Off-Road:
I am looking for a vehicle that has decent stock off-road capability for farm use (hay fields, pastures, woods roads, logging roads, etc.). I do not expect any of these need off-road modifications for my current purposes.
On-Road:
The vehicle is intended to be used on-road less than daily, but reasonably regularly.
Aerodynamics:
I'd like to work on some aero modifications for one of these, and figured I'd try to start with the best foundation.
FuelEconomy.gov:
(Chevy Suburban / Tahoe body style changed in 2000)
Although I'm looking for a 4WD, I had trouble finding specifications that could be compared. All the numbers below are for 2WD. The Chevy ratings are in back-to-back years with the 5.7L.
- Chevy Suburban GMT800 00 12/17 mpg
- Chevy Suburban GMT400 99 12/17 mpg
- Chevy Tahoe GMT800 00 12/16 mpg
- Chevy Tahoe GMT400 99 12/16 mpg
- Dodge Durango 00 4.7L 13/18 mpg
The mileage ratings did not change from the 99 GMT400 to the 00 GMT800 for the Tahoe or the Suburban. I suppose I would seek the newest possible version, but a few thousand dollars in savings would allow for more improvements over stock.