Full-Size Suvs
Full-size sport-utility vehicles ("SUVs") are an appealing vehicle choice for many families. While generally more expensive than smaller SUVs or minivans, they offer more versatility, more power, and greater towing capability. They are a great choice for a family outing with a 17 foot Bayliner.
Many full-size SUV are quite luxurious. Sumptuous leather interiors, navigation systems, and premium sounds systems are options now available on all new full-size SUV models. If even more luxury is desired, there are many large luxury SUV models available to consumers including such models as the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, or Volvo XC-90, which cost more.
Full-size SUVs can start at prices near $30,000 ranging up to about $45,000 for a fully optioned model. Most offer four-wheel drive as a standard feature. Vehicles in this class have three-row seating and normally seat up to eight people. They generally have V-8 engines with between 275 and 400 horsepower depending on the make and model. Gas mileage is typically in the 15-20 mile per hour range. Gas mileage should improve as new models offering hybrid engines or cylinder shut down are being offers.
There are more than a dozen full-size SUV models for buyers to choose from. Makes and models competing in the class include the Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Toyota Sequoia, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Chrysler Aspen, Hyundai Veracruz, Kia Borrego, Mazda CJ-9, Ford Expedition, GMC Acadia, GMC Yukon, Nissan Armada, and Toyota Land Cruiser.
Full-size SUVs offer the most space, most power, and greatest towing capability in the SUV class. They can tow a trailer, boat, or camper. Buying a full-size SUV can be a great choice for large families.
Many full-size SUV are quite luxurious. Sumptuous leather interiors, navigation systems, and premium sounds systems are options now available on all new full-size SUV models. If even more luxury is desired, there are many large luxury SUV models available to consumers including such models as the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, or Volvo XC-90, which cost more.
Full-size SUVs can start at prices near $30,000 ranging up to about $45,000 for a fully optioned model. Most offer four-wheel drive as a standard feature. Vehicles in this class have three-row seating and normally seat up to eight people. They generally have V-8 engines with between 275 and 400 horsepower depending on the make and model. Gas mileage is typically in the 15-20 mile per hour range. Gas mileage should improve as new models offering hybrid engines or cylinder shut down are being offers.
There are more than a dozen full-size SUV models for buyers to choose from. Makes and models competing in the class include the Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Toyota Sequoia, Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, Chrysler Aspen, Hyundai Veracruz, Kia Borrego, Mazda CJ-9, Ford Expedition, GMC Acadia, GMC Yukon, Nissan Armada, and Toyota Land Cruiser.
Full-size SUVs offer the most space, most power, and greatest towing capability in the SUV class. They can tow a trailer, boat, or camper. Buying a full-size SUV can be a great choice for large families.