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aliciabuncle · 3 years ago

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A Week With: 2021 GMC Yukon AT4

The Yukon AT4 is GMC’s full-size sport-utility vehicle, and a sibling of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade.

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GMC struck gold with its Denali sub-brand, a top-of-the-line GMC trim level commanding an average transaction price higher than Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and BMW. For 2020, GMC expanded its new AT4 trim level across its line-up, including the Yukon, with prices slightly less than a Denali, but offering much of its premium allure, but with a bit more attention to off-road prowess.

Overview

The Yukon is GMC’s full-size sport-utility vehicle, and a sibling of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade. These trucks are cash cows, sharing their mechanical underpinnings with GM’s pickups and boasting similar manners and personality.

This is no shrinking violet. Opting for the AT4 trim nets an oversized smoked gray grille and off-road styling details.

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For 2021, the Yukon gains an off-road-oriented AT4 model, which offers much, but not all, of the Denali’s luxury, with an emphasis on off-road capability. Yukon trim levels start with the SLE, and climb through SLT, AT4 and Denali trim levels. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all trim levels except the AT4, which has standard four-wheel drive. Otherwise, it’s a $3,000 option.

Exterior

The Yukon’s aggressive slab-sided styling augments its oversized demeanor. This is no shrinking violet. Opting for the AT4 trim nets an oversized smoked gray grille and off-road styling details. But the best parts of the Yukon’s design details, like its hook-shaped lighting, lend it an updated, modern appearance.

The cabin’s instrument panel is accented with upscale materials, although it lacks the sort of truly opulent trim you’d expect given its upmarket status.

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As you’d expect, the AT4 is fitted with underbody skid plates for ventures off-road, although given its girth, not scratching the side of the vehicle is a bigger concern once the sidewalk ends. Our vehicle had optional power retractable running boards, which are a boon for climbing up to the Yukon’s cabin.

Interior

Boasting three rows of seats and nearly 123 cubic feet of cargo space with the second and third rows folded, this truck is extraordinarily spacious, with chair-high seating covered in leather and accented with decorative stitching that denotes its upscale status. Head and leg room are generous. The cabin’s instrument panel is accented with upscale materials, although it lacks the sort of truly opulent trim you’d expect given its upmarket status. And some of its plastic trim seemed too downscale for the vehicle’s price and profit margin.

But it’s extraordinarily quiet at speed, at least if your spouse or significant other isn’t nagging you.

This truck is extraordinarily spacious, with chair-high seating covered in leather and accented with decorative stitching that denotes its upscale status.

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Notably, much of the Yukon’s opulence comes from the options list, specifically, its $9,145 Premium Plus Package, which adds a dual pane panoramic sunroof, rear seat 12.6-inchHD LCD screens, second-row heated bucket seats and second-row console, along with numerous other items.

Powertrain

The AT4 comes with a standard overhead-valve 5.3-liter V-8, 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. The Yukon AT4 can tow up to 7,700 pounds and has a substantial 1,702 pound payload rating. Other Yukon models can tow as much as 8,200 pounds. Opting for the pricier Denali nets a more powerful 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8. Other trim levels can be fitted with a 3.0-liter dual-overhead-cam inline 6-cylinder turbodiesel rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.

Safety and Technology

The AT4 comes with a standard overhead-valve 5.3-liter V-8, 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.

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Given the AT4’s price, you’d expect a mountain of standard driver-assistance safety gear — and you get it: automatic emergency braking, forward-collision alert, front and rear park assist, following distance indicator, front pedestrian braking, automatic high beams, lane-change alert, side blind zone alert, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, safety alert seat, head-up display and rear pedestrian alert are all standard. The test vehicle included optional trailer side blind zone alert, an in-vehicle trailering app, a trailer brake controller, trailer hitch guidance and a head-up display.

The Yukon is equipped to keep you in touch with the wireless world with a standard 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, as well as standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. A 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot and navigation system are optional.

The Premium Plus Package, which adds a dual pane panoramic sunroof, rear seat 12.6-inchHD LCD screens, second-row heated bucket seats and second-row console.

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Driving Impressions

The Yukon AT4’s size is ever-present, easily filling lanes and parking spaces. So, driving in urban environments calls for care. There’s decent power when launching from a standing start, and there’s more than enough power once the 10-speed transmission downshifts. Fuel economy is unremarkable, coming in at 16.1 mpg, which included a fair amount of highway driving.

Body lean is evident in corners, and the suspension’s off-road tuning produces less undulation over bumps than you might expect, at least with the optional air suspension and electronic limited slip differential. Steering lacks feel but is nicely weighted and quick enough for its task. The AT4’s air suspension system raises ride height by an additional two inches vs. the standard suspension.

When combined with the Yukon’s garden-shed-like size and styling, it can make people or objects impossible to see near the vehicle without its surround-view cameras. Notably, the Yukon now uses a multi-link rear suspension that also improves ride quality compared to previous renditions.

2021 GMC Yukon AT4 specifications:

DimensionL: 210 inches/W: 81 inches/H: 76.5 inches/Wheelbase: 120.9 inchesWeight5,677 poundsPowertrain5.3-liter DOHC V-8 engine; 6-speed automatic transmission; AWDFuel Economy16 mpg city/20 mpg highway/18 mpg combinedPerformance Specs355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torquePriceBase price: $64,800; As tested: $74,960 including $1,295 destination and delivery chargeOn-Sale DateAvailable now

Wrap Up

The 2022 GMC Yukon AT4 is another unique flavor among GM SUVs, yet it doesn’t seem to be particularly compelling. Like its stablemates, it’s sizable. This can be felt in its handling and seen in its intimidating presence that it presents to other drivers. Fuel economy is nothing special, although the V-8 furnishes good power. If the AT4 catches your fancy, you’ll find it to be a roomy, comfortable, quiet and capable upmarket SUV.

2021 GMC Yukon AT4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AT4 package on the Yukon?

Second only to the Yukon Denali, the Yukon AT4 offers most of the Denali’s technology and luxury at a price that costs at least $3,600 to $6,600 less, depending on whether you order rear-wheel or all-wheel drive on the Denali.

What is the difference between Yukon AT4 and Denali?

The AT4 comes solely with four-wheel drive, as it emphasizes off-road agility with a heavy dose of luxury. The Denali is the Yukon’s most opulent model and can be fitted with rear-wheel drive. The biggest difference is its driveline. The AT4 comes solely with a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V-8, while the Denali has a more-powerful 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8.

Is a GMC Yukon AT4 reliable?

Consumer Reports and other sources rates the GMC Yukon as having below average reliability.

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allcarlovers-blog · 7 years ago

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perksofwifi · 4 years ago

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 vs. 2020 Ford Expedition XLT Comparison Test

A Carmaking 101 lesson for you: Full-size SUVs with hefty price tags selling in large numbers equals big profits. How big? I don’t have the specifics, but in general terms, Chevrolet sells around 100,000 Tahoes every year, and Ford moved nearly 90,000 Expeditions in 2019. These full-size family haulers, which are mostly endemic to North America, are based on existing pickup trucks, so the development costs are less than they would be for a standalone product.

Both jumbo SUVs start at more than $50,000. So we’re talking billions of dollars in revenue. Add in the additional 50,000 Suburbans that Chevy sells in a year, plus the GMC Yukons, and Cadillac Escalades—let’s not forget Lincoln Navigators—and pretty soon we’re talking real money. My point is, getting these sport utes right is paramount. To customers, sure, but especially to stockholders. With all of that in mind, how does the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe stack up against the 2020 Ford Expedition?

