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Top 10 Cars to Sleep In for Car Camping in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
2026 Honda Odyssey
Direct answer

The 2026 Honda Odyssey is the best new car to sleep in, with 155.8 cu ft of cargo volume at maximum, ahead of the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban at 145 cu ft and the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica at 140.5 cu ft. Cargo length is rarely published; Ford lists 102.2 in on the Expedition MAX Platinum.

At a glance

#PickMax cargo volumeBest for
12026 Honda Odyssey155.8 cu ft (behind the first row, maximum)The most open interior volume to lay out a bed
22026 Chevrolet Suburban145 cu ft (maximum, up to the front seats)A full-size SUV with huge cargo space
32026 Chrysler Pacifica140.5 cu ft (maximum interior cargo volume)A van with seats that stow into the floor
42027 Ford Expedition MAX123.1 cu ft (behind the first row, Expedition MAX)The longest published cargo floor here
52026 Rivian R1S104.7 cu ft (second and third rows folded down)Camp Mode with leveling on uneven ground
62026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid101 cu ft (behind the first row)A hybrid van with a 120V outlet for camp
72027 Kia Telluride SUV89.3 cu ft (behind the first row)The lowest price of any SUV on the list
82026 Kia EV981.7 cu ft (behind the first row)Powering a camp from the cargo area
92026 Subaru Outback Wilderness80.5 cu ft (behind the first row)Reaching a campsite down a rough road
102027 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV79.6 cu ft (behind the front seats)A compact SUV with fold-flat seats

Pick by what you want

Most space
2026 Honda Odyssey
Best SUV
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
Longest listed cargo length
2027 Ford Expedition MAX
Best camp features
2026 Rivian R1S
Best value
2027 Kia Telluride SUV

The ranking

1

2026 Honda Odyssey

2026 Honda Odyssey
Answrs VerdictThe roomiest cabin on the list.
Max cargo volume: 155.8 cu ft (behind the first row, maximum)Standard cargo volume: 140.7 cu ft behind the first rowBehind the third row: 32.8 cu ft standard, 38.6 cu ft maximumPrice: Not published on Honda’s specifications pageCargo length: Not published

Honda lists 155.8 cu ft behind the first row at maximum and 140.7 cu ft as standard, with 32.8 cu ft behind the third row. Honda does not publish a cargo length.

Go ifThe most open interior volume to lay out a bed
Skip ifYou need all-wheel drive
Why #1 over #2: Its 155.8 cu ft beats the Suburban’s 145 cu ft.
2

2026 Chevrolet Suburban

2026 Chevrolet Suburban
Answrs VerdictThe biggest SUV for sleeping in.
Max cargo volume: 145 cu ft (maximum, up to the front seats)Behind the last row: 42 cu ftPrice: Starting at $73,700 (Z71 trim)Cargo length: Not published

Cars.com lists the 2026 Suburban Z71 at 145 cu ft of maximum cargo volume and 42 cu ft behind the last row, starting at $73,700.

Go ifA full-size SUV with huge cargo space
Skip ifYou want a lower price
Why #2 over #3: Its 145 cu ft beats the Pacifica’s 140.5 cu ft.
3

2026 Chrysler Pacifica

2026 Chrysler Pacifica
Answrs VerdictThe best minivan bed with Stow ’n Go.
Max cargo volume: 140.5 cu ft (maximum interior cargo volume)Behind the third row: 32.3 cu ftPrice: Starting at $49,605 (Limited trim)Seating: Stow ’n Go seating system for adaptable interior and cargo spaceCargo length: Not published

Chrysler lists 140.5 cu ft of maximum interior cargo volume, and describes its Stow ’n Go seating as adaptable for interior and cargo space.

Go ifA van with seats that stow into the floor
Skip ifYou need a rugged off-road stance
Why #3 over #4: Its 140.5 cu ft beats the Expedition MAX’s 123.1 cu ft.
4

2027 Ford Expedition MAX

2027 Ford Expedition MAX
Answrs VerdictThe one with a published cargo length.
Max cargo volume: 123.1 cu ft (behind the first row, Expedition MAX)Standard Expedition: 108.5 cu ft behind the first rowCargo length: 102.2 in max cargo length on the MAX Platinum; 90.4 in on the PlatinumPrice: Expedition starts at $63,920

Ford lists 123.1 cu ft behind the first row on the Expedition MAX against 108.5 cu ft on the standard Expedition, with a 102.2 in max cargo length on the MAX Platinum.

Go ifThe longest published cargo floor here
Skip ifYou want a smaller vehicle
Why #4 over #5: Its 123.1 cu ft beats the R1S’s 104.7 cu ft.
5

2026 Rivian R1S

2026 Rivian R1S
Answrs VerdictThe best camp features.
Max cargo volume: 104.7 cu ft (second and third rows folded down)Front trunk: 11.1 cu ftCamp Mode: Levels the vehicle on uneven ground and offers a “Stay on” setting for climate control and musicPrice: Not published

The R1S has 104.7 cu ft with the second and third rows folded, plus an 11.1 cu ft front trunk. Rivian’s Camp mode levels it on uneven ground and has a “Stay on” setting.

