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The holidays are here, and for millions of Americans that means driving back and forth in large SUVs and minivans to enjoy a feast with the family. You may be able to avoid awkward political conversations at the dinner table, but it’s much harder to avoid the annual food coma. Here are the three most comfortable SUVs to drive back home in after a successful feast.

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is extra cozy

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a comfortable two-row SUV that provides an amazing ride quality. The two-row SUV drives and handles like a sedan or coupe. It also makes little to no cabin noise when moving.

The Atlas Cross Sport uses Volkswagen’s V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces for all of its seats. Buyers can opt for two-tone vienna leather seats for even more comfort. The Atlas Cross Sport also offers great ulitility.

The SUV offers 77.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity when its rear seats are folded down. That leaves plenty of space for Thanksgiving aluminum serving trays, or Christmas gifts. The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport starts at $32,775.

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is as quiet as a mouse

A gray Chevrolet Traverse is driving down the road.
The Chevrolet Traverse is driving down the road | Chevrolet

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse offers eight seats that feature premium cloth seating surfaces. The Traverse is the perfect SUV to drive home in after a holiday food coma because it provides a smooth ride, it’s quiet, and it can fit large families.

The Traverse features Chevy Safety Assist. Chevy Safety Assist offers a suite of different safety and driver assistance features like lane keeping assist and front pedestrian braking. The three-row SUV also comes standard with Chevy’s teen driver technology, if you’re bold enough to let your teen take the wheel.

The Chevy Traverse offers a whopping 98.2 cubic feet of cargo space when the second and third row seats are folded down. It’s perfect for shuttling the kids, presents, and sweet sweet leftovers back home after a great holiday meal. The Traverse starts at $33,700.

The 2021 Lincoln Navigator is as soothing as Matthew McConaughey’s voice

A blue Lincoln Navigator is on display.
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Matthew McConaughey may not actually drive a Lincoln, but he sure did make them look good in several commercials he starred in for Ford’s luxury division. The 2021 Lincoln Navigator offers comfort levels worthy of McConaughey himself.

The Navigator comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel. It also includes a standard wood trim on its front center console. The Navigator is the pinnacle of luxury. It features second and third row coat hooks. The three-row SUV can seat eight comfortably and has 103.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind its front row of seats.

The 2021 Lincoln Navigator is incredibly comfortable, spacious, and fun to drive, but it is the priciest SUV on our list. The new Navigator starts at $76,705. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Navigator is the most comfortable SUV of the year.

The most comfortable SUVs don’t need to break the bank

A red Chevrolet Traverse is driving on the road.
The Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet

The Most comfortable SUVs don’t need to cost an arm and a leg. The 2021 Lincoln Navigator may be costly but there are still great alternatives for drivers looking for a large family SUV. The three-row Chevy Traverse offers plenty of comfort and peace and quiet for the whole family starting at under $34,000.

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