A little background, if I may. I drove the then brand-new 2018 Ford Expedition in November 2017 and had this to say: “For way too long, Ford allowed what should have been a perennial cash cow to rot out in the pasture. The old Expedition wasn’t horrible or anything. It was simply not competitive with what Ford’s big rival was selling. Ford has flipped the script. The Expedition is now the class leader, no ifs, no ands, and no buts about it.” In other words, I was seriously impressed. Nearly three years later, the bowtie brand’s answer to Ford’s salvo is here.

Our technical director, Frank Markus, wrote an illuminating first test review of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, we requested another day with the Tahoe so we could let our photo team go to town on it. As fate would have it, we just so happened to have an Expedition XLT sitting around the office. This comparison was essentially preordained. Now, in fairness to Ford, the XLT trim level is not as pricey nor as off-road as the trail focused Z71 example Chevy lent us. Yes, we should have had an Expedition FX4 (the test results presented in our chart were obtained from a 2018 XLT FX4). Thus is the nature of having a single day to execute a comparison test that just falls in your lap. MotorTrend en Español editor Miguel Cortina and I took that fact—as well as the $11,655 price difference—into account as we evaluated the two big utes.

Design: Inside and Out

If you’ll allow me to quote myself (again), when I reviewed the 2018 Expedition I said: “From the side the new, all-aluminum Ford looks like the current Tahoes, and Suburbans… I actually think the Ford looks better…For whatever the reason, Ford design kicks out products that look like they come from other carmakers.” The problem with aping design language used by others is that when said others move on to something new, your product looks like their old one. That’s happening here.

Miguel adds, “Its design, though only three years old, hasn’t aged well. Even with the black accent package, the Expedition doesn’t stand out as the Tahoe does.”

Yes, the Chevy’s sheet metal is polarizing. Social media opinions seem to be evenly split between “rad!” and “heinous!” I fall on the “rad” side of things; I think the new Tahoe looks beefy, modern, and tough. The Ford is still a handsome large vehicle, but it looks a generation behind the Chevy. I also think the Z71 package looks extra sweet, but I know I said that’s not part of this comparison. Back to the Ford—it’s still a handsome SUV, but it’s never going to be a design icon. The Chevy has that chance, but we’ll have to see how it ages. How important is exterior design to a full-size SUV shopper? Not nearly as important as what’s inside.

Inside, the Chevy is a mixed bag. For example, the large, legible, touchscreen is bigger, better-looking, and easier to use than what Ford offers. Miguel says that Ford’s infotainment screen doesn’t compare to the Chevy’s.

A bit hyperbolic—as we’re comparing them—but I think it illustrates how good that part of the Tahoe is. However, we both thought that the rest of the Chevy’s controls were worse than the Ford’s. Miguel says, “The switchgear is not outstanding, but Ford spent more money to create thoughtful designs, used a better plastic quality, and therefore the interior feels and looks better.”

There is a more premium feel inside the Ford, and this is an issue that’s been plaguing GM’s trucks for a few years now. Ram and Ford have fancy innards; the General (generally) does not. This is being addressed with the new Escalade, but why not make Chevy owners feel special?

We were split on the transmission controls. Miguel likes the fact that the column selector is gone, whereas to me there’s little that screams “Detroit” and “freedom” as loud as pulling a stick slightly forward and click, click, clicking into gear. That said, Miguel found the push/pull-buttons hard to use, whereas I didn’t mind them. That said, for an item an owner will touch daily, Chevy could have made the buttons out of something nice.

One could—and many will—argue that the real point of these boulevard behemoths is interior space. As such, Miguel and I spent a great deal of time climbing around the middle and third rows. The Ford remains spacious, with plenty of room in the second row and good enough space back in the third. Air vents and USB ports abound. That said, we both found it a little easier to get into the Chevy’s third row than the Ford’s. The second-row entertainment screens in the Chevy are quite terrific and much larger than what Ford offers, though as Miguel points out, “Would you rather have those screens over two iPads (maybe given the price? One for every seat!). I think having Netflix on an iPad and being able to download movies and cartoons for the kids is more convenient over the rear seat entertainment screens.” As a parent of a 3-year-old addicted to Give a Mouse a Cookie, I can say Miguel is totally right!

Miguel is also fairly tall, around 6-foot-1, and he fit even better into the way back of the Chevy than he did the Ford. Both third rows work for adults, but if you’re looking for a reason to go with one over the other, here you go. Also remember that both come in bigger, longer wheelbase sizes, the Suburban and the Expedition Max. With the third rows up, neither SUV offers an abundance of cargo room. With the third-row power-folded flat—both of ‘em do it—there’s plenty of space for stuff.

Engines and Transmissions

The Ford comes packing the brand’s ubiquitous EcoBoost engine, in this case a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 that produces 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Said EcoBoost spins a 10-speed automatic that was mechanically developed by both Ford and GM, though each company does its own software tuning and production. The Chevrolet features a carryover 5.3-liter naturally aspirated V-8 that’s good for 355 hp and 388 lb-ft of twist running through the same transmission. Both vehicles can be had as rear-drive, AWD, or 4WD (meaning with a low-range transfer case).

There’s no other engine for the Ford, though you can opt for a stronger state of tune—400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque—which comes standard on the top Platinum trim level. Remember, when in the Lincoln Navigator, this same mill spits out 450 hp. If you go for the top-spec Chevy High Country, you get the 6.2-liter V-8 that’s good for 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. For now, you can’t get the big V-8 on lower trims. You will soon be able to get GM’s most choice Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel (277 hp/460 lb-ft of torque) in most Tahoes, but that longer engine and its intercooler don’t package in the higher chin that improves the Z71’s approach angle.

Let’s Talk Power

One would think that with the decisive power advantage, the Ford would feel much quicker than the Chevrolet, or at least a little quicker. Crazy thing? It doesn’t. I’m going to chalk this up 100 percent to savvy transmission tuning. The Tahoe is perpetually in the correct gear, and as a result the transmission does what a transmission is supposed to do—multiply the engine’s torque to produce forward thrust. In my review of the new Suburban, I (wrongly) assumed that it had the big 6.2-liter V-8. That’s how phenomenal the Tahoe’s transmission’s been programmed. As Miguel said, “My favorite part is how well the engine and the transmission work together—the gearbox is swift and precise, downshifting exactly when it needs to without any delays.”

But that’s not to say the Ford isn’t as studly. From Miguel: “The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 continues to be a sweetheart. How such a small engine can propel such a big truck is unbelievable to me. And it does it well. The EcoBoost rarely feels stressed and delivers power in a very linear way.” In fact, to 60 mph, the Ford crushes the Chevy by 1.2 seconds, 7.4 seconds for the Tahoe versus 6.2 for the Expedition.

If I may add: Yes, but who brake stands a giant SUV? I found that if you stomped on both, the Chevy had an acceleration advantage until the Ford’s turbos spooled. Then, the much torquier Expedition then went much quicker. However, driving these two the way 95 percent of their owners will drive them 95 percent of the time, they felt like equals.

I’d tip this one to Chevy though, because doing more with less power and torque show great software engineering. Because the Expedition has been out for well over two years, that means Chevy’s boffins had that much time to work their transmission magic, and they did. I wish we were able to tow with these two. We’re aware that a sizable portion of owners will be towing with either truck. Also, when I drove the Expedition back in 2017, I was able to tow back to back with a then-current Suburban. To quote me after towing with both, “Wow, man, it blew the Chevy away.” I have a hunch that Chevrolet was keenly, if not painfully, aware of reactions like that. Moreover, I’ve towed with both the current F-150 (not the soon to be released one because no one has) and Silverado—the trucks that the Expedition and Tahoe are based on, respectively—and both are excellent.

