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2009 Best In Class Full-Size SUV
By Editors of Truck Trend
Winner: Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Runner-Up: Toyota Sequoia Times are changing, and along with them, so is the full-size SUV. The manufacturers' dilemma is now how to keep the capability of the big sport/utilities while improving efficiency. GM has done it with the Tahoe (and Yukon). It's one thing to convert a truck to a car-based platform to improve mpg; GM has gone to great pains to keep the Tahoe capable of holding nine people and towing more than 8000 pounds, all while getting 20 mpg (21 with XFE models). At close second is the Sequoia, with a class-leading 10,000-pound towing capacity.
| Full-size SUV, 4WD | | Vehicle | Chevy Suburban/ GMC Yukon XL | Chevy Tahoe/ GMC Yukon | Chrysler Aspen | Dodge Durango | | Base price | $44,165/$45,015 | $41,975/$42,715 | $35,580 | $28,980 | | Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 119.2 in | 119.2 in | | Base engine | 5.3L OHV V-8 | 5.3L OHV V-8 | 4.7L SOHC V-8 | 4.7L SOHC V-6 | | Opt engine | 6.0L V-8 $2600 | 6.0L hyb V-8 $12,235 | 5.7L V-8 $795, 5.7L hyb $10,540 | 5.7L V-8 $4915, 5.7L hyb $16,910 | | Power, SAE | 310 hp (352) | 320 hp (332) | 303 hp (376, 345) | 303 hp (376, 345) | | Torque, SAE | 335 lb-ft (382) | 340 lb-ft (367) | 330 lb-ft (401, 380) | 330 lb-ft (401, 380) | | Airbags | Fr, f/r cur | Fr, f/r cur | Fr, f/r cur, side | Fr, f/r cur, side | | Tires | 265/70R17 | 265/70R17 | 265/60R18 | 245/70R17 | | Fuel cap | 31.0 gal | 26.0 gal | 27.0 gal | 27.0 gal | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 14/19 mpg (14/17) | 14/20 mpg (20/20) | 13/17 mpg (13/18, 19/20) | 13/18 mpg (13/19, 19/20) | | Seating cap | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | | Curb weight | 5925 lb | 5579 lb | 5082 lb | 4768 lb | | GVWR | 7400 lb | 7300 lb | 6650 lb | 6500 lb | | Cargo cap | 137.4 cu ft | 108.9 cu ft | 102.4 cu ft | 102.4 cu ft | | Max towing cap | 7900 lb | 8200 lb | 8900 lb | 8950 lb | | Vehicle | Ford Expedition/ EL | Mercedes- Benz GL450 | Nissan Armada | Toyota Sequoia | | Base price | $37,975/$41,500 | $59,075 | $40,790 | $34,895 | | Wheelbase | 119.0/131.0 in | 121.1 in | 123.2 in | 122.0 in | | Base engine | 5.4L SOHC V-8 | 3.0L TD V-6 | 5.6L DOHC V-8 | 4.7L DOHC V-8 | | Opt engine | ----- | 4.6L V-8 $1000, 5.5L V-8 $2318 | ----- | 5.7L V-8 $1125 | | Power, SAE | 310 hp | 210 hp (335, 382) | 317 hp | 276 hp (381) | | Torque, SAE | 365 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (339, 391) | 385 lb-ft | 314 lb-ft (401) | | Airbags | Fr, f/r cur, side | Fr, f/r cur, side | Fr, f/r cur | Fr, f/r cur, side | | Tires | 265/70R17 | 275/50R20 | 265/70R18 | 265/65R18 | | Fuel cap | 28.0/33.5 gal | 26.4 gal | 28.0 gal | 26.4 gal | | EPA fuel econ, city/hwy | 12/18 mpg (11/17) | 17/23 mpg (13/18, 13/17) | 12/18 mpg | 14/17 mpg (14/19) | | Seating cap | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | | Curb weight | 5801/6088 lb | 5313 lb | 5661 lb | 5680 lb | | GVWR | 7500/7720 lb | 6944 lb | 7250 lb | 7000 lb | | Cargo cap | 108.3/130.8 cu ft | 83.3 cu ft | 97.1 cu ft | 120.8 cu ft | | Max towing cap | 9000/8700 lb | 7500 lb | 9000 lb | 10,000 lb |
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