Who will be the first to offer a +8K GVWR SUV
Since GM and Ford left the +8K GVWR market...it is WIDE open for the first one to take the 'King of the Hill' crown away from them both Me thinks their Marketing ID person(s) are clueless on RV'in...
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While I'd love to see one myself, I highly doubt anybody will venture into the market anytime soon. You can blame it on 2 things:
- Economy and fuel prices of today vs the 1990's
- Availability and acceptance of the crew cab pickup as a family vehicle.
I'm sure GM and Ford does marketing survey on existing Expedition and Tahoe/Yukon/Burb owners, and I'm willing to bet the most common feedback is better fuel economy, better ride, easier folding seats, etc.
The "I want a sturdier rear axle and more payload / towing capacity" crowd is probably very small. They (OEMs) also have to be careful not to cannibalize their own 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup sales.
Not only that, the tow capable HD van market has also shrunk considerably. These days, the 3500 GMC may be your only choice. None of the new Euro vans are powerful enough for serious towing. Again, market and demand. If the demand is there, I'm sure they'll make it.
- Economy and fuel prices of today vs the 1990's
- Availability and acceptance of the crew cab pickup as a family vehicle.
I'm sure GM and Ford does marketing survey on existing Expedition and Tahoe/Yukon/Burb owners, and I'm willing to bet the most common feedback is better fuel economy, better ride, easier folding seats, etc.
The "I want a sturdier rear axle and more payload / towing capacity" crowd is probably very small. They (OEMs) also have to be careful not to cannibalize their own 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup sales.
Not only that, the tow capable HD van market has also shrunk considerably. These days, the 3500 GMC may be your only choice. None of the new Euro vans are powerful enough for serious towing. Again, market and demand. If the demand is there, I'm sure they'll make it.