Ride and Handling

The big news is that after two generations of Ford’s big three-row having an independent rear-end, Chevy not only bit the bullet (meaning spent the engineering money) and followed suit but added optional magnetic dampers and air springs. The result, and I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say this, is the most sophisticated suspension system of any body-on-frame vehicle in the world, full stop.

As it pertains to ride quality, while the Ford is good, the Chevrolet is incredible. From Miguel, “The MagneRide shocks with air springs are worth every penny, keeping the cabin serene and peacefully free of big vibrations. I can’t speak more highly about the combination, especially the magnetic dampers—we’ve seen them before, and it seems like they keep getting better and better on every new iteration. Every Tahoe owner should check this box.” Totes agreed. Like I said, Chevy is now offering one of the world’s great suspension setups on its three-row people mover. What a world.

On the other hand, Miguel likes the way the Ford steers better. “I really like the way this truck handles. The steering is much better tuned than the Tahoe’s—here you feel tons of feedback of what’s happening at the wheels.”

Huge caveat time. As I had driven the Suburban the day before, I accidentally stumbled upon the knob that allows you to switch from Normal mode to Sport to Off-Road to Towing. Said knob is unlabeled, and actually—because it contains the button to raise the suspension height—is mislabeled. Knowing our drive loop through Palos Verdes and San Pedro takes an hour, I challenged Miguel to figure out how to put the Chevy in Sport mode. He couldn’t find it! To contrast this with the Ford, if your right arm is resting on the center console, the first thing your hand touches is a big, clearly labeled “Drive Modes” button. Did Miguel and I jump on a conference call with Chevy engineers where they told us that this is being addressed? Yes. Anyhow, I probably should have called Miguel halfway through and told him how to engage Sport mode, because it really does change things—like steering. I preferred how the Chevy Tahoe drove, regardless of mode.

Which Big SUV Should You Buy?

I suppose I’d forgotten how damn good the current generation Ford Expedition is. After spending a day in the larger Suburban, I suspected that the Tahoe would mop the mean streets of PV with it. That wasn’t the case. The Expedition remains a fantastic big SUV. However, we’re giving the win to Chevrolet. Miguel says, “The Tahoe also has this sort of X-factor—I find it appealing from every angle, getting attention even while it’s parked.” The Ford does blend into the background a bit.

After spending the day driving the two back-to-back, that’s really what it came down to. Both are seriously thought out, expertly engineered, and rather excellent full-size, three-row SUVs. But the Chevy showed up with an edge. An attitude. A swagger. A certain something extra that we both liked better. Charm of the new? Perhaps. Miguel concludes, “The fact that the Expedition is losing its appeal so quickly is a bit concerning. Sure, it’s modern and still drives great for an SUV this size, but its aging quickly. Ford should be prepared to roll out meaningful changes to the Expedition if it wants to lead the segment again.” Well friends, that mid-cycle refresh is about a year away. Until then, we’re voting Chevrolet Tahoe.

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 2020 Ford Expedition XLT* DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, 4WD Front-engine, 4WD ENGINE TYPE 90-deg V-8, alum block/ heads Twin-turbo 60-deg V-6, alum block/heads VALVETRAIN OHV, 2 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 325.1 cu in/5,327 cc 213.4 cu in/3,497 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 11.0:1 10.0:1 POWER (SAE NET) 355 hp @ 5,600 rpm 375 hp @ 5,000 rpm TORQUE (SAE NET) 383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm 470 lb-ft @ 2,250 rpm REDLINE 5,700 rpm 6,200 rpm WEIGHT TO POWER 16.6 lb/hp 15.4 lb/hp TRANSMISSION 10-speed automatic 10-speed automatic AXLE/FINAL/LOW RATIO 3.23:1/2.05:1/2.72:1 3.73:1/2.39:1/2.64:1 SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Control arms, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar STEERING RATIO 16.6:1 20.5:1 TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 3.3 3.8 BRAKES, F; R 13.5-in vented disc; 13.6-in vented disc, ABS 13.8-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS WHEELS 9.0 x 20-in, cast aluminum 8.5 x 18-in cast aluminum TIRES 275/60R20 115S (M+S) Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT 275/65R18 116T (M+S) Michelin Primacy XC* DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 120.9 in 122.5 in TRACK, F/R 68.5/68.3 in 67.6/67.2 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 210.7 x 81.0 x 75.9-77.9 in 210.0 x 79.9 x 76.4 in GROUND CLEARANCE 8.0-10.0 in 9.8 in APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 31.5-34.5/20.5-22.5 deg 23.3/21.9 deg TURNING CIRCLE 42.3 ft 41.0 ft CURB WEIGHT 5,893 lb 5,763 lb WEIGHT DIST, F/R 51/49% 50/50% TOWING CAPACITY 8,200 lb 9,200 lb SEATING CAPACITY 7 7 HEADROOM, F/M/R 42.3/38.9/38.2 in 42.0/40.0/37.3 in LEGROOM, F/M/R 44.5/42.0/34.9 in 43.9/41.5/36.1 in SHOULDER ROOM, F/M/R 66.0/64.7/62.7 in 64.9/64.8/64.2 in CARGO VOLUME BEH F/M/R 122.9/72.6/25.5 cu ft 104.6/57.5/19.3 cu ft TEST DATA ACCELERATION TO MPH 0-30 2.5 sec 2.2 sec 0-40 4.0 3.2 0-50 5.6 4.5 0-60 7.4 6.2 0-70 9.7 8.1 0-80 12.4 10.7 0-90 15.4 14.1 PASSING, 45-65 MPH 3.8 3.3 QUARTER MILE 15.6 sec @ 90.6 mph 14.8 sec @ 91.7 mph BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 127 ft 129 ft LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.72 g (avg) 0.76 g (avg) TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,300 rpm 1,600 rpm CONSUMER INFO BASE PRICE $60,495 $57,515 PRICE AS TESTED $76,175 $64,520 STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes AIRBAGS 6: Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain 6: Dual front, front side, f/m/r curtain BASIC WARRANTY 3 yrs/36,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 5 yrs/60,000 miles 5 yrs/60,000 miles ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 5 yrs/60,000 miles 5 yrs/60,000 miles FUEL CAPACITY 24.0 gal 23.3 gal EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 16/20/18 mpg 17/22/19 mpg ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 211/169 kW-hrs/100 miles 198/153 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 1.10 lb/mile 1.02 lb/mile RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded regular Unleaded regular *Photos and pricing reflect this model; mechanical specs, weight, and test results reflect 2018 Expedition XLT FX4

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dailykhaleej · 5 years ago

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Want a new automobile? Here are all the latest 2020 Ramadan presents!

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Prospects can drive residence the inspiring Volvo XC40 from as little as Dh2,299 per 30 days. Its engine delivers an output of 247 horsepower to press you again into your seat, coming with a host of superior expertise to provide you an expertise not like anything.

The XC60 presents drivers a suite of superior options together with adaptive cruise management with pilot help, lane conserving support, 19in 10-Spoke Black Diamond-cut Alloy Wheel, Bowers & Wilkins audio system, LED headlights with automated bending, 12.3in Clever Driver Info System and foot activated tailgate opening. Its environment friendly 320-horsepower engine lets you really make your journey your individual. You could possibly personal the dynamic Volvo XC60 from simply Dh2,699 per 30 days.

