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| Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2004 |
Most Wanted Large SUV Under $45,000
Winner: Chevrolet
Tahoe/GMC
Yukon
One of the vehicles responsible for triggering the SUV craze was Chevy's full-size
Blazer. The Blazer was eventually rechristened the Tahoe; how fitting, then, that
the Tahoe and its twin, the GMC Yukon, continue to set the standard for the large-SUV
category. The big 'utes offer surprisingly nimble handling, and a transmission
that does its job with seamless, intuitive ease. Powering the twins is a pair
of gutsy V8s that hustles these haulers along with authority. King-sized and fit
for a king (or queen), the Tahoe/Yukon duo shines among the best of the biggest.
Honorable Mention: Toyota
Sequoia
Toyota's mighty Sequoia soars above most in its class. With seating for eight,
the hauler is far from petite, yet it comes endowed with road manners that are
pleasingly refined. Scoot inside and you'll find a plush cabin that's almost luxury-car
sumptuous. The 'ute's V8 earns praise for being whisper-soft, and powers the Sequoia
with velvetlike smoothness. Two trims are offered: the base SR5 and the top-of-the-line
Limited, which comes with leather seats and a premium audio system. With so much
to offer, it's easy to see why the Sequoia lands on this segment's shortlist of
contenders.
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