Park These 5 Gas-Guzzling SUVs, Your Wallet Will Thank You Later
If you have a large family or if you need a massive amount of utility, then there’s nothing better than a large SUV. Prime examples include the Ford Expedition, the Chevy Suburban, and the Cadillac Escalade, all of which are meant to haul large families and their stuff to places unknown. However, they also like to guzzle gas like nothing else on the market. So, if you own one of the five following SUVs, then you may want to keep it parked for now and save some money while gas prices are still high.
2022 Ford Expedition Max – 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway
The 2022 Ford Expedition Max can not only take your family to the great outdoors, but it can take your neighbor’s family as well. The Expedition offers seating for up to eight passengers and offers luxurious amenities that you would only expect from a class above. This massive SUV also has a potent turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque.
But that power comes with a penalty for lugging around 5,668 pounds. Although it can achieve up to 453 miles on a full tank of gas, it costs $133 to fill its 28.3-gallon capacity back up. If you own one of these Expeditions, we suggest parking until you need really need it.
2022 Chevrolet Suburban – 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway
It’s no secret that if you’re looking to drive a living room on wheels, then the 2022 Chevrolet Suburban is a great choice. For years, the Suburban has offered buyers a comfortable ride with its seating for up to seven and an available adaptive suspension. It’s super safe, too, but that doesn’t help its large 6.2-liter V8 engine sip gas any slower.
According to the EPA, the Chevy Suburban can get up to 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway, which translates into roughly 448 miles out of its 28-gallon tank. Unfortunately, that large tank also means that it cost $132 to fill up every time. Maybe you should leave the mobile living room at home.
2022 Toyota Sequoia – 13 mpg city, 17 mpg highway
The 2022 Toyota Sequoia is backed by the brand’s reputation for reliability and it’s also extremely tech-savvy and comfortable. The 2022 Sequoia has an available 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, seating for up to eight, and an i-Force V8 engine that pumps out 437 hp. It can also tow up to 9,000 pounds but don’t expect it to be fuel-efficient.
The Sequoia’s meager fuel economy ratings mean that it can squeeze 396 miles out of its 26.4-gallon tank. However, it also means that it costs around $124 to fill it up. Forget the Sequoia and buy a Toyota Prius instead.
2022 Cadillac Escalade – 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway
If your family like to sit in the lap of luxury, then the 2022 Cadillac Escalade is the one to get. Not only can it seat up to seven passengers, but it also has fancy features like GM’s Super Cruise driver-assistance technology, a curved 38-inch infotainment display, and a 36-speaker audio system.
Just like its Suburban cousin, the Escalade is also powered by a 6.2-liter V8, which means that you can expect low fuel economy returns. And although it can get up to 384 miles on a full tank, it costs around $113 to fill up. In that case, you may want to save the Escalade for special occasions only.
2022 Chevy Tahoe – 14 mpg city, 19 mpg highway
The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe is a large three-row SUV with seating for up to eight passengers. It features a large V8 engine, comfortable seating in all three rows and a bevy of convenience features. However, that V8 engine sure likes to guzzle gas with an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in combined driving.
That figure means that the Tahoe can achieve up to 408 miles on one tank, but it will cost around $113 to fill up the 24 gallons. That can definitely get pricey if you plan to use this big SUV as a daily driver.
If You Own One of These 5 Gas Guzzling SUVs, Park it Now!
Although any family is sure to enjoy all of the comfort and amenities that these five SUVs have to offer, the cost to operate them is a bit much. Sure, they’ll get you to that remote cabin in the woods in style, but it will cost an arm and leg to get there. If you own one of these examples, we suggest keeping it parked for now until gas prices hopefully subside. Fingers crossed!