This Ramadan, expertise out-of-this-world driving with the final luxurious SUV, formed by Scandinavian sophistication – the Volvo XC90. Daring but elegant, it radiates refined energy. Take management with superior options and an engine that delivers 320 horsepower. This really distinctive car may very well be yours from Dh3,449 per 30 days.

Uncover the award-winning Volvo S60 and luxuriate in an immersive expertise with superior options and a 254-horsepower engine that delivers a dynamic efficiency. The S60 is out there in two 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol choices – T5 and T4 – each of which are paired with an eight-speed automated gearbox, offering an impressive mixture of efficiency and gas effectivity. This spectacular automobile may very well be yours from Dh2,599 per 30 days.

This Ramadan, go the place solely you dare to enterprise, with the indulgent Volvo S90 which comes with robust design, easy-to-use infotainment and low operating prices and environmental influence. Offering calm seclusion, intuitive expertise and efficiency with out compromise, the new Volvo S90 is the government saloon redefined, pampering you with understated luxurious. With an engine that propels you ahead with 320 horsepower, this extraordinary automobile may very well be yours from Dh2,899 per 30 days.

Volvo vehicles has cemented its place as certainly one of the most revered and recognizable automobile manufacturers in the world and proceed to set new benchmarks in innovation, design, security and expertise.

Chevrolet

Throughout the Holy Month, Chevrolet and its official UAE seller companions, Al Ghandi Auto and Bin Hamoodah Auto are celebrating with a vary of thrilling presents on the 2020 line-up. With most financial savings of as much as Dh33,000 on the beloved Tahoe, presents are additionally out there on the adventurous Silverado Path Boss, the fuel-efficient Malibu, the glossy Blazer and the tech-savvy Traverse. For the first time in the area, the spacious all-new 2021 Chevrolet Captiva is out there with a sexy finance package deal.

For patrons who would favor to buy the Ramadan presents from residence, Chevrolet and its UAE seller companions are providing a full door-to-door service, encompassing every little thing from check drive to on-line buying and supply. In compliance with UAE authorities directives on security and social distancing, strict hygiene measures and contactless procedures are being adopted to make sure the security of consumers and the sellers’ gross sales and aftersales employees.

“We are celebrating this Ramadan with a range of offers on our 2020 line-up,” stated Farah Amhaz, Head of Model, Chevrolet Center East. “Demonstrating the breadth of our portfolio, there is an offer for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a SUV for your family, an off-road legend or a tech-savvy and fuel-efficient sedan, you will be able to enjoy savings with Chevrolet this Ramadan. We are also excited to introduce the 2021 Chevrolet Captiva, the all-new seven-seat family SUV with an affordable price tag.”

Want a new household hauler? Then the Chevrolet Traverse would make a superb addition proper now… Picture Credit score: Chevrolet

One among the area’s hottest SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe has turn out to be a part of the very material of the Center East. Delivering uncompromised efficiency, most cargo and passenger area, and stand-out design, the beloved Tahoe is out there with huge financial savings as much as Dh33,000.

Prospects may save as much as Dh12,000 on the full-size Traverse, an SUV that blends energetic and clever security options and considerate applied sciences with daring styling to make each drive safer and extra related.

Over 100 years of truck experience culminated in the 2020 Silverado Path Boss, with a trim unique to the Center East. With financial savings as much as Dh20,000, the legendary pick-up is ready in showrooms for all off-road fanatics to take out on their subsequent journey.

From off-road proficiency to on-road prowess, the glossy and evocative Blazer turns heads wherever it goes. Following design cues from famend efficiency fashions, the Blazer presents financial savings of as much as Dh15,000.

Already saving you time by not having to refill at the gasoline station as a consequence of its distinctive gas effectivity, the Malibu now presents prospects financial savings on the pockets with as much as Dh10,000 off the tech-savvy midsize sedan.

Along with Chevrolet’s beneficiant Ramadan presents, the all-new Chevrolet Captiva is now out there in showrooms, with a sexy finance package deal ranging from simply Dh999 a month. Arriving in the area earlier this month, the Chevrolet Captiva defies expectations of what an SUV needs to be, constructing on the model’s world SUV expertise, to ship a trendy, spacious and good SUV. Accessible in each 5 and 7 seats, Chevrolet Captiva is the ideally suited household SUV.

For extra data on the door-to-door service, or on the Ramadan presents, prospects can attain out to their nearest dealership.

GMC

GMC Center East alongside its native companions in the UAE, Al Ghandi Auto and Bin Hamoodah Auto, is gearing up for Ramadan this 12 months with an thrilling vary of particular presents throughout the model’s premium automobiles and is providing prospects a absolutely digital shopping for expertise. It’s making this occur by numerous providers, beginning with digital communication by a variety of messaging, voice calls and video conferencing functions with gross sales personnel for all buyer queries. Prospects may have the car delivered to their residence earlier than buy to achieve fingers on expertise with the car.

To finish the on-line buying expertise, prospects can make the most of GMC’s newly launched platform Store. Click on. Drive. by merely visiting the web sites of Al Ghandi Auto and Bin Hamoodah Auto. This on-line buying platform provides a seamless digital automobile shopping for expertise by enabling financing by GMC’s accomplice Emirates NBD. At the contact of a button, consumers can have entry to a number of choices giving them decisions in the case of financing or just buying a car outright.

As well as, the platform presents prospects the flexibility of reviewing and adjusting their quote whereas including personalization choices to actually make the car their very own. Including to the final GMC expertise, prospects can select to have their car delivered on to their properties.

“This Ramadan, we are excited to offer our customers enticing offers across the complete GMC lineup,” stated Daniella D’Souza, Head of Model at GMC Center East. “However, this year keeping safety front of mind as well as the current restrictions in place we wanted to better support our loyal customers during these uncertain times by offering them the option to purchase their GMC without having to visit a showroom. Our newly launched Shop. Click. Drive. has helped us to realize this vision in addition to the multiple digital touchpoints our dealers now have in place to ensure customers have all the necessary information and support at hand when it comes to buying a car.”

Take your decide… There are a number of nice presents from GMC this Ramadan. Picture Credit score: GMC

As a part of GMC’s Ramadan presents in the UAE, consumers of Terrain Denali, Acadia, and Yukon mannequin variants will have the ability to profit from commerce in packages of as much as Dh20,000 when swapping previous fashions and driving away in a brand-new car . As well as, all GMC prospects can make the most of additional advantages akin to free insurance coverage, as much as 5 years free servicing, as much as 5 years prolonged guarantee, and as much as Dh5,000 gas, making attaining a GMC car much more attainable.

With regards to modern styling and easy-to-use applied sciences, the 2020 GMC Terrain has it all. Full of extra superior security applied sciences than ever earlier than, akin to entrance pedestrian braking and lane change alert with aspect blind zone alert, the GMC Terrain ensures the highest security ranges for all on-board. Prospects can take pleasure in a vary of advantages on this mannequin price as much as Dh14,000 and redeem the trade-in supply reaching as much as Dh5,000 on the Terrain Denali solely.

Launched in the earlier this 12 months, the new 2020 GMC Acadia is a daring crossover that provides new applied sciences throughout the board, GMC’s latest infotainment system together with a contemporary look and larger versatility. Your complete line-up which incorporates the SLE, SLT, an all-new AT4 trim and GMC’s flagship Denali are all a part of GMC’s Ramadan presents. Whether or not choosing the 5, six or seven seaters choice, prospects can profit from a sexy commerce in supply of as much as Dh12,000, along with different advantages overlaying guarantee, service and gas.

