The Top 3 Longest-Kept SUVs
How long does the average driver own their SUV? It turns out that owners who keep their SUVs the longest had possession of their vehicles for an average 10.5 years. Here are the top three longest-kept SUVs.
The Toyota Land Cruiser: The longest-kept SUV
The Toyota Land Cruiser is at the top of an iSeeCars list of vehicles owners keep the longest. It’s no surprise that the Land Cruiser is one of the longest-kept SUVs. Since 1951 the Toyota Land Cruiser has proven to be a great luxury SUV that can perform well both on and off the road.
The new 2021 Toyota Landcruiser starts at a whopping $85,665. iSeeCars claims that owners keep the average new automobile for a little over eight years. After eight years, most consumers look for a new vehicle because of technological and mechanical advancements. The Toyota Land Cruiser is kept an average of 11.4 years. So why do owners keep Land Cruiser models for at least three more years on average?
The Land Cruiser, like the Toyota Tacoma, is an expensive SUV known for its knack for adventure. It can tackle tricky terrain with ease. The Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t the most luxurious SUV in its class. It doesn’t have good fuel efficiency. The Land Cruiser is appealing because it remains reliable, and owners trust it to perform well off the beaten path.
Owners love their Ford Expeditions
How did we make the 2022 #FordExpedition Timberline the most off-road-capable Expedition ever? 👇
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) September 23, 2021
✔️ Borrowed some notes from the F-150 Raptor
✔️ Gave it all-terrain tires
✔️ Available best ground clearance in its class
… to name a few things. pic.twitter.com/h7Jw9JENtQ
The Ford Expedition has an excellent powertrain as well a great towing capacity, and a roomy cabin. iSeeCars found that owners kept their Ford Expedition SUVs for an average of 10.1 years. This is about two years longer than the average new vehicle is kept, which could equate to upwards of 30,000 miles of extra usage. So why do owners decide to hang on to their Ford Expeditions?
The 2021 Ford Expedition starts at $49,625. It uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 375 horsepower. The Ford Expedition gets 17 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway, not bad for its size.
The SUV has a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. Owners keep their Ford Expedition SUVs for so long because they easily last over 200,000 miles without needing major repairs (for the most part). The Expedition does solid work towing and also functions as a comfortable family SUV.
The Toyota 4Runner just keeps on runnin’
The Toyota 4Runner is yet another SUV that consumers can’t get enough of. The 4Runner is a customizable workhorse that can be great for large families and friend groups. It starts at $37,305.
The 2021 Toyota 4Runner has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. Its 4.0-liter V6 engine makes 270 horsepower. The 4Runner gets 16 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per gallon on the highway. Owners kept their Toyota 4Runner models for an average of 10 years, two more years than the average new vehicle.
Why the longest-kept SUVs are all great options
All of the longest-kept SUVs listed are great options to purchase because they provide great value over extended periods of time. SUVs that outlast the average new vehicle’s lifespan can mean a low cost of ownership in terms of repairs and maintenance. The Toyota Land Cruiser, Ford Expedition, and Toyota 4Runner are all amazing SUVs that are built to literally go the extra mile that other vehicles can’t.
