
Interior spacing and amenities is a huge deal for any driver, but more particularly, the driver of an SUV. SUVs are designed to be not only large and in charge, but capable of offering premium level comfort to all passengers equally. So, when shopping for an SUV, it is always a good idea to consider how many passengers you expect to have at any given time, and how much cargo capacity you’ll need onboard.
2020 Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder is a rather large car, giving owners three rows of seating. However, that third row offers a rather limited amount of legroom, as third-row passengers only get to enjoy 30 inches in total. The second row is more substantial, though, offering a total of 40 inches by comparison. Cargo capacity is also pretty good in the Nissan Pathfinder, with 16.2 cu.ft. available when all seats are up and engaged, 47.4 cu.ft. when third-row seats are folded flat, and 79.5 cu.ft. when all seats are folded down.
Cabin materials are simple and effective, with base models getting cloth, and higher trims enjoying lush leather upholstery. Technological amenities are also worthwhile, as the Nissan Pathfinder gives owners an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen which can be connected via Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, no matter what Pathfinder model you purchase, you won’t be able to enjoy Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a feature that’s often considered standard fare in competitor models. That said, the Navigations system onboard the SL and Platinum models is pretty nifty, ensuring that you’ll rarely get lost behind the wheel.
2020 Chevy Traverse
The 2020 Chevy Traverse is also a sizable SUV with three rows and enough room for up to eight passengers. On top of that, passengers get the pick of the litter when it comes to cupholders, as a total of 10 can be found scattered about the rear passengers' seats. Second-row passengers get to enjoy a reasonable 38 inches of legroom, and third-row passengers get a spacious 33 inches. Cargo room is also mightily substantial, with 23 cu.ft. behind the third row of seats, 57.8 cu.ft. available behind second-row seats, and 98.2 cu.ft. of space available behind the front-row of seats.
Like many competitors, the Chevy Traverse comes standard with cloth and optional with leather, but soft-touch plastic materials are used all around. The base model Chevy Traverse also gets a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a feature that you won’t find in some competitors. Higher trim models expand this standard infotainment touchscreen and add in things like second-row captain’s chairs, a Bose audio system, a wireless smartphone charger, and heated front and second-row seats, among many other things.