Prospects trying to buy the all-new GMC Sierra will take pleasure in as much as 5 years guarantee amongst different advantages. Accessible in both crew cab or common cab physique kinds, the GMC Sierra mannequin vary consists of the SLE, SLT, Denali, Elevation and AT4 fashions. The Sierra Denali can be a part of GMC’s as much as 5 years prolonged service supply. Making a robust assertion in design, functionality and superior connectivity, the Sierra pick-up is the ideally suited selection for patrons of all ages searching for a car that fits a number of driving circumstances, from freeway cruising to tough terrain reliability, refinement in design and engineering excellence. As well as, the Sierra AT4 additionally comes with the normal industry-first MultiPro Tailgate — the section’s most revolutionary tailgate ever.

Final however not least, GMC is giving a trade-in supply of as much as Dh20,000 on its Yukon and Yukon XL, out there throughout all trims. GMC’s Yukon is a household of premium SUVs that excel in efficiency, security, consolation, and connectivity. Its magnetic experience management speed-reads the street as much as 1,000 occasions a second, making the automobile suppose and reply to street adjustments sooner than ever. With its precision-crafted inside, daring exterior styling, and superior tech options, the GMC Yukon has already established itself as certainly one of the {industry}’s hottest full-size SUVs.

The GMC Ramadan UAE presents additional complement the proactive measures the model at present has in place for patrons. Earlier this month, GMC alongside its trusted companions introduced that it will likely be extending warranties for patrons by two months along with extending their 24/7 roadside help by three months to additional enhance street security and cut back car breakdown considerations.

In compliance with the UAE Authorities’s directives on security and social distancing, strict hygiene measures and contactless procedures are fastidiously being adopted to make sure the security of consumers and the sellers’ employees.

Cadillac

Al Ghandi Auto, the unique distributer of Cadillac in the UAE has unveiled a vary of thrilling offers throughout its SUV line-up for patrons trying to both purchase or lease this Ramadan. The presents present prospects an reasonably priced method to take pleasure in the vary of luxurious American vehicles by a number of possession fashions.

These unique presents are out there on the all-new 2020 CT5 Saloon and throughout Cadillac’s 2020 SUV vary – XT4, XT5, XT6 and Escalade – with prospects benefiting from beneficiant offers together with five-year guarantee, five-year service, five-year roadside help plus a additional five-year prolonged guarantee with the good thing about limitless mileage

Al Ghandi Auto can be providing the choice to lease a Cadillac by Yaseer Lease-a-Automotive, a sister firm inside the Al Ghandi Auto Group. Prospects can avail unique offers on the CT5, XT4, XT5, XT6, Escalade and Escalade ESV, together with zero down cost and inclusive of insurance coverage, registration, service, guarantee and roadside help for the length of the lease interval

Mark Jenkins, CEO of Al Ghandi Auto Group stated: “Despite the turbulent time we have been facing in recent weeks, the Cadillac brand is proud to embrace the spirit of Ramadan this year by presenting a host of generous offers for our customers. In this holy month, we hope to provide peace of mind by offering them the opportunity to either buy or lease their Cadillac SUV depending on their own personal preference. Always seeking to put the customer first, we are offering a variety of full-time, long-term and short-term ownership models that meet the diverse needs and demands of our customer base.”

Want one thing a little extra fancy? Then why not take a look at all the presents from Cadillac… Picture Credit score: Cadillac

Fashions on supply this Ramadan embrace the model’s new luxurious saloon, the CT5, its first-ever compact SUV, the XT4 that includes a model new 2.0L Turbo engine, and the world best-seller, the XT5, in addition to Cadillac’s all-new, technology-driven, three-row crossover, the XT6. Moreover, prospects can drive away the legendary Escalade, the benchmark of enormous, luxurious SUVs with its imposing exterior design, plush inside appointments and highly effective 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 420 horses and 621Nm of torque.

BMW

AGMC, the official importer of BMW Group manufacturers for Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has launched a host of particular seasonal packages, which shall be out there from the 15th April and all through the holy month of Ramadan and through Eid celebrations.

Potential shoppers will have the ability to take pleasure in nice financial savings on costs and advantages on a few of AGMC’s hottest BMW fashions. As a way to be sure that customers have the absolute best expertise, AGMC have developed a vary of packages throughout their collections. Automotive consumers have expressed a robust need for having extra choices, and this 12 months, they will select the most fitted supply for them.

AGMC’s Premium Class Package deal consists of free insurance coverage and registration on BMW’s vary of 2020 automobiles. Fashions embrace the 220i Coupe, 530i Saloon and all variants of the 7 Sequence, X4, X6 and M8.

AGMC has launched a host of particular seasonal packages – excellent news for these fascinated by shopping for a BMW… Picture Credit score: BMW

Prospects who go for AGMC’s Enterprise Class Package deal can count on a 12 months of complimentary insurance coverage and registration, alongside 0% finance charge for 3 years on chosen 2020 BMW fashions.

AGMC has additionally launched a sexy First-Class Package deal with as much as 20% down cost contribution, along side one-year free insurance coverage and registration, in addition to a BMW Service Inclusive package deal improve for as much as six years or 120,000km (whichever comes first) on BMW 520i, BMW eight Sequence Gran Coupe, X5 and X7. There are additionally company and leasing presents out there for patrons to select from.

Deciding on the proper package deal has by no means been simpler with the launch of AGMC’s model digital showroom – www.findyourbmw.ae. This implies prospects can browse AGMC’s full catalogue of accessible BMW fashions on-line, in addition to request for check drives and supply at their doorstep.

For the first time ever, for this 12 months’s Ramadan supply, AGMC has launched the safety towards involuntary lack of employment for two years, when financing vehicles with BMW Albatha Finance.

Mini

To sweeten this 12 months’s Ramadan, AGMC launched 4 packages throughout the Mini vary. AGMC’s Umm Ali Package deal entails advantages akin to 4 years of 0% finance charge and a 12 months of free insurance coverage and registration on 2020 fashions, throughout the vary.

The Kunafa Package deal mirrors the identical presents as Umm Ali Package deal with out the first 12 months insurance coverage however with the added good thing about an unique Mini Service Inclusive package deal for both four years or 80,000km (whichever comes first) and Mini Restore Inclusive package deal for four years or 200,000km (whichever comes first).

Mini fanatics throughout the nation may make the most of the Baklava Package deal which boasts particular presents on all Mini fashions which incorporate a implausible 0% finance charge for five years and one-year free registration.

For the Holy Month, AGMC has launched 4 packages throughout the Mini vary. Picture Credit score: Mini

And the fourth package deal, which prospects will have the ability to select from known as Luqaimat Package deal, and includes of one-year free insurance coverage and registration and Mini Service Inclusive Plus package deal, for both 5 years or 100,000km (whichever comes first), and a Mini Restore package deal for both 5 years or 200,000km (whichever comes first).

Mini will even offer two unique leasing packages throughout the Mini vary with month-to-month instalments Dh1,495 and together with safety towards involuntary lack of employment. Customers will have the ability to select a appropriate for them leasing tenure, yearly mileage and with or with out down cost contract choice.

Extra data on Mini fashions will be discovered on AGMC’s lately launched platform. The new web site permits prospects to browse all out there Mini fashions, reserve, ebook, make a down-payment or pay in full for the automobile of their selection, all in the security and luxury of their very own residence. They’ll additionally apply for finance and submit mandatory documentation, all at the click on of a button.

