To haul your big family around, you’re going to need a big, modern SUV like the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Acadia. In spite of everything these three-row SUVs have in common, they actually appeal to slightly different kinds of drivers. Read on so Coleman Chevrolet can help you to figure out which kind you are.
More Seats: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
The Tahoe is a full-size SUV, and it’s one of the few left that still offers room for up to nine passengers, with an optional front-seat bench seat. Throw in first-row captain’s chairs, and you’ve still got room for a family of eight. Second-row captain’s chairs are also available, dropping the overall capacity to seven.
The GMC Acadia is a three-row crossover SUV. As the slightly smaller model, it offers max seating for seven passengers. With second-row captain’s chairs, that figure drops to six. The new AT4 model, designed for off-road adventure, comes standard with seating for five passengers.
Luxury Options: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
In addition to being the roomier model, the Tahoe also offers more in the way of luxury. As you climb the trim levels, optional features like leather upholstery, second-row captain’s chairs, and heated and ventilated front seats. Spend a little extra on the top trim models, and they’ll give you the classy feel you’re after.
The Acadia also has a hierarchy of trim models. However, its more luxurious models, like the Denali, don’t feel quite as fancy. You do get upgraded cabin materials and extra safety aids, but this crossover SUV never feels quite as upscale as premium buyers might like.
Thriftier Performance: 2020 GMC Acadia
Since it’s technically a smaller, three-row crossover with a smaller engine, the Acadia can help you optimize your fuel budget. Depending on powertrain, this GMC crossover earns up to 24 mpg combined (21 city/28 highway mpg).
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that comes standard with a V8 engine. It’s heavier and more powerful than the Acadia, so it’s a little less thrifty. Depending on configuration, the Tahoe earns up to 18 mpg combined (15/22 mpg).
Max Towing: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
If you’ve signed up for a new SUV because you want to transport both your big family and the family boat, the Tahoe is your best bet. In addition to providing enough space for up to nine passengers, this full-size SUV can tow up to 8,600 pounds. Even with the Acadia’s strongest engine, a 310-horsepower V6, it can only tow up to 4,000 pounds.
Both of these SUVs have a lot to offer, but the Chevrolet Tahoe is the best pick for big families and their toys. To check it out in person, drop by Coleman Chevrolet, conveniently located in New Boston.