ib516 bought a new vehicle today
Factory order. Can't wait to sell our 2006 Pontiac Montana and get into it. Just in time for winter!
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I don't think the 4 cyl version would ever see 9th, unless it was going down hill. The V6 and 4 cyl models have different final drive ratios, and the tow package has a different ratio than the non-tow pkg models.
The V6 we test drove loafed along at 70 mph at about 1600 RPM in 8th gear into a slight head wind. I'd be willing to bet, that under ideal conditions it would find 9th. Even if it doesn't see 9th much, 8th is still plenty good for low RPM highway cruising.
The non-Trailhawk versions are better than other small SUVs off road (maybe a Subaru might give them a run), but the Trailhawk version (with real 4 low, a higher ride height, off road tires, traction aids, and a rear e-locker) can't be beat off road in it's class. At least not based my my shopping and research.
The V6 we test drove loafed along at 70 mph at about 1600 RPM in 8th gear into a slight head wind. I'd be willing to bet, that under ideal conditions it would find 9th. Even if it doesn't see 9th much, 8th is still plenty good for low RPM highway cruising.
The non-Trailhawk versions are better than other small SUVs off road (maybe a Subaru might give them a run), but the Trailhawk version (with real 4 low, a higher ride height, off road tires, traction aids, and a rear e-locker) can't be beat off road in it's class. At least not based my my shopping and research.