Ayhan Olcer, CEO for AGMC, says: “Ramadan is the ideal time of year to offer a wonderful selection of deals, special pricing, benefits and packages on our range of BMW and Mini vehicles. Ramadan is a key period where we tend to see a strong increase in interest and desire of owning a vehicle, therefore we always aim to exceed expectations of both existing and new customers by providing them with industry-leading deals and experiences. The selection of deals on BMW and Mini models means there has never been a better time to own an exciting, luxury car from AGMC.”

Toyota

Shopping for a new Toyota is extra rewarding than ever with a free four-year service contract along with residence fuelling service for one 12 months, free registration and an Al-Futtaim rewards card for on-line and offline purchasing price Dh1,500. Moreover, model new automobile consumers can drive away with confidence as every buy by financial institution financing is secured by an unique Peace of Thoughts Safety Plan. This insurance coverage coverage covers car mortgages towards any involuntary job loss and is out there totally free throughout all 2020 fashions.

Want a Land Cruiser? Effectively, you may be happy to know that purchasing is made even simpler by Al Futtaim Toyota’s on-line shopping for expertise. Picture Credit score: Toyota

As for these searching for a used automobile this Ramadan, Al-Futtaim Toyota is providing a free one 12 months service contract and registration, or reductions price as much as Dh10,000.

Small and Medium Enterprises may profit from Al-Futtaim Toyota’s Ramadan presents and restrict their enterprise threat with the ultra-affordable Toyota Industrial Lease Program, with durations starting from 12, 18 and 24 months, and mileages as much as 100Okay. This program will get companies on the street rapidly because it doesn’t require financial institution approvals, and its all-inclusive month-to-month cost covers service and upkeep prices, in addition to a free substitute automobile throughout the service and upkeep time to make sure that what you are promoting retains operating.

Automotive purchasing is made even simpler by Al Futtaim Toyota’s easy on-line shopping for expertise supported by reside chat and video product walkarounds. These thrilling Ramadan presents are out there from 23rd of April till the 31st of Could 2020.

Peugeot

This Ramadan, Peugeot in the UAE has introduced a vary of extraordinary presents throughout choose fashions. The unimaginable offers embrace free servicing for 5 years or 200,000km, 5 12 months guarantee or 200,000km, free registration, 5 12 months roadside help and a Ramadan present.

To help prospects throughout present journey restrictions and social distancing pointers, Peugeot’s newly launched valet program permits prospects to test-drive their most popular Peugeot fashions from residence. Peugeot UAE will ship fashions to individuals’s properties to permit them to expertise the fashions earlier than buy.

Rakesh Nair, Managing Director at Groupe PSA in the GCC, stated: “Regardless of the challenges we’ve got all been going through of late, this Ramadan, prospects can avail our superb offers on Peugeot fashions from the consolation and security of their very own properties. As Peugeot continues its comeback in the GCC, we are centered on serving to prospects navigate this totally different time, and to hold on working in direction of our aim of being the greatest high-end generalist automotive model in the world.’’

Peugeot can be doing its half this Ramadan by providing some positive offers for its fashions. Picture Credit score: Peugeot

Fashions out there for buy throughout the Ramadan supply embrace favourites akin to the Peugeot 308 hatchback and the 508 fastback premium saloon. Prospects may avail these presents on Peugeot’s trendy and expertise pushed 3008 and 5008 SUV fashions. Together with the 3008’s highly effective entrance finish and sharp silhouette, drivers can journey in a relaxed style because of the comfy inside which boasts built-in therapeutic massage seats and the revolutionary i-Cockpit expertise. In the meantime, the 7-seater 5008 boasts beneficiant dimensions giving the feeling of luxurious and well-being for all these on board.

Audi

The Ramadan message from Audi Center East promotes conscious reflection and a constructive outlook to ‘Make Space For Future Plans’. The model with the 4 Rings encourages prospects to discover the Audi vary on-line throughout the holy season to be able to keep security, while having fun with the many new automobiles that shall be out there when driving restrictions are lifted.

Carsten Bender, Managing Director of Audi Center East commented “Audi Middle East will celebrate the launches of fourteen new models during 2020, including the recently arrived all-new Q3 Sportback and Q7. Whilst customers might not be able to visit showrooms during the traditionally busy Ramadan period, it is important for us to give them the opportunity to enjoy planning for a future when they can experience driving pleasure once more.” He continued, “As we start the Ramadan season of giving, the health and enjoyment of our customers are our primary concerns. All Audi dealerships are now practicing safety procedures to protect and facilitate customers, staff and suppliers during these challenging times of COVID-19 isolation”.

The all-new Audi Q3 Sportback is now out there – take a look at the seller web sites and e-showrooms for extra particulars. Picture Credit score: Audi

Those that are trying to buy a new or pre-approved Audi can browse the vary by seller web sites and e-showrooms, the place they will make an internet enquiry to ebook a check drive. E-commerce platforms are additionally now reside in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi the place cost and registration providers are additionally being digitized to help ease of processing. Automobiles are additionally being delivered on to buyer properties upon request. In step with the well being and security directives issued by all nations in the Center East, all automobiles are absolutely sanitized earlier than being delivered.

Many Audi Center East dealerships in the area have launched new customer support initiatives to allow customers to take pleasure in the full Audi expertise from the security of their very own properties throughout Ramadan. On-line service reserving services, with free automobile assortment and supply are out there, in addition to complimentary sanitization and fumigation services.

To guard the security of employees, prospects and suppliers, Audi dealership staff are working from residence wherever attainable and buyer care facilities are working remotely. Audi Roadside Help responders have additionally adopted preventive measures by defending themselves with face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers and by training zero contact with prospects to mitigate threat and guarantee the utmost security.

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10 Justifiably Discontinued Cars (and 10 SUVs We’d Love to See Back)

It’s Never Nice to See a Car Go – Unless it’s Garbage, Of Course

Every year, automakers are faced with the decision as to which models will be built during the upcoming model years. A lot of things go into such decisions, but profitability and sales volume are huge determiners. If a vehicle isn’t performing well enough in its market and re-styling won’t save it, it’s bound to find itself in the company of countless discontinued cars which grows year in – year out.

It’s an annual dance that automotive manufacturers go through trying to determine what in their lineup will yield the most profit and what is dragging them down. Actually it’s not even that clear cut.

The ultimate objective is to maximize profit and the easiest part of that is to dump a dog. However there are riskier decisions that may involve discontinuing a solid performer in order to promote a newcomer with great potential or dropping an up and comer from the brand altogether to give it a chance to stand on its own. These are mega dollar decisions and the reason for so many empty Maalox bottles in the executive suites.

But, what does that mean for the average consumer? Usually, it means that the models to be discontinued will be discounted. Dealers will be having fire sales to clear their lots and make room for new inventory. The later in the calendar year, the steeper the discounts will become.

First off, we’ll start with a list of long or recently discontinued SUVs that most people would like to see back, and then we’ll move on to some relatively recently discontinued cars, trucks, and SUVs that we might see again after a while or might not see ever again depending on myriad of factors.

10 Discontinued SUVs Everyone Wants to See Back

Reuters and other sources have suggested that Ford, for instance, sees U.S. car market’s future stacked with SUVs. According to them, SUVs will amount to 40 percent of the entire market by 2020, and they see it as perfect opportunity to expand their SUV portfolio.

