolet Impala Review

Chevy's Old Impala Gets New Life as Rental Special

Perhaps, like many Americans, you prefer the idea of consistency over novelty. It's that mindset that keeps fast-food chains like McDonald's in existence: They may not serve the best hamburger you can buy, but you know it will be the same hamburger every time you buy it. If this is you, then this news will please you: The current Chevrolet Impala, that favorite of rental fleets all over the U.S., will live on after the new 2014 Chevy Impala appears in dealerships. Cars.com has learned that the old Impala will continue to be built and sold as the Impala Limited, going out to daily rental fleets only.

2014 Chevrolet Impala Priced at $27,535

Chevrolet's redesigned 2014 Impala will cost about 3% more than the 2013 model. The new model will start at $27,535, including an $810 destination fee, Chevy says. The 2013 Impala started at $26,685 with an $825 destination fee.

For the extra money, 2014 Impala owners get an updated design with a power-dome hood, sculpted bodyside molding, pronounced rear fenders that hark back to Impalas of the late '60s and a wider, Camaro-influenced grille. Drivetrain choices are a more fuel-efficient 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with Chevy's eAssist mild-hybrid system; a 195-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder; and a 305-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6. Chevy's best-selling sedan retains its front-wheel-drive setup and uses a standard six-speed automatic transmission.

The car will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. The 3.6-liter engine will come to market first, with a starting price of $30,760 for the LT and $36,580 for the LTZ, including destination. The 2.5-liter engine is priced as follows: $27,535 for the LS, $29,785 for the LT and $34,555 for the LTZ. Pricing for the 2.4-liter engine with eAssist will be announced later.

The 2014 Impala will go on sale in the spring.

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Cars.com Reviews the 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Before Chevrolet redesigns its large sedan for 2014, we wanted to give the 2013 model another look. Ample power combined with decent fuel economy impressed Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley, but uncomfortable seats and a budget cabin reminded us why the Impala is a rental-fleet staple.

2013 Chevrolet Impala Review