Although there are several quality SUVs out there, Toyota dominates this category as it continues to build on its reputation for quality and reliability. The Asian automaker’s engineering is included in the top 3 picks for reliable large SUVs and will make a wise pre-owned vehicle investment.
SUVs (Large)
1) Lexus LX
9.5 out of 10
9.5 out of 10
9.1 out of 10
6.8 out of 10
6.4 out of 10
Close But No Cigar: None
The 1996 LX was Lexus’ first SUV. It is powered by a 4.7-liter, 32 valve, 4-cam V8 engine. This SUV was built on the Toyota Land Cruiser platform and employs most of the body panels of the Land Cruiser. This 8-passenger solid vehicle has a welded steel body. Due to lackluster sales, Toyota announced 2006 as the last year of production for the LX.Find Lexus LX Cars for Sale
The Land Cruiser started making inroads into the US market for the first time in 1958, the same year that the first hard-top version of the Land Cruiser was produced. Since then, this rough and tumble vehicle has gone through many changes. Between 2000 and 2005, the Land Cruiser added the following standard features: iActive TRAC traction control system with integrated vehicle skid control, antilock brake sensors, a power moonroof, and leather upholstery. Toyota has rounded the corners of this sturdy vehicle, making it a stylish 4-wheel drive vehicle.Find Cars for Sale
The Sequoia was released on the American SUV market in 2001 and the first Sequoias rolled off an American assembly line in 2002. This SUV is sold exclusively in North America. The Sequoia was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2001. The SUV shares its 4.7-liter V8 engine, powertrain, some sheet metal components, and the same basic chassis elements with the Tundra. The Sequoia comes with rear wheel drive or 4WD. The Sequoia had a slight engine upgrade in 2004, and in 2005, more horsepower was added to the engine and the 5-speed automatic transmission became standard.Find Toyota Sequoia Cars for Sale
The Escalade stumbled onto the SUV market in 1999, based on the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevy Suburban. By 2004 Escalades were rolling smoothly, offering satellite radio and second row bucket seats as standard equipment in this 7-passenger luxury SUV. The Escalade is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 engine and equipped with standard front side airbags; antilock brakes, traction and antiskid control are also standard features.Find Cadillac Escalade Cars for Sale
When Blazer sales slumped in the mid-90s, Chevy decided to redesign it and renamed it the Tahoe. The Tahoe was redesigned in 2000, based on the new GMT800 truck platform. The 2004 Tahoe has antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode, and a 4.8-liter V8 engine. The towing capacity of this vehicle is impressive and the ride is very smooth.Find Chevrolet Tahoe Cars for Sale
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