Of course, first thing that comes to mind when crossing Blue Oval and SUV is the good old Bronco. It really didn’t take a genius to put two and two together and figure out this was the prime time to do so. But, while the iconic nameplate is getting ready to rise and shine again, others aren’t as lucky.

Considering how SUVs seem to be the future of the car markets for foreseeable time, it’s a no-brainer to take a look at some iconic SUV nameplates that were either discontinued a long time ago or relatively recently. Some of them exhibit a serious potential for making a comeback soon (some have already been announced), while others are just wishful thinking but who knows what the future might bring.

10. Hummer

Let us start with one of the more obvious choices. H1, H2, H3 -it doesn’t really matter. All three generations of the Hummer were highly sturdy and capable, and more or less intertwined. One didn’t simply end for another to take swing. The Hummer H1 was available since 1992 and the H3 bowed down in 2010 after the global recession did its part.

This is one of the reasons the Hummer was so special. But everyone that knows about these cumbersome beasts, also knows that they used to offer much more than simply special. Plus, since global recession is more or less behind us, there are no more genuine reasons for them not to be produced.

09. Mitsubishi Pajero

The current Mitsubishi SUV lineup (or Mitsubishi lineup in general) is nowhere near that from 10 or 20 years ago. They are, however, heading in green direction at least – I’ll give them that.

Regardless, the Mitsubishi Pajero (badged as Montero in the States) is still regarded as one of the best vehicles that Japanese manufacturer has managed to assemble. Of course, the Montero had been gone from the U.S. for over a decade now (being discontinued in 2006), but we haven’t forgotten it. Have you?

The Pajero is still alive overseas where it’s still selling better than it ever did in the U.S. Incidentally, low sales (1,609 units in 2006 compared to 24,802 units in 2001) were exactly the reason for its discontinuation.

08. Land Rover Defender

It’s unrealistic to expect the Land Rover returning to their roots with the Defender, but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t like that. It wasn’t that long they discontinued it, but let’s face it – newer models weren’t the true Defenders for years now anyway.

Their current lineup of SUVs is highly capable and correspondingly luxurious, and there’s simply no place for a bare-bone SUV of old. But, imagine if they actually made one. Of course, it would have been stacked with all the necessary tech, but it wouldn’t have to be as plush as the others. That would help lowering the cost one has to pay in order to drive a Landy. It’s a win win situation in my book.

The next-gen Defender has been announced for model year 2020 and, more importantly, will finally again be available stateside. How the old school sturdiness and new age technology fuse in it, remains to be seen. The last time Defender was available on the U.S. market, Bill Clinton was still in the office. Its short stint on the U.S. market (between 1993 and 1997) was cut due to low profitability.

07. Nissan Xterra

It’s only been a few years without the Nissan Xterra in the markets, but people looking for extreme sturdiness and reliability (at relatively affordable prices) are already missing that SUV. Most of its current or former owners will attest to its indestructibility and capability alike, and there were many who bought it between 1999 and 2015.

Xterra, however, was simply outdated in 2015 when it finally got the axe and that severely affected its sales. It’s not the only Nissan’s vehicle to suffer from the same negligence, but while the Frontier still soldiers on, the SUV is now gone. Given the fact SUV craze is still in its full swing (or yet to take the full swing), we wouldn’t be surprised to see it return. And we certainly wouldn’t mind.

06. Jeep Wagoneer

The Jeep Wagoneer rumors aren’t that scarce or strange. They have been circulating for a while now, and they make sense. Jeep still lacks the true flagship three-row SUV, and the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer would be the perfect choice to fill that slot.

Of course, it would probably look much different than we remember it, but the nameplate is what matters. That and exterior wooden panels. Of course, the latter has very slim chance of returning, but it’s our right to dream, isn’t it? The Wagoneer first appeared in 1963 and finally got retired in 1991, making it the longest-running domestic vehicle to be built on the same platform. Being a gas-guzzler (11 mpg combined) during the Gulf War oil shock is the main reason behind its discontinuation.

Although still not official, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer nameplates have been confirmed for a comeback sometime beyond 2020. That’s great news indeed, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

05. Willys Jeep CJ

It’s been a while since this one was discontinued, but it’s impossible to forget an icon, and Willys Jeep certainly was one. A 42 year long stint of production between 1944 and 1986 only bolsters that statement. Jeep finally discontinued the offspring of the WWII veteran in order to make way for a more contemporary YJ Wrangler.

Of course, it’s impossible to expect the old school bare-boned SUV in a modern era where safety regulations play such an important role. Still, if Wrangler manages, why wouldn’t one slightly rougher version do the same? Moreover, there’s some empty space in Jeep’s portfolio since the Patriot has been discontinued and the Compass might not be long for this world.

04. Chevrolet Blazer

Also known as GMC Jimmy, the Chevy Blazer is one of the best known U.S.-made SUVs to date. Sadly, it hasn’t been around for quite some time. The Blazer first appeared in 1969 and finally got axed in 1995 when it was renamed Tahoe. It was simply a victim of a new corporate strategy which is an anti-climactic end for such a beloved nameplate.

Of course, we now have the Chevy Tahoe and the GMC Yukon, but the second generation Blazer which lasted for almost 20 years is still sorely missed. The Blazer simply had that X factor which its successors lack. It’s similar with Blue Oval’s Bronco and Expedition comparison.

Now, I know that Blazer has made its comeback for MY 2019, but that’s not the Blazer I was referring to above. The new model might be sporty and plushy, but aside from name, doesn’t have anything to do with its iconic predecessor.

03. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Yet again, a car which was axed not so long ago. The Toyota FJ cruiser retired in 2014 (2016 overseas), and left Wrangler as the only rugged, old school off-road SUV on the U.S. market (until the new Bronco finally arrives, that is). Slow sales which never recuperated after the global recession of 2008-09 were the main reason for its discontinuation.

The Japanese are still selling Land Cruisers, but they simply can’t be compared with the compact FJ Cruiser. The FJ had that X factor. That something that made it special. Maybe it were the circular headlamps, or the overall boxy appearance, but I sure wish it was still here.

02. GMC Typhoon

The GMC Typhoon was always different than the rest of SUVs marketed at the time. Two year long production (between 1991 and 1993) and fewer than 5,000 units produced wasn’t exactly the lifespan you’d wish to a car, but the Typhoon was actually meant to be limited. Being a special-edition vehicle, the Typhoon’s life was naturally short and there were no particular reasons for its discontinuation other than that.

It was a performer, and performance-oriented SUVs weren’t really a thing back in early nineties. They are becoming that now, and GMC has something to think about. It’s an expensive process introducing a new SUV to the market – especially a performance-oriented one – but at least they have the name standing ready.

01. Bronco

Considering all the fuss surrounding it, the Bronco is arguably the most wanted comeback vehicle out there. The Expedition is nice and tough, but the Bronco nameplate has some backbone to it that rarely any other SUV nameplate has. Whether it’s the compact models (1965 to 1977) or full-size units (1977 to 1996), the Broncos were highly appreciated among the U.S. buyers. It was a sad day when the Bronco was finally discontinued in favor of a 4-door Expedition which was Blue Oval’s answer to competition – mainly that from GM.

Ford doesn’t have to sell it in white if that’s their problem with the car, but showing some love would be appreciated by everyone – especially by buyers. Come to think of it, a white-exclusive OJ Edition wouldn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Just saying.

Anyway, that was my state of mind a few years back and now that the Bronco is finally making a comeback, there’s a sense of nervousness permeating the air around it. What if they screw it up?! Hopefully, the new Bronco will be a different sort of SUV than the new Blazer.

