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If you tend to see pickup trucks in every other driveway around your neighborhood, it's not in your head. According to Car and Driver, pickup trucks like the GMC Sierra and SUVs like the Acadia combined make up 80% of all vehicle sales in the United States. For several reasons, trucks are one of the most popular body styles among car shoppers. At David Scott Lee Crestview Buick GMC, we want our customers to make informed decisions about their next vehicle so they’ll be happy with their purchase years beyond the point of sale. So, if you’re weighing the benefits of buying a pickup versus another body style, here are five reasons that may help tip your decision in favor of a new pickup truck.
The bed of a pickup truck is one of the most useful features of any vehicle. It has practical uses such as its ability to carry thousands of pounds of equipment, materials, or the new furniture you didn’t want to pay the delivery cost for. In addition to its practical uses, a truck bed can be a source of fun too. After all, you can’t have a tailgate party without at least one.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a consumer vehicle that has better towing and hauling capabilities than a truck. Most pickup trucks on the market can tow at least 5,000 pounds, and every GMC model currently has a max-towing capacity of 7,700 or more. While some full-size SUVs, like the Yukon, can match the towing abilities of smaller mid-sized trucks, even their sizable cargo area doesn’t have the payload capacity to compete with what GMC Canyon can haul. If you’re purchasing a truck for commercial use or for use on a family farm, ranch, or just recreational use that requires a ton of power, heavy-duty models like the GMC Sierra HD can tow more than 30,000 pounds when properly equipped.
Work. Family. Play. Today's pickup trucks are capable tools for handling big jobs. When the job is done, you can easily unload your work-related cargo and use all that power and capability for something a bit more fun, like camping, hitting the trails, or hauling things like boats or other outdoor toys. Opt for a spacious crew cab lined with creature comforts, and family trips become a breeze. Models like the GMC Sierra Denali or Denali Ultimate are filled with fine materials, connectivity technology, and driver assistance features to keep your family safe and entertained, no matter how far the road takes you.
Straight off the assembly line, most trucks are more capable off-road vehicles than the average SUV and far outstrip sedans and vans in the trail-readiness department. The GMC truck lineup features models with great ground clearance, excellent suspension systems, and wheel articulation. In addition to their inherent off-road abilities, most trucks are offered with additional off-road packages. The GMC Canyon, Sierra 1500, and Sierra HD models are all offered with an AT4 or AT4X trim, which enhances their capabilities with features such as a 2-inch suspension lift, Multimatic™ DSSV dampers, skid plates, steel front bumpers, and two-speed transfer case.
Pickup trucks are built to take a lot. They're made for doing hard work, traveling over unforgiving terrain, and withstanding harsh climates. When they’re properly cared for with reliable maintenance, trucks are some of the most long-lasting vehicles available. While the average sedan or SUV can keep rolling along for up to 200,000 miles, some trucks have been known to stay on the road for up to 500,000 miles. The increased resilience of pickup trucks often translates to an increase in resale value, with pickup trucks experiencing far slower depreciation than other vehicle types.
If you're searching for a capable truck, new or used, in Crestview, FL, explore the inventory at David Scott Lee Crestview Buick GMC.