Dec 10
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Whatever lifestyle you have that calls for wanting a large car, you have a great choice in 9 passenger SUVs that allow you to drive your passengers and cargo around in comfort and style.
There several 9 Passenger SUVs available. Don’t let the splashy marketing techniques fool you. Although budget is a highly motivating force behind the choice of any vehicle, when thinking about purchasing a 9 passenger SUV, comfort is also a major consideration.
Chevrolet, GMC, and Ford have the run on the 9 passenger SUV market. Chevrolet makes the Tahoe, and Suburban 1500 and 2500 models. GMC offers the Yukon, Yukon XL 1500 and the Yukon XL 2500. Ford offers the Excursion models both with ample room for 9 passengers. Basic lists price for each of these vehicles will begin at approximately $33,000, after you’ve added all the available bells and whistles, the list price could reach a well over $50,000. Now that you know your options for the makes, the models; and the price-ranges, let’s look at the features.
If you are making a decision to purchase such a large car, it is obvious that being comfortable would be a big plus for you. Consideration should also be given to the ease with which your passengers can get into and out of the vehicle. If you are carrying cargo as well as people, how easy will it be for you to fold that last row of seating to allow for more storage area? A review of each of the 9 passenger SUV list will give you a better sense of which vehicle is the right fit for you.
Chevy Suburban
The two higher priced models are the 2500 series of the Chevy Suburban and the GMC Yukon. Both sleek bodied vehicles are available in 2WD and 4WD, have plentiful legroom and headroom in both the second and third rows, and have safety equipments that boast dual-stage front air bags and side curtain airbags as well as upgraded OnStar.
Both models have 6.0-liter V8 engines with variable valve timing and can deliver between 352-395 horsepower, great engines for towing large freight likes boats. If all of that isn’t enough, and you need luxury on top of horsepower the Yukon also comes in the luxury model Denali. The 1500 XL versions of these models offer almost identical features except they have 5.3-liter V8 engines.
The GMC Yukon and the Chevrolet Tahoe are up next. Again 2WD or 4WD coupled with an able six speed automatic transmission are the options on these 5.3 liter V8 engine vehicles. They boast the same safety features as their larger competitors. Yet for the driver who requires an honest-to-goodness four-wheel drive with the interior space and the towing capability, the Yukon is definitely your choice.
Ford Excursion
Not to be left behind in the market for the 9 passenger SUV, Ford offers the Excursion. Often compared to the Suburban and the Yukon XL, this is the Ford model for drivers who want large cargo space and even bigger towing needs. The 5.4 – liter V8 engine supplies 255 horsepower. The interior capacity is described as “abundant” as it should be; the Ford Excursion is one of the largest vehicles out there. The safety features include anti lock brakes and driver and front passenger air bags.