Relatively Recently Discontinued Cars We Might or Might Not See Again

Let’s now focus on some recently discontinued models that we probably won’t be seeing ever again. Some of them, however, have already had a similar stint so not all is lost in their cases. So, say your goodbyes to the ones that are gone and say your prayers for the ones that still might appear.

Volkswagen Touareg

The Volkswagen Touareg was introduced for the 2004 model year. It arrived on an early wave of the craze for upscale crossovers. The Touareg is sportier and more luxurious than most mainstream SUVs, but doesn’t really standout from the other upscale models.

Unfortunately for the Touareg’s future, the added luxury priced it out of many buyers’ range. VW is not going to abandon the segment altogether, though. The company is introducing the Atlas for 2018. The Atlas is being manufactured in North America and is more affordably priced than the Touareg.

While we probably won’t be seeing Touareg in the U.S. any more, it needs to be noted that the nameplate is still very much alive in the rest of the World.

Buick Verano

The life of the Buick Verano has been short (less than 5 years). The first Veranos hit dealerships for the 2012 model year. True to the basic nature of Buick, the Verano was a very comfortable entry-level luxury sedan.

The Verano, unfortunately, is but one victim of the ever-changing tastes of car buyers. Small car sales are down across the North American market. Instead of offering another sedan, Buick plans to fill the niche with the Encore compact crossover SUV, a model that is already popular among buyers and made its debut alongside the now-discontinued sedan back in 2012.

It’s also worth mentioning that the Verano name is still very much active in China.

Chevrolet SS

The Chevy SS is another car with a short life span. Introduced in 2014, the full-size SS crossed the ocean from Australia. GM subsidiary Holden designed the SS as a sporty rear-wheel-drive alternative to the Impala.

The SS offered 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque and was fun drive in spite of its size. Sadly, it wasn’t marketed particularly well. Very few people even knew of its existence, let alone wanted to pay the $50,000 sticker price.

Around 13,000 units have been sold over almost five years of sleeper’s tenure on the market. Still, if there was any car that deserved to remain being offered as a niche vehicle, this would be the one. In Australia, the Holden Commodore SS was downsized and is still being offered (continually since 1978).

Volkswagen CC

Introduced in 2009, the Volkswagen CC was a stylish and well-equipped entry-level luxury sedan. Despite its wide array of equipment and solid dependability, the four-door CC was also VW’s lowest-volume car.

Sales started declining rapidly after 2011 and never showed any signs of recuperating, hence the upscale sedan was axed in 2017. They were actually so bad that, at one point, VW sold 40 Jettas for every CC that left a dealer’s lot. VW remains hopeful that it can gain a foothold in the near-luxury four-door market, however.

The Germans will be replacing the CC with the Arteon, but even that business didn’t go down without complications as the new car missed its intended U.S. market train due to complications with emissions testings.

Chrysler 200

All that can be said about the demise of the Chrysler 200 is: “it was about time!” This lackluster replacement for the equally lackluster Chrysler Sebring has needed to be axed since its inception in 2011. This finally happened in 2017.

Sales were decent, but many owners and potential buyers felt the cheap feeling interior and boring styling were disappointing. The sedan segment was just too crowded for poor styling and cheap interiors. Fiat Chrysler had the common sense to put this donkey to bed and add production capability to meet demands for its truck and SUV lines.

However, this move has left the Chrysler lineup seriously shallow with only the Pacifica minivan and the 300 sedan still on the books.

Smart Fortwo

Mercedes-Benz dabbled in the small economy car niche with the Smart Fortwo. These strange-looking cars hit the roads in 2008 and immediately began disappointing buyers. Tiny, unstable-looking, and short on fuel economy, the Smart Fortwo proved to be short on smart and barely able to fit two.

Mercedes-Benz has decided to drop the gasoline versions after the 2017 model year, but will keep the Electric Drive version. Maybe as an all-electric, this urban crawler will finally find its niche. On the other hand, it’ll require some serious progression in terms of its own electric technology if it’s to avoid the gasoline model’s fate.

Infiniti QX70

When the Infiniti QX70 hit the market in 2003 as the Infiniti FX, sales went wild. The QX70 was a radically curvaceous temptress when everything around her was boxy and staid. Unfortunately, sales have been sagging since the 2005 model year and the mid-size luxury SUV was finally dropped in 2018.

To be fair, there was a bit of an economic downturn between 2008 and 2012 to contend with, but sales have never hit an uptick. Infiniti is replacing the QX70 with a totally restyled QX50. With the crossover and SUV fever that has been sweeping the globe for several years, we may be seeing a retooled version of the QX70 in the not-too-distant future.

Dodge Viper

The loss of the Dodge Viper is the saddest thing we have ever had to type. Chrysler introduced the Dodge Viper in 1992 when its lineup contained more junk than a scrap yard. The only thing Chrysler was selling in 1992 were minivans and a few boxy, underwhelming cars. Then, all of a sudden and completely out of nowhere, the V10 Viper hit the pavement.

Buyers started to get excited about a Chrysler product for the first time in decades. Unfortunately, profits per unit have always been minimal. Fiat Chrysler is in need of every dollar of profit possible, so the Viper is being axed.

Even worse, there are no plans to replace it with another car of note and it’s already been a while since the FCA discontinued the Viper in 2017. So with that, we say goodbye to one of the most iconic American sports cars to date. Of all the cars to be discontinued in recent years, this one definitely breaks our hearts the most.

Jeep Patriot

The Jeep Patriot and the Jeep Compass debuted side-by-side as part of the 2007 model year lineup. The Patriot has stuck around for a decade with very few changes or upgrades. Tired and dated are about the only things that can be said about it. It was finally dropped in 2017 in order to make way fro the new Renegade.

When it debuted, the Patriot was the only compact crossover that sported bona fide off-road skills when equipped with the “Trail Rated” 4×4 system. Jeep has made a terrible waste of a potential sales monster by allowing it to lament in near stagnation. Oh, about the Jeep Compass…it gets a major redesign and a fresh marketing campaign to ensure its continued success.

Cadillac ELR

Just because your badge is upscale does not mean you can take a low end vehicle, dress it up, slap a badge on it and make it an upscale vehicle that people will buy. Unfortunately that’s what Cadillac did with its version of the Chevy Volt (remember Cimarron?).

Not only was the all-electric poorly conceived, it was also launched when Tesla introduced its spectacularly successful Model S. The $75,000 price tag for the ELR put a real blanket on potential sales. On the plus side, so few were manufactured that they may become a collectible based on rarity.

The ELR was only available between 2014 and 2016 and the company managed to sell close to 3,000 units during that time.

FCA Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country

Soccer Moms and car pool drivers are going to have to find another mode of transport when their existing Caravans and Town & Country vans need to be replaced. These seven passenger minivans with not so great fuel efficiency are the victims of a general reduction in demand and FCA’s shrinking share of the market that is there.

The hope was that the redesigned Chrysler Pacifica will fill the minivan needs of both Dodge and Chrysler customers and so far the Pacifica has delivered.

Dodge versions, as you remember, debuted back in late 1983 and are still being sold for the time being, while the Chrysler Town & Country arrived in late 1989 and disappeared in 2016.

And so ends our list of inglorious discontinued cars from recent years. We bid a fond adieu to a couple and wonder why a few others aren’t listed as well? Oh well, something to look forward to in coming years! Speaking of which, this list will be constantly updated with new discontinued models so don’t forget to check back and reminisce about them.

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