Why Buy A SUV in Monroe, LA

5 Reasons SUVs are Dominating the Road

While pickup trucks, sedans, and vans all have their place on American roadways, the most popular vehicle body style by far is SUVs. These versatile vehicles have become the go-to mode of transportation for most Americans for a good reason—several good reasons, in fact. If you’re shopping for your next set of wheels, here are the top five reasons SUVs have dominated the road for the past several decades, and we think it’s a trend you should continue.

1. Spacious Interiors: The most obvious appeal of SUVs is their size. The interior space of an SUV ranges from the two-row compact SUVs that still have a footprint small enough to whip into parallel parking spaces with ease, to the gargantuan three-row SUVs like the GMC Yukon XL. Both give drivers more passenger and interior cargo space than other body styles. Most SUVs have enough headroom and legroom in both the first and second rows for taller teenagers and adults to feel comfortable. They have large cargo areas and features like hand-free liftgate openings and split-folding seats that make accommodating everything you need to carry easier.
2. Higher Ground Clearance: If you’re looking to do a little light off-roading with your next vehicle, you can’t go wrong with an SUV. A certain amount of ground clearance is a must-have for any excursion that ventures off the beaten path, and SUVs have a higher stance than most sedans and vans. If you’re in the mood for a trail-ready model opt for the formidable GMC HUMMER SUV EV.
3. Towing Capacity: If you need the extra space associated with the average SUV but the towing power found in a pickup truck, opt for a mid-to full-size SUV. Models like the GMC Terrain can tow things like a teardrop camper or an average-sized boat trailer. The Buick Enclave, when properly equipped, can tow as much as 5,000 pounds.
4. Family-Friendly: The combination of size and a bevy of convenience features can turn your next ride into a palace on wheels that makes road-tripping with your family simple, easy, and comfortable. Plush seating, large infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, voice recognition, and more combine to create a superior driving experience.
5. Commanding View: SUVs have an elevated driving height that gives them better visibility compared to sedans and coupes. While you still won’t be able to see over 18-wheelers, the high perch will likely boost your driving confidence.

Three Reasons to Choose a GMC or Buick SUV

If you’re convinced that a new SUV is the best option for you, here are three reasons your SUV should be a Buick or GMC model.

1. Premium Comfort: Both Buick and GMC have mastered the art of creating an opulent and functional driving experience. GMC and Buick's cabins are fitted with fine materials like Nappa leather upholstery, real wood inlays, and chrome accents. Thoughtful features like Buick’s QuietTuning™ technology, which minimizes road and wind noise, make it easier to enjoy the company of friends and family on short and longer drives.
2. Advanced Safety Features: GMC and Buick SUVs provide a full suite of standard safety features in every SUV model on their lineup. The GMC Pro Safety and Pro Safety Plus packages include everything from blind spot monitoring and lane departure warnings to intelligent assistance like Lane Keep Assist. Models like the GMC Yukon Denali and the Buick Encore GX are now available with cutting-edge GM Super Cruise technology, which is the first ever truly hands-free semi-autonomous driving system in the U.S. and Canada.
3. Class-Leading Performance: GMC models like the HUMMER EV SUV, Yukon, and Acadia have powerful powertrain options with incredible towing capacities and off-road packages that make them versatile vehicles that are as ready for your daily morning commute as they are for adventures off the blacktop.

Finding the right GMC or Buick SUV for you and your transportation needs is as easy as visiting the Jim Taylor Buick GMC dealership in Monroe, LA. Our team will help you decide which model matches your driving habits and lifestyle, then help you get behind the wheel. Visit us today.