Go ifCamp Mode with leveling on uneven ground
Skip ifYou want the most floor space per dollar
Why #5 over #6: Its Camp mode makes up for 104.7 cu ft against the Sienna’s 101 cu ft.
6

2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
Answrs VerdictThe best hybrid van to camp in.
Max cargo volume: 101 cu ft (behind the first row)Behind the second row: 75.2 cu ftPrice: Base MSRP $46,020Power: One 120V auxiliary AC power outlet listed among featuresCargo length: Not published

Toyota lists 101 cu ft behind the first row and 75.2 cu ft behind the second row, with a base MSRP of $46,020 and a 120V auxiliary AC outlet among the features.

Go ifA hybrid van with a 120V outlet for camp
Skip ifYou want the very largest cargo area
Why #6 over #7: Its 101 cu ft beats the Telluride’s 89.3 cu ft.
7

2027 Kia Telluride SUV

2027 Kia Telluride SUV
Answrs VerdictThe value pick for car camping.
Max cargo volume: 89.3 cu ft (behind the first row)Behind the second row: 48.7 cu ftPrice: Starting at $39,190Cargo length: Not published

Kia lists 89.3 cu ft behind the first row and 48.7 cu ft behind the second row, starting at $39,190.

Go ifThe lowest price of any SUV on the list
Skip ifYou want more than 89.3 cu ft
Why #7 over #8: Its 89.3 cu ft beats the EV9’s 81.7 cu ft.
8

2026 Kia EV9

2026 Kia EV9
Answrs VerdictThe best EV with a cargo outlet.
Max cargo volume: 81.7 cu ft (behind the first row)Front trunk: 3.2 cu ftPower: 110V power inverter outlet (V2L) in the rear cargo areaPrice: Starting at $54,900Cargo length: Not published

Kia lists 81.7 cu ft behind the first row, a 3.2 cu ft front trunk and a 110V inverter outlet (V2L) in the rear cargo area, starting at $54,900.

Go ifPowering a camp from the cargo area
Skip ifYou want the most cargo room
Why #8 over #9: Its 81.7 cu ft beats the Outback Wilderness’s 80.5 cu ft.
9

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness
Answrs VerdictThe rugged wagon pick.
Max cargo volume: 80.5 cu ft (behind the first row)Behind the second row: 34.6 cu ftPrice: Wilderness $46,445 including destination (as reported by The Drive)Cargo length: Not published

The Drive lists 80.5 cu ft behind the first row and 34.6 cu ft behind the second row for the Wilderness, at $46,445 including destination.

Go ifReaching a campsite down a rough road
Skip ifYou need a bed longer than a wagon
Why #9 over #10: Its 80.5 cu ft beats the Santa Fe’s 79.6 cu ft.
10

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV
Answrs VerdictThe smallest bed on the list.
Max cargo volume: 79.6 cu ft (behind the front seats)Behind the second row: 40.5 cu ftSeats: 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline and adjustable head restraintsPrice: Not published on the pageCargo length: Not published

Hyundai lists 79.6 cu ft behind the front seats and 40.5 cu ft behind the second row, with 60/40 split fold-flat seats.

Go ifA compact SUV with fold-flat seats
Skip ifYou want the most space

How we ranked these

We ranked the picks by the maximum cargo volume published by the maker or a reviewer with the rear seats folded, because more interior space means more room to lie down. Cargo length is shown only where it is published. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best new car to sleep in?

The 2026 Honda Odyssey has the most cargo volume on this list: 155.8 cu ft behind the first row at maximum, per Honda’s specifications page.

Which vehicle has Camp Mode?

Rivian says Camp mode on the R1S levels the vehicle on uneven ground and has a “Stay on” setting that keeps climate control and music available.

Which pick publishes a cargo length?

Ford lists a max cargo length of 102.2 in on the Expedition MAX Platinum and 90.4 in on the Expedition Platinum.

Which pick has a cargo-area power outlet?

The Kia EV9 lists a 110V power inverter outlet (V2L) in the rear cargo area.

Max cargo volume (cu ft) at a glance

2027 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV79.6 cu ft
2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness80.5 cu ft
2026 Kia EV981.7 cu ft
2027 Kia Telluride SUV89.3 cu ft
2026 Toyota Sienna Hybrid101 cu ft
2026 Rivian R1S104.7 cu ft
2027 Ford Expedition MAX123.1 cu ft
2026 Chrysler Pacifica140.5 cu ft
2026 Chevrolet Suburban145 cu ft
2026 Honda Odyssey155.8 cu ft
Max cargo volume (cu ft), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

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